The Wright Center for Community Health

01/03/2026

Age-Friendly Lackawanna is part of a global movement to make cities, towns, and neighborhoods better places to thrive as we age. This movement highlights how our experiences of aging depend on the social, built, and service environments of our local communities.

Join us for our first mobile Age Friendly Community Hub, hosted by The Wright Center for Community Health in South Scranton!!

RSVPs Required!!

28/02/2026

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27/02/2026

🌟 Mission Moments Highlight 🌟

Each month, we celebrate Wright Center team members who bring our mission to life through compassion, dedication, and service. Join us in recognizing Kelsey Burke, Delaney Collins, Dennis Hand, Zina Twardzik, Pujita Mallampalli, Dr. Aidana Mustafa, Maria Oberto-Jacoby, and Shannon Osborne for their outstanding contributions to our teams, our patients, and our communities. Thank you for inspiring others and living our mission every day. 💙

26/02/2026

Living with tinnitus can feel isolating — especially when others don’t fully understand what it’s like.

On Friday, March 6 at 2 PM, The Wright Center for Community Health is hosting a Tinnitus Support Group meeting at their Mid Valley location in Jermyn, with a virtual option available.

This month’s guest presenter, Lisa Rigau, RN, will share how mindfulness and lifestyle medicine practices can support stress management and overall well-being. The session will explore practical tools rooted in the six pillars of lifestyle medicine — including nutrition, sleep, movement, and stress reduction.

The group welcomes:
• Individuals living with tinnitus
• Family members and caregivers
• Anyone interested in learning more

It’s a supportive, confidential space to connect and exchange practical strategies.

📍 In-person: Wright Center Mid Valley – Jermyn
💻 Virtual option available
📅 March 6 | 2:00 PM

For details or the virtual link:
📧 flynnn@TheWrightCenter.org

📞 570-230-0019

We’re grateful to partner with organizations that create meaningful opportunities for connection and education in our region.

25/02/2026

February is Children’s Dental Health Month. 🦷💙

Establishing strong dental habits early sets the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. From first pearly whites through every stage of childhood, our dental team provides gentle, comprehensive care to support your child’s development.

Preventive visits, education, and early intervention all play a key role in protecting your child’s oral health and overall well-being.

📰 We’re also proud to share that Happenings Magazine recently featured our team in an article on children’s dental health. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3MMURN6.

Learn more about our dental services and schedule an appointment today:
https://bit.ly/3DJnPXk.

📞 570-230-0019

25/02/2026

Seniors at WCHC in Tunkhannock recently took part in an Emergency Preparedness Workshop presented by 𝗪𝘆𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 and sponsored by 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

The program provided practical, easy-to-follow information to help older adults plan ahead and feel more confident in the event of an emergency.

The session emphasized simple preparedness steps and encouraged participants to think through supplies, communication plans, and everyday actions that can make a big difference during unexpected situations.

To help attendees put what they learned into practice, each participant received a go bag, flashlight, first aid kit and Life Stack materials from Stone House Investment Management, oral hygiene care items from The Wright Center, a notepad from Representative Tina Pickett, and a preparedness workbook from PEMA. Participants also received a voucher toward lunch at Greenley’s BBQ.

“We’re grateful to partner with Wyoming County Emergency Management and Stone House Investment Management to bring helpful, local resources to our seniors,” said Nicki Morgan, WCHC Community Engagement Director.

If you missed this opportunity, join us on April 22 from 6-7 pm. Seats are limited so register at https://forms.gle/wEivfxcbz7B4vpUZ8

24/02/2026

Looking for a simple way to make a lasting difference? Consider becoming an organ donor. 💙

🎧 Tune in to the newest episode of Your Path to Better Health, “The life-saving power of organ donation,” now streaming on Spotify and on our website: https://bit.ly/4tZcCtB.

In this episode, we explore the meaning behind National Donor Day, the urgent need for organ donors, and how one decision can save up to eight lives. With more than 100,000 people currently waiting for a transplant nationwide, the need has never been greater.

23/02/2026

23/02/2026

⛳️ Ready to drive change on and off the course?

The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement will host its fourth annual charity golf tournament on Friday, May 1, at Glen Oak Country Club in honor of John P. Kearney.

Enjoy a captain-and-crew format, exciting contests, cocktail hour, and dinner, all while supporting underserved individuals and families across Northeast Pennsylvania.

⏰ Registration: 8:30-9:45 a.m.
🏌️ Shotgun Start: 10 a.m.
🍸 Cocktail Hour: 3 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner: 4 p.m.

$275 per golfer | $1,100 per foursome
Dinner-only option available

Special prizes include Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, and a Hole-in-One opportunity.

➡️ Register or become a sponsor at: https://TheWrightCenter.org/golf-2026/.

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21/02/2026

Are you ready to rock for a reason? 🎸🤘

Join us for “Louder Than Cancer!,” a one-of-a-kind, free medical education concert in honor of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

🗓️ Friday, March 27
⏰ 6 p.m. | Doors open at 5 p.m.
📍 The Theater at North, 1539 N. Main Ave., Scranton

Conceptualized by Dr. Vikas Khurana, program director of The Wright Center’s Gastroenterology Fellowship Program, this powerful evening blends live rock music with life-saving education about colon cancer prevention and screening. The event will feature Rocdoc and the Healers, a rock band made up of medical professionals and musicians who use music as a platform to spark conversations about health.

🎟️ Tickets are free on Eventbrite ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rYIdd8.
📖 Read more about the event ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rRaYIi.
💙 Voluntary donations will benefit the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute ➡️ https://bit.ly/4rXPSs8.

Come for the music. Leave with knowledge that could save a life.

20/02/2026

Kara Seitzinger, our executive director of public affairs and advisor to the president & CEO, joined Magic 93 to discuss American Heart Month and the importance of heart health awareness. ❤️

As a member of the American Heart Association Northeast Pennsylvania Board of Directors, Kara shared why cardiovascular disease remains a critical issue, especially for women, and how learning hands-only CPR can help save lives.

🎙️ Listen to the full interview and join the conversation this February: https://www.magic93fm.com/february-is-american-heart-month/

02/02/2026

🎂 Happy 102nd Birthday to Ida Lupini! 🎉

As we celebrate this remarkable milestone, we’re honored to recognize Ida, the mother of Lorraine Lupini, a valued board member of The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement, and reflect on the resilience, family, and meaningful connections that have defined her life.

Ida is a resident at Allied Services, a trusted community partner that serves as a clinical training site for several of our resident physicians in the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency Program. We’re grateful for the opportunity to collaborate in supporting individuals and families across our region.

Wishing Ida a very happy birthday and celebrating all the moments, memories, and community that make this milestone so special. 💙🎈

📸 Photo courtesy of Allied Services