The Wright Center For Community Health

08/21/2025

Today is National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

Fentanyl remains the leading cause of overdose deaths in the United States — even a small amount can be deadly.

As a recognized entity in the Pennsylvania Overdose Prevention Program, The Wright Center for Community Health is committed to saving lives. We offer free naloxone kits, training, and educational resources for individuals, families, and organizations. 🧰

Overdoses are preventable. Learn how to access naloxone and become part of the solution: https://TheWrightCenter.org/naloxone-access/.

08/21/2025

🏫🩺 A new school year starts with good health. Schedule a wellness visit to make sure your child is protected with the care and immunizations they need to thrive.

📌 Concerned about cost? We offer a Sliding-Fee Discount Program, and no one is turned away for inability to pay. You can find more info at TheWrightCenter.org/sliding-fee-scale/.

📅 Visit TheWrightCenter.org/services or call 570.230.0019 to schedule an appointment.

08/20/2025

🎉 In honor of Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Association of Community Health Centers’ Community Health Institute – Community Health Conference & EXPO in Chicago, we’re sharing this special collage of photographs from the event!

It’s a celebratory moment not only for our president and CEO, but for everyone at The Wright Center who shares in this recognition.💙

08/20/2025

🥗 Looking for budget-friendly ways to eat healthy? Join us at our Wilkes-Barre community health center for Penn State Extension’s Nutrition Links Program. Learn smart shopping tips, food prep techniques, tasty recipes, and essential food safety practices.

These classes are tailored to help individuals and families with limited resources improve their nutrition, boost physical activity, and build life skills for long-term health and self-sufficiency.

🗓️ Check the graphic for dates and times.

🔗 For more information or to sign up, visit https://extension.psu.edu/nutrition-links.

08/20/2025

Thank you to the Greater Carbondale Ymca for helping us make a difference! 💙

Thank you to the Wright Center for their generous backpack donations. We were able to supply our campers with essential back to school supplies and a new backpack!

08/20/2025

🧠 Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or another condition that requires personal care? You’re not alone.

👉 Join us for the Caregivers Resource Fair on Thursday, Aug. 28, from 5 – 7 p.m. at The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton Practice Auditorium, 501 S. Washington Ave., Scranton.

🤝 Connect with local organizations offering caregiver support and services.
🎬 Enjoy a special preview of WVIA's upcoming documentary “Caregiving,” executive produced by Bradley Cooper.
💬 Share your caregiving experiences or honor a caregiver in your life.

🔗 Learn more at TheWrightCenter.org/events/caregivers-resource-fair-scranton

Let’s come together to support, learn, and uplift one another. 💚

08/20/2025

⭐ Congratulations to Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak, president and CEO of The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, on receiving the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Community Health Centers, which recognizes her 25 years of service as a physician, educator, and public health advocate and her enduring commitment to the community health center movement.

“This award belongs to The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, and to the many patients, families, learners, colleagues, community members, and partners who have shaped, challenged, and inspired me,” Dr. Thomas-Hemak said.

📖 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4fJRoZG.

08/19/2025

👏 We’d like to congratulate Mary Marrara, co-chair of our Patient & Community Engagement Board and secretary of our Board of Directors, who has been honored with the 2025 Ethel Bond Memorial Consumer Award by the National Association of Community Health Centers.

As a founding board member, current patient, and breast cancer survivor, Mary is dedicated to ensuring that every community member has a voice in their health care. Her volunteer leadership and advocacy reflect the very heart of our mission to provide compassionate, accessible care for all.

“My journey has always been about building trust, lifting others, and making sure every person feels seen, heard, and cared for,” Marrara said.

📖 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/41RW4qL.

08/19/2025

📢 Big news from The Wright Center!

We’re proud to share that our President and CEO, Dr. Linda Thomas‑Hemak, has been appointed to a three‑year national advisory role with the Partnership for Quality Measurement. 👏

As a physician board-certified in five specialties and still actively caring for patients in her hometown of Jermyn, Dr. Thomas‑Hemak will help shape the evaluation of health care spending, resource use, and efficiency — working toward delivering higher quality, lower‑cost care across the U.S. health system.

📖 Read the full story: https://bit.ly/47qyu87.

08/19/2025

𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀

On August 28 from 5–7 PM, our partners at 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗩𝗜𝗔-𝗧𝗩 will host a powerful and meaningful 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 at their Scranton auditorium (501 S. Washington Ave). This free event is open to all and is especially designed for caregivers supporting loved ones with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other personal care needs.

🎬 Featured Event: A special preview screening of “Caregiving”—a new PBS documentary from executive producer 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿, inspired by his own caregiving journey.

📣 Attendees can:
• Connect with community organizations offering caregiver support
• Explore regional resources for respite, legal help, and counseling
• Share their own stories and tributes to caregivers

📍If you're a caregiver or know someone who is, this is a must-attend opportunity to feel seen, supported, and empowered.

💻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: 𝘄𝘃𝗶𝗮.𝗼𝗿𝗴/𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀

At WCHC, we know the role of a caregiver is both selfless and life-changing—and we’re proud to partner with organizations that recognize and uplift this essential work. If you're in Wyoming County, visit The Wright Center’s Tunkhannock location on our 4th floor for accessible, high-quality care and support.

08/18/2025

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08/18/2025

🫀 August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month — a time to honor the gift of life and raise awareness about the need for organ, eye, and tissue donors in multicultural communities. Every donor has the power to save lives. 💙

Learn more or register as a donor today at https://www.organdonor.gov/.