Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers

02/03/2026

Here’s to loyalty and longevity! Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) recently recognized staff for continued years of service ranging from 40 to 5 years. Although, WMCHC itself wasn’t formed until 2007, the organization counts tenure of employees who worked for legacy practices prior to being acquired by the Health Centers towards years of service. Presentations were made by WMCHC CEO Teresa Lacey on January 31st at the annual Frosty Frolic.

5 Years - left to right, Heather Nolan, Ann Seana, Laura Rieder and Jill Miller. Missing when photo was taken - -- Kami Aukscunas, Erika Black, Susan Camenisch, Kelly Cosgrove, Jane Drescher, Dominique Jonas, Cheryl Knapp, Dr. Terry Luma, Marilyn Pacheco, Laura Rieder, Kelly Sakosky, Chantel Spinelli, Tracy Swendsen, Jane Drescher and Jessica Woodmansee

10 years - Robert Fortuner, Christina Kizer, Noreen Elders, Amber Eldred and Amy Rieman. Missing when photo was taken - Cindy Chiocchi, Ise Kannebecker, Lisa Kovaleski, Gwendolyn Lobdell, Samantha Lovelady, Megan Martino, DMD, Tracy Mehnert, Mary Pruss, , Nicole Sklareski, and Margaret Golden

15 years -- Nichole Yannone, Wynter Newman and Julie Pacheco. Missing when photo was taken Lorraine Bartleson, Rebecca Ent, Gina Mastroianni, Sandra Nanarone, Jennifer Weidner-Clark

20 years -- Neil Petrosky and Gail Peterson. Absent: Susan Moffitt and Emily Wood.

Also honored were the following who were unable to attend the dinner: 40 years - Teresa Henderson; 30 years - Dr. Charles Aronica, Penny Hornbaker and Patricia Hreha; 25 years - Jennifer Case, Karla Fichtner and Lori Thompson.

02/02/2026

Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers ..’25 Employee Award Winners

Cheers, hugs and tears followed after members of WMCHC’s Senior Leadership team announced recipients of the organization’s annual staff recognition awards. Presentations were made Saturday, January 31st during WMCHC’s holiday gathering, The Frosty Frolic, held at the Hotel Anthracite in Carbondale.

Congratulations to the following:

Golden Stethoscope Award, Eric Rittenhouse, MD, OB/GYN, of the Women’s Health Center; Janet Eisele, CRNP, Waymart Pediatric Center and Sara Wentz, LPC, of Honesdale Behavioral Health Center. Dylan Wiley, DDS, received the Golden Dental Award.

Employee of the Year – Katelyn Haytko, Administration

Customer Service Excellence Award - Lori Seeley, Waymart Pediatric Center

Above and Beyond Award - Shellie Landers, Care Management; Cheryl Dinning, Hamlin Family Health Center and Holly Tasselmyer, Pike Dental Center

Community Service Award - Allyson Pretty-Hopkins, Honesdale Pediatric Center and
Pamela Gaeng, FNP, Pike Family Health Center

Teamwork Award - Erin Hernandez, Honesdale Behavioral Health and Jenna Brown, Women’s Health Center.

Patient Satisfaction Award (received highest patient satisfaction score during 2025) – Honesdale Podiatry

Follow the WMCHC page for more highlights from the evening … including Years of Service Awards and to see who walked away with the “Best Overall Attire” and “Best Duo” in keeping with this year’s theme of Black and White!

01/29/2026

UPDATE - HAMLIN WALK-IN IS OPEN AS OF 9:30 TODAY JANUARY 29TH

Hamlin Walk-in Care is on a delayed opening Thursday January 29. Patients are encouraged to utilize one of WMCHC’s other walk-in centers — Lake Region in Honesdale or Carbondale. Updates will be posted. We apologize for any inconvenience

01/28/2026

A Cold Weather Message from WMCHC Providers. Protect yourself during extreme cold weather - what to avoid, how to dress and who is most at risk.

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

WMCHC’s Walk-in Care physicians and advanced care providers treat children and adults. The centers are equipped to treat non-life-threatening conditions such as colds, flu, sprains, minor burns, lacerations, allergic reactions and more. Visit www.wmchc.net for locations, hours and approximate wait times.

01/26/2026

Hamlin Walk in Care is closing at 6 pm Monday January 26. Last patient taken at 5:30 pm Reopening Tuesday, January 27 at 9:30 am

01/26/2026

Updated delays and closures!

01/25/2026

Monday January 26
All Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers are scheduled for a delayed opening of 10 am. Please check Facebook for any updates

01/25/2026

Due to severe weather the following will be closed Sunday January 25
Hamlin Walk in, Lake Region Walk-in and Sterling Pediatric Walk-in.

01/22/2026

Pike Family Health Center MA Spotlighted in NIMAA’s Alumni Newsletter

Check out the write up in NIMAA’s January Alumni Newsletter featuring WMCHC’s own Cindy Wilkerson, CCMA! The newsletter keeps graduates in touch by sharing updates, industry news, and stories that highlight the incredible work being done by their former students across the country! Congrats Cindy!

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