Wyoming County Healthcare Center

04/15/2026

Give your high school student the opportunity to turn their passion for sports into a rewarding career in healthcare! Join us at one of three interactive career day events this summer:
📍SUNY Broome Community College – Monday, June 29
📍SUNY Corning Community College – Friday, July 10
📍Tompkins Cortland Community College – Friday, July 17
Students will gain hands-on experience with athletic trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, physical therapists, sports med physicians, surgeons, physician assistants and more!
Register by June 1 at Guthrie.org/SMCareers26

04/15/2026

Do you know about the programs Head Start provides for Wyoming County families?

Applications for the next school year are being accepted now, so make sure you take advantage of this opportunity by calling 570-829-6231 ir 800-551-5829.

04/15/2026

We’re grateful to Mary Scarpa for her personal donation in support of the America 250 Community Mural Project.

She shared, “I grew up in Tunkhannock, and this vibrant community has given me so many opportunities and support. It is truly a pleasure to give back through this community project.”

The America 250 Community Mural Project is a partnership between Wyoming County Healthcare Center and CEO People Helping People. CEO works directly with individuals and families across the region, while WCHC focuses on strengthening community well-being through partnerships and local initiatives. Together, this project brings those efforts into a shared, community-built mural created one tile at a time by local residents—giving Wyoming County a way to take part in the nation’s 250th anniversary.

04/13/2026

We’re grateful to Matt and Nicole Shaffer for supporting the America 250 Community Mural Project with a personal donation.

Support like this helps bring a community mural made up of hand-painted tiles created by local residents to life—giving Wyoming County a way to take part in the nation’s 250th anniversary.

04/12/2026

A reminder: Dementia: Strategies & Support is Tuesday, April 14 from 5:00–6:00 PM at the Wyoming County Healthcare Center.

Reserve your free seat: bit.ly/WCHCSpeakers

04/11/2026

Thank you to District Attorney Joe Peters for his personal support of the America 250 Community Mural Project.

He shared that he is honored to express his gratitude and pride in our country, state, and county.

This project is built one piece at a time by the people who call this community home.

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh today announced the 2025-26 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) season has been extended from April 10 to May 8, 2026.

Following a delayed opening due to the federal government shutdown, DHS has adequate funding to continue the current season. Secretary Arkoosh urged Pennsylvanians who are behind on or having trouble paying home heating bills to apply for LIHEAP Cash and LIHEAP Crisis benefits before the new May 8 deadline.

Despite calls from the Trump Administration to defund this program that provides life-sustaining heating assistance so Pennsylvanians can safely heat their homes during the coldest months of the year, there are currently no changes to LIHEAP or this season’s program in Pennsylvania. Because DHS has adequate funding to continue the current season, Secretary Arkoosh urged Pennsylvanians who are behind on or having trouble paying home heating bills to apply for LIHEAP Cash and LIHEAP Crisis benefits before the new May 8 deadline. While this season is not expected to be impacted, continued federal funding and support are critical to DHS’ ability to provide uninterrupted assistance for Pennsylvanians during the next winter season.

"LIHEAP helps Pennsylvanians around our Commonwealth heat their homes and keep themselves and their families warm through the winter, but as we welcome Spring, past-due bills and emergencies may still be financially destabilizing,” said Secretary Arkoosh." If you are still having trouble paying your heating bills, please apply by May 8 so LIHEAP can help ease this burden."

04/10/2026

Great chicken for a great cause!

04/10/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙

Across our region, we’re coming together to raise awareness, strengthen prevention, and support children and families when it matters most.

From pinwheel plantings to community events, every moment this month is about one thing: making sure kids are seen, heard, and protected.

Join us. Show up. Wear blue. Share the message.

Because prevention starts with all of us.

04/10/2026

Attention Veterans!

There are new appointments available for veterans assistance hours in my Sayre district office! Services to veterans and their dependents include compensation, education, health care, benefits and much more.

Veterans assistance hours are held the third Tuesday of every month. Appointments are required and can be made by calling my Sayre office at 570-888-9011.

For more information, visit https://www.reppickett.com/events or call the Sayre district office.

04/09/2026

⛳ Wyoming County Community Health Foundation Golf Tournament ⛳

Join us for a great day on the course while supporting a cause that truly matters, our local EMS crews! 🚑

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
📍 Stone Hedge Golf Course & Event Center - Tunkhannock

🕛 Registration: 12:00 PM
🏌️ Shotgun Start: 1:00 PM

💲 $125 per player includes:
• Green fees & cart
• Lunch at registration
• Steak dinner

👥 Gather your team and sign up today!
Team Registration Deadline: May 15th

📣 Why it matters:
Proceeds from this tournament support ongoing efforts to sustain and strengthen EMS services throughout Wyoming County, helping ensure our communities continue to receive reliable, life-saving emergency care when they need it most.

💼 Want to get involved?
• Become a sponsor
• Enter a team
• Donate a raffle item

📞 Contact:
Shealynn Shave – 570-396-8052
Michele Hirkey – 570-533-1730

Let’s come together for a fun day of golf while making a real impact in our community!