Guest Meredith L. Hellstern, MD, WMCHC Pediatric Offices joins HealthWorks to discuss common winter illness, vaccines recommendations for RSV, flu and COVID, and how handwashing is so important in prevention. Looking for a pediatrician or primary care provider (PCP), visit Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers | Wayne Memorial Hospital (wmh.org) or call Honesdale Pediatric Center at 570-253-5838.

Lead Cardiovascular Care Coordinators Holly Reddock R.T. (R) (CV) RCIS and Frank Reid, RN discusses lifesaving procedures done at WMH cath lab. Listen and learn about sign & symptoms and ways to reduce your risk of heart disease. WMH is here for your health. Visit www.wmh.org for services available at Wayne Memorial Hospital. 

Guest Ann Marie Kretchik, RDN, LDN, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with WMH Nutrition Services discusses this year's theme, Take Charge of Tomorrow. Listen and learn about blood glucose goals and lifestyle changes that individuals can do to manage their diabetes and prevent complications in the future.  Call WMH Nutrition Services at 570-253-8164 for an appointment or visit American Diabetes Association | Research, Education, Advocacy for information on diabetes. 

Guest Lisa Gilbert, Wayne County Aging, case management supervisor, discusses programs and services available for family members caring for others. Learn about the care givers support group, grandparents raising grands program and the new grief support group. All services are free. Contact WC Aging office at 570-253-4262 for more information. 

Guest Judy Eisenhauer, Director of Post Acute Care Services at Wayne Memorial Hospital reviews the difference between traditional Medicare vs Medicare advantage plans. If you are looking to make changes in your Medicare, open enrollment is October 15th thru December 7th.  Have questions, contact WMCHC Outreach & Enrollment at 570-251-6569 or visit Medicare Open Enrollment | CMS

Guests Miranda Green, Chief Human Resources Officer, WMCHC and Shawna Timme, certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) discuss the National Institute for Medical Assistant Advancement program offered through Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers. Listen and learn about the opportunity to become a medical assistant with paid training, free tuition and employment after graduation. For more information call Tori at 570-251-6542 or email [email protected] or visit WMCHC (chcandme.org). 

Guest Grace Ruckinger, Project SEARCH instructor, shares the successes and goals of this amazing program. Project SEARCH's ultimate goal is to teach the student interns the work and life skills that will lead to future employment within our community. This program is developed for students with disabilities and is a collaboration between Wayne Memorial Hospital and the local school districts. 

Guest Mike Trygar, PT, DPT, discusses the benefits of physical therapy. WMH Rehabilitation Services provides a continuum of care from inpatient to outpatient, for physical, speech and occupational therapies. For more information on WMH Rehab Services call 570-253-7322 or visit www.wmh.org

Guest JoAnna Van Tine, Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, NAMI Northeast Region PA discusses programs and support groups available in our community for individuals, families and friends dealing with mental health issues.  Everyone is invited to attend the 5Kate - Katie Shoener Memorial Run/Walk on Oct 14th. For more information on NAMI, visit HOME | naminepa or call 570-342-1047.  

Guest Jeff Zerechak, director, Wayne County Drug and Alcohol, invites everyone to come to the Recovery Fair on Thursday, September 28th at The Cooperage Project from 11 am - 3 pm. Jeff also discusses services provided by WC Drug and Alcohol Commission. For more information: call 570-253-6022 or visit Drug & Alcohol | Wayne County, PA (waynecountypa.gov)