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11-25-2020 |
The Greater Honesdale Partnership invites you to watch a pre-recorded virtual star and tree lighting ceremony for “Winter Wonderland” on Friday, November 27th, 7:00 PM. The recording will feature Honesdale High School choir performing our beloved song, “Winter Wonderland” with Santa traditionally counting down to light the tree and star on Irving Cliff. Please join us to watch this event on our Facebook page.
On Saturday, November 28, Honesdale will be a buzz with Shop Small, Shop Local, Shop Safe. Our locally owned and operated small businesses will be eager and willing to make your day special. You can find a complete list of our members on our website before you make your list and check it twice! President Circle Sponsors include The Dime Bank, Honesdale National Bank & Wayne Bank, Platinum Sponsor Top Notch Distributors and Bronze Sponsor the Stourbridge Line. Our Blacksmith and Chainsaw carver will be back by popular demand from 10 AM to 4 PM for you to watch or shop their wares. If you are looking for a socially distanced photo opportunity with Santa, stop by the Park & Shop lot to see Santa on a caboose. (The children will stay on the ground while Santa stands atop the caboose.) The Stourbridge Line rail excursions will be offering Santa Express rides every weekend till Christmas or you can schedule a special train for your school or organization. Go to www.thestourbridgeline.net or call 570-470-2697 for more information. “Shopping in a Winter Wonderland” ….. We hope to see you all in Honesdale for Winter Wonderland!
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11-23-2020 |
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11-23-2020 |
(Honesdale, November 23, 2020)… In view of similar COVID-safety precautions around the region, Wayne Memorial Hospital will once again close its doors to visitors except in special circumstances such as end-of-life or maternity.
“The number of COVID cases throughout the state unfortunately continues to climb,” said Wayne Memorial CEO David Hoff, “and it is imperative that we do all we can to reduce the potential for exposure to our patients, staff and visitors. Safety is key.” Beginning at 3pm on Wednesday, November 25th, no one other than staff and patients will be permitted to enter the Honesdale facility unless they meet certain criteria for exception.
Wayne Memorial Outpatient Services, including Laboratory Services and Imaging/Radiology will continue to operate as usual. Patients seeking these services with prescriptions will be permitted to enter the hospital. Hospitals in the Scranton area, such as Geisinger Community Medical Center and Moses Taylor, have already curtailed much of their visitation due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases. “While Wayne Memorial Hospital has seen an increase in COVID cases also, we are not experiencing a situation we cannot handle at this time,” said James Pettinato, RN, director Patient Care Services. “At the same time, we feel the numbers are such that it is in the best interest and safety of our staff, patients and community to enhance our mitigation protocols, such as suspending visitation.” Wayne Memorial banned visitors in March for COVID-related reasons but reopened in June with temperature taking, screening questions and limited door access. For more information about Wayne Memorial, visit www.wmh.org. |
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11-18-2020 |
Holiday Visitors – Looking for a COVID Test?
(Honesdale, November 17, 2020)…Due to an increased demand for COVID testing, especially in light of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Wayne Memorial Hospital’s Laboratory Services is reminding patients that a prescription is still needed for COVID-19 testing. No appointment is required, but a prescription from a provider must still be presented in person or faxed to the hospital’s primary testing site, the drive-through at the former Wayne Health Pharmacy at the Stourbridge Complex, Route 6 and Maple Avenue, Honesdale. It is open Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4pm. “The hospital continues to provide the gold standard of tests for COVID-19, the PCR test—polymerase chain reaction—which is 99% effective,” said Sibyl Rickard, MD, medical director of WMH Clinical and Anatomical Laboratory Services. Dr. Rickard said patients should be aware that the turnaround time for results for this test is at least four days. Unless there is an urgent medical reason for immediate processing, Wayne Memorial sends the PCR tests to LabCorps for analysis. Wayne Memorial Hospital processed 849 tests during the week of November 8th, a new weekly record, according to James Hockenbury, director Ancillary Services. “We are recording almost double what we had been,” he said, “which correlates to spikes being seen around the country and in our surrounding area.” Many colleges and universities are either recommending or mandating exit testing for students who are leaving campus; many schools are also moving into virtual learning after Thanksgiving. “We have been fielding requests from college students who were not able to get tested on their campuses,” said Hockenbury, “and we stand ready to accommodate them if they have a prescription.” Hockenbury added that most insurances, Medicare and public assistance will pay for a prescribed COVID-19 test if it fits within the diagnostic criteria – the patient is experiencing symptoms or has a recent history of exposure to someone with COVID-19 or in an area known to have a high COVID rate. Individuals without insurance may be billed. At Wayne Memorial, the basic COVID-19 test costs $128. The fax number for the testing site is (570) 253-8209. |
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10-14-2020 |
Wayne Memorial Relocating COVID Testing Site(Honesdale, October 14, 2020): Wayne Memorial Hospital is moving its COVID-19 testing capabilities from the Wayne County Fairgrounds to the hospital at 601 Park Street, Honesdale. The last day at the Fairgrounds will be Friday, October 16th. The relocation is due primarily to the expected onset of winter and the lack of sufficient long-term heating in the mobile van, which will be shut down. Patients with prescriptions for COVID-19 testing may present at the hospital starting Monday, October 19th. They will be directed to a safe private room appropriate for this kind of testing. Details, including, hours, coming soon. For more information about COVID-19, visit cdc.gov or wmh.org.
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09-30-2020 |
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08-18-2020 |
News from the Wayne County Area Agency on AgingA reminder to Wayne County residents: In addition to weekday dine-in meals at the Senior Center in Honesdale, meals are also available for pickup. The County has received a grant that allows this program to continue through September of 2021.
If you would like to dine in, call the number above for reservations. In-home meal delivery is another option; call 570-253-4262 and ask for the Intake Department to be screened and registered. American Red Cross is offering a Virtual Family Assistance Center (VFAC) to support families struggling with loss and grief due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Those interested or in need of services can access a support hub https://www.redcross.org/virtual-family-assistance-center.html with special virtual programs, information, referrals and other services to support families in need. All support is provided virtually and is completely confidential and free. |
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03-16-2020 |
Wayne County Community Emergency ResourcesFood, Business, Unemployment - Help is Here!
http://waynetomorrow.com/298/Food-Assistance-Community-Resources |
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03-16-2020 |
PA Emergency ResourcesMental Health Warmline for Coronavirus
A 24/7 mental health and crisis support line for people dealing with anxiety or other difficult emotions. Call toll-free, 24/7 at 1-855-284-2494 |
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03-16-2020 |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) InformationWayne County Community Emergency Resources
Food, Business, Unemployment - Help is Here! - http://waynetomorrow.com/298/Food-Assistance-Community-Resources Are you concerned about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? The seven libraries of the Wayne Library Alliance are encouraging members of the community to stay up to date on the latest information. Please visit the following sites for reliable information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Center for Disease Control Pennsylvania Department of Health Click here for more information and precautions you can take |