Northeast Counties Medical Society

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we recognize the dedication and hard work of the healthcare professionals who care for our communities every day.

From physicians and nurses to medical staff, first responders, and healthcare support teams, your commitment makes a difference—on Labor Day and every day.

Wishing our members, colleagues, and the entire Northeast Pennsylvania community a safe and relaxing Labor Day! ❤️🤍💙

08/30/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity

The Medical Heritage Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from eligible students!

📅 Application deadline: December 1, 2026
🔗 Learn more and apply at www.nepams.org/medicalheritagefoundation

Invest in your future. Make a difference in healthcare. 💙

08/27/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine's Club Day. We'd like to thank Dr. Darlene Dunay, NCMS President, and Dr. Renee Frank, NCMS Board Member for speaking with students about all the benefits our membership has to offer.

08/17/2026

Last week, Tonyehn Verkitus, NCMS Executive Director attended the Pennsylvania Medical Society's annual in-person County Executive Retreat. It was a great day of learning and collaboration with PAMED and other county societies.

08/11/2026

📢 Community Health Resources Available in Wilkes-Barre

A variety of free health and wellness services are available to eligible community members, including:

💉 Free vaccinations for eligible children and adults
🩺 Free STD/HIV testing
🥫 Free food pantry services
🧴 Free condoms
💊 Free Narcan and other prevention tools, when available

These services are available at 71 N. Franklin Street, Room 106, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Please share this information with friends, family members, patients, and others in our community who may benefit from these free resources.

📞 For more information or to schedule services, please contact the Wilkes-Barre City Health Department at 570-208-4283.

08/10/2026

Join us for the final Walk with a Doc of 2026! 🥾🌿

Take a break, get moving, and enjoy a morning on the Trolley Trail while connecting with our local medical community.

📅 Saturday, September 5th
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Trolley Trail
25 Church Hill Road, Dalton, PA 18414
(Church of the Epiphany Parking Lot)

Bring your walking shoes and join us for a healthy, community-focused morning!

07/25/2026

🎃👻 SAVE THE DATE! Our 8th Annual BOOTastic Health Fair will be Saturday, October 17th from 12pm-2pm at the Wyoming Valley Mall.

Vendor registration information coming soon!

07/22/2026

MEMBERS: If you would like to attend the Pennsylvania Medical Society's Advocacy Day on Tuesday, Sept. 29th in Harrisburg, register now!

📣 Your voice belongs at the Capitol.

Join PAMED for Pennsylvania State Capitol Advocacy Day on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Meet directly with state lawmakers and help shape conversations about the issues affecting physicians, patients, and the future of health care in Pennsylvania.

Capitol visits will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Register now: pamedsoc.org/advocacyday

07/13/2026

🩸Blood donations are critically needed. If you are able to, please consider donating.

We're facing an emergency blood shortage — our national blood supply fell nearly 25% over the past month. During a blood shortage, doctors may face difficult choices about which patients receive blood transfusions and who will need to wait.

We are in urgent need of donors to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood following accidents, during surgeries, and for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer.

Help us beat the current shortage by scheduling an appointment to give blood or platelets: https://rdcrss.org/44nJnVN