Scranton Health Care Center

10/21/2026

Happy National Apple Day! Apples are the most consumed fruit in the United States, with Americans eating an average of 26.3 pounds of apples each. They are also very healthy and contain many essential vitamins and nutrients your body needs. Here are 5 health benefits you can get from incorporating more apples into your diet:

Apples are one of the most popular fruits, with 10.5 billion pounds being harvested in 2021. Apples are the most consumed fruit in the United States, with Americans eating an average of 26.3 pounds of apples each.1Apples are a well-liked fruit because they can be added into many different recipes, f...

10/21/2026

We celebrated Dolly Parton day Last week. What a fun celebration!

10/20/2026

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become weak, making them more prone to fractures and breaks.

The Cleveland Clinic estimates that osteoporosis is the cause of more than 2 million fractures each year. 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in the world over 50 years old will experience a fracture due to osteoporosis. Check out the signs of osteoporosis:

Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones to become weak, making them more prone to fractures and breaks.The Cleveland Clinic estimates that osteoporosis is the cause of more than 2 million fractures each year.1 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men in the world over 50 years old will experience a fract...

10/20/2026

Staff from Dunmore, Green Ridge, Mid-Valley, Julia Ribaudo, Third Avenue, Scranton Health Care and The Gardens of Green Ridge all participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's at PNC Field in Scranton Saturday October 17th. Each team raided funds to support The Alzheimer Association's quest to find a cure for Alzheimer's Disease.

10/20/2026

Come join us for a Haunt the Halls Event!

10/19/2026

Occupational and Physical therapy are both important to the rehabilitation process. Both of these therapies provide different types of care to their patients. Learn the difference:

Occupational and Physical therapy are both important to the rehabilitation process. Both of these therapies provide different types of care to their patients.But what is the difference between occupational and physical therapy? While they both are important for rehab patients, there are differences ...

10/19/2026

JoAnn is our newest Bingo Champ. Congratulations JoAnn!

10/17/2026

Is your loved one no longer able to live on their own or has a medical condition that cannot be properly treated at home or in an outpatient setting? If so, it may be time for them to go to a long-term care facility.

Here are the types of long-term care facilities and the types of services each provides:

If your loved one is no longer able to live on their own or has a medical condition that cannot be properly treated at home or in an outpatient clinic, it may be time for them to go to a long-term care facility.Here are the types of long-term care facilities and the types of services

10/16/2026

Many people will experience the same symptoms in the spring and fall – their nose will run, their throat will feel scratchy, and they may have a cough. Learn the difference between allergies vs cold symptoms:

Many people will experience the same symptoms in the spring and fall – their nose will run, their throat will feel scratchy, and they may have a cough.However, how do you know if you are experiencing a cold or allergies? Many of the symptoms are similar, yet colds and allergies are often confused ...

10/15/2026

Today is Global Handwashing Day! Washing your hands is important to protect yourself and others from bacteria and viruses on surfaces, and it is one of the best lines of defense against getting sick.

Here are some facts about handwashing that you may not have known:

Washing your hands is important to protect yourself and others from bacteria and viruses on surfaces. While your immune system can combat germs and viruses that enter the body, handwashing is one of the best lines of defense to protect yourself from getting sick.Here are some facts about handwashing...