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Celebrating World Pancreatic Cancer Day

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The Lackawanna County Commissioners recently proclaimed World Pancreatic Cancer Day in our area to increase awareness about this debilitating disease.

Pancreatic cancer has become the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States with a very small survival rate percentage.  Research for early detention, root causes and effective treatments are the goals of the medical community for helping patients and finding a cure.

Shown from left: Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, Susie Connors, Tammy Saunders, Teresa Grabowski, Mayor James Connors, Christian Saunders, Pancreatic Cancer organization; Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley, and Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings.     

A Letter from the Commissioners

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The Lackawanna County Board of Commissioners was very pleased with the Sept. 28 announcement that the Geisinger Health System acquired The Commonwealth Medical College.

This is truly a great marriage for both entities.  It opens up a world of training, technology and research possibilities that will not only impact our community, but the face of medicine across our country when the future doctors venture out to practice and heal others.

Geisinger Community Medical Center and the medical college are two vital economic and education engines for Lackawanna County.  They employ our residents, purchase goods and services, volunteer in our community, sponsor various activities, and spend their disposable income on recreation, leisure and personal needs.

It is amazing how an idea and a commitment 13 years ago became a reality with the opening of The Commonwealth Medical College.  And now, it is fortified for generations.  

Economics aside, the centerpiece of this development is helping others by training the doctors of the future.

We are truly grateful for the significant commitment made in our community by Geisinger, and we wish both operations much success and “good health” in the future.

Patrick M. O’Malley
Jerry Notarianni
Laureen A. Cummings

Lackawanna County Commissioners  

Msgr. Quinn recognized for role with Lackawanna Heritage Valley

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Msgr. Joseph G. Quinn, inside left, was presented with a proclamation for his role as the Founding Chairman of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley (LHV).  In 1991, Msgr. Quinn was the task force leader of 400 residents that established the organization designed to preserve and promote the area’s history, cultural heritage and natural resources.

Now, 25 years later, the LHV is a major component in our community’s cultural and community development landscapes.

Shown from left are: Commissioner Jerry Notarianni, Msgr. Quinn, Natalie Gelb, Executive Director of the Lackawanna Heritage Valley; Commissioner Patrick M. O’Malley and Commissioner Laureen A. Cummings.