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2026 Pennsylvania

Pain & Addiction Summit

Friday, April 24th, 2026

8 am - 5 pm

Wilkes University

This event brings professionals together for a day of sharing expertise and learning from each other about opportunities to approach the treatment of pain and substance use disorder.

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Be Well Spring Health Fair

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026

12 pm-3 pm

Viewmont Mall

This event aims to promote good health, emphasize the practice of good health habits, and showcase the excellent medical care available locally. Basic health screenings, immunizations, and blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose checks, will be available, as well as a variety of informational booths designed to help the community become aware of the many health-related programs, services, and providers located in our surrounding community.

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By: Heba Khan, BS and Renee Frank, MD Being told you have breast cancer can feel overwhelming. Doctors often mention the “stage” and “grade” of the cancer, but these words may be unfamiliar. Understanding what these terms mean can help you feel more informed and involved in your care. What Do Grade and Stage Mean? Grade describes how the cancer cells look under a microscope, as seen by a pathologist. Grade shows how different the cancer cells are from normal breast cells and