| onal anid Gi ied cred Ie dul gy A et TX | BR, AIR pond teers ow SA SE BT ~ Graham named fellow of healthcare executives group Thomas J. Graham, senior vice president and chief operating offi- cer at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes- Barre, was advanced to fellowship status in the American College of -Healthcare Executives at its 54th Convocation Ceremony held Au- gust 7 at the New Orleans Hilton Riverside and Towers, New Or- leans, Louisiana. : A native of Scranton, Mr. Gra- ~ ham attended the University of Scranton and- later received his M.B.A./Hospital and Health Administration degree from Cor- nell University in Ithaca, New York. He is also a graduate of the Wilkes- . ~ Barre Leadership program, Class "© of 1984. Mr. Graham's previous healthcare experience includes gies as administrator of Nanti- ¥ coke State General Hospital; as- sistant administrator of Nesbitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston; administrative director for the Northern Division of the West Jersey Hospital System, Camden, New Jersey; and administrator for the University of Delaware Stu- dent Health Service in Newark, Delaware. In addition to his affiliations with many professional hospital organizations, Mr. Graham serves on numerous local boards and y \ #advisory councils, such as Wyo- ming Valley Alcohol and Drug Services, Inc., and the United Way of Wyoming Valley P.A.-R.D. Committee. Fellowship is the highest level of professional achievement in the College. Fellows must demonstrate their educaiton, experience and leadership in the healthcare field over a period of several years. They ‘must also complete a significant N: Thomas J. Graham project on a subject related to’ healthcare management. The American College of Healthcare Executives is a Chi- cago-based international profes- sional society representing more than 22,000 healthcare executives. Ceremonies in New Orleans marked the 55th anniversary of the group, which was founded in 1933. The Convocation also marked the beginning of the society’s 54th annual meeting held concurrent with the convention of the Ameri- can Hospital Association. Mr. Graham and his wife, Cathy, reside in Dallas with their three children, Tommy, Michael and Caitlin. To subscribe to The Post, Call 675-5211 Mon. - Fri. Water safety taught A ‘“Learn-to-swim’ prgram was recently sponsored by the American Red Cross, Wyoming Chapter, at the Cominsky pool, Dallas. Pictured are those who participated. Seated, on deck: Ryan Stredny, Brian Patts, Tracie Patts, Kevin Arnaud, Jessalyn Cool, Julie Howell, Melissa Howell. Sitting on board: Aria Vaida, Marc Macialek, Aaron Stredny, C. J. Coburn, Megan McGilvrey. Standing on board: Steve Tomasura, Laura Macialek, Chris Arnaud, Kevin Frank. Standing on deck: Sheri Redmond, Ashley Montross, Brian Gibbons, Kelly Gibbons, Przekop, instructor aide. Joe Czopek, instructor, Pete Service notes Cadet Richard J. Malak, son of Army Sgt. 1st Class Richard J. and Kathleen W. Malak of 1771 Huntsville Road, Shavertown, re- ceived practical work in military leadership at the U.S. Army ROTC advanced camp, Fort Bragg, N.C. Malak is a student at Pennsylva- nia State University, State College. Cadet Michell K. Haggerty, daughter of Mary A. Cramton of 177 Oak St., Trucksville; and James P. Haggerty of 429 N. Main St., Plains, received practical work in military leadershipat the U.S. Army ROTC advanced camp, Fort Bragg, N.C. ; Haggerty is a student at Roger williams College, Bristol, R.1., and attends ROTC at Providence Col- lege, RI. Marine Pfc. Nickie T. Long, son of Richard E. and Catherine W. Long of 142 E. Center Hill Road, Dallas, recently completed the Automotive Organizational Me- chanic Course. A 1987 graduate of Dallas Sen- ior High School, he joined the Marine Corps in December 1987. N t Valley View Park, Dallas, observed August 9. They were married by Wilkes-Barre by Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mr celebrate golden Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bond of |} their golden wedding anniversary the Rev. Herbert Hoyes of the First P.M. Church, Plymouth. Asurprisedinner reception was held in honor of the occasion at the American Legion Home in Robert Hawkins of Edison, N.J. (sister and brother-in-law of Mrs. Bond). J : Mrs. Bond is the former Millie Heverly, daughter of the late Ger- trude and Carl Heverly of King- ston. Mr. Bond is the son of the late Elizabeth and Joseph Bond of Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bond ; @ (for medical emergencies) ¢ Inside Siren ® 24HR service contract $10.00 per month CALL NOW! REFERENCES: Many satisfied & secured customers! 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For amidst the fear and destruction of the @ worst natural disaster to hit this area, 52 babies io their start in life through the cooperation of “Nesbitt Memorial Hospital and College Miseri- cordia. : As the Susquehanna River continued to over- flow its banks, officials at Nesbitt Memorial Hospital realized something had to be done to maintain a secure medical facility. A call to the president of Misericordia at that time, Sr. Miriam Teresa O'Donnell, elicited an immediate approval to move into the college's facilities. Within hours, Nesbitt Memorial Hospital had established a 100-bed center at the College complete with a cardiac care unit, intensive care unit, operating groom, emergency treatment facility, x-ray de- Qrartment and obstetrics unit. Sixteen years later, Nesbitt Memorial Hopsital and College Misericordia are joining together again to bring these families, employees and: volunteers together to celebrate the teenagers’ . birth. The organizations plan to honor the teens on Saturday, Aug. 27 on the campus of College - Misericordia. Events include a complimentary picnic and live, open-air performance of -.Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night's Dream,” by a cast of professional actors. Nesbitt Memorial Hospital administratorJohn D. Francis points out that this celebration will bring back memories for not only the families of these children, but for the many hospital em- ; “aloyees, physicians and volunteers who worked at the College. “Nesbitt Memorial Hospital is a family hospital. These children and their families became a part of our family during those most unusual circumstances of Hurricane Agnes,” said Francis. “We are planning an evening of informal fun and celebration for everyone,” said Dr. Bruce Wilson, Misericordia’s executive vice president. “This is going to be an exciting, once-in-a-life- time opportunity to reestablish old acquain- tances and look to the future. We feel we have a vested interest in the outcome of the lives of these young adults.” As a reuslt of the commitment to help these teenagers get the best possible start in life, Mis- ericordia is extending a special birthday gift. “College Misericordia will award $4,000/four- year scholarships to any of these special children who meet normal admissions requirements and choose to attend Misericordia following their senior year of high school,” added Wilson. “We ke pride in preparing young adults with a well- rounded education that will carry them through their chosen career paths. We want to extend that opportunity to our ‘Flood Family." “Tragedies have an unusual way of bonding people together,” said Dr. Wilson. “The flood dis- aster was a dramatic episode in a lasting friend- ship between our two organizations. We believe that there are many people who were affected by this situation who still maintain close ties with friends or relatives who have moved out of the area.” ; . 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