At some point in our lives, each of us will likely need to be a family caregiver. Family caregivers are the backbone of our nationβs long-term care system, doing essential work with devotion, often at great emotional and financial cost.
Today @RepBridget M. Kosierowski and I had the distinct pleasure of presenting 100-years young Marjorie Ball a Birthday Citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives!
While currently a resident of Green Ridge - Ms. Ball told us that she is a proud Peckville native!
Thank you to the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our health care system and in homes across the nation.
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women. Each year, more people die of lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined.
Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States. Quitting smoking improves your health and reduces your risk of heart disease, cancer, lung disease, and other illnesses. #GreatAmericanSmokeout
Epilepsy is the third most common brain disorder after stroke and Alzheimer's disease. About 70 percent of the time, the cause of epilepsy is not known. #NEAM
Items like cardboard, metal cans, and paper are commonly accepted by local curbside programs, and items like plastic bags, electronics and batteries do NOT go in the curbside recycling bin. #NationalRecyclingDay
Tomorrow, we pay special honor to all who signed that dotted line, willing to give all in protection of our freedom and OUR lives.
Today we say Happy Birthday to the United States Marines. Join me today in saying Happy Birthday to a Marine.
Are you a veteran? If so, a representative from Lackawanna County Veterans Affairs will be in my Abington Shopping Center office from 10am-2pm Tuesday, Nov. 15 to discuss services available for #veterans.
Call my office (570-342-4348) for an appointment.