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Scrantonian Tribune, Sunday, November 5, 1989 A5 Approval granted Mercy Cancer Center program Lenns partner in Pitt law firm Atty. Charles Andrew Lenns, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew -Lenns, Loomis Scranton, was made a partner in the firm of Ernst and Young, Pittsburgh. Charles is a graduate of the University of Scranton and earned his law degree from Duquesne Law School, Pittsburgh.

Married to Attorney Peggy Duffy Lenns, they are the parents of three children, Matthew, Katie and Gregoary. Atty. Charles Lenns (Political Adv.) (Political Adv.) If you are still undecided about who should be your next Mayor therapists, nurses people who work together as a team. Through their professionalism and their concern for patients, our doctors work together and exchange information through weekly tumor board conferences, surgical and cancer symposia and frequent consultations. In addition, the Mercy Cancer Center has been able to keep abreast of the latest technological changes assuring the patient that we offer the total spectrum of cancer treatments and services here in Scranton, Sister William Joseph said.

Established by the American College of Surgeons in 1956, the national Hospital Cancer Program encourages participating hospitals to equip and staff themselves so that they are able to provide the best in diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Recognizing that cancer is a complex group of diseases, the program promotes consultation among family physicians, sur-' geons, medical oncologists, diagnostic and therapeutic radiologists, pathologists and other cancer specialists. This multidisciplinary cooperation results in improved patient care. An intetral part of Mercys cancer program is the tumor registry. All patients who are diagnosed or treated for cancer CANCER CENTER CERTIFIED Dr.

William J. Heim, left, medical director of the Mercy Hospital Cancer Center, displays certificate of approval from the American College of Surgeons Commission onCancer. From left, are Dr. Heim, Dr. Harmar D.

Brereton, chairman of radiation therapy; Mercy Hospital President Sister William Joseph Lydon, RSM, and Dr. Charles J. Bannon, chairman of surgery. Compare my record, my experience, my qualifications and my work ethic with my opponent's. SCRANTON Mercy Hospital President Sister William Joseph, RSM, has announced that the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons has granted another three-year approval to the program at the Mercy, Cancer Center for the period 1989-92.

The achievement culminates more than a decade of staff dedication to providing high quality care to patients who have cancer through Mercys Community Clinical Oncology Program (CCOP). Dr. William J. Heim, medical director of the Mercy Cancer Center, has administered the CCOP since its inception. He works in conjunction with the hospitals tumor board, tumor registry and departments of surgery and radiation therapy.

A pioneer in all aspects of cancer care, Mercy was the first regional hospital to sepcialize in radiation therapy, bringing the Cobalt 60 apparatus on line in 1958. Again in 1971, Mercy benefitted when Robert E. Wright, now the hospitals director of medicine, returned to the Scranton area and developed the first practice of hematology and medical oncology in the area. Our success as a cancer center is a result of much hard work by many gifted and dedicated individuals surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation Hospice plans service Nov.12 In conjunction with National Hospice Month, Hospice of Pennsylvania will celebrate a Fall Ecumenical Memorial Service on Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m.

at St Anns Monastery Church, West Scranton. The service will be hosted by Rev. Francis Finnigan, pastor of St. Anns Church. An inspirational talk will be given by Rev.

Thomas Rutherford, pastor of Assembly of God, Moosic. Music for the service will be provided by St. Anns Folk Group directed by Mary Johnston. The event is open to the public. All families and friends are invited to attend as the memory of oiur deceased is honored.

are listed in the registry so that the hospital can maintain contact with them and make sure they receive continuing care and assistance with rehabilitation. Information collected through the registry allows the Mercy Cancer Center to participate in national studies that are designed to improve patient care. Cancer research activities have been an integral part of the Mercy Cancer Center for more than a decade. Using the latest FDA approved cancer research protocols and others, the Mercy Cancer Center program has afforded more than 250 patients the opportunity to participate in clinical research programs. Suicide Awareness topic of North Pocono meeting Chased garbage trucks back to New Jersey.

Closed down incinerator in the Hill Section. Opposed leachate in Green Ridge. Closed down drug houses. Substantially increased revenue. Tore down unsafe buildings.

Licensed over 750 contractors. Secured housing for the homeless. Helped develop buildings in the downtown. JIM MOSCOW North Pocono High School PTA is co- sponsoring a district-wide meeting on Suicide Awareness Nov. 16 atT 3(L in -the- idd le School.

All parents of students in kindergarten through 12th grade and residents of the North Pocono School-District are invited to the seminar, that will address the districts newly-approved Suicide Awareness Policy. Speakers include Samantha A. Weaver, director of guidance for the North Pocono School District; Barbara Jablonski, student assistance coordinator at the high school, FOR MAYOR I GET THINGS DONE! I WANT TO KEEP WORKING FOR YOU! Rev. Francis Finnigan and Frank Mariano, director of marketing at First Hospital Wyoming Valley. Mariano has appeared on numerous radio and television shows regarding child and adolescent issues.

He serves as a consultant to over 20 school districts in Pennsylvania in the development and implementation of Suicide Awareness Programs. An expert in the field fo suicidology and interventions, Marino comes to North Pocono prepared to address the issues of warning signs of depression and suicidal behavior and preventive measures what parents and schools can do to help. BOY SCOUTS 20 MILLION BUT ON NOVEMBER CANS OF FOOD AND GIVING YOUR Help the AMERICANS CO HUNGRY EVERY MONTH 18, MILLIONS OF BOY SCOUTS WILL BE COLLECTING FROM DOOR TO DOOR, FROM COAST TO COAST IT TO LOCAL AGENCIES FOR DISTRIBUTION DONATIONS CAN MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Boy Scouts Help the Hungry OF AMERICA SCOUTING FOR FOOD i.