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Have a safe and Happy Halloween! Remember to wear a mask

About 14.8 million American adults are affected by Major Depressive Disorder. Make yourself familiar with the symptoms this Depression Education & Awareness Month as depression is commonly misunderstood as feeling sad. Don’t be afraid to start a conversation, reach out, and to educate yourself.

Stephanie Bossi graduated from King’s College, Cum Laude, in 2004 with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Studies with a minor in Biology and Health Care Administration. She then graduated from King’s College in 2005 with her Master of Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Stephanie is nationally certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She joined Delta Medix Pulmonary Division in August 2018. Her 13 years of experience prior to joining Delta Medix includes 8 years of Primary Care/Internal Medicine and 5 years of Trauma Surgery/Emergency Medicine. #PhysicianFriday

We’re grateful for our Medical Assistants more than ever as they have been on the frontlines of this pandemic. Thank you for keeping our office running so smoothly and for the best patient continued care! We appreciate all that you have done and continue to do. #NationalMedicalAssistantsDay

On #NationalMammographyDay, we’d like to share our tips on mammograms: https://bit.ly/2PgOlLE If you haven’t already, please remember to schedule your annual mammogram.... Call 570-342-7864 with any questions about the Delta Medix Breast Care Center.

Take part in Global Handwashing Day by washing your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water! Washing your hands is one of the best ways to protect not only yourself, but others, from spreading germs. Clean hands keep you healthy and it’s especially important during flu season and the COVID-19 pandemic to keep your hands clean.

Breast cancer screenings and annual mammograms can help detect and treat breast cancer early on. We encourage women 45 and older to schedule an annual mammogram. If you haven’t don’t so already, call to schedule one today. The Delta Medix Breast Care Center offers a comprehensive program for early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer, as well as services for those at high risk for breast cancer. Visit our website for more information about our Breast Care Cen...ter: https://www.deltamedix.com/breastcare/ #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Our everyday lives have been disrupted the past few months because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous adaptations and new challenges have continually been introduced. #WorldMentalHealthDay is so important to bring awareness to those who have existing mental health conditions which may have worsened during the pandemic and to those who have recently developed them.

Now more than ever, it’s important to get a flu shot. Help yourself and others stay protected against the flu while helping to reduce the strain on healthcare systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions about the flu shot or preventative steps to take this flu season? Visit: https://bit.ly/33gB2En

This year’s PA Week is especially significant because of the current global pandemic. PAs have been serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and they deserve the utmost recognition for putting their own health at risk to ensure the care of others. PAs have proved themselves to be ESSENTIAL. They have been essential to patients and to healthcare. We are so grateful for our PAs and all that they have done and continue to do! #PAWeek

Celebrate World Vegetarian Day the right way with a healthy and delicious meat-free meal! https://bit.ly/33AvAvb

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death on the planet and 80% of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke can be avoided. Making healthy choices and quitting smoking can help prevent these diseases from occurring. How will you #UseHeart this #WorldHeartDay? We’re Using Heart to spread awareness!

Dr. Donald Preate, Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and graduated from The University of Scranton cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Pre-Med with minor degrees in Biochemistry, English, Psychology, and Philosophy. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia. Dr. Preate completed his surgical internship and urologic surgery residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He began his practice in Scranto...n in 2000. Dr. Preate has advanced training in laser, laparoscopic, lithotripsy and microsurgery. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Urology, a member of the American Urologic Association, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is Section Chief of Urologic Surgery at Moses Taylor Hospital and also serves on the medical executive committee and Board of Trustees there. Dr. Preate maintains urology privileges at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia as a visiting professor and an attending physician. He currently holds a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, The Commonwealth Medical College, and serves as Director of the Urologic Anatomy course. He treats adult and pediatric patients in all areas of urology with a special interest in cancer surgeries. #PhysicianFriday