Advisory: Rep. Tom Marino to Host Annual Senior Health Fair

Cogan Station, PA—Congressman Tom Marino, PA-10, Lycoming County issued the following media advisory regarding tomorrow’s Senior Health Fair. This year’s fair is Congressman Marino’s fourth since being elected. Please see event details below:

WHO: Congressman Tom Marino and nearly 50 senior health services exhibitors.

The state legislative offices of Sen. Lisa Baker and Reps. Karen Boback, Sandra Major and Tina Pickett will be represented. Staff will answer questions about state programs that are available to senior citizens.

WHAT: The expo will feature exhibits by local, state and federal organizations including a visit by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Vet Center.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 23, 2014, 10a.m. to 2p.m.

WHERE: Montrose Bible Conference, 218 Locust Street in Montrose, PA 18801 (570) 278-1001

WHY: To provide seniors and their families with access to several exhibitors and service providers who can speak about topics ranging from assisted living, daily healthcare to Social Security. This Fair affords seniors a one-stop destination to these resources and provides an opportunity for them to ask questions, review service plans and explore new ways to increase their quality of care.

Some vendors in attendance will include: Commission on Economic Opportunity/Wyoming County Division (Human Services), Wyoming County Cancer Society, Wyoming County Cancer/Tobacco Partnership, Chesapeake Energy, North Penn Legal Services Inc., Interfaith Friends, Frontier Communications, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute, Victims Resource Center, Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PACE program), PennDOT District 4, Penn State Cooperative Extension, Wyoming County Senior Center, RSVP/APPRISE Volunteer Program, Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Area Agency on Aging, Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Lech’s Pharmacy, MetLife, Alzheimer’s Association, Community Counseling Services/Senior Peer Counseling Program, Endless Mountains Visitors Bureau, CareGivers America, Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Transportation Department (Shared Ride Service), Senior Care Services (division of Gannon Associates), American Red Cross, Wilkes-Barre Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Connection, Wyoming County Housing Authority (income-based housing assistance), Tyler Memorial Hospital, Experience Works, Trehab Community Action Center,  Mature Workers Program,  Social Security Administration, AseraCare Hospice, and Wyoming County Emergency Management.

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