March 2023 PMREMS Newsletter

Community Opportunities

The Pocono Mountains are abound with access & opportunities developing across the community.

Professional careers, plus, quality healthcare continue to develop into long lasting appeal for individuals and families in our region.

See what makes the Poconos a great place to live, work and STAY.

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Chief Operating Officer

PROFESSIONAL POSITION

The successful candidate will focus on coordinating, and guiding the efforts of the leadership team, set a standard for transparency, enhanced communication, and assure consistency of priorities and goals throughout the organization.

The COO is responsible for carrying out the vision and policies of the Board of Directors who serves as the direct report. Applicants should demonstrate supervisory and leadership abilities in their submission. Prior management experience is required including financial accountability, recruiting, and team building. A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, Master’s Degree desirable. The candidate must be certified by NIMS or can do so within one year of hire.

The salary range is $120,000 to $130,000 with an excellent benefit package; exact salary will depend on qualifications/experience.

Deadline for applications is noon on April 11, 2023. Applicants should send cover letter and resume, including salary history/expectations all in one attachment to beckettn@lafayette.edu. EOE.

Lehigh Valley Health Network Expands Access to Cancer Care in Pocono Region with New Physicians

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is expanding access to cancer care in the Pocono region with the addition of two new physicians

Dan Popescu, MD, is returning to LVHN and will join the world-class team providing leading-edge cancer care at Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute. Dr. Popescu is board-certified and fellowship-trained in hematology and medical oncology, and previously provided care through Lehigh Valley Physicians Group (LVPG). Dr. Popescu graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy and completed his residency at Pinnacle Health System. He earned his fellowship in hematology and oncology from Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He will treat a wide range of cancer types with a focus on patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Popescu will provide care at Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center in Monroe County Learn more about Dr. Popescu here

Bogdan Protyniak, MD, a board-certified and fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon, will primarily serve patients in the Pocono region Dr Protyniak earned his fellowship from University of Louisville and completed his residency in surgery at Monmouth Medical Center.

Dr. Protyniak treats all colorectal diseases including colorectal cancer and anal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and diverticulitis. He has a particular interest in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, which is less invasive and associated with better patient outcomes including minimal pain and faster recovery In addition, Dr Protyniak performs colonoscopies and treats benign anorectal conditions including hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae and pilonidal disease

Learn more about Dr. Protyniak here

Dr Popescu and Dr Protyniak are currently accepting new patients

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OUR BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR

MARCH 1 THRU DECEMBER 2023

Pocono Mountain Regional EMS is there 24/7, 365 days a year committed to serving our community. Your support makes it possible to have the highest qualified ambulance personnel and life saving equipment.

Responding to over 7,000 calls in 2022 shows an increasing need for our services. As call volume increases so does operating costs. To help offset these costs and continue to give the quality of care you deserve we turn to our community for help.

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Increased operational costs have resulted in a slight $10 increase from prior years. We hope you understand our reluctancy in any increase, nd that will continue nonprofit

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