Monday, October 28, 2013

Flu Season



It’s that time of year again. Flu season is just around the corner and, since it takes about two weeks for the vaccine to offer maximum protection, you should be getting your vaccine now. This is especially important for people 65 and older, pregnant women, caregivers, and people with medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and chronic lung disease. But the flu can kill anyone, even healthy children and adults. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that everyone six months of age and older get a yearly flu vaccine; getting one now will protect you through the 2013-2014 flu season.
In addition to your doctor’s office, you may be able to be immunized at your local health department, drug store, or grocery store.
Influenza seasons are unpredictable. Last year saw more hospitalizations and deaths compared to recent years, and your best defense is being vaccinated.

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Where You Can Find Local Assistance With the Health Insurance Marketplace

Commonwealth Health

As of October 1, area consumers who need help with the Health Insurance Marketplace, are able to get personalized assistance from certified Commonwealth Health staff, who are trained to help individuals and families sign up for health insurance through the exchange. Consumers from Luzerne, Lackawanna, Colombia, and Wyoming Counties can make an appointment by calling the Application Coordinator at (570) 552-6930 (tambien disponsible en espanol) or (570) 552-6826. Translators are available for those who do not speak English.

Area Libraries

Call your local library to see what services they offer in support of the enrollment efforts. All have computers available for individual use. Additionally, some are making helpful health care insurance links available on their websites. A list of local public libraries is below. You can also click on the Health Info NEPA Health Insurance page to find additional information on how to choose a health plan.

Lackawanna County
Lackawanna County Library System

Abington Community Library
1200 West Grove Street
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 587-3440
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9AM - 9PM
Saturday: 9AM - 5PM
Sunday: 2PM - 5PM

Albright Memorial Library
500 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3000
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 9PM
Friday: 9AM - 5:30PM
Saturday: 9AM - 5PM
Sunday: 2PM - 5PM

Carbondale Public Library
5 North Main Street
Carbondale, PA 18407
(570) 282-4281
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10AM - 8PM
Friday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM

Dalton Community Library
113 East Main Street, P.O. Box 86
Dalton, PA 18414
(570) 563-2014
Monday: 10AM - 8PM
Tuesday: 10AM - 5PM
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10AM - 8PM
Friday: 10AM - 5PM
Saturday: 10AM - 5PM

Lackawanna County Children's Library
520 Vine Street
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 348-3000, extension 3015
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 8PM
Friday: 9AM - 5:30PM
Saturday: 9AM - 5PM
Sunday: 2PM - 5PM
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Library Express
Library Express is located on the 2nd floor of the Mall at Steamtown
(570)558-1670
Hours:
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday & Thursday : 10am-8pm
Friday & Saturday : 10am-5pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
First Friday Extended Hours: 10am-8pm

Nancy K. Holmes Branch Library
Green Ridge St. at Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18509
(570) 207-0764
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00AM - 7:00PM
Friday: 11:00AM - 5:30PM

North Pocono Public Library
1315 Church Street
Moscow, PA 18444-9254
(570) 842-4700
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 7PM
Friday - Saturday: 9AM - 5PM

Taylor Community Library
710 South Main Street
Taylor, PA 18517-1774
(570) 562-1234
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 9AM - 9PM
Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday: 9AM - 4PM
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Valley Community Library
739 River Street
Peckville, PA 18452
(570) 489-1765
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 10AM - 8PM
Friday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM

Luzerne County
Luzerne County Libraries

Back Mountain Memorial Library
96 Huntsville Road
Dallas, PA  18612
(570) 675-1182
Hours: 
Monday - Thursday: 9:30AM-8:30PM
Friday - Saturday: 9:30AM-5:30PM

Hazleton Area Public Library
55 N Church St
Hazleton PA 18201
570-454-2961

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9AM-8PM
Friday 9AM-5PM
Saturday 9AM-4PM
Check the library site for branch locations and hours.

The Hoyt Library
284 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704
(570) 287-2013
Hours:
Monday and  Thursday 1 PM. – 8 PM.
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 AM. – 5 PM
Saturday 9AM.- 4PM

Marian Sutherland Kirby Library
35 Kirby Avenue 
 Mountain Top, PA 18707
 (570) 474-9313 
Hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday and Wednesday: 9AM-8:30PM
Thursday and Friday: 9AM-5:PM
Saturday: 9AM-4PM

Mill Memorial Library
495 East Main Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
(570) 735-3030
Hours:
Monday Closed
Tuesday - Thursday 10AM - 8PM
Friday and Saturday 10AM - 5 PM

Osterhout Free Library
71 South Franklin Street,
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
570-823-0156

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9AM - 8PM
Friday 9AM - 5PM
Saturday 9AM - 4PM.
Check the library site for branch locations and hours.

Pittston Memorial Library
47 Broad Street
Pittston, PA  18640
(570) 654-9565
Hours:
Monday and Thursday 12PM - 8PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 9AM - 5PM
Saturday 9AM - 4PM

Plymouth Public Library
107 West Main Street
Plymouth, PA   18651
(570) 779-4775 
Hours:
Monday 9AM - 7PM
Tuesday and Saturday 9AM - 4PM
Wednesday and Thursday 9AM - 5PM
Friday Closed
  
West Pittston Library
200 Exeter Ave.
West Pittston, Pa. 18643
(570) 654-9847

Hours:
Monday - Thursday 12PM - 8PM
Friday 12PM - 6PM
Saturday 10AM - 5PM

Wyoming Free Library

358 Wyoming Avenue
Wyoming, PA 18644
 (570 )693-136
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Hours:
Mondays and Fridays 10AM - 6PM
Tuesdays - Thursdays 9AM - 5PM
Saturdays 9AM - 4PM

Monroe County
Eastern Monroe Public Library (Hughes Library)
1002 North 9th Street
Stroudsburg, PA 16360
(570) 421-0800
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 9AM.- 9PM.
Friday 9AM.- 6PM.
Saturday 9AM to 5PM.
Sunday 1PM. to 5PM.

Check the library site for branch locations and hours.

Wyoming County
Tunkhannock Public Library
200 West Tioga Street
Tunkhannock, PA 18657
(570) 836-1677
Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10AM - 8PM
Friday 10AM - 5PM
Saturday 10AM - 2PM


 495 East Main St.





96 Huntsville Road
Dallas, PA 18612

HOURS:  Mon  -  Thurs:   9:30am - 8:30pm
                  Fri   &   Sat:      9:30am - 5:30pm
PH:  570-675-1182         FAX:  570-674-5863
96 Huntsville Road
Dallas, PA 18612

HOURS:  Mon  -  Thurs:   9:30am - 8:30pm
                  Fri   &   Sat:      9:30am - 5:30pm
PH:  570-675-1182         FAX:  570-674-5863