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Pennsylvania Medical Society honors three Wright Center doctors on National Doctors Day
Dr. Renee Frank, secretary of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presents certificates of recognition to, from left, Drs. Timothy Burke, William Dempsey, and Erin McFadden for their outstanding dedication to patient care.
The Pennsylvania Medical Society honored three Wright Center doctors as part of National Doctors Day on Monday, March 30. With a history dating back to 1933, the annual day of observance honors the skill, dedication, and commitment of physicians who care for their communities.
Dr. Renee Frank, secretary of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, presented certificates of recognition to, from left, Drs. Timothy Burke, William Dempsey, and Erin McFadden for their outstanding dedication to patient care.
The Wright Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026. Founded in 1976, The Wright Centers for Community Health, Graduate Medical Education, and Patient & Community Engagement are a physician-led, community-owned nonprofit and a cornerstone of health care in the region. The organization employs more than 665 professionals – including nearly 200 resident and fellow physicians – and trains more than 200 interprofessional health care learners each year.
In fiscal year 2024-25, The Wright Center served about 38,300 unique patients across its growing network of community health centers in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Wyoming counties, including its mobile medical and dental unit, Driving Better Health. As a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike and safety-net provider, The Wright Center serves all patients, regardless of insurance status, ZIP code, or ability to pay. No patient is turned away due to an inability to pay.
Learn more at TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-230-0019.
