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The Wright Center for Community Health participates in ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate new primary health care center in Tunkhannock
The Wright Center for Community Health participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3 at the Wyoming County Healthcare Center, 5950 U.S. Route 6 in Tunkhannock. The celebration marked the opening of the facility, which formerly housed Tyler Memorial Hospital. The Wright Center’s primary care center is located on the fourth floor.
The Wright Center for Community Health participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3 to celebrate the opening of the Wyoming County Healthcare Center in Tunkhannock – and The Wright Center’s first primary care center in Wyoming County.
The Wright Center’s new full-service, family-friendly office opened Sept. 9 on the fourth floor of the new health care center at 5950 U.S. Route 6, Suite 401. The building formerly housed Tyler Memorial Hospital.
Wyoming County businessman Bill Ruark bought the building through a limited family partnership in 2023 and began developing it as a nonprofit medical facility. The Ruark family approached leadership at The Wright Center last fall to discuss adding more whole-person primary health services at the facility.
During the facility-wide ribbon cutting, Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak, president and CEO of The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, spoke about how the new primary care center will aid in transforming the Tunkhannock region’s health and wellness.
“Together with our esteemed partners, we are deeply honored to embrace the noble goal of addressing Wyoming County’s health and social needs as we advance on our mission-driven journey,” Dr. Thomas said. “On this momentous occasion, we celebrate the transformative power of community, compassion, and collaboration. Together, we are opening doors to a brighter, healthier future.
Dr. Linda Thomas-Hemak, president and CEO of The Wright Centers for Community Health and Graduate Medical Education, delivers remarks after the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wyoming County Healthcare Center.
The Wright Center’s new location in Tunkhannock offers whole-person primary health services, including checkups, physicals, screenings, and treatment of common illnesses and injuries, to people of all ages, income levels, and insurance statuses. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, go to TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-591-5299.
The Wright Center for Community Health accepts all insurance plans and offers a sliding-fee discount program based on federal poverty guidelines. Based on a family’s size and income, the program reduces barriers to care and ensures everyone has access to affordable, nondiscriminatory whole-person primary health services.
The Wright Center for Community Health has 12 locations in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, and Wyoming counties, including a mobile medical and dental unit called Driving Better Health.
For more information about The Wright Center for Community Health’s integrated whole-person primary health services or for the nearest location, visit TheWrightCenter.org or call 570-591-5299.
