A review of state data shows that distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Luzerne County has decreased over the past two weeks, as supplies remain limited and thousands of residents who qualify to receive the vaccine are unable to register for appointments.
According to data released by the state Department of Health, doses of the vaccine distributed to providers in Luzerne County increased from 1,950 doses when distribution began the week of Dec. 14 to a high of 9,925 the week of Jan. 4. But the delivery numbers dipped to 6,100 the week of Jan. 25 and plummeted further to only 4,400 last week.
When vaccine distribution began in Luzerne County, only two providers â Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Twp. and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital â received vaccines. As of last week, there were 33 providers who received at least some doses.
Health care professionals told U.S. Sen. Bob Casey on Friday that misinformation and conspiracy theories could impede a quick and widespread rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations.
James âJim-eâ Dupras, 44, of Tunkhannock, passed away Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Twp., from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.
Born in Kingston on March 21, 1976, he was the son of James Dupras, Pittston, and the late Phyllis Redmond Simko.
In addition to his mother, Phyllis, Jim-e was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Taylor.
Jim-e was a very outgoing person and was the type of friend that no matter what you needed, he would be there to help and go that extra mile for anyone.
He loved the outdoors and could often be found enjoying the woods, either in his Jeep or ATV riding with his many friends.
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DANVILLE, Pa. - An analysis of data collected from patients treated for ischemic stroke at Geisinger shows no disparity in outcomes based solely on sex.
Various studies have suggested that women are disproportionately affected by stroke and may have poorer stroke outcomes. Women have a longer life expectancy than men and, therefore, likely have an increased lifetime risk of stroke. Women tend to be older than men at the time of stroke and have a higher pre-stroke degree of disability or dependence in their daily activities, which may contribute to worse outcomes. Rural populations may also have a higher risk of stroke based on a greater incidence of conditions like hypertension and poorly controlled diabetes.