Waldron Memorial Fund, FCFP support new oncology services for patients in Lycoming County
In addition to meeting the emergency, routine, and acute care needs of those living in Lycoming, Sullivan, Clinton and Tioga counties, Geisinger Medical Center Muncy will provide medical and radiation oncology services. Patients in these communities who are undergoing chemotherapy infusion currently need to travel to Danville or Lewisburg for treatment at a Geisinger facility.
“Geisinger is one of Pennsylvania’s premier cancer treatment centers and we understand transportation is a barrier that many residents in this community face when it comes to health,” said Tammy Anderer, MSN, CRNP, PhD, chief administrative officer for Geisinger’s north-central region. “Providing access to cancer care close to home or work means less travel for our patients, especially those who often have a need for daily treatments.”
“We are so grateful for the Waldron Memorial Fund’s donation to help purchase infusion chairs for the new healthplex in Muncy,” said Nancy Lawton-Kluck, Geisinger Health Foundation, chief philanthropy officer. “Bringing cancer care services close to home for our friends and neighbors is just one way Geisinger is making better health easier, and we appreciate our community partners and their support for our mission.”
Grants from the FCFP are made possible by generous donors who have contributed to a variety of funds since 1916. The FCFP brings together people, partners and places to grow local giving and investment, strengthen area organizations and results, and take on the critical issues and efforts needed to build vibrant communities. The Waldron Memorial Fund was established in 1976 when Margaret E. Waldron set forth provisions in her will to create a trust to benefit the Lycoming County community.
About FCFP
The Foundation works to improve the quality of life in north central Pennsylvania through community leadership, the promotion of philanthropy, the strengthening of nonprofit impact and the perpetual stewardship of charitable assets. FCFP strives to create powerful communities through passionate giving. For more information visit FCFPartnership.org.
About Geisinger
Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126 care sites — including 10 hospital campuses — and Geisinger Health Plan, with more than half a million members in commercial and government plans. Geisinger College of Health Sciences educates more than 5,000 medical professionals annually and conducts more than 1,400 clinical research studies. With 26,000 employees, including 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger is among Pennsylvania’s largest employers with an estimated economic impact of $15 billion to the state’s economy. On March 31, 2024, Geisinger became the first member of Risant Health, a new nonprofit charitable organization created to expand and accelerate value-based care across the country. Learn more at geisinger.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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