Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
10/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/12/2026 14:28
ADVISORY - WAYNE COUNTY - Governor Shapiro, Health Secretary Bogen to Visit Wayne Memorial Hospital, Highlight Pennsylvania's Work to Address Nursing Shortage
October 13, 2026 - Honesdale, PA
ADVISORY - WAYNE COUNTY - Governor Shapiro, Health Secretary Bogen to Visit Wayne Memorial Hospital, Highlight Pennsylvania's Work to Address Nursing Shortage
Governor Josh Shapiro and Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen will visit Wayne Memorial Hospital to highlight a $5 million investment to launch the Nurse Shortage Assistance Program (NSAP) in Pennsylvania to help ensure urban and rural hospitals alike have access to trained nursing professionals.
In the 2025-26 budget, Governor Shapiro created the Nurse Shortage Assistance Program, which provides matching state funds to help Pennsylvania hospitals attract, recruit, and retain nursing staff through targeted student loan repayment assistance.
WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Secretary Debra Bogen, PA Department of Health
James Pettinato, CEO, Wayne Memorial Health System
Chandra Roberts, Director, Nursing & Patient Care Service
WHEN:
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 2:30 PM
WHERE:
Wayne Memorial Hospital
601 Park Street,
Honesdale, PA 18431
LIVE STREAM:
pacast.com/live/gov
governor.pa.gov/live/
RSVP:
Press who are planning to attend must RSVP with the names and phone numbers for each member of their team to [email protected]
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Governor's Press Office: [email protected]
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