{"id":124016,"date":"2026-05-04T08:44:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewrightcenter.org\/?p=124016"},"modified":"2026-05-04T08:45:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T12:45:02","slug":"doctor-honored-with-you-make-a-difference-award-from-national-advocacy-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewrightcenter.org\/doctor-honored-with-you-make-a-difference-award-from-national-advocacy-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor honored with \u2018You Make a Difference Award\u2019 from national advocacy group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dr. Mary Louise Decker, the infectious diseases medical director at The Wright Center for Community Health, was honored with an award from a national advocacy group for her meaningful, evidence-based hepatitis C and HIV prevention and treatment efforts across Northeast Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Community Liver Alliance awarded Dr. Decker the You Make a Difference Award, which honors individuals who have made a meaningful impact in advancing liver health by supporting patients and families, and strengthening communities. She accepted the award at the Community Liver Alliance\u2019s 12th annual You Make a Difference Awards Luncheon on Friday, May 1, at the Kamin Science Center in Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Dr. Decker, a board-certified infectious diseases physician, leads The Wright Center\u2019s Ryan White HIV and Infectious Diseases Clinic. She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where she completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in infectious diseases. She has more than 20 years of clinical experience in treating complex bacterial and viral infections in the inpatient and outpatient setting, in providing comprehensive care for people living with or at risk for acquiring HIV, in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C and sexually transmitted infections, and with antibiotic stewardship and hospital infection control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, Dr. Decker established The Wright Center\u2019s dedicated Hepatitis C Clinic, creating a pathway for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up. Since its inception, the clinic has successfully treated more than 400 patients with chronic hepatitis C, many of whom faced significant barriers to care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/thewrightcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Mary-Louise-Decker-2-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Dr. Mary Louise Decker in green dress and long brown hair\" class=\"wp-image-122780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thewrightcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Mary-Louise-Decker-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/thewrightcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Mary-Louise-Decker-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/thewrightcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Mary-Louise-Decker-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thewrightcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Mary-Louise-Decker-2-640x800.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thewrightcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Mary-Louise-Decker-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Dr. Mary Louise Decke<\/strong>r<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Under Dr. Decker\u2019s leadership, The Wright Center for Community Health\u2019s Ryan White HIV and Infectious Diseases Clinic has been a leader in HIV testing, treatment, and support in the region. The clinic serves nearly 500 patients across seven counties, providing coordinated, whole-person care at community health centers in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through her efforts, viral suppression rates among patients receiving antiretroviral therapy improved from 86% to 96%. Gaps in care were reduced to under 10%. Vaccine compliance increased significantly, including a greater than 70% HPV vaccine rate among those eligible and a 50% rise in varicella-zoster vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Decker is accepting new adult patients at our community health centers in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. To schedule an appointment, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/TheWrightCenter.org\">TheWrightCenter.org<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:5709410630\">570-941-0630<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Mary Louise Decker, the infectious diseases medical director at The Wright Center for Community Health, was honored with an award from a national advocacy group for her meaningful, evidence-based hepatitis C and HIV prevention and treatment efforts across Northeast Pennsylvania. 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