The Wright Center was founded in 1976 as the Scranton-Temple Residency Program. Pioneering physician Dr. Robert E. Wright, a native of Archbald, Pennsylvania, led the startup and rallied community support. Dr. Wright and other early proponents of the physician training program were especially interested in developing doctors who would choose to practice locally.
their mission is to improve the health and welfare of the communities through responsive, whole-person health services for all and the sustainable renewal of an inspired, competent workforce that is privileged to serve