By Philip T. Ondocin, MD March is National Kidney Month, and it is a great time to remind our community of the importance of
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5 Things You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
Separating the myths from facts about vaccines By Ernst Lamothe Jr. In mid-December, the first 170,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines were ushered into
High-tech Bariatric Surgery Offers Live-Saving Help
Experts: The surgery can have big impact on people’s lives By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant’ Bariatric surgery used to mean a lengthy hospital stay, notable
Maskne — the Face of the Pandemic
A new issue arises with constant use of mask: maskne By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Masks are not the only things on people’s faces during
Children’s Mental Health Matters, Too
Experts offer ways to help children cope during pandemic Children have plenty to worry about these days. As the pandemic drags on, they continue
The Vaccine: Our Ticket Out of COVID-19
By Joel Amidon, M.D. Residents in our Loretto facilities, and in communities across Central New York and the nation, are finally getting closer to
PCP, Urgent Care or ER?
Where to go when you need quick medical help By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Urgent care centers have helped decrease the load on emergency rooms.
What Causes Your Hearing Loss
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant One out of eight people in the U.S aged 12 or older has hearing loss in both ears, according to
Aging in Place
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Transportation, Income Affects Senior Food Insecurity
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Good nutrition supports good health; however, for some older adults, obtaining sufficient healthful food is challenging. According to USDA data