ARISE, Exceptional Family Resources new name reflects the agency’s mission By Stefan Yablonski The merger between ARISE Inc. and Exceptional Family Resources was
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What to Do When Medical Bills Pile Up
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m 63 and recently had a hospital stay that left me with bills I can’t afford to
Breast Cancer Screening. Where is the Mammo Van?
Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van is on the road and scheduled to make stops in communities across Central and Northern New York with the
Excellus Announces $10,000 Grants for Organizations
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) recently announced that several local community-based organizations will each receive a $10,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of
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Michael Aaron Parish, M.D.
Thoracic surgeon at St. Joe’s wants more people to get screened for lung cancer—says lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths
We Consume 50% of All Drugs Worldwide — Why Do We Pay More for Them?
By George W. Chapman First, some background: Americans account for 4% of the world’s population. We consume 50% of drugs worldwide. Yes, 50%.
Disease Du Jour
Zika, bird flu, swine flu, monkey pox, hantavirus, Ebola. How seriously should we take the next would-be pandemic? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Sunscreen Confusion Puts More Americans at Risk for Melanoma
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Melanoma — the most serious form of skin cancer — doesn’t just happen at the beach or in a
Cuts, Rashes, Bites. Poison Ivy. Oh My!
First aid at home for the season’s most common issues By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant≠ Cuts, rashes, bites, oh, my! Summertime — pleasant as