By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Numerous studies and articles have lambasted misuse of social media for its ill effects on young people caught up in
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Longevity Gap: Wealthy Outlive Poor by Nearly 10 Years
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Researchers with University College London recently published a study that correlates wealth as the greatest factor that indicates when a
Medicare 101
If the rules of Medicare confuse you, you are not alone By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Yes, it’s confusing. An entire industry has developed around
Older Adults Cautious on Senior Living Facilities
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Are nursing homes and other senior living facilities really a safe place for seniors to live? According to a Sept.
Mobile Medicine: New Approach to a Doctor’s Visit
Team of providers goes to a PACE-CNY participant’s home and coordinates care in a single visit By Stephanie Button The COVID-19 pandemic made in-person
Why Diabetes Patients Should Watch Their Kidneys
November is National Diabetes Month By Matthew G. Chaffin, M.D Q. Please discuss the relationship between diabetes and kidney disease? Dr. Chaffin: Diabetes is
Upstate neurosurgery department expands service
Upstate Medical University has expanded its neurosurgery department with the hiring of three new surgeons, allowing Upstate to offer additional and expanded services to
St. Camillus has new director of nursing services
The Centers at St. Camillus recently appointed Katrina Seeley as its new director of nursing services for the skilled nursing facility, where she will
Nurse joins St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute
St. Joseph’s Health welcomes Sonja Kocan, a certified family nurse practitioner, to St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute in Watertown and Gouverneur. In this new
Oswego Hospital named among top 5% for patient safety
Oswego Health announced it is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award. This distinction places Oswego Hospital among the top 5%