‘We’re the soldiers on the battlefield,’ says Upstate University Hospital nurse By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant As a teenager, Syracuse resident Naquia “Kia” Worrell inexplicably
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Desire to Help Prompted Nursing Career
Amanda Commisso: “Seeing the patients we discharge is a great help to us. That ultimately makes up for the anxiety and fears.” By Deborah
Social Media: Mental Health Friend or Foe?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Whether it’s to alleviate boredom from quarantine, connect amid social isolation or get the latest news on COVID-19, social media
Controlling High Blood Pressure to Support Kidney Health
By Simardeep Mangat, M.D. May is National Blood Pressure Month, and it is a great time to remind people in Central New York of
How to Get Help from Social Security During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Jim Miller The Social Security Administration has closed its 1,200 field offices throughout the country to protect benefit recipients and workers from the
Coping with Coronavirus
By John Addyman I figured, I’ve got this coronavirus thing handled — no problem. Tell me I’ve got to spend some weeks at home
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Urologist and new chairman of Associated Medical Professionals (A.M.P.) wants to expand urologic services beyond CNY region By Chris Motola Q: You’re the new
TENS Offers Alternative to Pain Medication
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you suffer acute or chronic pain, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) may provide an option for pain relief beyond
Large Nursing Homes in Upstate Remain on High Alert
From Loretto to St. Ann’s in Rochester, large nursing homes in Upstate New York impose restrictions as a way to contain the spread of
Stay Sensibly Cautious Amid COVID-19 Crisis
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Every month, I interview a few dozen health professionals for articles printed in three editions of In Good Health —