New chief medical officer at Oswego Health wants to increase awareness of services, surgeries offered locally and to build a culture of safety By
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5 Things You Should Know About Coronavirus
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. With the new strain of coronavirus — COVID-19 — hitting more than 2,000 in death toll and tens of thousands
Routine Care Vital With Braces
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you or your child has just been fitted with braces, it may seem like your orthodontist has all the
Should You Skip Breakfast?
Celebrity TV doctor Mehmet Oz recently said people should skip breakfast. Do we really need the ‘most important’ meal? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Celebrity
Slowing the Progression of Kidney Disease
By Antoine Azar, M.D. March is National Kidney Month, and it is a great time to remind people in Central New York of the
The Talk: Discussing Drugs with Your Kids
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant No parents want to see their children use drugs, yet many parents don’t know what to say to their children
Auburn Community Hospital Opens Cancer Center
Upstate Cancer Center at Auburn Community Hospital already treating patients from Cayuga County and surrounding area By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant For cancer patients in
Despite Drop, Overdose Still Poses Serious Threat
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Between 2018 and 2019, death because of drug overdose in New York has decreased by 4.6%, from 2,386 to 2,276,
Loretto Expands Telehealth to More Locations
By Joelle Margrey More residents at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse can now benefit from telehealth services as Loretto expands the ImagineMIC
Top Health Innovations
Healthcare is always changing as new research and discoveries lead to changes that improve care. Here’s what area experts see as the top innovations