By Stefan Yablonski The Saint Agatha Foundation is a nonprofit that provides financial support to qualified breast cancer patients across eight Central New
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‘Never Been Cooler’: Metal Braces Making Comeback
Former brace faces and metal mouths rejoice — a look that may have once been considered “uncool” is now trending among today’s orthodontic patients.
Study Shows Number of Childless Women in the U.S. Continues to Rise
Research from the University of New Hampshire reports that in 2024 there were 5.7 million more childless women of prime child-bearing age than expected
Freezing Eggs: Preserving Fertility for the Future
By Barbara Pierce Many women want to have children someday. Someday…in the future. First, they want to establish their careers or find the
Why do Women Experience UTIs More Often
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The burning, pain and urinary urgency caused by a urinary tract infection is unpleasant though easily treated with prescription
Mohawk Valley Health System has new CEO
Physician William W. LeCates has been appointed Mohawk Valley Health System’s new president and CEO effective Oct. 20. He succeeds Darlene Stromstad, who is
ConnextCare welcomes doctor to its Central Square center
ConnextCare recently welcomed physician Michael Holcomb, a graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University, to its team of providers in Central Square. Holcomb brings a
Excellus recognized as one of Best-In-State Employers
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced its recognition by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for New York state in 2025. The organization has been
Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center recognized nationally
Specialists’ One-Day Surgery Center announced dual recognitions by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as a Blue Distinction Center+ (BDC+) for both spine surgery and hip and
Vascular surgeon joins surgical team at St. Joe’s
St. Joseph’s Cardiovascular Institute announced physician Patrick Sowa has joined its vascular surgery team. Sowa received his Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from





