By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Elemental Management Group, LLC manages and operates eight long-term care facilities across the region, including Aaron Manor Rehabilitation ad
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Nursing Shortage Still a Problem Despite Influx of New Nurses
Local schools train hundreds of new nurses every year, yet CNY sees a shortfall of nearly 360 nurses annually By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
Addiction to Gambling
More than 28% of adults (equaling 85 – 90 million people) habitually gamble online, according to association By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Addiction to
Stroke Recovery Tips
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Approximately 795,000 Americans experience strokes annually with 610,000 of those first-time strokes and 185,000 recurrent strokes. Of those patients,
Can You Screen for Stroke?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Promptly treating stroke can help patients have a better chance of recovery. But that often starts with an at-home
Excellus BCBS Awards Grants to 26 Nonprofit Organizations
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to
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St. Joe’s cardiac electrophysiologist performs 1,000th Watchman procedure, designed to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation By Chris Motola Q: You
Norton College of Medicine Receives $4.5 Million Bequest to Support Students, Faculty
The Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine has received a $4.5 million gift from the estate of alumnus Christopher G. Ullrich and his
Community Memorial Hospital Has New CEO
Kathryn (Kate) Willbarger will be the next chief executive officer at Hamilton-based Community Memorial Hospital effective May 26. A healthcare executive with more than
Get Ready for Sandal Season
Read up on safety tips for your feet and toes By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It’s almost time to break out the sandals for








