American Cancer Society states we will likely see about 609,820 deaths as a result of cancer. Local experts discuss ways to keep cancer at
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Be a Savvy Health Care Consumer
Managing your health care, or the care of a loved one, can be overwhelming, especially if complex medical conditions are involved, or the list
5 Things You Need to Know About Kidney Disease
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. It’s a condition that arises gradually but can cause tremendous pain and affect quality of life. Chronic kidney disease, also
Dental Work for Less
“Turkey teeth” and other dental tourism may cost less but present risks, say local providers By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The desire for a perfectly
New CEO of St. Joseph’s Health Still Helps Out in the ER
By Norah Machia When the clock struck midnight this past New Year’s Eve, Steven D. Hanks officially became the new president and chief executive
Fighting Addiction
On the Forefront of Prevention and Treatment: Eric Bresee and Mariah Senecal-Reilly By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant An early interest and educational background in psychology
Q&A with Kathleen Gaffney-Babb
New Helio Health interim president and CEO says organization serves 17,000 people annually with a budget that will surpass $100 million this year. ‘We’re
Tranq Making Inroads in Central New York
Drug used as horse tranquilizer increasingly seen in cases of opioid overdose deaths By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Since 2021, a newcomer to substance abuse
Top 10 Things for Kids’ Long-term Health
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant All parents want their children to enjoy lifelong health. To promote a better chance of lifelong health, parents can do
Childhood Emotional Abuse Can Have Lasting Effect
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In 2020, 618,000 children in unique incidents were victims of abuse and neglect, according to The National Children’s Alliance. Of