By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Geriatrician: Region lacks transportation options that are both affordable and accessible to older adults Obtaining a driver’s license as a
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Oswego County Hospice Closes
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Is Peloton Worth It?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant During the pandemic, Peloton exploded in popularity as homebound people explored ways to get fit and stay active. The exercise
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Demand for Free Prescription Drug Program at Upstate Low, So Far
By Mary Beth Roach Medications for Hope, a new program that provides free prescription medications to the poor, enrolls fewer people than expected A
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Your Drug Costs
By Jim Miller The climate, tax and health care bill known as the Inflation Reduction Act that was passed by Congress and signed into
Upstate New York Poison Center: 65 Years Helping Keep People Safe
By Norah Machia One of two centers in the state, the Syracuse operation serves 54 counties When the Upstate New York Poison Center opened
Vegetarians and Bone Break Risk
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Vegetarians may be at higher risk for hip fractures. A University of Leeds research paper compared the rate of hip
Perfusionist: A Little-Known Career with an Average Salary of $92,987
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many people experiencing heart surgery likely assume that the nurse operates the “heart-lung machine” responsible for keeping them alive while