By Joel Amidon, M.D. Residents in our Loretto facilities, and in communities across Central New York and the nation, are finally getting closer to
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Where to go when you need quick medical help By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Urgent care centers have helped decrease the load on emergency rooms.
Q & A With Lisa Smith from American Red Cross
New American Red Cross director talks about the mission, challenges and how COVID-19 has impacted the group Lisa Smith of Syracuse became executive director
What Causes Your Hearing Loss
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant One out of eight people in the U.S aged 12 or older has hearing loss in both ears, according to
Aging in Place
More accidents and injuries happen in the bathroom than any other room in the house. How seniors can make their bathrooms safer and easier
Transportation, Income Affects Senior Food Insecurity
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Good nutrition supports good health; however, for some older adults, obtaining sufficient healthful food is challenging. According to USDA data
5 Things You Need to Know About Alzheimer’s Disease
By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Alzheimer’s disease occurs when changes in the brain methodically stunt and slow down memory and cognitive thinking. It’s associated with
New Radiation Therapy Technology at HOACNY Benefits Cancer Patients
It uses pinpoint accuracy to deliver higher doses of radiation in less time Hematology/Oncology Associates of CNY (HOACNY) recently added a TrueBeam radiation therapy
Pandemic Causes a Spike in Medical School Applications
Enrollment up 26.2% at Upstate, 40% at UB. Experts attribute that to ‘Fauci Effect’ By Payne Horning Cassidy McGinn, a 22-year-old from Tully, has
Walkable Neighborhoods Promote Good Health
Walking is a healthy habit but some have problems finding a safe place to walk By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant A brisk walk on a