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Local brain aneurysm support group meets Monday, Feb. 13
The local chapter of the Joe Niekro Foundation Brain Aneurysm Support Group will meet on Monday, Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the social hall at St. John the Baptist Church. more
Go Red for Women raises awareness of stroke, heart disease
On the morning of Friday, Feb. 3, the Hart’s Hill Inn was filled with people decked out in red. more
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YMCA offers winter break program for kids
The winter school break, Feb. 20-24, is fast approaching and the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley will offer a daily enrichment program during the school vacation for children in kindergarten. more

Donors needed to prevent blood shortage, Red Cross says
Spring may be near, but February often brings unpredictable winter weather that can cause blood drive cancellations and make it difficult for donors to make it to their appointments safely. more
Holistic Health and Nutrition at Prospect Free Library
Siena Roberts-Appleton, RN, MCN, will present a program on Holistic Health and Nutrition at Prospect Library from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. more
Soul-full Moms Reconnection Event Saturday in Utica
Brooke Sann Coaching will host the Soul-full Moms Reconnection Event, a first ever workshop designed for moms who are feeling the burden and stress of their daily challenges. more
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Parkinson’s patients improving daily life with new therapy
Rome Health Outpatient Rehabilitation Services is adding a new therapy program to help patients who suffer from Parkinson’s disease or other neurological disorders. more
Class at Oneida YMCA to help combat osteoporosis
The Oneida branch of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley will host a class to help people prevent osteoporosis starting Wednesday, Feb. 1. more
COLUMN: What does Medicare cover?
Two major additions to Medicare coverage went into effect in January. more
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DIANA JAWORSKI
F.O.C.U.S. Time: When wondering ‘what if?’ it’s good to be BRAVE
“What if ...?” “What if I fall?” “What if I sprain my wrist?” “What if it’s too difficult?” more
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Hospitals say staffing gaps could be relieved by Medicaid changes
Numerous upstate hospitals are wrestling with fiscal shortfalls and staffing shortages that could be lessened by increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates that only pay for a portion of care. more
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Officials with the city of Utica and Mohawk Valley Health System have partnered together to determine the best way forward to redevelop the St. Elizabeth Medical Center campus at 2209 Genesee St.
City, MVHS to partner on reuse plan for St. E’s
A strategic partnership has been formed between the city of Utica and Mohawk Valley Health System to develop a master reuse plan for the St. Elizabeth Medical Center, 2209 Genesee Street. more
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Improving mental health, preventing chronic diseases top county plan
Oneida County’s Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan has identified improving mental health and preventing chronic diseases as leading areas of focus over the next two years. more
This 2018 file photo shows a page from the 2019 U.S. Medicare Handbook in Washington. In 2022, 48% of Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans instead of original Medicare, and experts predict the number will be higher in 2023. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurers and bundle Medicare benefits in a way many people find appealing — but they also limit care to network providers, often require preapproval to see specialists and can saddle beneficiaries with high out-of-pocket costs for serious conditions. (AP Photo)
NerdWallet: Why do so many older adults choose Medicare Advantage?
In 2022, 48% of Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans instead of original Medicare, and experts predict that number will be higher in 2023. more
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Slocum-Dickson Medical Group’s New Hartford campus at 1729 Burrstone Road is shown in this file photo.
Slocum-Dickson Urgent Care unveils online check-in
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group has announced online check-in is now available for patients in the Urgent Care department. more
New primary care physician in New Hartford
Brian Zylinski, a doctor of osteopathic medicine, is the newest member of The Falcon Clinic. more
Fire & Ice fundraiser to aid Abraham House
The Abraham House — which offers two social model hospice homes based in both Utica and Rome — will host its second annual Winter Festival “Fire & Ice” fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. more
Marion Poppleton, of Verona, visits New London Fire Department for her 101st birthday on Friday.
Fire department helps woman celebrate 101st birthday
With blaring sirens and flashing lights, members of New London Fire Department helped honor and celebrate the 101st birthday of Marion Poppleton. more
Cycle spinning instructor Alli Sherman, right, leads a spinning class in a parking lot outside Fuel Training Studio, Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, in Newburyport, Mass. Gyms and fitness studios were among the hardest hit businesses during the pandemic. But for gyms who made it through the worst, signs of stability are afoot.
Gyms that survived pandemic steadily get back in shape
One day in January, a once-regular customer at Fuel Training Studio in Newburyport, Massachusetts, stopped in to take a “shred” class. more
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COLUMN: Dizziness and problems with balance may be part of aging
Many senior citizens complain of dizziness, balance problems, vertigo or light-headedness. more
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