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Frank P. DiBerardino
Volunteer shines spotlight on compassionate hospice care
Whether he’s giving respite care to terminally ill patients and their families, or going to pick up materials to build a wheelchair ramp. more
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The Herkimer Home Historic Site is one location hosting a "First Day Hike" on Sunday, Jan. 1. This, part of a statewide collection of hikes ushering in 2023.
New Yorkers can start 2023 with a 'First Day Hike'
Gov. Kathy Hochul urges New Yorkers to spend time outdoors and celebrate the New Year at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, canal trails, and public lands across the state on Jan. 1, 2023. more
A masked traveller arrives at the international flight check in counter at the Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. Moves by the U.S., Japan and others to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak — and the government may not inform the rest of the world quickly enough.
Lack of info on China's COVID-19 surge stirs global concern
Moves by several countries to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak — and that the government may not inform the rest of the world quickly enough. more
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Bone Builders exercise program offered in Madison County
The Madison County Office for the Aging invites the 50 and over public to improve their health for the coming year with the Bone Builders/Osteo Bone Builders programs throughout Madison County. more
A room at the new Elite Medical Spa & Wellness Institute in the 117 Business Park building is shown. The full-service medical spa and infusion center will operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday under the direction of Slocum-Dickson’s plastic surgeon Dr. Stephan Barrientos.
Elite Medical Spa & Wellness Institute opens at Slocum-Dickson
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group announced the opening of the Elite Medical Spa & Wellness Institute. more
YMCA invites area residents to join ‘New Year, New You’ challenge
The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley in Rome and Oneida are inviting area residents to kick off the new year “and new you” on Monday, Jan. 2. more
NY attorney general invites price gouging complaints
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday invited the state’s residents to report any price gouging by stores facing shortages of painkillers and fever reducers for children. more
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Flu vaccines are lined up at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Center where they were offering members and the public free flu and COVID-19 vaccines Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Lynwood, Calif. As of December 2022, the CDC estimates there have been at least 190,000 hospitalizations and 12,000 deaths from flu so far this season. The deaths include at least 17 children.
Flu starting to wane in US after brutal start to season
Flu is decreasing in many parts of the U.S. after an alarmingly early and strong start to the season. more
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Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) help people who meet the income eligibility limits to lower their Medicare costs, including assistance with paying for premiums, deductibles and coinsurance. In 2022 there were three MSP’s.
COLUMN: Saving money on Medicare in 2023
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period for 2023. While the annual Fall Open Enrollment Period has ended, we have now entered the winter Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. more
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Pictured is Rome Health on theNorth James Street side.
Rome Health named high performing hospital for maternity care
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Rome Health as a 2022-23 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. more
Erin Reese
New president and CEO named by Mercy Flight Central Board of Directors
Mercy Flight Central Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Erin Reese as president and chief executive officer for Mercy Flight Central. more
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente speaks at a press conference on Wednesday, announcing the landmark flight of NUAIR’s drone and what it means for Oneida County
Oneida County receives $12,500 grant for suicide prevention awareness
Oneida County County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced that the Oneida Country Suicide Prevention Program has received a $12,500. more
Upcoming blood drives in Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties
The American Red Cross is asking everyone to consider donating blood and platelets before the end of the year, and they are offering free long-sleeve T-shirts to donors. more
Roman Frank P. DiBerardino, Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. volunteer, receives the Carol Selinske Volunteer of the Year Award from Joanne Moskal, Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Chief Operating Officer.
DiBerardino named Hospice Volunteer of the Year
Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. named a Rome resident the recipient of the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of New York State’s Carol Selinske Volunteer of the Year Award. more
Bob Scholefield, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Mohawk Valley Health System, stands in the new entrance lobby of the Wynn Hospital in Utica.
Construction of Wynn Hospital over 80% complete, on track for fall 2023 opening
Progress continues on the Wynn Hospital in downtown Utica as construction is now over 80% complete. more
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The hemlock wooly adelgid, an invasive species that attacks eastern and Carolina hemlock trees, is shown in this state Department of Environmental Conservation photo.
Hikes to protect hemlocks from invasive pest
Local residents are invited to attend one or more guided walk-and-talk training sessions to occur now through February at public trails throughout the region. more
An artist’s rendering shows what a new medical office/ambulatory surgery center across from the Wynn Hospital may look like when completed on the corner of State and Columbia streets in Utica.
New ambulatory surgery center to support Wynn Hospital
The Central Utica Building project, led by a group of local physicians, held a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday. more
Rome Family Y branch director Bruce Hairston gives a tour of one of the new rooms in the new Teen Center at the Rome Family YMCA, 301 W. Bloomfield St., on Tuesday, Dec. 20. The center — which features an array of teen-centered amenities — is open to teen members from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Teen center opens at Rome YMCA
The Teen Center at the Rome branch YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, 301 W. Bloomfield St., is open. more
COLUMN: Resolutions to make you healthier in the new year
Those of us involved with health care wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year. more
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COLUMN: Why am I hearing so much about RSV?
From a surge in RSV cases to COVID and the flu, the news headlines can feel overwhelming. more
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