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Terry Horgan, a 27-year-old who had Duchenne muscular dystrophy, died last month, according to Cure Rare Disease, a Connecticut-based nonprofit founded by his brother, Rich, to try and save him. Although it’s still unclear what killed him, his death is raising questions about the experiment and the overall prospect of what one ethicist calls designer genetic therapies.
Death in US gene therapy study sparks search for answers
The lone volunteer in a unique study involving a gene-editing technique has died, and those behind the trial are now trying to figure out what killed him. more
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Expanded visitation policy begins Monday at MVHS
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has updated its visitor policy effective Monday, Nov. 7. more
The former Rising Stars complex on Route 233 in Westmoreland is shown on Friday. The facility has been purchased by the ICAN human services organization which plans to reopen the athletic complex later this month as the Elevate CNY Sports Complex.
ICAN opens Elevate CNY Sports Complex in Westmoreland
The local human services organization ICAN announced Friday that it has purchased the former Rising Stars sports complex on Route 233 and will open it as the Elevate CNY Sports Complex. more

Participants in the 2022 Pin Down Polio fundraiser at Vista Lanes in Yorkville pause for a photo at the event’s check presentation ceremony.
Area Rotary clubs hold bowling event to fight polio
Local Rotarians from the Utica, North Utica/Whitestown, New Hartford and Sauquoit clubs gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 26, to mark World Polio Day. more
25-hour gaming event at MVCC raises funds for CMN hospitals
Gamers of all levels will unite this weekend for the fundraising Extra Life National Game Day to change kids’ health — and their futures — at the Mohawk Valley Health System. more
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Free program on acupuncture eyes integration with modern medicine
The Oneida branch of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, 701 Seneca St., will host a free program, Acupuncture: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Challenges. more
Central New York native Patti McGee is the author of “Hope An Inspiring A-Z Guide for Cancer Patients, Survivors and Caregivers” and works to help people as a motivational speaker and life coach.
Cancer survivor seeks to give back as life coach
A Central New York native, Patti McGee‘s breast cancer diagnosis changed her life and set her on a path that has her helping others. more
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Rome Health will host an open house today from 4 to 6 p.m., giving members of the community an opportunity to preview its new $11.4 million Medical Center addition which will bring together primary care, surgical specialists, diagnostic testing and Rome Health’s retail pharmacy under one roof for convenient and coordinated patient care.
HAPPENING TODAY: Rome Health open house to provide view of new $14.8M Medical Center
Rome Health will host an open house today from 4 to 6 p.m., giving members of the community an opportunity to tour its new $11.4 million Medical Center addition. more
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Rome Y to offer flu shots and COVID boosters
The Rome Chapter NAACP is teaming up with the Rome Family YMCA, 301 W. Bloomfield St., and Rite Aid to offer flu shots and COVID boosters on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. more
SUNY Morrisville nursing students Heather Blanchard and Kaylee Wilson use a microscope to identify protista during a microbiology lab at the college’s Norwich campus.
Professor uses microbiology lab to benefit environmental effort
Students in the microbiology class at the State University of New York at Morrisville have helped to pioneer the first protist survey conducted at Rogers Environmental Education Center, in Sherburne. more
Members of the Lead-Free & Healthy Homes Mohawk Valley Coalition receives a Community Health Improvement Award from HANYS.
MVHS receives award for its efforts to reduce lead poisoning
The Healthcare Association of New York State recently recognized Mohawk Valley Health System with the 2022 Community Health Improvement Award. more
Health officials keep eye on increase of RSV
Children’s hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies. more
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Associate Pastor Randy Phillips, left, of the New Beginnings Community Church, opened the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley’s annual Prayer Breakfast with prayer. He is pictured with keynote speaker Garang Ajak, of InterFaith Works in Syracuse; and Hank Leo, CEO of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley.
Prayer breakfast raises $4,000 for YMCA’s Changing Lives campaign
The annual YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley Prayer Breakfast held Saturday, Oct. 29, at New Beginnings Church in Wampsville raised $4,000 for the YMCA’s Changing Lives Financial Assistance Fund. more
A relative adjusts the oxygen mask of a tuberculosis patient at a TB hospital on World Tuberculosis Day in Hyderabad, India, March 24, 2018. The number of people infected with tuberculosis, including the kind resistant to drugs, rose globally for the first time in years, according to a report issued Thursday, Oct. 27, by the World Health Organization.
WHO: Tuberculosis cases rise for the first time in years
The number of people infected with tuberculosis, including the kind resistant to drugs, rose globally for the first time in years, according to a report. more
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Matt and Shian Acee present a check for $3,400 to the MVHS NICU. (Photo submitted)
Second annual G-O’s NICU Ride raises funds for MVHS
The Oneida Chapter of Shot Gun Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club presented the Mohawk Valley Health System Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a donation of $3,400. more
Skunk tests positive for rabies
Officials at the Oneida County Health Department are urging residents to recognize the signs of rabies and keep their distance from wild animals. more
(Fron left): Community Memorial Mammography Technicians: Lake Blinebry, Jessie Penoyer, Trisha Wilson, Rebeca Belfield, Tayla Giacovelli
Community Memorial and Colgate University partner up
Community Memorial Hospital and Colgate University collaborated to promote breast cancer awareness during October for faculty and staff. more
Volunteer drivers are needed for the Road to Recovery program, an American Cancer Society outreach that transports cancer patients to their treatments when they have no ride of their own.
Road To Recovery drivers are ‘lifesavers’ for cancer patients
Thousands of cancer patients need to go to their treatments every day, but not all of them have a way to get there on their own. more
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James Cooley, Dawn Cooley, Michael Cooley, and Thomas Cooley celebrating Christmas with family.
Breast cancer took 3 women in Dawn Cooley’s family, what she did to stop herself from getting the disease
Aware of her own chances of developing the life-threatening disease at an early age, Dawn Cooley researched her options and considered bold measures to minimize her risk.   more
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Drug Take Back Day event today in Oneida
There will be a Drug Take Back Day today, Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Price Chopper in Oneida. more
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