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A nurse checks on IV fluids while talking to a COVID-19 patient at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles, Dec. 13, 2021. A majority of adults in the U.S. say health care is not handled well in the country. That's according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Americans give health care system failing mark: AP-NORC poll
When Emmanuel Obeng-Dankwa is worried about making rent on his New York City apartment, he sometimes holds off on filling his blood pressure medication. more
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Local Relay events merge into one
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Central New York, invites the community to join the movement to honor and remember loved ones and fight back for lifesaving change. more
Child safety seat event in Madison County
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office will be holding a child safety seat event at the Walmart in Oneida on Wednesday, Sept. 21. more

Free child safety seat event Sept. 14
The New York State Police will hold a child safety seat installation event at the Maynard Fire Station on Maynard Drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14. more
Law aims to combat discrimination against developmentally disabled
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, says legislation she co-sponsored and helped pass, to combat discrimination against individuals with developmental disabilities, is now law. more
Judy Riker, Lisa Davis, Shari Bujold and Deborah Dunn help to raise the brain aneurysm awareness flag at Rome City Hall, 198 N. Washington St., on Friday.
Event helps to raise awareness of brain aneurysms
Members of the Joe Niekro Foundation Brain Aneurysm Support Group along with friends, family and city officials gathered on Friday for a flag raising ceremony to increase awareness. more
St. Margaret’s Corporation receives Excellus BCBS Community Health Award
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently awarded St. Margaret’s Corporation of Utica a Community Health Award of $1,725 to support transportation services for guests at Emmaus House. more
Immunization clinics scheduled in Madison County
Madison County Health Department will offer several regular immunization clinics throughout September to help make sure students have the required immunizations needed to attend school. more
Music, info and vaccines at ‘Get Your Shot Together’ event
Madison County is counting the days until its inaugural “Get Your Shot Together” music festival on Sunday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Good Nature Farm Brewery in Hamilton. more
Red Cross urges blood donations to maintain diverse supply
During Sickle Cell Awareness Month in September, the American Red Cross emphasizes the importance of a diverse blood supply to help meet the needs of those with sickle cell disease – the most … more
COVID-19 guidelines updated as students are back in school
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the New York State Department of Health have updated recommendations for individuals exposed to COVID-19 who are unvaccinated. more
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COLUMN: Child mental health therapy — Any proof it does any good?
In a 6 - 3 decision, the Killingly, CT, school board recently said “no” to establishing a mental health center at its high school. I imagine most folks, upon hearing that, would be dismayed, … more
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Grant to focus on workers with disabilities
The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties (WDB/HMO) has received a nearly $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor. more
CFLR reminds help available amid continued climb in opioid overdoses
In response to the New York State Department of Health’s recent warning about an increase in opioid overdoses and the spike alert for Oneida County, the Center for Family Life and Recovery … more
Rescue Mission of Utica receives Excellus BCBS Health Award
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently awarded Rescue Mission of Utica a Community Health Award of $1,000 to support its food services program. more
Camille Gianelli signs orientation paperwork to become an Rochester City School District Speech Therapist on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The district, like many exployers, is still feeling the squeeze of attracting and retaining employees in post-COVID.
Employers feel squeeze of competition post-COVID
Julie Garrett is a supervising examiner for the Monroe County Department of Human Services and manages a staff of twelve people who determine initial and ongoing eligibility for SNAP and Medicaid. more
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Community Partner Provider Fair to provide info on resources
Upstate Family Health Center, Inc. and Rome Family YMCA, 301 W. Bloomfield St., will host “Building Bridges,” a Community Partner Provider Fair on Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Rome Y. more
COLUMN: September is healthy lunch box time
September has arrived (where did summer go?) and it is lunch-box time. Seniors are packing lunches too as they go to work, or volunteer at senior centers, schools, nursing homes, and libraries. Some … more
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Bassett director receives award for work
Bassett Healthcare Network’s Julie Sorensen was recently recognized by the Agricultural Safety & Health Council of America for her two decades of research and increasing … more
American Cancer Society promotes ‘Real Riders Wear Pink’ bike ride
Utica’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign has been gearing up since July, and the ambassadors are eager to kickstart their part in the fight. more
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