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Patrick Zenon shovels snow in front of The Taylor and the Cook restaurant on Friday, Dec. 16 in Utica.
Be heart smart when it comes to shoveling snow
Snow-shoveling season is here, and the American Heart Association wants to alert everyone to the dangers of a heart attack while clearing your walkway. more
Tina Sandri, CEO of Forest Hills of DC senior living facility, left, hugs resident Courty Andrews after helping Andrews back to her room on Thursday, Dec. 8, in Washington.
Hospitalizations signal rising COVID-19 risk for US seniors
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions are climbing again in the United States, with older adults a growing share of U.S. deaths and less than half of nursing home residents up to date on COVID-19 … more
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Heart health tips for the holidays
Food, drinks, gifts and time with family make the holidays a merry occasion for people across the country. more
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While each person’s stroke recovery journey is unique, starting the path toward rehabilitation as soon as it’s medically safe allows stroke survivors to mitigate the lasting effects.
Life after stroke: Tips for recovery and daily living
In the weeks and months immediately following a stroke, an early rehabilitation program offers the best possible recovery outcomes. more
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The former Wright Park Manor site on Upper Floyd Avenue, adjacent to the Woodhaven area, is shown on Thursday, Dec. 1. The area’s redevelopment plan includes being the future site of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley’s Rome Family Y facility.
Plans for new YMCA site move ahead
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley announced it has selected a developer for the future Rome YMCA — a 42,000-square-foot center. more
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Staff with the Rome Health Community Pharmacy stand ready for customers on Monday, Nov. 14, as the facility opened in the new Medical Center on the hospital’s main campus, 1500 N. James St.
Rome Health Community Pharmacy opens in new medical center
The Rome Health Community Pharmacy opened on Monday, Nov. 14, in the new Medical Center on the hospital’s main campus, 1500 N. James St. more
State, county and city officials joined Rome Health for the ribbon cutting ceremony of its new Medical Center last week. More than 100 people toured the new facility, which opened to the public on Monday. From left, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon; Vice President Physician Practices Dr. Michael Attilio; Rome Health President/CEO AnneMarie W. Czyz; Director of Specialty Practices Lisa Taurisano; Mayor Jackie Izzo; Director of Primary Care Kristen Hutchins; Dr. Vivienne Taylor; Senator Joseph A. Griffo; Chief Operating Officer Ryan Thompson; and Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr.
$11.4M addition opens at Rome Health
Rome Health has opened its new $11.4 million Medical Center on the hospital’s main campus, opening the doors Monday on the freshly completed 31,000-square foot, two-story center. more
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. presents the results of Oneida County’s 2022 COVD-19 TAP Survey to the Oneida County Youth Service Council at Mohawk Valley Community College on Friday. The survey, Picente said, shows significant impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic on local youth.
Report eyes COVID’s ‘huge impact’ on area youth
A county survey of local youngsters is giving county officials a look at the “huge impact” the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the mental health of students. more
Supporting Katie Waltermire, center left, Sunday at the starting line of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Utica are, from left, her sister Joanna Marshall with son Jaxson in the stroller, her daughter McKenzie and niece Brianna on the bike, her boyfriend John Monette, sons Ethan and Tim and mom, Janet Stevens.
Breast cancer survivor says regular checks can save a life
It was her children that she was worried about the most when breast cancer survivor Katie Waltermire received her diagnosis. more
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CCCC Executive Director Susan Streeter stands in front of the Connection’s new pickleball court.
Members not in a pickle with new court
With pickleball becoming more and more popular, places like Copper City Community Connection are making it available to the community. more
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Parents, activists and leaders of the Lead Free Kids New York Coalition call for New York State leaders to address primary prevention of lead poisoning on Tuesday outside of the State Office Building Plaza, 207 Genesee St., in Utica.
Advocates call on state leaders to address lead poisoning
New York State has more children with elevated blood lead levels than any other state in the U.S., say advocates who gathered in Utica on Tuesday to urge the state to take additional action. more
Breast cancer ribbons decorate the face of a walker participating in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk presented by Upstate Cancer Center Sunday at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. The Making Strides movement raises funds that support breast cancer patients, survivors, thrivers and caregivers through every step of the journey.
‘Good vibes’ at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk
The streets around Mohawk Valley Community College were a sea of bright pink Sunday morning as the American Cancer Society's annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk returned. more
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Jeff Beam, a professional chef, will present “Healthy Eating for a Healthier You” on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Oneida Y.
‘Healthy Eating for a Healthier You’ at Oneida Y
The Oneida branch of the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley, 701 Seneca St., will host a free series of wellness seminars. more
Angela Storey
SALUTE TO SURVIVORS: Oneida woman shares journey to help others
Angela Storey of Oneida was 43 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021. Genetic testing showed that she had an increased lifetime risk of cancer. more
The CDC found that in 2022, 2.55 million high school and middle school students reported they currently use an e-cigarette. About 85% reported that they use flavored e-cigarettes, and over 50% reported using a disposable e-cigarette. 
Effort seeks to curb youth vaping
As e-cigarettes continue to be wildly popular, particularly with teenagers, groups in Central New York are working to curb usage among children and teens. more
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Lori Smith, owner of The Wig Gallery in Rome, adjusts one of the wigs at her gallery. For the last 11 years, Smith has worked to help clients of all kinds get a full head of hair again
The Wig Gallery hopes to ease trauma of cancer
The road to recovery is long when fighting cancer and tumors, but there’s more to the treatment process than medicine — sometimes it’s just helping people feel normal again. more
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Chad Tooke, of Utica, a veteran and a provider network and strategy manager at Excellus BlueCrossBlueShield is shown during his days on active duty. Excellus BCBS will offer a Medicare Advantage plan in 2023 targeting the needs of local veterans, the company announced Thursday, Oct. 13.
New Medicare plan targets needs of veterans, Excellus BCBS says
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will offer a Medicare Advantage plan in 2023 targeting the needs of local veterans. more
While breast cancer can affect just about any woman (as well as men), certain women are at higher risk for developing breast cancer than others. Such women include those with a family history of breast cancer and/or the presence of genetic markers called BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, according to the Bedford Breast Institute.
What to know about prophylactic mastectomy
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American women, says the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. more
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Oneida Police Chief John Little sports a pink shoulder patch, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. His agency is one of several local law enforcement agencies going pink for awareness.
Pink patches worn by local police
In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, several local law enforcement agencies are adding a dash of pink to their uniforms. more
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Grandmaster Clifford Crandall challenges himself with free weights, which work your balance and overall body, as well as the specific muscle group you’re working to improve.
COLUMN: Let’s get a workout in (VIDEO)
Working out is a year round activity that is truly personalized to your needs and what you can do. Check out the video in the column. more
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