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A bicyclist on the Mohawk Trail passes by the knee wall near Kost Field in Rome Friday afternoon.
Development continues at the Mohawk River Trail
With Phase II of the Mohawk River Trail nearing the end of construction, city officials are looking to Phase III and beyond as development continues. more
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Jane Hamilton RN, practice manager, left, and Courtney Graham, FNP, right, accept a $5,000 grant on behalf of Bassett’s School-Based Health Center from Eve Van de Wal, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Utica regional president. The funding will help the center expand its popular telehealth services.
School-based health program receives Excellus BCBS grant to expand telehealth services
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has named Bassett’s School-Based Health Center program as a 2022 recipient of its Community Health Awards. more
Kinney Drugs locations in New York now have a medication and drug collection kiosk, where customers can drop off their expired and unwanted medications. Local Kinney stores can be found in Boonville, Camden, Clinton, Hamilton, Ilion and Whitesboro.
Kinney Drug stores add drug collection kiosks
All Kinney Drugs locations in New York State now have a medication and drug collection kiosk, where customers can drop off their expired and unwanted medications. more

Cyclists begin a more than 500-mile journey in this submitted file photo. More than 200 cyclists will arrive in the city on Thursday, completing the fourth leg of a ride across New York to raise funds for cancer research at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo.
Cyclists raising funds for cancer research stop in city
More than 200 cyclists arrived in the city on Thursday, completing the fourth leg of a more than 500-mile ride across New York to raise funds for cancer research at Roswell Park … more
A student wears a mask and face shield in a 4th grade class amid the COVID-19 pandemic at Washington Elementary School on Jan. 12, 2022, in Lynwood, Calif. As a new school year approaches, COVID-19 infections are again on the rise, fueled by highly transmissible variants, filling families with dread. They fear the return of a pandemic scourge: outbreaks that sideline large numbers of teachers, close school buildings and force students back into remote learning.
Some schools hit hard by virus make few changes for new year
As a new school year approaches, COVID-19 infections are again on the rise, fueled by highly transmissible variants, filling families with dread. more
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Food banks and pantries are struggling to meet the growing need even as federal programs provide less food to distribute, grocery store donations wane and cash gifts don't go nearly as far. In Oneida, Karing Kitchen Coordinator Melissa King said other food pantries in the area are all dealing with the same issue. But the issue isn't just a local one. In this Associated Press photo, a volunteer fills up a vehicle with food boxes at the St. Mary's Food Bank Wednesday, June 29, 2022, in Phoenix. There, more than 900 families line up at the distribution center every weekday for an emergency government food box.
Inflation puts squeeze on food pantries locally, across the country
A dollar doesn’t go as far as it did at the beginning of this year and it’s only getting worse as food pantries work to ensure the hardest hit in the community don’t go hungry. more
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Baby formula is displayed on the shelves of a grocery store in Carmel, Ind. on May 10, 2022. Among actions taken during the formula shortage over the past several months, a bill introduced early June, 2022, would require the Food and Drug Administration to inspect infant formula facilities every six months. U.S. regulators have historically inspected baby formula plants at least once a year, but they did not inspect any of the three biggest manufacturers in 2020.
Production resumes at troubled Abbott baby formula factory
Production of baby formula has resumed at the Abbott Nutrition factory in Michigan whose February shutdown over contamination contributed to a national shortage, a company spokesman said. Damage … more
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Rome Health on the Black River Blvd side.
Affiliate’s merger won’t impact Rome Health operations
A merger between St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse and St. Peter’s Health Partners in Albany will have no effect on operations at Rome Health, according to hospital officials. more
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The St. Elizabeth Family Medicine program graduated nine doctors recently. Graduates included: Mario Wassel, MD; Manoraj Ratnaraj, MD; Hoda Rahmani, MD; Andrea Jervis-Woolf, MD; Gaurav Patel, MD; Osnay Marrero, MD; Deepak Sharma, MD; Maria Kuehl, DO; and Julian Vallon, MD.
MVHS graduates nine family medicine residents
Nine doctors graduated from the St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program just over a week ago ... more
Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr. is ready to serve it up in the pickleball court.
COLUMN: You’re never too old for pickleball
Clifford Crandall Jr. has a message for everyone over age 60: “Get up, get moving, and enjoy yourself!” Crandall has produced a video series, “Still Alive and Kicking.” Check out the video in the gallery. more
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Since March, Rome Health’s Materials Management and Pharmacy teams have been working with volunteers from the First Ukrainian Pentecostal Church to donate medical supplies to help support the people in Ukraine. A hospital spokeswoman said the most recent shipment of donations left last week for Ukraine.
Rome Health’s Materials Management and Pharmacy teams donate medical supplies to Ukraine
As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues, so does the global community’s efforts to lend assistance to Ukraine. more
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Limit your time in the sun, especially during the midday hours when the rays are strongest, and wear sunscreen to help reduce your risk of sunburn, skin cancer and the early onset of wrinkles. Experts recommend sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
Safe summer fun tips from the American Heart Association
Longer days and lighter schedules make summer perfect for relaxing, having fun outdoors and spending time with loved ones. more
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Darlene Stromstad, President and CEO of Mohawk Valley Health System, announces a new logo and brand for the healthcare company on Thursday at the Wynn Hospital Construction Offices in Utica.
MVHS launches new logo, brand
Mohawk Valley Health System launched a new logo and updated brand to better reflect their values and mission for the future of local healthcare. more
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Noelle Feliz, left, holds out a test tube as a woman puts a nasal swab into it on Monday, Feb. 7 at Griffiss Internation Airport. Precision Clinical Laboratories offered drive-thru COVID-19 testing at Griffiss International Airport.
Pandemic impacts continue to linger
Is there still a coronavirus pandemic? While many store shelves continue to have bare spots and infections continue to linger, much of the world, state and region continues to work back toward normal. more
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Officials with the city of Rome and the YMCA of the Tri-Valley are set to make a splash this summer at the Philip E. Tosti Pool, 200 Sixth St. The organizations on Wednesday announced a partnership for city pools and some recreational programming for city youth.
YMCA, city partner to boost youth activities for summer
The Rome Family YMCA and the City of Rome have joined forces in an effort to provide safe, supervised summer fun for the city’s youth, according to officials with both organizations. more
The label for a bottle of melatonin pills is seen on Thursday, June 2. Melatonin is a hormone that helps control the body’s sleep cycle.
Melatonin poisoning reports are up in kids, study says
Researchers are drawing attention to a rise in poisonings in children involving the sleep aid melatonin — including a big jump during the pandemic. more
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The Utica National Kids' Run 2022 logo.
Kids' Run to return in-person for Boilermaker weekend
After a virtual run in 2020 and a postponed run in 2021, the Utica National Kids' Run will be held in-person. more
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This undated photo provided by Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca in June 2022 shows production of their Enhertu, an antibody-chemotherapy drug administered intravenously.
Researchers: Breast cancer drug could help more patients
For the first time, a drug targeting a protein that drives breast cancer growth has been shown to work against tumors with very low levels of the protein. more
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From left, Megan Plete Postol and Lindsay Maida kayaking in the Southern Adirondacks.
COLUMN: Paddling is one of the best ways to enjoy CNY — here’s why
The cool water pools around your ankles as you put your lightweight kayak into the river for a foggy sunrise paddle. more
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Officials gather in Albany earlier this week to call for the passage of a bill, A.9990, sponsored by Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-101, New Hartford, which would allow schools to purchase whole and 2% milk from local dairy producers.
Miller, Smullen make pitch for milk, bill
Assemblyman Brian Miller and Assemblyman Robert Smullen are calling for the passage of a bill which would allow schools to purchase whole and 2% milk from local dairy producers. more
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