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County issues COVID reminder
With COVID-19 still active throughout the county, region and state, the Oneida County Health Department is reminding residents to take precautions to avoid being infected and spreading to others. … more
Street closures announced for Heart Run & Walk
WHITESBORO — America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk will return in-person on Saturday and several roads in Whitesboro will be closed to accommodate the walkers and runners. The Heart Run & Walk … more
Equitable food access that prioritizes local fresh food allows people to live full and healthy lives, strengthens community and regional development, and makes communities more resilient to economic shock, the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, Inc., noted recently.
Several agencies join together for public survey on food availability in Herkimer County, Adirondacks
MOHAWK — Access to fresh, local, affordable food is an integral part of healthy and thriving communities. Residents in the Adirondack park know this all too well, and have struggled to easily … more
Rome Family YMCA Aquatics Director Noah Farmer, right, reviews pool safety with lifeguard Sadie Falcone.
Rome Family Y seeks lifeguards, offers certification training
ROME — The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley is hiring lifeguards and offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification training. “Lifeguarding is a rewarding summer job for high school and … more
View of the new downtown hospital in Utica is shown in this recent construction photo.
MVHS and nurses union reach contract agreement
UTICA — Officials from Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) and the New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA), which represents the registered nurses at St. Elizabeth Hospital, have reached an … more
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MacDougall joins firm as disability hearing representative
Olinsky Law Group has announced that it has added Kimberly MacDougall, EDPNA as a Social Security disability hearing representative. “We are delighted to have Kimberly join us,” said Howard … more
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Importance of taking medications as directed
The World Health Organization officials said getting more patients to take their medications as directed, known as medication adherence, may have a greater impact on the health of the population than … more
COLUMN: Depression may be due to the pandemic
One way we normally avoid depression is by being with other people. The pandemic has lasted for more than two years. We have spent most of our time alone, avoiding a severe illness, but unable to see … more
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Recently, members of the Oriskany High School chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) partnered with the BRiDGES program to deliver a warning against the dangers of tobacco use. Among those-participating were, from left: Kaelyn Buehler; Madelyn Race; Madeline Denison; health educator Mrs. Erin Cortese; Avery Robert, Patrick Maher and Jason Reid.
Oriskany SADD chapter partners with Reality Check
ORISKANY — BRiDGES Reality Check of Madison, Oneida and Herkimer counties and several of its statewide partners have launched Tobacco Free New York State’s 2022 “It’s Not Just” campaign. … more
Shea Mundell, left, and Reese Rowlands decorate colored puzzle pieces during the annual Walk for Autism on Saturday at The Fitness Mill in Utica. The event, which seeks to raise awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder and funding for autism programs and services at the Kelberman Center, drew scores of participants.
SNAPSHOT: Annual Walk for Autism held at The Fitness Mill
Local families participated in the annual Walk for Autism on Saturday at The Fitness Mill in Utica. more
Upstate Cerebral Palsy hosts online series
UTICA — Disability advocate Teena Fitzroy will speak with local families in the community as Upstate Cerebral Palsy hosts an informative two-part series called "Cultivating Healthy Relationships for … more
COMMUNITY PROJECT — The Lake Delta Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with with the Mohawk Valley Health System and the Rome Branch of the NAACP, hosted a breakfast informational gathering at the Zion Church on Sunday. Members of the club prepared and served a healthy and nutritious breakfast. Rome Branch President Jackie Nelson, right, hosted the event along with members from the MVHS. Free COVID-19 test kits were distributed to guests and a blood pressure screening and information on heart disease causes and symptoms was also provided.
SNAPSHOT: Lake Delta Kiwanis Club, MVHS, NAACP host community gathering
The Lake Delta Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with with the Mohawk Valley Health System and the Rome Branch of the NAACP, hosted a breakfast informational gathering at the Zion Church. more
From left, Tera Davis, front, Ryan LeoGrande and John Nogas, the 2022 Red Cap Ambassadors, during the kickoff to the event on March 4. The Red Cap Ambassadors were joined by Tera’s father, Mark Connolly, far left. Photo submitted
Red Cap ambassadors promote heart health
This year’s Red Cap Ambassadors of America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk are: • Ryan LeoGrande, an economic development program specialist at Empire State Development and father of three. As … more
The annual America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk fundraiser for the American Heart Association will return in-person on Saturday, May 7, at a new location – Accelerate Sports, 5241 Judd Road, Whitesboro.
America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk making a comeback
WHITESBORO — The annual America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk fundraiser for the American Heart Association will return in-person on Saturday, May 7, at a new location – Accelerate … more
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The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its most recent advisory on COVID-19 levels is urging the wearing of masks in nearly 40 counties in New York, including most of Upstate New York, including the Mohawk Valley region.
Federal COVID-19 map recommends masks for many upstate counties
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its most recent advisory on COVID-19 levels is urging the wearing of masks in nearly 40 counties in New York, including most of Upstate New … more
Doctor pleads not guilty in federal court to alleged telemedicine scheme
ROME — An orthopedic surgeon in Rome is accused of scheming with telemedicine companies to try to bilk $10 million in fake Medicare claims, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Dr. Elemer … more
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AVIAN FLU SPREADING — An adult bald eagle is shown with three eaglets in the nest in Floyd in this file photo. State Department of Environmental Conservation officials warn that the avian flu is spreading across much of New York among birds of prey, such as eagles, waterfowl and other bird species.
Avian Flu spreading among wild bird populations
The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus has been detected in multiple wild bird species across New York, the Department of Environmental Conservation has announced. While no known human … more
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MASKS — Boxes of KN95 protective masks are stacked together before being distributed to students at Camden High School in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Tuesday, April 26, 2022, three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with COVID-19. The positivity rate in the Mohawk Valley topped 10% on Wednesday, according to state statistics.
State’s COVID landscape shifting; positivity rate in region tops 10%
While the coronavirus pandemic is not over, the landscape is changing, officials say. In recent weeks, officials have pointed to infection rates that are experiencing a slight climb in some regions … more
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Health Department highlights Infant Immunization Week
National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is an annual observance highlighting the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and to acknowledge all the accomplishments of … more
Rome Health receives $1M FEMA grant
ROME — Rome Health received a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for $1.03 million. The grant reimburses the hospital for extraordinary expenses incurred as a result of … more
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