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Simple strategies for healthier holidays
The American Heart Association is encouraging everyone to celebrate National Eat Smart Month by nourishing themselves. It’s smart for your heart and an effective way to take control of your health … more
Brittany Simone
MVHS has two new radiation oncologists
UTICA – The Mohawk Valley Health System Cancer Center has announced the following staff additions: • Brittany Simone, DO, has joined the MVHS Cancer Center as a radiation oncologist. Dr. Simone … more
Janice Ceccucci
SUNY Poly prof named nurse practitioner of the year
ALBANY – Janice Ceccucci, a SUNY Polytechnic Institute alumna and an assistant professor of the university’s College of Health Sciences, has been named “Nurse Practitioner of the Year” by The … more
CycleNation event celebrates survivors, raises funds to fight stroke
Stroke and heart disease are largely preventable, and more than 160 people shared that message, and invested in their own health, at the Mohawk Valley’s first CycleNation. The event, held at Thrive … more
MVHS Cancer Center offers Deep Inspirational Breath Hold technology
UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Cancer Center offers a variety of advanced cancer treatment options for different forms and stages of cancer. The MVHS Cancer Center provides a … more
Jennifer Fields
RMH’s Regional Center for Wound Care marks Diabetes Awareness Month
An estimated 30.3 million Americans (9.4 percent of the population) have diabetes, including 7.2 million who are unaware they are living with the disease. The percentage of adults with diabetes … more
LONESOME SHOVELER — A lone man is pictured shoveling on West Bloomfield Street during a winter storm last winter.
Winter wariness: Know the signs of a heart attack
For most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the American Heart Association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, stating … more
State law raising age for tobacco sales goes in effect Wednesday
ALBANY — The legal age of sale for tobacco products and e-cigarettes in New York will be raised from 18 to 21, starting on Wednesday. The American Lung Association is applauding state lawmakers for … more
Breastfeeding Connections group meets Friday in Hamilton
HAMILTON — The Madison County Healthy Start Partnership will offer Breastfeeding Connections, a baby weigh station, at Hamilton Public Library on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 11 … more
Healthy habits can lower risk of stroke
UTICA —  World Stroke Day is Oct. 29, and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting … more
Stroke education events slated in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD — CoreLife Eatery is hosting an event aimed at teaching people how to prevent and spot strokes on World Stroke Day. Dr. Varun Reddy, a neurosurgeon with MVHS, will lead a discussion on … more
Mark Moriarty
Orthopedic surgeon joins Rome practice
Board certified orthopedic surgeon, Mark Moriarty, MD, FAAOS, is accepting new patients at Rome Medical Practice Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, 107 E. Chestnut St. A member of Rome Memorial … more
Free flu shots available to Lyft, Uber drivers
IDG Benefits Fund is providing free flu shots for New York’s Uber, Lyft and other Black Car service drivers.   Drivers can sign up at driversbenefits.org/flu or call 1-855-979-1445 and redeem at … more
MVHS marks Campaign for Quality anniversary
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Campaign For Quality celebrated its 18th anniversary with physicians, health care workers, students and community members from across the state on Oct. 17 and 18. … more
Help children with food allergies enjoy Halloween
Born out of one mom’s desire to help ensure that children with food allergies would not feel left out on Halloween, the Teal Pumpkin Project is now in its sixth year as a national awareness … more
Grief & the Holidays workshop Oct. 27
NEW HARTFORD — Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, will hold its annual workshop, “Grief & the Holidays,” from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Bereavement staff … more
Officials seek to raise awareness, protect against of lead poisoning
WAMPSVILLE — Those with an infant, toddler, preschooler, or young child in your life, should know how to protect that child from lead poisoning as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is … more
C. Nicole Pineau, MD
New OB/GYN joins Rome Medical Practice
C. Nicole Pineau, MD, has joined Rome Medical Practice’s obstetrics and gynecology practice, All About Women and is accepting new patients at the office located in the Beeches Office Complex, 7900 … more
Hospice & Palliative Care seeks volunteers
NEW HARTFORD — Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, is looking for volunteers. The next Volunteer Training will be presented by hospice professionals and active … more
Yagnasri Eagala
MVHS Medical Group welcomes new primary care physicians
Mohawk Valley Health System of Utica recently welcomed new physicians. Dr. Sophie Alesna-Sabang, a specialist in Family Medicine, has joined the MVHS New Hartford Medical Arts Office. Dr. … more
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