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Blood donation opportunities in November
As influenza activity picks up, the American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to give blood or platelets to ensure a strong blood supply for patients in need.  Blood and … more
Host ‘Dress Down Day’ to support Hospice
NEW HARTFORD — Hospice and Palliative Care is inviting local businesses to hold a “Dress Down Day” to fundraise for the organization at any point between now and Nov. 20. Employees at a given … more
State to send $400,000 for UCP
Upstate Cerebral Palsy and Upstate Caring Partners are getting $400,000 in state funding from the State and Municipal Facilities Program for renovations and repairs throughout Oneida County, state … more
Dr. Pedro Del Pino
Surgical specialists, sleep medicine practices moving
Rome Medical Practice’s Rome Surgical Specialists, and Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine practices are both relocating to 1614 N. James St. The new office is located adjacent to Rome Memorial … more
Free breastfeeding class Oct. 17 at RMH
Rome Memorial Hospital will host a free breastfeeding class at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the hospital’s classroom to help mothers-to-be recognize the benefits of breastfeeding and give them the … more
Brain ‘functions’ and ‘dysfunctions’ topic of lecture
UTICA — Dr. Gilbert A. Lawrence, Mohawk Valley Health System oncologist, will present “How Our Brain Functions — and Dysfunctions” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 at Unitarian-Universalist … more
RMH Pulmonary Rehabilitation Support Group meets Oct. 24
Rome Memorial Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Support Group will meet Wednesday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in the cafeteria of the hospital, 1500 N. James St.  The topic of the meeting will be … more
Health conference features Operation Iraqi Freedom II vet
Rome Memorial Hospital’s Senior Behavioral Health Unit’s (SBHU) 15th annual mental health symposium will take place, Friday October 26th, from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Vernon Downs Casino … more
Excellus: 1 in 3 adults gets flu shot
UTICA — Only about one in three upstate New York adults receives an annual flu vaccine, according to a review of New York state health data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The vaccination rate … more
PAIN FREE —Rosario Sorce, left, was living with constant pain due to a bulging disc in his lower spine that was pinching the sciatic nerve. Now Rosario says he is pain free, after surgery performed by board certified neurosurgeon Nicholas Qandah, DO, at Rome Memorial Hospital, (Photo submitted
Pain free following surgery, patient expresses his appreciation for neurosurgeon
Pain free following surgery, patient expresses his appreciation for Neurosurgeon Nicholas Qandah, DO, and Rome Memorial HospitalThe addition of neurosurgical services at Rome Memorial Hospital means … more
October Give it a Whirl for Wellness workshops announced
Life’s challenges can sometimes be overwhelming. When that happens, discovering a network of support, friendship and hope helps people learn how to cope. It can be helpful to meet and talk with … more
Trio of nurse practitioners joins UFHC
UTICA — Upstate Family Health Center has announced the addition of three new nurse practitioners to its team.Adult nurse practitioner Valerie Yager will provide adult patients with primary care … more
Flu shot clinic at Jervis Tuesday
On Tuesday, Oct. 2, Jervis Public Library will host a Flu Shot Clinic presented by Walgreens. The event will run from 3 to 4 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. … more
Volunteer training program offered by OFA, project partners
WHITESTOWN — Oneida County Office for Aging and Continuing Care, in conjunction with project partners from the Parkway Center and Central New York Health Home Network, Inc., is hosting training to … more
Take action to protect your health
Come to the next free diabetes education class at Rome Memorial Hospital on Monday, Oct. 1, 1 p.m. Participants meet in the hospital lobby. Patient and Staff Educator Mary Rose Spellicy, RN teaches … more
Blood drives Friday
• Mohawk Valley Health System will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 in the Sister Johanna Conference Room at the St. Elizabeth Campus, 2209 Genesee St., Utica.More than … more
RMH offers free smoking cessation classes
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 3, Rome Memorial Hospital will begin a free three-week series of smoking cessation classes.Register now and participants will earn a $20 grocery gift card when … more
New doctor at Costello Eye Physicians
NEW HARTFORD — Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons is welcoming Dr. Ganga Nair, M.D. to its staff.Nair has practiced ophthalmology for 15 years, and is board certified through the American Academy … more
September as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month
It is often described as “the worst headache ever.” This is a common warning sign that someone may be suffering a brain aneurysm, a weakened arterial wall that, if it ruptures, causes … more
Gina Marcantonio
Washington Mills MVHS adds nurse practitioner
WASHINGTON MILLS — The Mohawk Valley Health System office in Washington Mills has announced the addition of Gina Marcantonio, nurse practitioner, to its team.Marcantonio has been employed at St. … more
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