Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently awarded the Upstate Family Health Center (UFHC) a $5,000 Health and Wellness Award to support its Low Barrier Emergency Food
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Cyber Crime: ‘The most significant attack on the healthcare system in US history’
By George W. Chapman On Feb. 22, 2024, the giant healthcare billing clearinghouse “Change Healthcare” (owned by United Healthcare Group) was hacked. It is
Spring Cleaning SOS: Asking for Help When You Live Alone
By Gwenn Voelckers It wasn’t easy. As a woman who lived through the challenges of divorce, I understand first hand how difficult it can
March 2024 — No. 217
‘Beware the Ides of March’ … or Not!
By Gwenn Voelckers In William Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar,” a fortune teller warns Caesar to “beware the ides of March.” That immortal phrase portends gloom
Skilled Nursing Facilities in Dire Financial Straits
Situation may get worse with NYS proposed budget cuts By George W. Chapman Over 97,000 people in New York state depend on skilled nursing
Q&A with Gina Pearce
Green Utica executive director on her organization’s mission to maintain and beautify Utica’s parks and natural environment David L. Podos Q: Many local residents
Being Born Even a Bit Early Could Harm a Child’s Development
Babies born even slightly early have a higher long-term risk of developmental difficulties that could affect their behavior and learning ability, a new study
Colorectal Cancer: Incidence in Younger People Nearly Doubles
Researchers can’t fully explain the trend but nearly double the number of young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer than a decade ago
New Hybrid CNA Class Expedites Training
Elemental Management Group’s program is bringing more workers into long-term care The shortage of certified nurse assistants has challenged nearly all long-term care facilities