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5 Common Mental Health Issues Around the Holidays
By Barbara Pierce “During the holidays, we see an increase in people coming to the ER for mental health issues,” said Avinash Kambhampati,
Health Career: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
By Barbara Pierce Licensed clinical social worker Heather Reynolds is employed by the Neighborhood Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Utica that provides
Many Teens, Young Adults Turning to AI Chatbots for Mental Health Advice
About 1 in every 8 U.S. teenagers and young adults turns to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health advice, a new study says.
Q&A with Brittnee Livingston
Occupational therapist manager at Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utica discusses how the nonprofit helps those with vision issues, unveils
Protect Your Eyesight as You Age
By Barbara Pierce As we age, many of us will notice a significant change in how we see the world: it’s becoming cloudier.
Plastic surgeon joins Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group (SDMG) recently welcomed physician Victor Martinez Zavala to the group. His addition brings the return of the plastic and reconstructive surgery
Rome Health welcomes podiatrist Ayanda Dube
Rome Health announced the addition of podiatrist Ayanda Dube to its specialty team. Dube brings a wealth of expertise in both surgical and conservative
Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic Joins MVHS
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Medical Group recently opened its new Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic. Community providers and medical doctors Domenic Aiello and
Anel Pajatovic Selected as 2025 Ed Wadas Volunteer of the Year
The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation announced Anel Pajatovic as the 2025 Ed Wadas Volunteer of the Year. Pajatovic was awarded $5,000 to support the