By Barbara Pierce Addiction to alcohol, drugs and cigarettes is now regarded as a major public health problem. We asked Maureen Petrie to help
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Being a School Nurse: Taking Care of Complex Problems Every Day
By Barbara Pierce “It’s a different type of nursing,” said registered nurse Sharon Bognaski, school nurse at Otto Shortell Middle School in the Oneida
The Arc: Programs Help 1,400 People With Disabilities
Oneida-Lewis Chapter started out with 46 students By Barbara Pierce Nearly 70 years ago, local parents refused to accept that their children weren’t worthy
Staffing for School Nurses
By Barbara Pierce “School nursing is one of many areas that schools have strug-gled to maintain a workforce in since the pandemic,” said Peter
Prepare Your Child for Peak Asthma Season
Worst time for those who suffer from asthma: late August through the end of September If you have a child with asthma, now is
April Cacciatori
As a body-mind transformation coach incorporating her 18-year massage experience, April Cacciatori teaches the foundation of personal development and transformation through self-care, deep listening
Managing Teenage Acne
More than 85% of teenagers and young adults have this common skin problem — but there are ways to control it By Barbara Pierce
Rethink Your Drink: Stay Hydrated During These Hot Summer Days
By Barbara Pierce It’s hot out there! As you know, we’ve been experiencing record high temperatures. If the heat gets too much for you
Utica Public Library Busy as Ever
Libraries still relevant in today’s world, despite internet and e-books When I was a kid, going to the Utica Public Library was commonplace. Back
Health Careers Today, Not Just Doctors and Nurses
By Deborah Diettner When I was a child, health careers basically consisted of doctors and nurses. There really wasn’t much else thought about as
