By Barbara Pierce Addiction is a complex brain disease, which is why those who suffer from addiction can’t just stop. When asked to define
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Are the Health Risks of Obesity Overrated?
By Barbara Pierce “I’ve been obese all my life and I don’t have any medical problems!” said a 65-year-old friend. “Fat is not unhealthy!”
Carpel Tunnel Syndrome: Women Much More at Risk
Women get carpal tunnel syndrome three times more often than men By Barbara Pierce Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes numbness,
Social Security Launches Redesigned Website
Have you visited the redesigned SSA.gov yet? In December 2022, we updated our homepage with a new design to help you find what you
The Health of Our Children
Consider food as medicine when developing your child’s palate The health of our children begins at home in the kitchen. Even before conception, mom
People Treat Us the Way We Let Them
Remember Seinfeld, the TV show we all watched? Kramer made us laugh when he came, uninvited, into Jerry’s apartment, drank from the bottle of
How to Cover Dental Care in Retirement
Dear Savvy Senior, I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can
Rome Health Welcomes County Executive for Tour of New Women’s Surgical Suite Construction Project
Rome Health on Feb. 3 welcomed Country Executive Anthony Picente to tour the construction progress of the new women’s surgical suite. The new dedicated
ICAN’s Evelyn’s House Program Receives $90,000 Grant from Excellus to Address Maternal Health Disparities
ICAN and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently announced the receipt of the Excellus BCBS Member and Community Health Improvement (MACHI) grant to support Evelyn’s House
Rome Memorial recognized for spine surgery procedures
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has selected Rome Memorial Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
