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Q&A with Lisa Farney
Youth development team leader for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County talks about the Oneida County 4-H program By David L. Podos The
Excellus Opens Applications for Health Equity Innovation Awards
Nonprofits urged to apply by Sept. 19 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has opened the application portal for its 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards, inviting
Renovations Under Way at Rome YMCA, One Room at a Time
Leaders at YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley opt for major renovation instead of building new facility By Stefan Yablonski The Rome YMCA is
Stress: Do Men and Women Experience it Differently?
By Barbara Pierce We’re all stressed out. It’s no secret that people in the U.S. are among the most stressed-out people in the
The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties
Group that works to empower local women is offering grants for women business owners. Deadline: Sept. 30 By David L. Podos For Debra
Walking for Health? A Faster Pace Boosts Benefits
Want to cut your odds of an early death by almost 20%? Take just 15 minutes out of your day for a brisk walk,
The Gut-Healthy Secret Weapon Hiding in Your Sauerkraut
A small scoop of sauerkraut every day may do more than add crunch to your meal. It could also protect your gut. In a
My Neighbor’s Suicide: The Last Day Reggie Lived
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant I once had a neighbor I’ll refer to as “Reggie” for the sake of his family’s privacy. He took
Caring is the Heart of Suicide Prevention
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Almost 46,000 Americans died by suicide in 2020 and 49,000 in 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control