By Barbara Pierce Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, a common and potentially serious illness. It is a significant public health challenge, especially
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Q&A with Allison Spaulding
VP of foster care at the House of the Good Shepherd discusses how her program helps kids and families. She explains that foster homes
Community Memorial Hospital Has New CEO
Kathryn (Kate) Willbarger will be the next chief executive officer at Hamilton-based Community Memorial Hospital effective May 26. A healthcare executive with more than
Slocum-Dickson Surgeon First to Offer Innovative Jiffy Knee Replacement Surgery
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group announced that orthopedic surgeon John Sullivan now offers Jiffy Knee replacement surgery. According to the practice, he is the first and
That Stressful Person in Your Life Might Be Aging You Faster
Spending time with someone who constantly causes problems may do more than just ruin your mood. Over time, those stressful relationships could also affect
Nearly Half of Kids Lack Adequate Sleep
Nearly half of all U.S. children aren’t getting the sleep they need, a new National Sleep Foundation survey reports. About 44% of children do
She Was Born with Cerebral Palsy. That Hasn’t Prevented Her from Having a Full Life
Now at 50, Jennifer Zywiak works as New York Connects coordinator for RCIL. She talks about her position, her condition and why she is
Rome Health Selected for National Technical Assistance Program
Rome Health has been selected as one of eight hospitals nationwide to participate in the Rural Hospital Stabilization Program, a federal initiative that provides
5 Things You Should Know About Treatment for Autism
By Barbara Pierce We’re hearing a lot about autism lately. We’ve heard how the rates of those diagnosed have increased significantly over the
My Child Has Been Diagnosed with Autism. Now What?
By Barbara Pierce You’ve just learned that your child has been diagnosed with autism, what clinicians call autism spectrum disorder. People react to