The next time you reach for the remote, consider picking up a book instead By Barbara Pierce Getting lost in a book is a
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What You Can Expect in an Eye Exam
Regular checkups can prevent vision problems in the future By Barbara Pierce We use our eyes for most everything we do, browsing the internet,
Nursing Runs in the Blood
Sister nurses: Five sisters all working locally in the medical field By Megan Plete Postol Five Central New York sisters have all found their
Shortage of Professionals Was Bad. Then Came the Pandemic
Local health providers say finding licensed professionals has been more challenging since the pandemic started By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Staffing healthcare openings has been
Nonprofits Continue Hosting Events, Raising Money and Helping Those in Need During COVID-19
They will continue to hold virtual events while slowly returning to activities By Daniel Baldwin The House of the Good Shepherd and MVHS Foundation
Keep Moving; Inertia is the Enemy of Aging
‘That which is used develops; that which is not wastes away.’ By Barbara Pierce You turn 60 and you’re on the slippery slope—the long
Right to Die in New York
Group pushes for legislators to pass the Medical Aid in Dying Act. By Barbara Pierce “There comes a time when enough is enough!” said
Kavitha M. Prezzano, MD
HOACNY doctor talks about how radiation oncology treatments have become safer, less toxic, more convenient to patients By Chris Motola Q: Cancer treatments are
Do Patients Lie to Their Doctors?
Recent survey shows that 23% said they had lied to their doctor By Barbara Pierce “How much do you drink?” the doctor asked my
Life Expectancy Continues to Drop in U.S.
For much of Oneida County, life expectancy is 78.36, compared to New York state as a whole, which is 80.50. By Barbara Pierce For