Financial stress rates as worst mental health issue in state By Traci DeLore Financial stress topped the list of mental health issues New Yorkers
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Studying the Spectrum
Local organizations partner to learn causes of autism By Barbara Pierce Five organizations in the Mohawk Valley have partnered to discover the causes of
Social Anxiety
It’s a shrinking world for those suffering with disorder By David L. Podos Social anxiety can be a debilitating mental health condition. It slowly
Have kids? Reduce the overwhelm!
Ready to erupt? Hang in there! By Barbara Pierce If you’re a mom, you’ve probably had that “Gaahh!” feeling? Like your brain is about
Don’t sugar coat it!
Local diabetes education program builds awareness in Oneida County By Daniel Baldwin The trend of New York state residents diagnosed with diabetes has increased
Up in smoke
Vaping considered dangerous to health By Barbara Pierce Teen vaping is an emergency — a public health emergency. Vaping involves the use of an e-cigarette
Needs assessment feedback requested
The Oneida County Health Department, Rome Memorial Hospital and Mohawk Valley Health System collaborated with key community stakeholders to develop a three-year community health
Oriskany resident wins 23rd annual $100,000 Miracle Drawing
Photo: Karen Fournier of Oriskany is the winner of the 23rd annual $100,000 Miracle Drawing. Proceeds of the fundraiser benefit the Children’s Miracle Network
MVHS names new nurse manager
Tracey Barone has been named director of nursing for emergency services at the Mohawk Valley Health System. Barone has served as the St. Elizabeth
Rome practice welcomes new physician assistant
Board-certified physician assistant Philip Downs has joined the staff at Rome Medical Practice Surgical Specialists, located in Suite 300, 267 Avery Lane, Rome. He