Scheduled for surgery? Here’s what you need to know to prepare By Barbara Pierce Dear Doctor: I’m 75 years old and am scheduled to have minor
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New wave of painkiller
Medical marijuana dispensary opens in Utica By David L. Podos Darlene Riley, a local Utica resident, has recently been given a prescription from her
Anxiety-ridden?
Feeling uncomfortable in social situations? Here’s how to keep it together By Barbara Pierce “I can’t even walk out to my mailbox. I’m afraid
Director of Community Services
Elizabeth Pritchard is director of community services for Upstate Cerebral Palsy in Herkimer and Oneida counties By Barbara Pierce “I love what I do. This
Summer means vacation time!
Ready to pack up the car and kids? Take heed of this valuable travel advice By Barbara Pierce There’s probably nothing more American than
Our lives, impacted by addiction
By Ambi Daniel Addiction has gathered steam on the way to becoming one of society’s biggest challenges. This goes far beyond the opioid epidemic.
LFH presents President’s Excellence Award
Joseph Sweet was recently recognized with the President’s Excellence Award at Little Falls Hospital. The award is given to a non-nursing individual within the
Neighborhood Center, Inc. hires marketing, PR head
The Neighborhood Center Inc. in Utica recently hired Lauren Lottermoser as its director of marketing and public relations. Lottermoser will support the Neighborhood Centers’
SDMG adds to its endocrinology department
Jason Sloane will be joining the endocrinology department at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group in New Hartford on July 15. As a specialist in endocrinology, diabetes,
MVHS re-verified as level III trauma center
The Mohawk Valley Health System Trauma Center at the St. Elizabeth Campus in Utica was recently re-verified as a level III trauma center by





