Libraries are cooler than you know By Barbara Pierce If you haven’t been to your local library in a while, it’s definitely worth
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Rome Health Opens Kaplan Center for Surgical Services
On the heels of opening its new Main Entrance and Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Rome Health marked another transformative milestone July 7 with the
5 Things You Should Know About Ticks
By Barbara Pierce Tick season is here. Ticks are a huge problem here in the Mohawk Valley. Experts say that this tick season
Now More Than Ever, Local Tobacco Control Work Must Lead the Way
By Samantha Dartt As federal support for tobacco control vanishes, protecting public health from the harms of tobacco use now falls more heavily
Drug Misuse Affects Marginalized Populations
Incidence substantially higher among gay men and lesbians By Jennifer Faringer Pride Month was celebrated nationally in June. As we celebrate the rich
Kids’ Health in U.S. Has Gotten Worse Over the Past 17 Years
The health of American kids has worsened over the past 17 years, with more now struggling with obesity, mental health problems and chronic illness,
Parents: The Key to Your Child’s Success in School
By Barbara Pierce Back-to-school season can be an exciting time. But it’s also a stressful time for both children and their parents. It’s
Poll: School Vaccination Requirements Widely Supported By Americans
There’s widespread support among Americans for requiring that kids be vaccinated before they can go to school, a new Harvard survey has found. About
Could Your Child Have a Learning Disability?
What signs would you notice? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Learning disabilities such as dyslexia are not uncommon among schoolchildren and can be overlooked
Who’s Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
By Jim Miller Getting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) when you’re unable to work can indeed be challenging. Each year, approximately 2