Learn how to manage major menopausal symptoms By Barbara Pierce “I’ve reached the stage of menopause where I’m constantly either having a hot flash
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MVHS Advanced Wound Care expands
Outpatient care upgraded By Patricia J. Malin The Mohawk Valley Health System has expanded its Advanced Wound Care office in New Hartford to better
Mental illness, substance abuse co-mingle
Lines blur between mental instability, misuse of drugs By Kathy J. Peters Women are particularly affected by depression — 12 million women in the
Nurse Manager
Stacy Walton blends clinical, managerial experience to master job By Barbara Pierce A great nurse is caring, compassionate, understanding, nonjudgmental, and has a strong
Blood Bond
Donors provide life-saving blood to those in need in community By Patricia J. Malin How difficult is it to save a life? It isn’t.
Beat the Bloat
Discover those food culprits that cause overinflated look, feeling By Kristen Raab If you frequently have to unbutton your pants after a meal, or
Dr. Elaine Mau
Elaine Mau, orthopedic surgeon and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, recently joined the Mohawk Valley Health System Orthopedic Group.
Slaves to cell phones
Could you have nomophobia? By Barbara Pierce The evidence is overwhelming. Smartphones have become an extension of our hand. Three hours a day is
Heart of the matter
Team O’Neill, rocked by heart disease, keeps running while inspired by hope By Patricia J. Malin Every year when she lines up for America’s
Painful prognosis
Often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, this devastating condition can have dire consequences By Barbara Pierce Fibromyalgia can make even the simplest experiences excruciating painful —