Local hospitals’ communications professionals charged with spreading the news about their organizations. They share their experience By Jolene Cleaver On any given day, while
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Q&A with Lisa Alteri
Chief clinical officer at the Hospice/Palliative Care of New Harford talks about the misconceptions people have about palliative care and how the nonprofit-provides care
The High-Functioning Addict: When Success Hides a Serious Problem
I write about the high-functioning addict not only as an addiction medicine specialist, but also as a former emergency department physician and ED medical
Dealing With Down Syndrome: One Family’s Story
By Megan Wicklund In 2021 our family was excited for our second child. Everything had gone smoothly with my first pregnancy and Isabella, who
Sports Are Good Medicine, Whether as a Team Member or Watching from the Stands
By Barbara Pierce Close to 130 million of us are expected to watch the 60th anniversary Super Bowl game on Feb. 8. The
5 Things You Need to Know About Asthma
By Barbara Pierce Asthma is a lung condition that often develops or worsens later in life. For some, it’s a minor nuisance. For
Got a Cold?
Understanding care options during the cold and flu season As winter illnesses like colds, flu, or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surge, it’s important
Save on Your Scripts
Of course, people of all ages use prescription drugs. Nearly half of adult Americans used one or more prescribed medications in the past 30
Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet!
By Barbara Pierce We’ve asked James Davis, executive director, Samaritan Counseling Center of the Mohawk Valley, to share what he thought we should
Q&A with Dr. Alexander Harris
Physician and opthalmologist — and president of Slocum Dickson Medical Group — discusses light adjustable optic lenses for cataract patients, thyroid eye disease and