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.
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Health care on wheels
Upstate University Hospital’s ‘Mammo Van’ takes breast cancer screenings on the road By Payne Horning Early detection and diagnosis is the best protection against
Making ‘me’ time
Learn to unplug and live longer By Barbara Pierce Does life speed by too quickly for you? Like most of us, do you often
The Eyes Have It
Summertime can pose threats to eye health By Jessica Arsenault Rivenburg Eye care and protection are important year round. The summer months often bring
Have you heard?
Summertime activities can compromise auditory health By Kristopher Light It’s finally time for summer and that means barbecues, beach days and pool parties. It
Combat Zone
Battle over location of new MVHS regional hospital rages on David L. Podos The new Mohawk Valley Health System regional hospital planned for downtown
Family approach to addiction
Here’s an innovative approach to help your loved one with addiction By Barbara Pierce Having an adult child, partner or sibling with a substance
Go Red!
Organization strives to help in preventing heart disease, stroke in women By Daniel Baldwin Jennifer Keida runs day-to-day operations for the Standard Insulating Company
In Memoriam: Patricia A. Malin
Charter member of Mohawk Valley In Good Health writing team passes By Lou Sorendo Patricia Malin, long-time journalist in the Mohawk Valley region, recently
War on Opioids
In midst of raging epidemic, health care industry has tighter rein on medication By Barbara Pierce We’ve seen a staggering increase in opiate painkiller






