Stricken by devastating blood disease, Frankfort native stays in fight for his life By Patricia J. Malin James Thorp has battled disease his entire
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The Public Speaks
New hospital in downtown Utica stirs widespread debate By David L. Podos The nine-story, 670,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art new downtown hospital proposed by the Mohawk
Destructiveness of Diabetes
High blood sugar could lead to grave consequences By Barbara Pierce The warning signs of diabetes are often so mild that you don’t even
Diabetes busters stave off disease
Smart diet critical for proper sugar levels If you have followed my columns over the years, you may well know I am somewhat of
Unlock the ‘American Dream’
Plan your work, work your plan By Dr. Patricia Laino My job has involved teaching and coaching aspiring entrepreneurs for over 20 years on
Stress- reducing strategies
How to manage when life throws you a curveball By Marie Kouthoofd Madison was in college when she was hit by a truck and
Dangers of Self Diagnosis
How self-diagnosis can lead you down the wrong path By Barbara Pierce We’ve all been there — wide-awake in the middle of the night
Utica couple battles to stem threat of lead poisoning
By Patricia J. Malin After living in the Bronx, Angel Ramirez and his wife, Elvia, dreamed of more wide-open spaces in which to raise
Ticked Off
Prepare for the worst! By Megan Postol The prevalence of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses has increased steadily over the past few years,
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