Here are ways to stay healthy, safe during scorching summer heat By Rachel Evans With hot temperatures come the risk for many heat-related illnesses
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Catalyst for Change
Former nurse, Dr. Loretta Ford, instrumental in launching concept of nurse practitioners By Patricia J. Malin To describe Dr. Loretta Ford as a lively
Senior stalwarts steal spotlight
Advocates for area elderly recognized for outstanding contributions By Patricia J. Malin Call it joie de vivre or simply get up and go. It’s
Fuel Up!
Healthy foods good for mind, body and spirit By Rachel Evans Food, food, food! If you are like me, my life revolves around it.
Have fun, but be careful out there
Jump, dive, or slide into summer: Keep safety in mind By Barbara Pierce Who doesn’t love summer? With it comes a plethora of picnics,
The fourth trimester
Postpartum doula: Real challenge are months following birth By Barbara Pierce Having a new baby will the best thing that ever happened to you
No backing down
Stricken by devastating blood disease, Frankfort native stays in fight for his life By Patricia J. Malin James Thorp has battled disease his entire
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