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SCHENECTADY COUNTY
Landmark cancer study adds Schenectady County
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Researchers are appealing to Schenectady County residents to help elevate cancer research to the next level.
CAPITAL REGION
More using strategies to cut cost of drugs
Sunday, May 19, 2013
One in five adults skip medications or don’t take them as prescribed to save money.
DELMAR
With exercise and better diet, Delmar woman has diabetes on run
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Helene Meckler leads a changed life, and she calls the diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes “a blessing in disguise.”
CAPITAL REGION
Middle-aged suicide sees rapid rise
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Traditionally, suicide prevention efforts have focused on youths and elderly people. But sobering new statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest suicide prevention measures aimed at middle-aged people are needed.
CAPITAL REGION
Experts: Being proactive with breast cancer not to be taken lightly
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Local medical experts and others who work with cancer patients applauded Angelina Jolie’s bravery and initiative, but cautioned that her decision is not for everyone.
SARATOGA COUNTY
Saratoga County part of national health survey
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
A team from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will begin a nine-week national health survey in Saratoga County on Saturday.
CAPITAL REGION
Bites don’t need to tick you off again this season
Friday, May 3, 2013
Tick season is here, and as patients trickle into emergency rooms with tick bites, area health care officials are urging the public to remember one thing: 36 hours.
CAPITAL REGION
'Walking Partnership' targets health
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A handful of Capital Region organizations came together last week to announce a health initiative designed to get people walking this spring.
Initiatives offer suicide survivors a forum to tell their stories
Sunday, April 21, 2013
They look intently at the camera, some impassively, some with smiles, all of them aware that they’ve just shared with an online audience a most personal story: Why they tried to kill themselves.
AMSTERDAM
St. Mary’s Healthcare marks 110th anniversary
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Employees at St. Mary’s Healthcare are getting a special email each day this week as part of a quiet celebration of the 110th anniversary of St. Mary’s Hospital.
SCHOHARIE COUNTY
Website connects Schoharie County residents to healthy activities and food
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
People looking for healthy activities — and healthy food — can find both on a new website launched this month as part of an effort to battle obesity and diabetes in Schoharie County.
CAPITAL REGION
Public input sought on state health portal
Thursday, April 11, 2013
New Yorkers are being called to the Internet to help shape the look of a new online service that will serve as an access point for their health care records.
PATTERSONVILLE
Pattersonville horse farm offers welcome retreat for survivors of breast cancer
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Interacting with horses can be therapeutic for women with breast cancer, says Peaceful Acres founder Nanci Beyerl.
CAPITAL REGION
Price of health care a well-kept secret
Sunday, March 31, 2013
A hospital stay, whether for a planned procedure or emergency treatment, comes with a surprise price tag at the end.
CAPITAL REGION
Ranking says Saratoga County the healthiest in region
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Some of the state’s healthiest residents live in Saratoga County, according to the fourth annual County Health Rankings released Tuesday.
