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Wynn Hospital Wins Spot in National Beauty Contest

UTICA, N.Y. -- Wynn Hospital has been named the fifth most beautiful hospital in Soliant’s "Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals" contest. Mohawk Valley Health System announced that the downtown Utica facility earned this ranking in the 2026 competition. According to Soliant, "We are on a mission to find hospitals...

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Children can get MMR vaccine at 6 months under state emergency declaration

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Under the state’s emergency declaration over a growing number of measles cases, some children can get the measles vaccine earlier than usual, Jefferson County Public Health officials said. What the declaration allows. The declaration allows some children to get the MMR vaccine before they...

Jefferson County, NY · 2d
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UHS Celebrates Major Milestone with Topping Out Ceremony for New Medical Neighborhood in Walton

Delaware Valley Hospital (DVH) reached a major milestone today in the construction of its new medical neighborhood project, celebrating with a traditional topping-out ceremony that placed the final structural beam. Rolland "Boomer" Bojo, President and CEO of UHS Delaware Valley Hospital, reflected on the rapid progress of the project. "Two...

Walton, NY · 1d
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$14.5B in questionable Medicaid payments out of New York: Report

WASHINGTON (TNN) — New York paid $14.5 billion in Medicaid claims without proper verification that patients received the care billed, according to a report discussed by Rachel O’Brien, deputy public policy editor for OpenTheBooks. The findings raise questions about the state’s safeguards against improper payments, waste and fraud.

New York · 2d
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Broome County faces higher risk of mental health disorders compared to the rest of New York state

Broome County has been found to have disproportionately high numbers of mental health risk factors when compared to New York state averages. According to Mental Health America, New York state was found to have an average score of 30.2 individuals at risk for severe depression per 100,000 people in the state population. Broome County exceeds New York state’s average, with a scoring of 34.03 individuals at risk of severe depression per 100,000 people. Broome County also has higher averages than New York state for other mental health conditions, including post-traumatic stress disorder and suicidal ideation.

Broome County, NY · 3d

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Medical services company settles with 4 states over 2023 hack of sensitive patient records

State attorneys general on Friday announced a health care services company has agreed to pay $300,000 and make sweeping changes to its security practices following a March 2023 breach exposing the data of more than 13 million people nationwide. The case, brought by AGs in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York...

New York · 2d

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New York Health Officials Say Flu Season Arrived Early

New York’s health commissioner says flu season arrived early this year and is urging residents to take precautions before holiday gatherings and travel. Commissioner James McDonald said New Yorkers should stay current on recommended vaccinations, including seasonal flu, COVID and RSV vaccines. He described the flu vaccine and good hand hygiene as important protection against serious illness and complications from flu.

New York · 1d

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Schenectady medical transport owners charged in $4.7M fraud

Three owners of Medicaid transportation companies are charged with stealing more than $4.7 million from New York’s Medicaid program through alleged phony billing. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced the arrests of Ismat Farhan of Slingerlands and Effat Rizwan and Fouzia Rizwan, of Schenectady.

Schenectady, NY · 6d

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

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Modern Estate Planning: Protect What Matters Most

Elder law attorney Lawrence Eric Davidow explains how families can protect assets, preserve inheritances and prepare for long-term care.

New York · 2d

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First New York measles death in decades triggers concerns about lower vaccination rates

Amid the spread of a disease once considered eradicated, New York reported its first death from measles in over 30 years earlier this week. An unvaccinated child in Lewis County, which is in upstate New York, died from an infectious disease that has been making a comeback amid vaccine skepticism fueled by the current federal administration and social media.

Lewis County, NY · 3d

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What's Going Around: Local Illness Update

Carrie Lazarus reports on the common illnesses circulating in Central New York communities like Camillus, Syracuse, Liverpool, and Pulaski. Learn about prevalent conditions such as croup, flu, COVID, strep throat, and colds affecting residents.

Syracuse, NY · 6d

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DEC Region 9 highlights more than $34 million in grants awarded to local water quality protection projects

Funding to update aging water infrastructure, protect drinking water, reduce contributors to harmful algal blooms, and improve habitat; local grant awards part of $249 million in grants awarded to 181 water quality protection projects across state   . New York State Department of Environmental Conservation press release. New York State...

New York · 2d

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6 candidates compete in 3 contested North Country state races

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - There are three contested state races in the North Country in Tuesday’s election, with six candidates on the ballot. A new member of the Assembly is coming to New York’s 117th Assembly District, which represents parts of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties.

New York · 6d

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

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Free Bus Rides to Vaccine Appointments Available for Broome Residents

Broome County residents will be able to receive free bus rides to vaccine appointments over a five-month period. Broome Health Department and county officials say from November 2026 through March 2027, people can ride Broome County Transit buses to and from both pharmacies and doctors' offices for various vaccine shot appointments. These shots include COVID-19, flu, and RSV.

Broome County, NY · 3d

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Mannion cites living costs, health care and corruption as key issues after NY-22 win

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — For the first time in nearly 50 years, a Democrat representing Syracuse has won reelection to Congress. Rep. John Mannion secured a second term representing New York’s 22nd Congressional District, a historically Republican-leaning district where voters have backed both parties. His reelection marks a milestone for Democrats in Central New York, but Mannion now faces the challenge of holding and expanding support in a politically divided district.

Syracuse, NY · 4d

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This hospital is tailoring diabetes care to help Hispanic community

New York · 4d

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Rising premiums, fewer options: The fallout of NY’s health plan rollbacks

The New York Essential Plan was a game changer for Talia Holzman. She and her husband have lived in the Tri-Lakes area for two years. He had a job at a restaurant and she worked remotely for a nonprofit. Last fall, when she and her husband each lost their jobs in rapid succession, they also lost their health insurance. In the midst of upheaval, she found they qualified for the Essential Plan.

New York · 4d