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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 · 1d
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News 12

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Crystal Run patients raise concerns over doctor departures and possible cuts to specialty services

Patients say they’re hearing about changes to psychiatry and orthopedic care at the Optum-owned practice. The company has not answered specific questions about the reported changes.

Orange County, NY · 1d

Documented

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Medicaid is Changing: What You Need to Know Before 2027

As of Oct. 1, 2026, federally funded Medicaid has been limited to U.S. citizens, green card holders, and a few other groups. This excludes many lawfully present immigrants, including refugees and asylees without a green card. The change comes from the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” More changes are coming in 2027. In New York City […] The post Medicaid is Changing: What You Need to Know Before 2027 appeared first on Documented .

New York · 7d

CBS News

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Long Island family turns to CBS News New York Investigates for answers after mother's death

New York · 7d

nychealthandhospitals.org

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MetroPlusHealth Achieves Major Quality Milestones across Medicare, Medicaid, and Specialized Care Programs

From a 4-Star Medicare rating to New York State’s number one-ranked HIV Special Needs Plan, MetroPlusHealth continues to deliver outstanding outcomes for New Yorkers. MetroPlusHealth, New York City’s high-quality, affordable health plan, today announced a series of major quality achievements across its Medicare, Medicaid, HIV Special Needs Plan (HIV SNP), and Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) programs, underscoring its commitment to delivering high-quality, equitable care for New Yorkers. Together, these accomplishments highlight MetroPlusHealth’s continued success in improving member health outcomes, enhancing the member experience, and advancing health equity through its integrated partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals.

New York · 7d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Healthcare workforce training programs receive state financial boost

ALBANY – Three Hudson Valley non-profit healthcare facilities have been selected to expand and enhance workforce training programs, each designed to address the unique healthcare workforce needs of their communities. Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, Sun River Health Inc., and White Plains Hospital Medical Center will receive grants from...

Suffern, NY · 10d

Mid-Hudson News Network

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Orange County Health Officials urge residents to get flu, COVID vaccines

ORANGE COUNTY- With respiratory illness season approaching, the Orange County Department of Health is encouraging residents to get their 2026-27 flu and COVID-19 vaccines before cases begin to rise. According to the New York State Department of Health, nearly 27,000 New Yorkers were hospitalized with the flu, and nearly 600...

Orange County, NY · 13d

newyorkvoicenews.com

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Federal Raids Target NYC Adult Daycare Centers in Medicaid Fraud Investigation

Federal agents raided adult daycare centers across New York City this week as part of a sweeping investigation into suspected Medicaid fraud involving services for older adults. The coordinated operation on Tuesday, October 20th, targeted locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. Investigators from the FBI and other federal...

New York, NY · 14d

boropark24.com

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Seven Maimonides Trustees Ask AG to Block Their Ouster From New Hospital Board

Seven trustees of Maimonides Medical Center are asking the state attorney general to block a recent decision that will oust them from the board once Maimonides becomes a part of the city’s public hospital system — a change they allege was based on their ongoing lawsuit against the merger.

New York, NY · 14d

Gothamist

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NYC adult daycare operators charged with committing over $500K in Medicaid fraud

Staten Island District Attorney Michael McMahon. The companies allegedly billed for services they did not provide, including for people who were dead. [ more › ]

New York, NY · 15d

jems.com

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A Life-Threatening Emergency, an Ambulance Called…and, in NYC, then a Wait

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Ambulance response times are up nearly four minutes from 2015, a new report from Comptroller Mark Levine found. The report released Friday found that average response times have increased three minutes and 50 seconds for life-threatening medical emergencies and 14:49 for non-life-threatening emergencies since 2015.

New York, NY · 17d

fox5ny.com

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Hochul speaks about suspected Medicaid fraud: Oct. 20 election update

NEW YORK - Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke about state and federal law enforcement agencies participating in a "coordinated crackdown" on suspected fraud in the Medicaid system. Election Day in New York City is only two weeks away – here's the latest news on the upcoming midterms. FOX 5 NY...

New York · 16d

cityreviewnr.com

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Healthcare champions honored at WCA’s Toasting to a Healthy Westchester

The Westchester County Association (WCA) convened New York’s preeminent healthcare and business leaders, policymakers, and community partners at its annual Toasting to a Healthy Westchester: An Evening to Celebrate WCA’s Healthcare Advocacy & Initiatives and Honor Healthcare Excellence on Sept. 30. The annual celebration recognizes the people and...

Westchester County, NY · 17d

NY1

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City Council weighs changes to idling complaint program

The City Council held a hearing Tuesday on a bill that advocates say would weaken the city’s Citizens Air Reporting Program, which allows residents to submit vehicle idling complaints and receive a portion of the fine collected. The bill, known as Intro 561-A, is sponsored by Jim Gennaro. It...

New York, NY · 16d

5townscentral.com

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Federal Agents Raid NYC Adult Day Cares in Sweeping Medicaid Fraud Investigation

Federal authorities carried out raids at adult day care facilities across Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island on Tuesday as part of a major investigation into suspected Medicaid fraud involving more than 100 providers throughout New York. Agents with Homeland Security Investigations were seen removing boxes of evidence from facilities in...

New York, NY · 16d

eastchesterreview.com

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Healthcare champions honored at WCA’s Toasting to a Healthy Westchester

The Westchester County Association (WCA) convened New York’s preeminent healthcare and business leaders, policymakers, and community partners at its annual Toasting to a Healthy Westchester: An Evening to Celebrate WCA’s Healthcare Advocacy & Initiatives and Honor Healthcare Excellence on Sept. 30. The annual celebration recognizes the people and...

Westchester County, NY · 17d

longisland.com

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Long Island Nurses Recognized for Excellence

Nurse leaders from Long Island’s hospitals and nursing education programs gathered Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the Watermill Caterers, Smithtown, NY, to bestow recognition upon their nurse peers at the Nurse of Excellence Award Ceremony hosted by the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council (NSHC). One nurse from each of the Hospital Council’s member hospitals was nominated for the award, which recognizes outstanding leadership and clinical practice. Deans of area nursing schools also submitted nominations recognizing nursing excellence in education and clinical practice.

Smithtown, NY · 24d

The Money Overview

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Some New York Medicaid adults who apply before Jan. 1 or renew before March 1, 2027 get 12 months of coverage if eligible, state and Westchester County say

New York is giving some Medicaid adults a full year of coverage before a new six-month renewal cycle begins, if the application comes before Jan. 1, 2027 or the renewal comes before March 1, 2027. NY State of Health, the state’s enrollment agency, says people in either group get “12 months of coverage if you […] The post Some New York Medicaid adults who apply before Jan. 1 or renew before March 1, 2027 get 12 months of coverage if eligible, state and Westchester County say appeared first on The Money Overview .

New York · 26d

PIX11

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Resource specializing in mental health services launched in NYC

NEW YORK (PIX11) — New Yorkers who may need help with mental health and substance abuse may have a new resource available for them. The website NYC Mental Health Connect has been launched, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Friday, and helps New Yorkers find behavioral health services from over 600 providers. Users will fill out a […]

New York, NY · 27d