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WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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DOH: First measles cases reported in Capital Region

The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) measles dashboard is reporting cases in the Capital Region.

Montgomery County, NY · 10-07

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New York Hospital Financial Assistance: Powerful Relief From Costly Bills

New York Hospital Financial Assistance: How to Lower an Eligible Medical Bill. A step-by-step guide to requesting the statewide application, documenting income, pausing collections, understanding discounts, and challenging an unfair decision. By Michelle LaGuerre. New York hospital financial assistance can reduce or erase eligible hospital charges for some uninsured and...

New York · 10-09
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Home News Tribune | My Central Jersey

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Measles surges near NJ. Doctors urge families to check vaccines

With measles cases rising sharply in New York , Pennsylvania and across the country, New Jersey health experts are urging residents to make sure they and their children are protected against one of the world’s most contagious diseases. The warning comes after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to a growing measles outbreak. New York has reported 108 cases this year, including 92 since July, with most occurring in underimmunized communities across 18 counties. The emergency order expands the number of health care professionals who can administer the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Neighboring Pennsylvania is also struggling with a major outbreak . State health officials say more than 1,000 cases and five deaths have been reported this year, Hackensack Meridian Health said. The outbreak is concentrated largely in rural counties bordering New York. Why the measles outbreaks matter for New Jersey Hackensack Meridian Health did not identify a current measles outbreak in New Jersey, but physicians said the state’s proximity to affected areas underscores the importance of vaccination and preparation. The health system said it remains in daily contact with the New Jersey Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

New Jersey · 10-07

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Nursing home bed shortage is worsening hospital capacity problems in Rochester and the Finger Lakes

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Hospitals in the Rochester area are already over capacity and flu, COVID and RSV season is approaching. There are about 900 beds at Strong Memorial Hospital, but on any given day, more than 1,000 patients are being treated there. The Finger Lakes region has the fewest...

Rochester, NY · 10-07
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An ambitious experiment to save rural hospitals in Pa. had mixed results

A multi-year health policy experiment to support rural hospitals in Pennsylvania ended with mixed results, but other states are poised to start similar programs. Rural hospitals in the U.S. have struggled financially for years. In 2019, at the start of the health policy experiment in Pennsylvania, the state department of health reported that nearly half of rural hospitals were operating on a negative margin and in danger of closing.

Pennsylvania · 10-07

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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New legislation would give free health care to every child in New York from birth to age 19

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — NYS Senator Jeremy Cooney of Rochester introduced legislation on Monday that would provide universal health care for all kids in New York.  If passed, the bill would offer every child from birth to age 19 free health care. Children already on Medicaid or those who would qualify, would continue to receive that […]

New York · 10-05

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Tompkins County residents face major health insurance changes

Tompkins County residents will experience a set of overlapping health insurance changes in the coming year: Medicare plans are shifting, Medicaid eligibility and renewal rules are tightening, and marketplace premiums are rising. Health care providers say insurer payment policies are beginning to influence how and when patients receive care. The...

Tompkins County, NY · 10-06

Daily Orange

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Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency over rising measles cases

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency following an increase in measles cases across rural counties, according to a Monday release. The state’s yearly number of cases hit 108 on Saturday, the...

New York · 10-06

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Northwell Transplant Institute Achieves Exceptional Outcomes

The Northwell Transplant Institute has been recognized for exceptional outcomes across its adult heart, lung, liver and kidney transplant programs, rating among the best in the region in several quality measures, according to a report published by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). Heart transplant recorded the highest one-year...

New York · 10-07

BaytoBayNews.com

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Northwell Health Launches the Institute for Healthy Aging, Integrating 28 Hospitals, Research and Community Programs to Promote Longevity and Support People as They Age

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 6, 2026--Northwell Health today announced the launch of the Northwell Institute for Healthy Aging, a systemwide initiative designed to transform how

New York · 10-06

WNYT NewsChannel 13 Albany, NY

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Gov. Hochul declares emergency after measles cases hit 108 in NY

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency as New York expands who can give measles vaccines during a growing outbreak.

New York · 10-06

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RRH sees rise in self-pay patients after Essential Plan changes

What percentage of affected individuals enrolled in new health plans?. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Three months after roughly 450,000 New Yorkers were required to leave the state’s Essential Plan because of federal changes, Rochester Regional Health says it is beginning to see the impact. According to data from...

Rochester, NY · 10-05

Syracuse.com

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Syracuse nursing home returns to nation’s worst list after gruesome findings

Syracuse, NY — A diabetic resident at Syracuse’s Bishop nursing home had a pressure ulcer so bad in April that the wound had tunneled through their skin, exposing bone and tissue underneath. Two other residents had similarly severe Level 4 pressure ulcers, the most severe level possible. Level...

Syracuse, NY · 09-24

iHeartRadio

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New York Declares Measles Emergency as Outbreak Spreads From Pennsylvania

New York has declared a disaster emergency as measles cases rise, following Pennsylvania’s historic outbreak. The order expands vaccine access and reporting, aiming to contain the worst U.S. measles surge since 1991.

New York · 10-06

WHYY

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An ambitious experiment to save rural hospitals in Pa. had mixed results. Other states are interested in similar ideas

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find our full episode on rural hospitals here. A multi-year health policy experiment to support rural hospitals in Pennsylvania ended with mixed results, but other states are...

Pennsylvania · 10-07

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New York State Department of Veterans’ Services Puts Women Veterans’ Health at the Center of October 20 Virtual Program

ALBANY, NY – To help Women Who Serve connect with the information and support they deserve at every stage of life, the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) will host “Her Service, Her Health: From Menstruation to Menopause,” a virtual Chat & Chew online conversation on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 1–2 p.m.

New York · 10-06

Scripps News

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Measles surge triggers state of emergency in New York

As measles cases rise across New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency and expanded who can administer vaccines. (

New York · 10-06

CBS News

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New York Gov. Hochul declares state disaster emergency over measles outbreak

New York · 10-06

Public News Service

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New Yorkers worried about plan costs during ACA open enrollment

New Yorkers have cost concerns ahead of this year's Affordable Care Act open enrollment period. Plan prices only increased after Congress failed to renew Affordable Care Act subsidies last year. Data from the healthcare research organization KFF show Empire State plans are far higher than the national average and the trend is continuing. In July, 400,000 New Yorkers lost Essential Plan coverage. Elisabeth Benjamin, vice president of health initiatives for the Community Service Society of New York, said more people are choosing Bronze plans with high deductibles. "Those plans have really high deductibles, and that means they’re worst-case-scenario plans, if you will. I think it means more and more people are delaying or deferring care they otherwise would really need to get to keep them healthy," Benjamin explained. She added working with a navigator can help a person determine if they’re eligible for more financial assistance. Other plan details Benjamin suggested people keep top of mind are whether their doctor, hospital and medications are included in the plan they purchase. Experts note forgoing medical care can be more expensive in the long run, given costs are going up across the board. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans starts Nov.

New York · 10-05

POLITICO

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New York works through issues in new $1B Medicaid management system

Roughly a year ago, the New York State Department of Health began transitioning more than 147,000 Medicaid and Medicare Savings Program enrollees to an upgraded case management system.

New York · 10-05