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US News & World Report lists 9 best nursing homes in the Rochester area

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — US News & World Report has posted a list of the top nursing homes in the Rochester area. The report listed 49 nursing homes in the Greater Rochester Area. Nine on the list received a “High Performing” rating in short-term and/or long-term care. Below are the top nine nursing homes on […]

Rochester, NY · 15h

Big Frog 104

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Safe, Free Water Sources Are Available In Central New York, And Finding Them Is Easy

Website Find A Spring Offers Great Places To Fill Up on Clean, Safe Water, Often For Free.

Central New York, NY · 16h

wamc.org

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Experts say lack of infrastructure makes solving substance abuse a challenge in rural NY

Experts with the Sullivan Allies Leading Together, or SALT, coalition say the factors to consider when assisting someone with opioid addiction vary widely. Any combination of a lack of a mailing address, healthcare or transportation, can make access to services difficult. Lori Orestano-James is the state president of the New...

Sullivan County, NY · 11h
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Hospital Energy Upgrades: New York Awards Nearly $28 Million

Eight hospitals will share nearly $28 million for six projects designed to cut energy use, lower operating costs and test cleaner heating and cooling systems that other New York medical facilities may be able to copy. New York awarded the money through the Empire Building Challenge: Hospitals Program, administered by...

New York · 1d
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Central NY paramedic works to get EMS reform bill passed

A local paramedic is reaching out to lawmakers across the country to push for federal legislation he hopes will save lives. Nicholas J. Orcutt has worked as a paramedic in central New York since 2017 and in emergency medical services in other locations for more than 15 years. "I loved...

New York · 22h

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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Geneva General Hospital gets $3.5M for energy upgrades

Geneva General Hospital is among the eight hospitals across New York to get state funding for energy efficiency and electrification upgrades.

Geneva, NY · 1d

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Cortland County outlines changes coming to Medicaid eligibility and requirements as a result of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — Residents of Cortland County on Medicaid are being made aware of what will change in the new year as H.R. 1, commonly known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” puts Medicaid requirement and eligibility changes into effect. The Cortland County Department of...

Cortland County, NY · 1d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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Higher prices, fewer options for Monroe County seniors signing up for Medicare Advantage plans

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Older adults in Monroe County are facing higher prices and fewer choices as they sign up for Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment. Peggy and Oscar Kent are longtime Greece residents, “ever since I was young and got married, it was always my dream to retire and live in Florida in the […]

Monroe County, NY · 1d

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Rochester General Hospital’s CNO Named Among Nation’s Top Nursing Leaders

Rochester, N.Y.— Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is proud to share that Shari McDonald, RN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) of Rochester General Hospital, has been named to the Becker’s Healthcare 2026 list of Hospital and Health System CNOs to Know, recognizing nursing executives who are making a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery and the nursing profession.

Rochester, NY · 1d

Times Union

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Premiums climb, options dwindle in Adirondacks as NY rolls back health plan

Changes to the Essential Plan leave 16,000 residents in the North Country without coverage, raising alarms among rural healthcare providers.

New York · 1d

News 8 WROC

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Lima Volunteer Ambulance relies on paid crews to maintain daytime coverage

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Like many volunteer emergency medical services agencies, Lima Volunteer Ambulance is facing challenges finding enough members to staff its ambulances during the day. Chief Meg Rose says the agency has only about a dozen members who are regularly active, making weekday coverage a constant challenge. To help address the shortage, the […]

Lima, NY · 1d

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Attorney General James Expands Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Millions of New Yorkers

New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced two settlements with Carelon Behavioral Health, Inc. (Carelon) after two Office of the Attorney General (OAG) investigations found that Carelon misled New Yorkers searching for mental health care by directing them to providers who were unavailable and improperly denied coverage for substance use disorder treatment. Carelon administers all behavioral health benefits for several popular health plans, including EmblemHealth, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Independent Health, and the Empire Plan, the health plan for state and local government employees. Under the settlements, Carelon will pay $2.35 million in penalties, fees, and costs, provide up to $8 million in restitution to eligible members who paid out of pocket for out-of-network mental health care, repay other eligible members for out-of-pocket payments for bills denied by Carelon, and overhaul its provider directories and substance use disorder coverage reviews.

New York · 13h

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Cayuga Medical Center Earns Full Transparency Badge From Leapfrog Group

Cayuga Medical Center has earned national recognition for its commitment to transparency in patient care, receiving The Leapfrog Group’s newly introduced Full Transparency badge. The recognition highlights the hospital’s efforts to provide patients and families with access to information about the quality and safety of the care it delivers....

Cayuga, NY · 1d

The Financial Wire

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Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1

Louisiana Medicaid is mailing renewal packets this month to members whose coverage comes up for renewal in January, and those members have 45 days to answer new questions about work. The Louisiana Department of Health says the packets go out 60 days before the renewal date. South Dakota, New York and Illinois also begin 80-hour... The post Louisiana is mailing Medicaid renewal packets this month to January renewers with 45 days to answer new work questions, as South Dakota, New York and Illinois also start 80-hour rules Jan. 1 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Louisiana · 1d

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Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Amid growing concerns about measles, the Tompkins County Whole Health Department (TCWH) is recommending early vaccination. TCWH Medical Director Dr. William Klepack urges families to begin their infants’ vaccination series between 6 and 11 months. This is in on top of the regular two-dose series at 12 months and 4 years.

Tompkins County, NY · 1d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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News10NBC Investigates: 115 Strong patients, 48 Highland patients wait for beds after Waterview Heights closure

The closure of Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochester forced more than 160 residents to find new homes, making the local nursing home shortage even worse.

Rochester, NY · 5d

News 8 WROC

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Medicare beneficiaries face rising costs and plan changes ahead of open enrollment

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Open enrollment for Medicare is expected to bring more challenges for millions of beneficiaries as they face rising premiums and discontinued plans this year. This year, four plans were terminated in Monroe County. That is less than the 11 plans canceled countywide going into 2026. “It’s not as bad as last […]

Monroe County, NY · 1d

WXXI News

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Inside MCH’s Friendship Place, rethinking dementia care

Plans to redesign Friendship Place, a 25-bed secure unit, began in 2019 with the help of dementia-care expert consultants from around the world.

Monroe County, NY · 4d

The Batavian

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Alexander streambank project gets $150,000 to protect sewer line and Tonawanda Creek

An eroding bank along Tonawanda Creek is close to exposing the main sewer line for the Village of Alexander’s municipal wastewater system. The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District has received $150,000 in state funding to fix it. The Tonawanda Creek Streambank Stabilization project will shore up the bank

Alexander, NY · 3d

WWLP

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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.

New York · 4d