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Legionella bacteria found in CNY senior living community’s water system

Water restrictions at Menorah Park's assisted living and skilled nursing facilities could last up to three months after routine testing detected Legionella bacteria in the water system.

Dewitt, NY · 3d

midmichigannow.com

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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 · 3d
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CBS News

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LGBTQ Network holds free community health fair on Long Island

New York · 1d

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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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The Financial Wire

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NewYork-Presbyterian leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage network for most members Dec. 1 without a deal, with mid-treatment patients generally covered to Feb. 28

NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals and NYP Medical Group practices will be out of network for most UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members starting Dec. 1 unless the hospital system and the insurer sign a new agreement first, according to NYP’s own update dated Oct. 29. The two sides have agreed to keep current in-network coverage in place through Nov.... The post NewYork-Presbyterian leaves UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Advantage network for most members Dec. 1 without a deal, with mid-treatment patients generally covered to Feb. 28 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

New York · 3d

WKTV

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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...

Utica, NY · 2d

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 · 4h

therecord.media

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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

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 · 2h

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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

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 · 3d

TBR News Media

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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

PIX11

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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.

Lewis County, NY · 3d

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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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New York Reports First Child Measles Death in 30 Years as Governor Blames Eroded Vaccine Protections: Report

Governor Kathy Hochul aimed at the federal government's handling of vaccine protections after a young New Yorker died of measles. A child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles. State and county health officials announced the death on Monday, as The Guardian reported. It has been 30 years since measles took a life in New York. “I am heartbroken to learn that a child in Lewis County has died after contracting measles,” Officials have not named the child or released their age or sex. Lewis County is rural, about 93 miles north of Syracuse, in the state’s North Country region. All 15 ...

New York · 5d

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Samaritan Medical Center welcomes 27 new providers

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center officially welcomed 27 new healthcare providers to its regional network during its annual New Physician Reception held on Oct. 19 at Samaritan Summit Village. The event brought together area physicians, hospital leadership, board members, donors, and local community leaders to celebrate the...

Watertown, NY · 11d

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Samaritan’s August DAISY and BEE Award recipients

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – Samaritan Medical Center has announced its 2026 August DAISY and BEE Award recipients. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® recognizes exemplary nursing staff, and the BEE Award honors other outstanding staff members who support patient care at the hospital and all outpatient clinics. The Award Recipients are as follows:

Watertown, NY · 13d

WKTV

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Mammography Van to Visit Mohawk Valley Communities for Screenings

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Women in the Mohawk Valley will have opportunities for breast cancer screenings as Upstate University Hospital’s Mammography Van travels to several communities. The Mammo Van will hold clinics throughout November at the following area locations:. Nov. 12, 13: Town of Webb office in Old Forge.

New Hartford, NY · 13d

Lakeland Gazette

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From Bankrupt Hospital CEO to Lakeland: The Controversial Past of Richard Duvall

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital PR Dept. would not answer the phone for comment about this story. Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Lakeland took down its Facebook post about Richard Duvall — Here it is:. History. North Star Health Alliance’s President and CEO, Richard Duvall, resigned from the healthcare group,...

Lakeland, FL · 18d

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Rome Health Honored as The Arc Highlights Disability Employment

WHITESBORO — Rome Health has received The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter’s Employer of the Year recognition, putting a local spotlight on the role employers play in creating jobs for people with disabilities. The honor was presented during the agency’s annual Employer Recognition Breakfast on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Hart’s...

Whitesboro, NY · 17d