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Waterview Heights closure sparks concern for nursing home bed shortage
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A shortage of nursing home beds continues for our aging population across New York state. Just last week, a nursing home in Rochester closed. More than 160 residents moved out of Waterview Heights Nursing Home after reports of multiple failed inspections and a lack of care.
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MHAST Celebrates Completion of New Crisis Stabilization Center in Binghamton
The Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier (MHAST) celebrated the completion of its new Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center on Tuesday, October 20, which aims at expanding access to mental health and substance use crisis services. The new facility, located at 34 West State Street in Binghamton, will provide short...
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New York Medicaid director on why the Bronx is exempt from new federal work requirements
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here . As new Medicaid work requirements are set to take effect in January, approximately 200,000 Bronx residents could get a reprieve. Because of the borough’s high unemployment rate, Bronx residents qualify for a federal hardship exemption from the new requirements, state officials said. New York plans to implement the exemption, which would apply automatically to eligible Medicaid recipients without requiring them to take additional steps. Amir Bassiri, Medicaid director for the New York State Department of Health, confirmed at a meeting with health officials earlier this month that the Bronx is eligible for the exemption . Under federal guidelines, counties qualify for a short-term hardship exemption if their unemployment rate is at least 8% or 1.5 times the national average, whichever is lower. The Bronx has an unemployment rate of 7.1%, according to the most recent available state Labor Department data . Without an exemption, many Bronx residents would have to show they are working at least 80 hours a month, attending school at least part time, or volunteering to maintain their health coverage. Health advocates have warned that the additional paperwork and reporting requirements could
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Local Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Regional Hospital of Scranton nurse Jeanmarie Youngblood has been honored with The DAISY Award. The DAISY Award celebrates nurses who make an extraordinary impact. Youngblood is known for her compassion, patience and commitment to both patients and families. According to a press release, she brings comfort, reassurance and exceptional care to every person she serves.
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NY lawmakers push to lower drinking water PFAS limits to 4 parts per trillion