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The program will connect patients with annual cancer screenings, reproductive health care and referrals to other medical services in Binghamton.
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Tompkins County Whole Health released new demographics data about overdose deaths in the area. Experts say people should be on the lookout for contaminated drugs that can cause a fatal overdose.
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The hotter temperatures of summer mean more cookouts and get-togethers. But taking the proper precautions when preparing food will keep everyone from getting sick.
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The suit accuses Centers for Care, a company that runs nursing homes across the state, of financial fraud and neglect in four of its facilities. The company currently has a consulting contract with Broome County’s Willow Point nursing home.
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Forced arbitration happens when a company requires that its employees sign contracts that waive their right to sue in court. The bill would invalidate forced arbitration clauses in cases involving age discrimination.
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Studies have found that hearing loss in older adults is a risk factor for developing dementia. But less than 30% of older people experiencing hearing loss have ever tried using a hearing aid.
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Keeping the mind healthy and sharp becomes even more important as we get older. But it may be a challenge for seniors to find the right way to do it.
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Hundreds of wildfires continue to burn in Canada, pushing smoke and haze into cities and towns across the Northeast. Local officials are working to respond to the situation, and hoping conditions clear soon.
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Forty people overdosed in April, a nearly 40% increase from March, according to overdose data the county health department collects.
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Less than one percent of housing nationwide is wheelchair accessible. But a Broome County program is trying to address the problem, one wheelchair ramp at a time.
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With the end of certain federal COVID public health emergency rules, New Yorkers getting health insurance from Medicaid and related plans must re-enroll to keep their coverage.
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Family and Children's Counseling Services, a nonprofit providing mental health services in the Southern Tier, recently broke ground on a new facility on Binghamton's west side.