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This week in health

November 7 to 13 more

11/6/19

“Doctors say, ‘Go to the mountains!’” Our clean air and water were seen as both curing and protective, which would fit right in with Eclectic philosophy/image from John Conway’s personal collection.

The secret history of Eclectic Medicine

Phoebe Low graduated from medical school in 1872, hung out her shingle in Liberty, NY and started treating the sick. That made her one of about 525 female doctors in the country. And she was regarded … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 11/6/19

Preventing common winter illnesses

We are now entering the time of year when we will experience an increase in the number of infectious diseases in our families, work places and communities. These conditions don’t only occur in … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX, MD | 11/6/19

Birth announcements

Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births: Skylar Michael Miller was born on August 22 to Krystal Ulrichs and Jonathan Miller of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Pamela and … more

10/2/19

The happenings in health

October 3 to 9 more

10/2/19

Angie Page and John Webber face Parkinson’s together.

Shared strength

If you’re ill, going to a support group can feel like just one more thing to do, easily skipped if it’s been a bad day. Re-think that. A healthcare provider can educate. A counselor … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/2/19

“Every Brilliant Thing” is directed and performed by Lori Schneider who is executive director of NAMI Sullivan County and has been involved in local community theatre for over three decades as an award-winning director and actress.

Mental health awareness, theatre performance

WURTSBORO, NY — On Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m., Friends of the Mamakating Library is sponsoring a performance of “Every Brilliant Thing,” a powerful piece of theatre about … more

9/4/19

Wayne Memorial open house

HONESDALE, PA — On Saturday, September 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to see the new G wing, the recently completed $35 million dollar construction project at Wayne Memorial … more

9/4/19

Back-to-school time and parental anxiety

Are you a parent of school-aged children? As they prepare to return to school, it’s easy to begin worrying about their well-being, especially considering the recent and ongoing violence. Does … more

Kim Olver | 9/4/19

Front row, left to right, parents of the late Cathy Collins, Bill and Mary Theobald; Paige Barillo, Cathy Collins Scholarship recipient; Hannah Smith standing next to Isabella Calabrese, Dr. Howard R. and Marian C. Patton Scholarship recipients. Back row: Charles Curtin, Honesdale National Bank; Jamie Collins, husband of the late Cathy Collins; David Hoff, CEO, Wayne Memorial Hospital; Penny Gustin Friese and Jack Dennis, executive director, Wayne Memorial Health Foundation. Missing from photo was Ashly Davis, Dr. Howard R. and Marian C. Patton Scholarship recipient.

Free emergency preparedness training and more

Health news and information August 1-7 more

7/31/19

Preventing heat-related illness

Now that August is here, we are facing the apex of summer weather and the onset of warmer temperatures. Without appropriate preventative measures, we are vulnerable to a wide range of heat-related … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX, MD | 7/31/19

Catskill Regional to host 41st annual golf classic and more

Grover M. Hermann Hospital recognized for quality and patient satisfaction CALLICOON, NY — Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Hermann Hospital has been named among the Top 20 … more

7/3/19

For outdoor-lovers, prioritizing skin care can result in a much more comfortable summer.&nbsp;

Preventing summer sunburn, bites and rashes

Because summer is approaching, it is a good time to review ways of preventing sunburn, tick and insect bites, and allergic reactions to plant exposures. If you’re one to enjoy the outdoors, … more

JAMES D. LOMAX, M.D. | 6/5/19

Photo from Wikimedia Commons Buprenorphine is a drug used to treat opioid dependency that can be prescribed by practitioners and distributed in their offices, rather than at a clinic, like methadone.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Understanding the MAT Act

NEW YORK — A bipartisan bill called the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, introduced by New York representatives, is an attempt to remove barriers physicians face in prescribing certain … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/5/19

Graphic from the American Hospitals Association telehealth fact sheet This data visualization from the American Hospitals Association shows the growth in telehealth practices nationwide. &nbsp;

Report shows poor broadband impacts telehealth innovations

REGION — Telehealth may be the new wave in community medicine, but it won’t do much for rural communities without reliable broadband connections. According to the National Rural Health … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/5/19

Stress awareness: what does it do for you?

April was Stress Awareness Month, sparking plenty of conversations about ways to reduce stress in your life. Reducing stress is important because stress can create a plethora of unpleasant physical … more

KIM OLIVER | 5/1/19

Alzheimer’s disease programs for seniors and caregivers

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Caregiver Resource Center partners with the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter to offer free … more

5/1/19

A dozen ways to stress less

Relax: Relaxing is not something that comes easily in our fast-paced, technology-driven world. With a computer in virtually every hand, it is challenging to disconnect, but doing so can mitigate the … more

KIM OLIVER | 5/1/19

Natural ways to battle allergies

It’s that time of the year: while some of us blissfully suck in the spring air with open arms, others are sneezing in between gasps for breath. If allergies weigh you down this season, try … more

5/1/19

Photo provided by the Wayne County Historical Society &nbsp;

Looking Back

Although Philip Hone became a symbol of upper class New York City, his life began in 1780 as the younger son of a poor carpenter. At the age of 16, he joined his brother’s auctioneering … more

ANN O'HARA | 4/10/19

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