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NATIONWIDE — GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally developed for managing type 2 diabetes, have rapidly emerged as highly effective treatment options for obesity. Medications such as semaglutide …
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12/4/24
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LIBERTY, NY — The Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE) program is a new offering from Cornell Cooperative Extension that celebrates healthy aging and educates older adults on a …
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12/4/24
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HONESDALE, PA — November 21 was recognized as National Rural Health Day throughout Wayne County. A proclamation issued by the Wayne County Commissioners encouraged everyone to see and …
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12/4/24
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HAWLEY, PA — For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Center is in development at Woodloch Resort and is expected to serve more than 4,000 people annually. Groundbreaking is scheduled for spring …
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12/4/24
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In September, the nation reached a major milestone when the Treasury Department announced that 50 million Americans have received healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act since it took …
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By MARY HADDAD for InsideSources.com
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12/4/24
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MIDDLETOWN, NY — The Regional Food Bank has partnered with Hope Kitchen executive chef and founder John Doherty and Garnet Health to introduce the next generation of nutritious shelf-stable …
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12/4/24
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NATIONWIDE — More than a quarter of new mothers have fallen asleep recently while feeding their babies, putting the infants at increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according …
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12/4/24
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LIBERTY, NY — On November 13, Sullivan 180 brought together nearly 20 community leaders from government, education, public health, substance use treatment and law enforcement for the first …
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Contributed by SULLIVAN 180
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12/4/24
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Remind Consumers About the Importance of Safe Food Handling
With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets are providing food safety …
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11/22/24
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PENNSYLVANIA — “Before the holiday season begins, Pennsylvanians should protect themselves and their family from severe respiratory illness by ensuring they are up to date on their flu, …
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11/20/24
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NATIONWIDE — Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security …
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11/20/24
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NEW YORK STATE — An AARP survey recently found that rural family caregivers are stressed, cutting work hours or even leaving jobs because they do not have enough help.
A survey of …
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11/20/24
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HONESDALE, PA — National Pharmacy Week was held October 20-26. It was a time to recognize the powerful impact the pharmacy department has on patients at Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH).
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11/20/24
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UPDATED AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY ISSUED
In Effect for Sunday, Nov. 10, for the New York City Metro Region, Lower Hudson Valley and Upper Hudson Valley Regions
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Fine particulate matter in the air
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11/10/24
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11/9/24
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NEW YORK STATE — The New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide) highlighted Medicare scams during open enrollment. That period ends Saturday, December 7.
Maria Alvarez, executive …
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11/6/24
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HONESDALE, PA — Wayne County’s hospital took a moment to honor the role respiratory therapists play and their importance in health care during National Respiratory Care Week, October …
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11/6/24
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LIBERTY, NY — Multiple Sullivan 180 team members attended national conferences in October. Staff from the Empowering a Healthier Generation (EHG) and Community Development (CD) programs studied …
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11/6/24
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HONESDALE, PA — You could call it puppy love, but it’s so much more. According to UCLA Health (www.uclahealth.org), for most people just the presence of an animal prompts a release of …
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11/6/24
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HONESDALE, PA — Once again, trees outside Wayne Memorial Hospital will be lit up to honor and remember loved ones during the holiday season. The hospital auxiliary’s annual Love Lites …
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11/6/24
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