Two Upstate hospitals deal with measles exposure
State health officials are alerting the public to potential measles exposure at Albany Medical Center and Saratoga Hospital, according to Spectrum News. A Vermont resident with a confirmed measles case visited both facilities after recently ... more
New York sues to stop new federal health rule
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit on Thursday to block a sweeping federal regulation she says would illegally strip health care coverage from millions of Americans, raise costs, and discriminate against transgender ... more
Burnout recovery starts with self-compassion, URMC says
Burnout isn’t just stress—it’s a deeper emotional drain affecting many in high-pressure fields, according to the University of Rochester Medical Center. Director Amber Rivera says feelings of dread and detachment from once-loved work are signs ... more
Early antibiotics may harm infant immunity, study shows
Antibiotic use in infancy could leave lasting damage to immune defenses, according to new research from the University of Rochester Medical Center. The study, published in Cell, found that early exposure reduces the body’s ability ... more
URMC lands $2.1M to expand dental training, care access
A new $2.1 million federal grant will allow the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health to train more dentists and reach underserved patients, URMC announced. The five-year initiative, called EXCEL, aims to address ... more
URMC doctors bust myths about diabetes care
UR Medicine experts say diabetes is widely misunderstood—and those myths could be harmful. In a new guide, they break down common misconceptions, clarify the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and offer evidence-based ... more
Tompkins County appoints Brittanie Earle as new DSS chief
Brittanie Earle will take over as Tompkins County's Commissioner of Social Services on July 21, following a unanimous vote by county legislators. She replaces Kit Kephart, who is stepping down after eight years in the ... more
NY lawmakers approve bill to restrict Kratom sales to minors
New York’s legislature has passed a bill to ban the sale of Kratom to anyone under 21, citing safety concerns about the unregulated herbal substance. The move follows the death of a 27-year-old man who ... more
Cayuga County warns of harmful algal blooms on Cayuga Lake
In a public health advisory issued July 15, the Cayuga County Health Department has joined other officials in the region warning the public that HABs can produce toxins dangerous to both humans and animals. The ... more
5 Surprising Ways Medicaid Cuts Could Hit You—Even If You Don’t Use It
As Medicaid faces major funding rollbacks across the country, many Americans believe they’re immune to the consequences because they don’t rely on the program. But that’s a dangerous misconception. Even if you have private insurance ... more
Elzhen: Your Ultrasound and Probe Maintenance Partner
Looking for top tips on ultrasound and probe maintenance? Is your ultrasound machine or probe facing repeated issues, and you’re not sure where the root cause lies? Or even worse, are you looking for professional ... more
New York’s C-section rate for low-risk moms ranks 2nd in U.S.
New York has one of the highest cesarean section rates in the country for low-risk pregnancies, according to Leapfrog, with over 28% of such births ending in surgery. That’s well above national and global health ... more
Two cats test positive for rabies in Yates County: Health officials issue guidance
Yates County Public Health is reminding residents to take precautions against rabies after two stray cats recently tested positive for the virus — one in the Penn Yan area and another in Dundee. Several individuals ... more
Trump tax plan threatens NY health coverage for 1 million
More than 1.4 million New Yorkers may lose health insurance as state officials scramble to absorb the blow from President Trump’s new tax policy, according to Spectrum News. The changes slash federal funding to Medicaid ... more
Over half of rural NY hospitals face closure risk
More than half of rural hospitals in New York are at risk of closing due to severe financial strain, according to the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. The policy group reported that 29 ... more
Geneva Medical Campus to open in September with full suite of services
Rochester Regional Health has announced that its new Geneva Medical Campus will officially open this September, bringing a wide range of specialty and primary care services to the heart of the Finger Lakes. Located at ... more
New Yorkers spend 5th highest share of income on health insurance, study finds
As health insurance premiums continue to climb nationwide, a new WalletHub study ranks New York among the top five states where residents spend the highest percentage of their income on coverage. According to the report ... more
Ithaca issues new guidance for dog owners in city
City officials in Ithaca and Tompkins County Whole Health are urging dog owners to follow updated guidance to keep pets and people safe in urban settings. The announcement, made Tuesday, emphasizes that responsible dog ownership ... more
New York Medical Marijuana Program: Enrollment, Products, and Access with MMJ.com
New York has evolved into one of the leading states embracing medical marijuana as a legitimate option for patient care. Since its initial launch in 2014, the state's program has undergone significant changes, making access ... more
