RRH emergency chief urges fireworks safety ahead of July 4
With Independence Day celebrations just hours away, Rochester Regional Health is urging New Yorkers to think twice before lighting fireworks at home. Dr. Keith Grams, Director of Emergency Medicine at RRH, warned that even small ... more
Finger Lakes launches ‘Healthy Habits’ campaign to fight chronic disease
Health officials across the Finger Lakes Region have launched a new media campaign to combat rising rates of cancer and chronic disease by promoting simple, lifelong habits that start in childhood. The “Healthy Habits Grow ... more
NY lawmakers pass bill easing rules for PT assistants
A bipartisan bill passed in New York would allow physical therapy assistants to work under general supervision, meaning a physical therapist doesn’t have to be on-site during treatment, according to Spectrum News 1. The move ... more
Wegmans chocolate recalled for hidden milk allergen
A popular chocolate treat sold by Wegmans has been recalled due to an undeclared milk allergen, according to the FDA. The product, Wegmans Semi-Sweet Chocolate Nonpareils, could trigger life-threatening reactions in people with milk allergies ... more
Siena poll shows strong support for medical aid in dying in New York
A new Siena College poll released Tuesday finds that New Yorkers continue to support medical aid in dying by a nearly 2-to-1 margin, with 54% of voters in favor and 28% opposed. The poll measured ... more
Naloxone could become mandatory in New York workplaces
A new proposal in New York could require opioid overdose medication in workplace first aid kits, according to Spectrum News 1. The bill mandates that any workplace already required to have a first aid kit ... more
New York ranks ninth in meat contamination risk
New research reveals troubling findings about the safety of grocery store meat. According to the Finger Lakes Times, a Trace One study found New York has the ninth-highest retail meat contamination risk among 22 states, ... more
Hochul warns of deep federal threats to North Country economy
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a pointed warning Friday in Albany, calling out Washington Republicans for pushing policies she says could devastate the North Country’s economy, health care system, and food access programs. At the center ... more
Hochul signs bill expanding health care at sports events
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation to expand the presence of licensed health care professionals at major sporting events in New York, ensuring athletes have continued access to critical medical support during competition. The ... more
New ‘Nimbus’ COVID variant detected in New York
A new COVID-19 strain, NB.1.8.1—dubbed “Nimbus”—is quickly becoming one of the most common in the U.S., now accounting for 37% of cases, according to the CDC. First identified in China, the highly transmissible variant has ... more
HABs advisory issued for Conesus Lake swimmers
A Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) advisory is in effect for Conesus Lake, with small, localized blooms spotted near Vitale Park and the southeast shoreline, according to the Livingston County Department of Health. While the drinking ... more
CDPAP consumers move closer to class action settlement
A federal judge signed off Friday on a key agreement in a class action lawsuit over New York’s troubled home care program transition, clearing the way for thousands of older and disabled residents to regain ... more
Letitia James reaffirms abortion access rights under federal law for New York hospitals
On the third anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general to reaffirm that hospitals must provide emergency abortion care ... more
New Yorkers with disabilities face impacts from Medicaid cuts
Disabled New Yorkers could lose access to vital services because of proposed federal Medicaid cuts. The Congressional budget reconciliation bill calls for around $800 billion in cuts to the program over a decade. These could ... more
Hochul faces pressure after aid-in-dying bill passes
New York's legislature has passed the Medical Aid in Dying Act, authorizing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, and now the decision rests with Gov. Kathy Hochul, according to Spectrum News 1. Supporters, led by ... more
State issues urgent warning as heat puts kids and pets at risk
As temperatures soar across New York, officials are warning residents that leaving children or pets in parked cars—even for minutes—could prove deadly. The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection issued a consumer ... more
Wayne County leaders give advice as heat wave enters day 3
Wayne County officials are urging residents to take immediate precautions as extreme heat grips the region, with forecasts calling for the hottest temperatures in years. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory through ... more
HIPAA Training: Why It Matters
Just imagine entering a hospital and being sure that your most confidential health data is secured- no leakage, no embarrassing social media posts, no incorrectly filed papers. That peace of mind does not occur accidentally ... more
Free health screenings bring vital care to rural Wayne County kids
A free pediatric health screening event will bring critical care directly to families in rural Wayne County this week, aiming to catch potential issues early and improve long-term outcomes for young children. The Get Ready ... more
