Health centers warn of funding crisis
Thousands of patients could lose care as community health centers push for a $300 million boost in New York’s budget, according to Spectrum News 1. Leaders warn that upcoming Medicaid eligibility changes could strip coverage ... more
Tompkins health officials seek dog after bite
A dog bite on a rainy Ithaca evening has health officials scrambling to find the animal, according to 14850.com. Tompkins County Environmental Health says the incident happened around 6:40 p.m. Monday on South Albany Street ... more
New York offers $20M for abortion services
New York will provide $20 million in grants to support abortion care services across the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul said the funding will go to eligible providers through the Supplemental Abortion Provider Support Fund, with ... more
Hochul calls to restore 9/11 health program staff
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling on federal officials to restore staffing to the World Trade Center Health Program. Hochul said recent personnel reassignments to other federal agencies have reduced the program’s workforce and affected care ... more
ACO Success Strategies for Small and Rural Practices in the LEAD and MSSP Era
Small and rural practices are quietly carrying one of healthcare's heaviest loads. They serve aging, high-risk populations often with fewer staff, tighter budgets, and fragmented infrastructure. Yet these same practices are now expected to compete ... more
Thompson Hospital launches pediatric trolley program
A new hospitality cart for pediatric patients launched March 17 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. The program, called the “Thompson Trolley,” will serve children in multiple areas of the hospital through a partnership involving ... more
Global report shows mixed progress in women’s health
A new global report finds improvements in women’s health in recent years, but significant gaps remain across regions and income levels. The latest Hologic Global Women’s Health Index shows gains in preventive care and safety, ... more
UR study examines pregnancy’s role in reducing mercury exposure
Researchers at the University of Rochester are studying whether biological changes during pregnancy help reduce a fetus’s exposure to mercury from fish. The project will examine how pregnancy-related changes and the maternal gut microbiome may ... more
RRH offers support for students considering career in healthcare
Rochester Regional Health announced a student loan support program aimed at recruiting workers for high-need clinical roles. The initiative will support students training to become certified registered nurse anesthetists, surgical technologists and radiologic technologists. The ... more
Advocates push Alzheimer’s care funding
Families struggling with Alzheimer’s care say New York’s budget leaves too many seniors without help, according to Spectrum News. Advocates are urging state lawmakers to expand the Special Needs Assisted Living Residence Voucher Program from ... more
Top Tips for Choosing the Right Dental Clinic in Parramatta: A Helpful Guide for Your Smile
Choosing the right dental clinic can be an overwhelming experience, especially when there are so many options available. Parramatta, a thriving suburb with a diverse community, offers a range of dental services to keep your ... more
Majority of Americans say abortion should remain legal
A majority of Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, according to a Pew Research Center survey released March 12. The survey of 8,512 U.S. adults was conducted Jan. 20–26 and ... more
Bill would add contraception vending machines
Emergency contraception could soon be available from vending machines on every public college campus in New York, according to Spectrum News. The proposed Emergency Contraception Act would require SUNY and CUNY schools to install at ... more
Ontario County highlights senior nutrition programs
Thousands of older Americans struggle to afford nutritious meals, a challenge local officials say programs in Ontario County are working to address. The Ontario County Office for the Aging is marking National Senior Nutrition Month ... more
Team approach cuts opioid prescriptions after surgery
A new study from the University of Rochester Medical Center found that simple changes in how doctors prescribe pain medication can dramatically reduce opioid use after surgery. Researchers reported a 67 percent reduction in opioid ... more
Cayuga County leads state in ER suicide visits
Cayuga County recorded the highest rate of suicide-related emergency room visits in New York outside New York City in 2024, according to The Citizen. State health data shows 1,272 ER visits per 100,000 residents, and ... more
State launches PFAS testing program for private wells
New York is launching a pilot program offering free testing and financial assistance to help homeowners address “forever chemicals” in private well water. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the Private Well PFAS Testing and Mitigation Rebate ... more
Health costs shrinking pay raises
Your paycheck raise might look smaller because health insurance costs keep climbing, according to a report highlighted by NewsNation. A Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey found many employers trimmed wage increases to offset ... more
Rural healthcare funding debated in state budget
Access to healthcare in rural New York is becoming harder to obtain as provider shortages grow and wait times increase, according to State Sen. Pam Helming. Helming said the issue should be a priority as ... more
