Rising teen suicide rates creates need for greater awareness

Published: 11/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

There’s a deadly trend nationwide – more teens are committing suicide. Experts are blaming social media. WNYT reports health officials are noticing swelling suicide rates among teens in the capital region, and here in the Finger Lakes region, data shows similar trends. You might remember four Penfield High School students committed suicide over the course of 18 months, the most... more

Fingerlakes Mall site of free opioid overdose training

Published: 11/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

Fingerlakes Mall will offer a free opioid overdose training at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to overdoses using intranasal naloxone spray (Narcan). Free overdose rescue kits will also be offered. The training is provided by Cayuga County in cooperation with the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse services. The mall is... more

Preparing for the holidays with diabetes

Published: 11/28/2017 @ 05:00 am

With the holiday season upon us, it can be a stressful time for those with diabetes. During the holidays, food tends to become the center of attention. The holidays do not have to disrupt your diabetes control. A little extra planning will give you the confidence to enjoy the holidays. Here are a few tips to help you manage your... more

Ontario-Yates Hospice achieves Level 3 of ‘We Honor Veterans’

Published: 12/04/2017 @ 05:00 am

Ontario-Yates Hospice, a program of UR Medicine Home Care, recently achieved Partner Level Three for the We Honor Veterans program. Level Four is the highest partner level, which Ontario-Yates Hospice expects to earn next year. We Honor Veterans is a program through the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. By voluntarily participating... more

Ontario County sees first signs of flu

Published: 12/02/2017 @ 05:00 am

Ontario County has confirmed the first influenza cases of the season. Mary Beer, the county’s director of public health, said the number of flu cases is on the rise nationwide. According to the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, holiday travel and family celebrations likely will add to the problem. “We have only seen a couple of confirmed cases... more

Rising teen suicide rates creates need for greater awareness

Published: 11/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

Fingerlakes Mall site of free opioid overdose training

Published: 11/27/2017 @ 05:00 am

Preparing for the holidays with diabetes

Published: 11/28/2017 @ 05:00 am

GRADING CARE: Group evaluates local hospitals, provides rating system for consumers

Published: 11/21/2017 @ 05:00 am

A non-profit health quality group has provided an update to safety grades for hospitals throughout the region. To come up with their grades, the organization looks at 27 publicly available measures to determine a hospital’s overall performance in keeping patients safe. Safe from what, exactly? Well, Leapfrog looks at information and data that contributes to the preventable harm category, which... more

Retiring GGH surgeon looks forward to future

Published: 11/24/2017 @ 05:00 am

Dr. Nitin Banwar has been an orthopedic surgeon for more than 30 years, but for the past five has concentrated solely on hip and knee replacements at the Joint Center of the Finger Lakes at Geneva General Hospital. His reason is pretty straightforward — and somewhat personal. “I just like taking care of old people. It’s as simple as that,”... more

Sen. Helming urges residents to ‘kick’ the smoking habit

Published: 11/13/2017 @ 05:00 am

Senator Pam Helming is proud to partner with the Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes to recognize the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 16. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this day is aimed at encouraging smokers to quit for just one day. As well as the Tobacco Action Coalition of the Finger Lakes, there are a multitude... more

Clifton Springs Hospital will get new $32M medical village

Published: 11/14/2017 @ 05:00 am

Clifton Springs Hospital will get new M medical village

With the first wall “broken,” the renovations for Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic’s new Medical Village are officially underway. Hospital staff members and friends gathered to celebrate the beginning of the work yesterday at a ceremonial wallbreaking. Eric Bieber, MD, president and CEO of Rochester Regional Health, described the event as a “pivotal moment” in the hospital’s history. “Clifton Springs... more

TAKING BACK SUCCESS: Victor event collects 384 lbs of unwanted drugs

Published: 11/07/2017 @ 05:00 am

The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Ontario County and the Ontario County Sherriff’s Office announce the successful collection of unwanted prescription drug medication on Saturday, October 28th at the “Medication Take Back” event at the Victor Village Hall. Through the support of community members, 384 pounds of unwanted medication was collected from 135 participants. The event was supported by the... more

Skaneateles nutritionist appears on ‘Good Morning America’

Published: 10/26/2017 @ 04:00 am

“Good Morning America” viewers woke up to a nutrition lesson from a Skaneateles dietitian Wednesday. Kelly Springer, owner of Kelly’s Choice LLC at 6 Hannum St., appeared on the show as a spokesperson for Lifeway Kefir cultured milk smoothies. The segment began with Springer explaining to host Amy Robach how foods like salmon, almonds and kale can improve bone health,... more

Attacking the drug crisis in Cayuga County

Published: 10/27/2017 @ 04:00 am

Derek Barnish’s journey with addiction started when he was 15-years-old with alcohol. Over the years, his addiction grew to include pain pills and opiates. The vices took control of his life. He lost friends, his job – even those closest to him began to distance themselves. “The family who had always been there for me, always given me a place... more

Anti-suicide speaker connects with Romulus students

Published: 10/30/2017 @ 04:00 am

When he was 19 years old, the only escape Kevin Hines saw from his emotional pain was death. And his escape plan involved jumping off the Golden Gate bridge. Yet despite falling 25 stories in just 4 seconds, at 75 mph, he survived. And it is that road to survival that he recently shared with Finger Lakes area students, including... more

Waiting for Life: New York’s critical organ shortage

Published: 10/23/2017 @ 04:00 am

Liz DeVivo’s pager went off at 4:45 a.m. on July 29, 2003. She was in bed, attached to two intravenous machines pumping medicine through her body, keeping her heart beating until it was her turn for a transplant. The Binghamton resident had gotten the call once before, in November 2002. But the weather — cold, icy, windy — meant a... more

Cayuga County Legislature still considering opioid lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies

Published: 10/25/2017 @ 04:00 am

The Cayuga County Legislature is still on the fence about joining a statewide lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies that produce opioid medications. Three New York City law firms met with the body’s Government Operations Committee in executive session earlier this month, and while the committee majority had chosen to recommend a law firm and proceed with the litigation to the full... more

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