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Options weighed for Seneca Falls drop-in center as building deteriorates

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Options weighed for Seneca Falls drop-in center as building deteriorates
The Seneca Connections Drop-in Center was subject to intense debate at Tuesday’s Mental Health Services Committee for the Seneca County Board of Supervisors. The debate was over the ADA Compliance of the facility, which is in need of significant repair. The bathrooms specifically will cost nearly $50,000 to repair and bring up to compliance. However, members of the board expressed... more

After 12,000 patients and 31 years, Clifton Springs doctor is retiring

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After 12,000 patients and 31 years, Clifton Springs doctor is retiring
When asked what he will miss most about a medical career that has spanned more than 30 years, Dr. Neil Scheier’s answer is instantaneous. “That’s an easy one. The people, of course — the relationships,” he said. “It’s been more than just giving them medicine for their hearts, or their lungs, or their diabetes. It’s about relationships, and I love... more

Health Department confirms individualized case of Legionnaires’ disease in Moravia

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Health Department confirms individualized case of Legionnaires’ disease in Moravia
The Cayuga County Health Department confirmed on Thursday that an individual contracted Legionnaires’ disease, a kind of pneumonia caused by bacteria, at the Mill Stream Court Apartments in Moravia. Andrea Simmons, director of community health services, said the case was reported to their office on Feb. 27, and it appears to be an isolated one. The individual is currently hospitalized,... more

Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency: Medicaid Transportation Program starting

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Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency: Medicaid Transportation Program starting
Have you ever missed a doctor’s appointment because of lack of transportation? According to the National Conference of State Legislators, approximately 3.6 million Americans miss or delay medical care because they lack appropriate transportation to their appointments. Many low-income Americans lack the disposable income necessary to have access to a working automobile, and many lack public transportation options to get... more

Auburn Community Hospital board member Eric Allyn named to statewide leadership post

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Auburn Community Hospital board member Eric Allyn named to statewide leadership post
A member of Auburn Community Hospital’s board of directors has been elected to a leadership post for a statewide health-care organization. Eric R. Allyn has been chosen as vice chairman of the Healthcare Trustees of New York State Board of Governors. That organization is an affiliate of the Healthcare Association of New York State, for which Allyn, a Skaneateles resident,... more

Sen. Pam Helming delivers meals for Meals on Wheels

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Sen. Pam Helming delivers meals for Meals on Wheels
On Thursday, March 9th, 2017 around 11:30 am, Senator Pamela Helming helped deliver meals to several participants on the Meals On Wheels program. This coincides with the March for Meals campaign taking place on a national level. All throughout the month, elected officials will be delivering meals, restaurants like UNO’s Pizzeria & Grill and Famous Dave’s will be donating money,... more

Feds: Canandaigua VA psychiatrist accused of defrauding provider out of $200K

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Feds: Canandaigua VA psychiatrist accused of defrauding provider out of 0K
A psychiatrist at the Canandaigua Veterans Affairs Medical Center has been charged with healthcare fraud, money laundering and tax fraud. According to federal prosecutors Dr. Xingjia Cui, 52, of Pittsford billed a health care provider for $198,820 for services he didn’t even conduct. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Rochester is handling the case and Cui will appear before a federal... more

Tompkins Co. dealing with more overdoses by the day

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Tompkins Co. dealing with more overdoses by the day
After officials released information outlining the possibility of eight overdoses in a short period of time — Ithaca and Tompkins County added another potential two overdoses to that list. Heroin has become one of the biggest, if not the outright biggest fight that local and state officials are trying to combat. The Ithaca Voice has extended coverage on the recent... more

Local panel discusses implications of Obamacare repeal for those in FLX

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Local panel discusses implications of Obamacare repeal for those in FLX
Components of the Affordable Care Act have provided a benefit, but those benefits could now be called into question. A Forum on Health Care was held Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in Seneca Falls. The focus of the event was the repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare as it has been dubbed by opponents and... more

$1 million award will fund new 25-bed addiction treatment center in Tompkins

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million award will fund new 25-bed addiction treatment center in Tompkins
The residential treatment facility, in Trumansburg, will offer a full spectrum of addiction treatment services to residents including counseling, life-skills training and after-discharge support.The residential treatment facility, in Trumansburg, will offer a full spectrum of addiction treatment services to residents including counseling, life-skills training and after-discharge support. Read More more

Golf tournament in Victor raises $11,400 for breast health

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Golf tournament in Victor raises ,400 for breast health
The 2016 Pink Fly Classic Ladies’ Golf Tournament, held June 4 at the Victor Hills Golf Club, raised approximately $11,400 for the Breast Health Navigation Program offered by UR Medicine’s Thompson Health. Since its inception 13 years ago, Pink Fly Golf has raised approximately $82,000 for breast health programs at Thompson. Thompson’s Breast Health Navigation Program, which will receive the... more
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