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New York considers Medical Aid in Dying Act for ninth …

WebSenator Brad Hoylman-Sigal of the 47th district is the lead sponsor and rallied for the bill at the capitol in Albany in March. “It’s a healthcare issue because government …

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Hochul announces $20 million to expand mental health …

WebHochul announced $20 million in start-up funding for school-based clinics. The application will be on a rolling basis, which she said will make it easier for schools …

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Fresh Air Weekend: St. Vincent; Kids and mental health

WebSt. Vincent offers tension, release and sonic "jump scares" on All Born Screaming. Child psychiatrist Harold Koplewicz says kids are experiencing …

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Got brothers or sisters

WebResearchers have found that a warm, close bond with a sibling in early adult life is predictive of good emotional health later in life, with less loneliness, anxiety and …

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Dr. Mary Bassett confirmed as NY’s health commissioner

WebShe has covered state government and politics for the network since 1990. The state Senate on Thursday confirmed Governor Kathy Hochul's choice of Dr. Mary …

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Ellis Medicine To Open Expanded Mental Health Clinic For …

WebEllis Medicine is opening a new mental health clinic for children and adolescents in Schenectady, New York.The $1.5 million clinic opening Monday relocates …

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Upstate New York hospitals already pushed to their limits …

WebUpstate New York hospitals already facing staffing shortages are being pushed to the limit during the latest surge of COVID-19 cases — largely among the …

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While Pittsfield COVID-19 cases continue to rise …

WebThe spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has blown away all previous case records in Pittsfield, Massachusetts – but hospitalization rates remain low. Last …

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American Lung Association Releases 2023 State Of The …

WebThe American Lung Association has released its latest State of the Air report, measuring air quality and the impact air pollution has on health. In New York and across …

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Plattsburgh hospital opens new adult inpatient psychiatric …

WebThe new adult inpatient psychiatric unit is on the sixth floor of the University of Vermont Health Network’s Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital, or CVPH, Medical …

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Three Berkshire Locations Now Offering Free COVID Tests To

WebBerkshire Health Systems says its three COVID-19 testing centers have been added to the Massachusetts “Stop The Spread” program. Spokesperson Michael …

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Access, Ulster County Partner On Mental Health Urgent Care

WebThe Ulster Mental Health and Substance Use Urgent Care is open for in-person services 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and virtually, 24/7. (888-750 …

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Getting to know Pittsfield’s new permanent public health director

WebAs the new public health director of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, Andy Cambi takes on a job that has grown exponentially in significance since the start of the COVID …

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Pfizer Booster Shots Available Through Berkshire Health Systems

WebBerkshire Health Systems will have boosters for anyone 65 and older, those under 65 with chronic medical conditions and anyone else who meets state’s guidelines …

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Berkshire Health Systems says North Adams hospital will reopen a …

WebAlmost a decade after the sudden closure of the hospital in North Adams, Massachusetts, Berkshire Health Systems says it will reopen the facility in early 2024.

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Northern New York hospital locks down for several hours WAMC

WebThe hospital in Plattsburgh was on lockdown for several hours Monday morning after receiving what it calls a credible threat to a provider. The University of …

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A new hospital brings more psychiatric beds to western …

WebThe new 122,000-square-foot, four-story hospital was built as a joint venture between Baystate and Lifepoint Health of Tennessee at a reported cost of $72 million. …

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Congressman Paul Tonko weighs in on In vitro fertilization

WebAdvocates for access to reproductive health services in the Capital Region are highlighting IVF after an Alabama court ruling launched a national debate over the practice.

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Albany County Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen will …

WebAlbany County's Health Commissioner is leaving her post this month. After 20 years with the County Health Department, eight and a half as Commissioner, Dr. …

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Residents and advocates made their voices heard over the …

WebResidents, advocates, and local officials at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY for a public forum with St. Peter's Health Partners over the proposed …

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Medical Monday 3/4/24: Colorectal surgery with Dr. Ragavan …

WebWe are joined by Dr. Ragavan Siddharthan, a colorectal surgeon with Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical …

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St. Peter’s hosts virtual town hall on closure of Burdett Birth Center

WebSt. Peter's Health Partners held a virtual open house Thursday evening on the closure of Burdett Birth Center at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Citing staffing and …

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World Central Kitchen says it will resume operations in Gaza

WebPeople stand next to a vehicle in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, on April 2, where workers from the World Central Kitchen (WCK), were killed in Israeli …

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