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Vax Mandate Causes No Healthcare Shutdown in New York

WebGovernor Hochul says the administration is working with facilities to ensure they remain operational. A release from the Governor’s office reports, as of Wednesday morning ,87 percent of hospital staff are fully vaccinated and 92 percent have had at least one dose. 92 percent of nursing home staff were said to have at least one dose and 89 …

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New Lourdes Pavilion Sections Open

WebAscension Lourdes has opened two more sections of their health care facilities at the former Oakdale Mall. The Lourdes Pavilion medical offices on the upper floor of the former Sears building in Oakdale Commons opened for business November 1 offering primary care, walk-in service, heart care, orthopedics, urology, endocrinology and lung care.

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Binghamton's Underserved Young Women To Benefit From New …

WebA new program designed to expand healthcare access for underserved young women in the City of Binghamton was announced on April 11, 2024. The announcement came from Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham along with officials from Family Planning of South Central New York and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. During the …

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Binghamton's Lourdes Hospital Taken Over by Guthrie Clinic

WebOur Lady of Lourdes Hospital - a century-old healthcare fixture in Binghamton - has been acquired by the Sayre-based Guthrie Clinic. Ascension Health of St. Louis sold Lourdes and its affiliated operations in Broome, Tioga and Delaware counties to Guthrie. The deal was announced last June. The Ascension logo in front of Lourdes Hospital on

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New Fitness Center Ready for Business at Oakdale Mall

WebRibbon Cut for New Health Center at Oakdale Mall. Kathy Whyte Published: May 11, 2022. Antonio_Diaz. Ascension Lourdes is showing off a new fitness and wellness center ahead of its official opening. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held May 10 at the new facility at the former Sears store at the Oakdale Mall. Bob Joseph/WNBF News [file] …

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UHS Moves Forward on Massive Wilson Medical Center Project

WebState regulators have authorized a $132 million expansion and renovation project at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. United Health Services officials have been planning the work for several years. The Broome County Local Development Corporation Wednesday accepted an application that could permit the issuance of up to $295 million …

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Construction Starts on $132 Million Wilson Medical Center Project

WebConstruction Starts on $132 Million Wilson Medical Center Project. Work is underway on a long-planned six-story clinical tower at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City. What was billed as a $132 million project was authorized by state regulators in February 2020. It's not clear if the cost of the planned expansion and renovations has …

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New York to Spend $658 Million to Strengthen Health Care

WebNew York State Governor Kathy Hochul has earmarked $658 million in state funding for 127 projects to strengthen the state's health care system. In a press release on Wednesday, Governor Hochul announced the $658 million in state funding that will support 127 projects to protect and transform New York's health care delivery system.

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Broome County Hospitals Take Aim at Opioid Crisis

WebIn a previous article on WNBF, it was noted that Broome County has an especially high rate of opioid-related deaths. Compared to the 2019 state-wide average of 15.1 opioid deaths per 100,000 residents, Broome County had a rate of 35.8 opioid-related deaths per 100,000 residents in 2020. In an effort to curb that disturbing statistic

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New York Sees Surge In Chronic Conditions, Highest Level Recorded

WebChronic Health Conditions in New York. One concerning trend revealed by the report is the increase in chronic conditions. The frequency of arthritis, depression, diabetes, asthma, cancer, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD) among New Yorkers has reached its …

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Binghamton's Lourdes Hospital Being Acquired by Guthrie Clinic

WebPhoto: Bob Joseph/WNBF News (file) Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton is being sold to Guthrie Clinic of Sayre, Pennsylvania. Guthrie announced its plan to acquire Lourdes and its affiliates from Ascension on Thursday. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. Ascension is a national healthcare system based in St. Louis.

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Guthrie Clinic to Borrow $140 Million to Buy Lourdes Hospital

WebThe planned sale of Binghamton-based Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital to Guthrie Clinic of Sayre, Pennsylvania is moving forward. Guthrie Clinic plans to borrow $140 million to acquire Lourdes and its affiliated facilities in Broome, Tioga and Delaware counties. The proposed sale of Lourdes from St. Louis-based Ascension was …

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The Surprising Prevalence Of Heart Disease In America

WebDid you know that nearly half of all Americans have at least one primary risk factor for heart disease? Learn more about the various risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and lifestyle choices. Discover how Chenango County Public Health in New York is urging residents to prioritize heart health.

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Guthrie CEO Explains How Lourdes Deal Happened and What's Next

WebBob Joseph Published: February 7, 2024. The agreement that resulted in Guthrie's acquisition of Binghamton-based Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital was put together in only a few months. Lourdes and its affiliated units became part of the Guthrie healthcare system last week. A sign crew at work at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital on February 1, 2024.

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Guthrie Acquisition of Lourdes Hospital to Be Finalized Next Week

WebBob Joseph Published: January 25, 2024. Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital in Binghamton will officially become part of The Guthrie Clinic in a few days. The Sayre-based Guthrie last June announced it would acquire Lourdes and its related physician practices from Ascension, a national healthcare system with headquarters in St. Louis.

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Binghamton Man Giving Out Food After Health Department Ban

WebKenny Brown stands next to a table of food he was giving away near the Binghamton bus station on April 16, 2024. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News) Brown said he began handing out food near the Chenango Street bus station last week as a protest. He said he decided to act after learning the Broome County Health Department shut down a …

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Helio Health Gets NYS $ For Binghamton Housing Development

WebGovernor Kathy Hochul on November 10 announced Helio Health was being awarded $4.9-million for the gut rehabilitation of a three-story building in Binghamton. Helio Health President and C.E.O., Jeremy Kiemanski says the funding is “critical” to bringing dozens of housing units to the larger project that consists of 108 units of affordable

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Helio Health Plans 108-Unit Downtown Binghamton Apartment …

WebHelio Health Plans 108-Unit Downtown Binghamton Apartment Complex. A Syracuse company that runs a Broome County drug treatment center is preparing to develop a $57 million housing project in Binghamton for people with substance abuse challenges. A unit affiliated with Helio Health acquired the former Sheltered Workshop site at 200 …

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Fran Angeline Fieldhouse Now Open at Union-Endicott

WebFran Angeline Fieldhouse Now Open at Union-Endicott. Union-Endicott High School has honored legendary football and tennis coach Fran Angeline with the opening of the Fran Angeline Fieldhouse at Ty Cobb Stadium. The building was destroyed in the 2011 Flood and has been completely rebuilt and raised to a level equal to the top levels of …

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Downtown Binghamton Buildings Being Emptied for Apartment …

WebBob Joseph Published: January 16, 2024. Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News. Preliminary work is underway to develop a $44 million apartment complex on Court Street in downtown Binghamton. Helio Health of Syracuse acquired the former Sheltered Workshop property for about $2.2 million in 2022.

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