General Mills recalls Gold Medal all-purpose flour
Watch out for the flour. General Mills announced a voluntary recall for a few types of Gold Medal all-purpose flour for concerns about salmonella contamination. The recall covers Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour in ... more
State will increase cigarette taxes by $1 per pack: Goal is to reduce rates of smoking
New York is set to increase cigarette taxes by $1 per pack, prompting mixed reactions from anti-tobacco advocates and convenience store associations. The hike is included in the state's $229 billion budget plan and will ... more
Insulin prices will be capped at $35 for uninsured New Yorkers
New York Attorney General Letitia James has reached agreements with insulin manufacturers Eli Lilly and Sanofi-Aventis to cap the price of insulin at $35 per monthly prescription for uninsured New Yorkers for the next five ... more
Dr. Ronald Kirshner will lead ACH’s new Auburn Heart Institute
Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) has appointed Dr. Ronald L. Kirshner as Chair and Medical Director of the newly established Auburn Heart Institute (AHI). This appointment aligns with the hospital's multi-million-dollar investment to expand its cardiovascular ... more
AG James leads coalition to protect medication abortion access
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed two amicus briefs in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, leading two separate multistate coalitions in an effort to protect Americans' access to the ... more
Upstate cancer research shows link between sugar alcohols and liver cancer
A study conducted by Andras Perl, a cancer researcher at Upstate Medical University, has revealed a connection between sugar alcohols found in sugar-free foods and low-calorie sweeteners and liver cancer. Perl has been a professor ... more
Group focuses on educating people about mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month
During Mental Health Awareness Month, a New York organization is celebrating by helping people learn about mental health. The Center for the Independence of the Disabled New York will be holding a Wellness Fair on ... more
Local sheriff’s office becomes first law enforcement agency in New York to arm all deputies with remote mental health resources
In a groundbreaking move, the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office has become the first law enforcement agency in New York State to provide iPads for all Road Patrol Deputies, granting access to remote mental health services ... more
FATHERHOOD CONNECTION: Program delivers support for fathers as they fight to be better (podcast)
The Fatherhood Connection has seen immense growth as a program in recent years. Through the pandemic, the look and feel of that program changed, but the support and energy around it did not. Led by ... more
Doors open at new URMC outpatient rehab facility in Canandaigua
Last week patients were welcomed to the new Canandaigua branch of UR Medicine Thompson Health's outpatient rehabilitation center. Situated at 699 South Main St., the facility is located next to UR Medicine Orthopaedic Services, UR ... more
What’s the booster guidance on latest COVID-19 variant?
The recently identified COVID-19 subvariant, known as Arcturus, has led to questions regarding booster shot recommendations. Arcturus, which is closely related to previous Omicron subvariants, now accounts for nearly 10% of new COVID cases in ... more
New York could completely ban tobacco products: How did we get here?
The Hochul administration is apparently exploring support for a potential ban on all tobacco product sales in New York, according to a recent survey commissioned by the state Health Department. The "New York Local Opinion ... more
One-third of New Yorkers rely on state’s marketplace for healthcare coverage
The state Department of Health reported that one in three New Yorkers, totaling 6.9 million people, now receive healthcare coverage through the state's marketplace. This key feature of the Affordable Care Act enables individuals to ... more
Auburn Community Hospital lifts water quality protocol after Legionella testing
Auburn Community Hospital is set to lift its water quality protocol after receiving "favorable test results" concerning concerns of higher levels of legionella bacteria in the water system. The hospital had implemented the protocol in ... more
Two regional health systems announce possible collaboration
Arnot Health and Cayuga Health have announced their plans to conduct a feasibility study on a potential collaboration, aiming to identify ways they can work together to improve access to high-quality, affordable healthcare. Both hospital ... more
NYS misses out on $183M in drug rebates due to errors
In a surprising revelation, the state comptroller has discovered that New York failed to collect $183 million in drug rebates over a five-year period. This significant loss of funds highlights the importance of rebate processes ... more
Clyde superintendent responds to claims that there’s a rodent infestation at elementary school
School officials in the Clyde-Savannah District have sent a letter to parents after reports circulated earlier this week that there was a rodent problem at one of its buildings. The letter described what was reported ... more
More seniors will be eligible for Medicare Savings Programs this year: How do you qualify?
More New York seniors will be eligible for Medicare Savings Programs starting this year. New guidelines increase the amount of income seniors can have to be eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary or Qualified Individual Programs. Individuals ... more
Why does the health care sector want to see a Medicaid spending boost in NY?
New York's health care sector, including labor unions and industry leaders, is advocating for increased Medicaid spending in the state's unfinished budget, citing setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, budget watchdogs caution against excessive ... more
