Seasonal affective disorder affects people every year during winter By Ernst Lamothe Jr. Seasonal change can be a nice change of scenery but the
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Urgent Care Vs. Emergency Room: How Urgent Is Your Health Need?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you or your child need healthcare, how do you determine the urgency of the need? Should you wait for
Addressing Pediatric Hearing Loss
Among children aged 6 to 19, 14.9% have some level of hearing loss By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Every baby born in a US hospital
Touch: One of Life’s Essential Ingredients
By Gwenn Voelckers A kiss. A hug. A gentle touch. No, this is not a column about romance in anticipation of Valentine’s Day. I
Impact of Hospital Mergers: Higher Prices, No Significant Quality Improvement
By George W. Chapman The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a study concluding hospital mergers and acquisitions have had little positive impact
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America Woefully Unprepared to Deal with Its Aging Population
By George Chapman The New York Times recently ran an article on the pending healthcare crisis facing the country as we age. There is
IRS Creates New Tax Form for Seniors
By Jim Miller The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has created a new federal income-tax form specifically designed for senior taxpayers, age 65 and older,
Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need
Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need By Jim Miller Millions of older Americans struggle with food costs — according to a recent
Tom Quatroche Jr. Elected HANYS’ Chairman of the Board
ECMC Corporation president and CEO to lead Healthcare Association of New York State board of trustees. Group represents 325 organizations — hospitals, nursing homes, continuing