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NY pharmacies can now provide birth control without …

WebUpdated Wed, March 20th 2024 at 1:17 PM. WRGB. As of Tuesday, any woman living in or visiting New York state can walk into a pharmacy and purchase birth control without a …

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Major Albany Med system upgrade streamlines patient …

WebA major upgrade to the Albany Med system. Albany Med is already reaping the benefits. This is the interface of Albany Med's new electronic charting system. It's …

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Burdett Birth Center dodges closure, thanks to grant from …

WebThe Burdett Birth Center at Samaritan Hospital will not be closing as of yet, following millions in grant money from the NYS budget. According to St. Peter's Health …

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Healthcare desert looms parts of Albany, Greene Counties …

WebRA — Concerns are growing over a potential healthcare desert in Greene and rural Albany County. In May, the Ravena Community Cares Physicians primary care …

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Healthcare worker shortage continues to plague Capital …

WebAlbany med Medical Center by the numbers.With eight critical care units. Two emergency rooms. More than 30 operating rooms.And more square footage than the empi

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'First of its kind' study to assess the proposed closure of …

WebUpdated Mon, October 23rd 2023 at 11:17 PM. Burdett Birth Center (WRGB file) TROY, N.Y. — St. Peter's Health Partners released a Health Equity Impact Assessment to …

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Albany Med faces toughest financial year since pandemic

WebFor the last few years hospitals and health systems across the nation have been fighting several battles all at oncethe pandemic, inflation, supply chain issues, …

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Veteran struggles with navigating VA healthcare amid …

WebThe VA says in addition to reaching out to your primary care team to follow up, they recommend contacting VA patient advocates, the Veterans Experience Office or …

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Hometown Healthcare expands mission with state-of-the …

WebThat mission expanded to a new state-of-the-art dental facility on State Street in Schenectady, one of its kind in the Capital Region. The design of our clinic is top of the …

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Troy community gathers for vital conversation on …

WebToday in Troy, CDPHP, Healthy Capital District, and Troy School 2 will be hosting a Community Health Conversation on Childhood Wellness.

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Governor Hochul proposes New York expand paid leave during …

WebIn this year's 2024 State of the State proposal, Governor Hochul is promoting maternal and infant health. MORE: New York to cover doula services under Medicaid …

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New York governor signs Matthew's Law, expanding access to life …

WebGovernor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Sunday that continues aggressive efforts to address the opioid and overdose epidemic.Matthew’s Law, or …

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Albany County Sheriff's Office launches wellness app to help

WebIf you would like more information, you can call 518-487-5440. The Albany County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new Officer Wellness App directed at combating …

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Report: With highest shortage of home healthcare workers, NY

WebThere are several wage increases too; this month a $2.00 an hour pay bump was enacted. and come December 31st the Department of Labor announced another …

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Rebuilding public health trust: Experts propose nuanced mandates …

WebWASHINGTON (TND) — Americans' trust in public health institutions remains low after the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Global Edelman Trust Barometer Survey …

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Local law would add regulations for "crisis pregnancy centers" in

WebA local law making its way through the Albany County Legislature is getting pushback from one county lawmaker. The bill targets so-called "crisis pregnancy …

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Biden administration delays menthol cigarette ban again

WebWASHINGTON (AP) — For the second time in recent months, President Joe Biden's administration has delayed a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a …

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FCC seeks change in way 988 crisis calls from mobile phones are

WebThis 988 call center photo is from July 2022 video provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Tackling cancer off the field: NY Women's Football unites for

WebThe New York Women's Tackle Football team is kicking off their season on Saturday with a huge home game at La Salle Institute in Troy.This game is a special on

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Consumer Reports: Produce without pesticides

WebAs many of us try to eat more fruits and vegetables, are we potentially putting ourselves at risk by also consuming harmful pesticides?

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