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WEBBy Tribune News Service. April 26, 2024 at 2:49 p.m. The prospect of a second Trump administration has sparked renewed GOP interest in Medicaid expansion. He thinks his …

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Department of Health, Attorney General warn against health …

WEBBy Staff report. November 20, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. NEW YORK — New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald and Attorney General Letitia James recently …

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Second COVID-19 booster shots available at Albany County DOH …

WEBALBANY, N.Y. — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy recognized National Public Health Week, an initiative of the American Public Health Association, which runs from …

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Hochul announces first phase of new $750 million Wadsworth …

WEBALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the award of an initial design contract to advance the creation of a new $750 million state-of-the-art public …

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NYS Health Department declares the flu ‘prevalent’ in state

WEBThe flu shot is widely available, found at pharmacies, health clinics and physician’s offices across the state, the release said. To locate a flu shot location nearby, visit vaccines.gov .

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MVP Health Care makes fitness free for all in the Capital Region

WEBThe MVP Health Care Fitness Courts will provide the region with equitable access to free, high-quality workouts using state-of-the-art equipment. The MVP Health Care Fitness …

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Foster care children in New York to receive more health services

WEBBy Saratogian. July 22, 2021 at 6:30 a.m. ALBANY, N.Y. – The New York State Office of Children and Family Services and the New York State Department of Health recently …

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State Department of Health urges everyone to get flu shots

WEBALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health is urging all New Yorkers to get their annual influenza vaccination. “Post-pandemic, I, like many New Yorkers, want …

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Albany Med, Glens Falls Hospital recognized as Centers of

WEBALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health (DOH) recently recognized Albany Medical Center Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital as Centers of Excellence for …

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State DOH: Medical cannabis may reduce opioid burden in …

WEBALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health recently announced its latest multi-agency study detailing the association of receiving medical cannabis for 30 days or …

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Department of Health shares tips during National Cancer …

WEBFebruary 6, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Health recognized February as National Cancer Prevention Month and encouraged New …

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Albany County DOH advises indoor mask-wearing amid

WEBALBANY, N.Y. — Given the rising COVID-19 positivity rate, in large part due to new variants, the Albany County Department of Health issued an official public health …

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NYSDOH confirms telehealth Medicaid coverage to continue …

WEBBy Staff report. August 8, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health recently announced that New York State Medicaid will continue to …

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5 Questions with Rensselaer County Public Health Director

WEBMary Francis Wachunas is the Rensselaer County Public Health Director and a member of the New York State Association of County Health Officials.

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NYS Department of Health promotes ‘Tips From Former Smokers’ …

WEBBy Staff report. April 4, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health is promoting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s …

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Albany County provides update on COVID-19 boosters

WEBOctober 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ALBANY, N.Y. — Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy and Albany County Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen provided …

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Rensselaer County Health Department renews health alert …

WEBBy Record staff. May 25, 2023 at 12:15 p.m. EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. — A sixth fatal overdose has been reported to the Rensselaer County Health Department, as the …

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Dion Lewis named Albany County’s Community Health and …

WEBDion Lewis, right, was named Albany County’s Community Health and Wellness Development Coordinator. ALBANY, N.Y. — After finishing out his NFL career, Dion …

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‘We found a way:’ Burdett Birth Center secures funding to avoid …

WEBPeter’s Health Partners owns and runs Burdett through its connected hospital, Samaritan, and voted last July to close the center and move care to St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.

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McDonald, other state officials help secure funding to save Burdett

WEBTROY, N.Y. — After months and months of community outcry, St. Peter’s Health Partners will not go forward with its plan to close the Burdett Birth Center anymore. St. Peter’s …

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Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

WEBModerate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart. But better research methods have thrown cold water on that idea. A growing number of public health …

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Almost half a million New Yorkers drinking PFAS-polluted water, …

WEBALBANY, N.Y. — Advocates urged Gov. Katy Hochul and the NYS Department of Health (DOH) to bring New York’s drinking water standards on toxic PFAS in line with new EPA …

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