To ensure that one day all babies are born healthy, and without birth injuries or birth defects, last Sunday the Central New York Chapter of the March of Dimes held its annual “March For Babies” walk at Onondaga Lake Park, in Syracuse, New York. Hundreds of Syracuse and Central New…
According to a recent study published by Pediatrics, early treatment with magnesium can limit nerve damage in babies born with low oxygen levels. A low oxygen level at birth is known as perinatal asphyxia. Perinatal asphyxia, which can be due to natural forces or medical malpractice, occurs when an unborn…
In an effort to prevent the spread of infection, which can lead to prolonged recovery, amputation, permanent disability and wrongful death, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, New York, announced yesterday that it was reducing patient visiting hours to 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In the immediate future, St.…
Researchers announced today that new cancer diagnoses in Central New York, and around the county, will increase by 45% over the next twenty years to 2,300,000 new cases of cancer per year. Many of the new cases will be diagnosed in the elderly and minorities. Data suggests a doubling of…
While the Cortland County Health Department investigates three suspected cases of the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu, reported in Cortland, New York, many concerned Syracuse and Central New York residents are taking steps to protect or isolate themselves from the community at large. One step is to…
The North County Telemedicine Project (“Project”) will begin in May of 2009. The Project will enable as many as thirty (30) North Country hospitals and health care facilities to exchange information through fiber-optic cables with hospitals in Onondaga County and Oneida County. The fiber-optic lines will allow Central New York…
An East Syracuse ear, nose and throat doctor (otolaryngologist) was recently fined $20,000.00 by the State of New York for injecting twelve patients with with unapproved Botox (botulinum neurotoxin). In the “pure” form approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, Botox is used as an anti-wrinkle treatment. However,…
SUNY Upstate Medical University recently announced that it will now offer training to physician assistants in order to meet demands for primary care doctors throughout Upstate, Central, and Northern New York. The Upstate program is unique in that it will train physician assistants in classes combined with medical students. Recent…
Oswego County Opportunities recently began assisting Oswego, New York residents with arrangements for screening for cancers and related appointments, including mammograms, breast exams, PAP smears, and cervical cancer screenings. During colon cancer awareness month, free colon cancer screening kits will also be distributed. According to the American Cancer Society, colon…
Oswego Health’s Urgent Care Center (“Center”) opens on the heels of the closing of A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital. The Center, located in Fulton, operates in the old A.L. Lee Memorial Hospital building. The Center does not treat major health problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or stroke-type symptoms.…