By Rene Barnes For most of us, the goal as we age is simple: remain as independent as possible for as long as
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May 2026
Julietta Fiscella, M.D.
Highland Hospital chief of pathology is retiring after decades on the job, starting new life as an entrepreneur. She is launching a new skin
Our Elusive Goal to Lower Healthcare Costs
By George W. Chapman Over the past five national elections, healthcare costs have been in the public’s top 5 concerns. The only notable
Spring is Here: Fresh Air, Smell of Cut Grass … and Tons of Children Injured by Lawn Mowers
Lawn mower injuries in children are more common than most think: each year over 2,500 lawn–mower injuries occur in children under 14 By Natasha
Excellus BCBS Awards Grants to 26 Nonprofit Organizations
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to
Puppies for a Purpose
Area volunteers raise puppies for potential services as guide dogs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Guide dogs begin their lives like any other dog.
Stroke Recovery Tips
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Approximately 795,000 Americans experience a stroke each year, including 610,000 first-time strokes and 185,000 recurrent strokes. Of these patients,
The Silent Warning: Understanding Prediabetes
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My 60-year-old brother was recently diagnosed with prediabetes, which surprised all of us because he’s fairly active
Plan Ahead for a Stronger Recovery After Elective Surgery
By Veena Madiraju For some people, a hospital stay feels routine. You go in, have your procedure and head home. But as we