Excellus BCBS members report better function and less pain A new Excellus BlueCross BlueShield benefit is helping members overcome one of the nation’s
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Summer is Here: Get Outside and Get Moving
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Substance Abuse Counselors and Therapists
What’s it like to provide these services to clients? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Working as a substance abuse counselor or therapist means treating
Drug Misuse Affects Marginalized Populations
Incidence substantially higher among gay men and lesbians By Jennifer Faringer Pride Month was celebrated nationally in June and in Rochester in July.
Connection: The Most Powerful Medicine for Alcoholism and Addiction
Mark Winsberg, M.D. Addiction is a disease that doesn’t just affect the person using alcohol or drugs. It affects their entire world—their family,
Poll: School Vaccination Requirements Widely Supported By Americans
There’s widespread support among Americans for requiring that kids be vaccinated before they can go to school, a new Harvard survey has found. About
Prevalence of Learning Disabilities
They’re more common than you may think By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Learning disabilities are lifelong issues that affect one’s capability to learn. According
Could Your Child Have a Learning Disability?
What signs would you notice? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Learning disabilities such as dyslexia are not uncommon among schoolchildren and can be overlooked
The Biggest Issues in Special Education
What do those in the field view as top concerns? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In some ways, educating children with disabilities has never
Helping Autistic Kids Do Better at School
What can you do at home to prepare? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Is your child on the autism spectrum? You can improve his