UR Medicine and American Heart Association Improve CPR Readiness By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant UR Medicine wants more people to know how to perform cardiopulmonary
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The Face of the Opioid Epidemic Shifts Yet Again
By Jennifer Faringer The opioid epidemic has seen multiple waves. It first emerged in the early 2000s with the overprescribing and misuse of pain
Why Do People Get Addicted to Alcohol and Other Substances?
By Mark Winsberg M.D. Addiction to substances happens for several reasons. Understanding them can help us think about how to prevent it. One big
Partnership Helps Those with Chronic Kidney Disease
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield members with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be eligible for a new program, REACH Kidney Care, which
5 Things You Should Know About Diabetes
By Ernst Lamothe Jr Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects millions of people worldwide, making it a significant topic in healthcare. About
Statins: A Powerful Ally for People Living with Diabetes
Submitted by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield If you are living with diabetes, you may already know you are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease
Back-to-School Tips to Helping Your Kids Breathe Easier
As kids and teens return to school, parents might not have protecting their child’s lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But
SoftWave Healing Therapy Now Available in the Region
Not receiving soft tissue pain relief? Try SoftWave By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Lower back pain, neck pain, sciatica, tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, arthritis and joint
Suicide Prevention Month: How to Spot the Warning Signs
How to provide hope, healing and help for young people in crisis By Kyra Mancine Suicide is a topic that makes many uncomfortable. Yet
Support Groups Helpful for Loss by Suicide
There’s help for those hurting By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The loss of a loved one is compounded when suicide was the cause of that