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Is health education in America comprehensive

WebDr. David Birch, past president of the Society for Public Health Education, said health education is not taught the way it should be. He said there are many …

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Ten percent of all healthcare spending in the U.S. goes toward end …

WebIn 2018, Americans spent $3.65 trillion on health care. $365 billion of it went for end-of-life care. "But the question we should ask, and we should ask it of not only the …

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Hochul announces $20 million to expand mental health services in …

WebHochul announced $20 million in start-up funding for school-based clinics. The application will be on a rolling basis, which she said will make it easier for schools …

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Mental, physical health closely intertwined WRVO Public Media

WebMental, physical health closely intertwined. Though current research showing mental health and physical health affect each other in many ways has come a …

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New wellness institute opens at Upstate University Hospital in

WebDr. Mantosh Dewan, president of Upstate Medial University, speaks at the opening of the Nappi Wellness Institute. The new Nappi Wellness Institute is up and …

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St. Joseph's Health in Syracuse launches new cancer care service

WebWRVO. St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse has announced a collaboration with Buffalo’s Roswell Park Cancer Center to create expanded cancer care for central New …

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'Go Red for Women' raises awareness about heart health

WebThe American Heart Association is asking everyone to wear red Friday as part of its “Go Red for Women” movement. Communications director Kristy Smorol said …

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Shortened lifespan for mental illness sufferers consequence of …

WebAmericans who suffer from a severe mental illness, including depression and bipolar disorder, have a life expectancy 15 to 30 years shorter than those without mental …

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Onondaga County to begin $9 million lead remediation program

WebWRVO News. Onondaga County officials stand in front of a home that has been renovated to remove lead paint. Plans for Onondaga County to spend almost $9 …

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Onondaga County considering more pandemic

WebEllen produces news reports and features related to events that occur in the greater Syracuse area and throughout Onondaga County. Her reports are heard …

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People who rely on home care program urge lawmakers to protect …

WebRenee Christian has a busy life, running a business in Buffalo as a health and wellness life coach and raising an 11-year-old daughter. She also has cerebral palsy and …

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The pros and cons of measuring obesity with BMI

WebThe pros and cons of measuring obesity with BMI. Finding one’s body mass index (BMI) is as simple as typing in height and weight measurements into a BMI …

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New urgent care in downtown Syracuse aims cut unnecessary ER

WebA new urgent care center has opened in downtown Syracuse, which could help to ease some of the city’s overcrowded emergency rooms. The Syracuse …

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Employer wellness programs controversial, ineffective, expert says

WebHealth and wellness programs have an interesting history, starting before but being accelerated by the Affordable Care Act, Appleby said. “They existed before the …

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New Cicero urgent care facility to serve pediatric, adult patients

WebA patient care room at Drakos Clinical Dynamics new urgent care facility in Cicero, Feb. 1. Drakos Clinical Dynamics is opening a second urgent care location in …

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City of Syracuse, Onondaga County address lead poisoning …

WebThe City of Syracuse and Onondaga County are partners in fighting a complex issue. The city handles the housing end of it, lead paint in houses accounts for …

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Syracuse's Helio Health to open new crisis center

WebOfficials cut the ribbon at Helio Health's new crisis center in Syracuse, Dec.1. A new crisis stabilization center will open in Syracuse this month, the first one to open in …

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ACR Health offers bridge program to help addicts while they wait …

WebACR Health helps by offering the drug for a short period of time to individuals who are waiting for treatment programs to begin. “There’s a large demand that for it that …

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Neuroscience shows the brain is "wired for story"

WebA good story can cause the brain to release dopamine, Cron says, a neurotransmitter that can increase a person’s blood pressure and heart rate. A powerful …

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