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Getting enough sleep is important. A recent study suggests insufficient sleep could be tied to high blood pressure.

Sleep more: shorter night can lead to high blood pressure

NATIONWIDE — Bad news for night owls: Sleeping less than seven hours a night could increase the risk of developing high blood pressure over time, according to a new study by Dr. Aayushi Sood, a … more

5/1/24

Garnet Health expands hospitalist services

MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health Doctors has increased its hospitalist team to 46 providers; they care for inpatients at Garnet Health Medical Center and Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills. … more

5/1/24

Taking down tobacco

SULLIVAN COUNTY — Area students joined schools across the United States in participating in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week in March as well as Take Down Tobacco National Day of Action in … more

5/1/24

Research is starting to show just how good tomatoes are for you. (The answer: very good.)

Tomatoey goodness

TOMATO WORLD — Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA-ARS) and Ohio State University (OSU) have been investigating the health benefits of … more

5/1/24

Among Black Americans aged 70 or older, more than one in five (21 percent) are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

The changing role of race in dementia research

ONLINE — In honor of Black History Month, the Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free live webinar, “Alzheimer’s & Dementia Conversations: Changing the Face of … more

1/31/23

Wright Center to hold charity golf tourney

MOOSIC, PA — The Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement (PCE) will hold its second annual charity golf tournament on Monday, May 13 at the Glenmaura National Golf Club. All … more

5/8/24

Unveiling the magical world of mushrooms

In the vast tapestry of life on Earth, mushrooms stand as mysterious entities, not quite fitting into the categories of animals, plants, protists or monera. Yet for the past 1.5 billion … more

By HEDY SCHNELLER | 3/24/24

Cancer cause hides in plain sight

I was troubled to read the National Breast Cancer Foundation's assertion that plastic utensils do not cause breast cancer (River Reporter, October 6-12, 2022). I don't know what they mean by "plastic … more

10/15/22

InFlight hosts holiday formal

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — In Flight, which empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted its 17th annual holiday formal at the Grandview. Five hundred … more

1/23/24

WMH hospice holds memorial service

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial’s hospice department will host a spring memorial service on Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church, to remember hospice patients who passed away … more

5/3/23

Being physically active can help reduce your risk of breast cancer.

What causes breast cancer?

NATIONWIDE — When you’re told that you have breast cancer, it’s natural to wonder what could have caused the disease. But no one knows the exact causes of breast cancer. Doctors … more

By THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION | 10/5/22

Temple Sholom hosts online mental health discussions

ONLINE — Rabbi Joshua Gray, who is both an ordained rabbi and a mental health professional, will lead a virtual mini-course, "Through a Jewish Lens: Mental Health and Wellness," on … more

5/3/23

St. Josephs Place in Port Jervis, NY, has received another five-star rating from CMS.

A five-star CMS rating for St. Josephs Place

PORT JERVIS, NY — St. Josephs Place, located on the campus of WMCHealth’s Bon Secours Community Hospital in Port Jervis, NY, recently received a five-star nursing home rating from the … more

9/6/23

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Know the facts.

Family history of breast cancer?

NATIONWIDE — Knowing your cancer risk and being proactive about your health could help you take steps to lower your risk for getting breast or ovarian cancer, or find it at an early … more

10/5/22

Many Americans live with chronic pain, and there are medications and therapies to help them.

Understanding chronic pain

In 2022, the CDC reported that chronic pain significantly impacts the daily lives of an estimated 50 million-plus people each year. Developing one of the pain syndromes can significantly impair the … more

3/5/24

Marking the importance of community health centers. Pictured are Pike County commissioner Tony Waldron, left; Karen Arthur, WMCHC Pike Family Health Center supervisor; WMCHC finance director Robert Fortuner; Pike County commissioner Matt Osterberg; WMCHC director of clinical operations & quality Norma Nocilla; WMCHC administrative director Wynter Newman; and Gail Peterson, manager of the Pinnacle Family Health/Pike Family Health and the Tick-borne Disease & Wellness Center. Missing from photo: Pike commissioner Ron Schmalzle and WMCHC executive director Frederick Jackson.

Pike proclaims August 7-13 Health Centers Week

MILFORD, PA — Staff from Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers’ administration team and its Pike County centers were welcomed today in Milford by the Pike County Commissioners, who … more

8/3/22

Storytelling can help people understand the impact of dementia. A recent discussion sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter highlighted the subject. Pictured are Alzheimer's Association staff member Eileen Hendriksen, left; Marion Morris; Lisa Miller of Temple Sinai; Marianne Sciucco, local author and founder of AlzAuthors; Debbie Ackerman, Caregiver Support Group Facilitator; and Alzheimer's Association staff member Donna Davies.

Storytelling and dementia

ONLINE — AlzAuthors co-founder Marianne Sciucco says her connection to Alzheimer’s disease began in the late 1980s when her aunt was diagnosed with the disease. “We were … more

11/9/22

The unsung beauty of choosing

I never really liked kids. I am the youngest of three and I never had to put up with little siblings or babysitting, so maybe the lack of exposure to children made me dislike them when I did … more

By ELIZABETH REEVES | 3/5/24

Annual mammograms are recommended for women aged 40 and older.

Where to get mammograms

Garnet Health to offer free mammograms MIDDLETOWN, NY AND HARRIS, NY — Garnet Health is offering free breast screenings, including a mammogram, to qualified individuals. The screenings … more

10/5/22

Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:

Layla Marianna Cascio was born February 6, 2024 to Christina Amoruso and Thomas J. Cascio III of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Christina Lamendola and Matthew Amoruso of Yonkers, NY. … more

3/5/24

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