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NISKAYUNA
Ellis debuts women’s cardiac screening program
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013
A new cardiac screening program announced by Ellis Medicine in September is now open for business.
AMSTERDAM
St. Mary's Hospital honors volunteering couple
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013
The St. Mary’s Hospital awards committee have chosen Michael and Patricia Schuttig for the Volunteer Healthcare Leaders Award.
ALBANY
Experts at Albany forum: ‘Cowboy’ medicine costly, dated
Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013
One of the world’s acclaimed thinkers in health care called the Capital Region one of few places in the nation able to achieve a high quality of care at a low cost.
CAPITAL REGION
Poor adults finding limited availability of flu vaccine
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013
The majority of patients who receive services at the Schenectady Free Health Clinic struggle to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. Springing for a flu shot is typically not on their list of priorities.
CAPITAL REGION
Health emergency prompting more people to get flu shots
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted his sleeve to get a flu shot Thursday, then declared a public health emergency for New York state two days later, people took notice.
ALBANY
Albany Med leading study of procedure to shrink uterine tumors
Monday, Jan. 14, 2013
Dr. Gary Siskin, a professor and chair of radiology at Albany Medical Center, is leading a nationwide clinical study that could increase the effectiveness of treatment for uterine fibroids.
GLOVERSVILLE
With flu rampant, Nathan Littauer sets new rules for visitors
Friday, Jan. 11, 2013
In response to an early and aggressive flu season, Nathan Littauer Hospital announced today new rules for anyone visiting patients at the Gloversville hospital.
FDA requires lower doses for sleep medications
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is requiring makers of Ambien and similar sleeping pills to lower the dosage of their drugs, based on studies suggesting patients face a higher risk of injury due to morning drowsiness.
CAPITAL REGION
Flu season is in full swing
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
Despite two children already dead this flu season, New York is better off than some states.
ALBANY
Cuomo gets flu shot, urges others to get inoculated
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has received a flu shot to urge people to get the inoculations during a particularly serious flu season.
GLOVERSVILLE
Littauer doc helping in Vietnam
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013
Dr. James Anania, an anesthesiologist at Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home will be volunteering to help repair the cleft lips and palates of poor children living in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam.
CAPITAL REGION
Flu season likely nearing its peak
Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013
The virus-borne illness has already claimed the life of a child this season, and more than 400 people had been hospitalized with the flu by Dec. 22, according to the most recent data from the state Health Department’s Bureau of Communicable Disease Control.
ALBANY
Therapy dog helps Newtown heal
Monday, Dec. 24, 2012
When Reynold Henry’s college frat buddies gave him a fluffy golden retriever puppy they were thinking more about humor than bringing comfort to the grieving families of Newtown, Conn.
SCHENECTADY
MVP names new president
Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
Denise Gonick likes to keep fit. She walks, runs and also makes it a point to exercise both sides of her brain.
SARATOGA SPRINGS
'Vague threat' led to Saratoga Hospital lockdown Sunday
Monday, Dec. 17, 2012
Saratoga Hospital was locked down for a time Sunday morning after learning of a threat that turned out to be unsubstantiated, city police said today.
