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Most of us think of dog and cat bites as minor injuries: a quick rinse, a bandage and back to life as usual. But there’s a little-known bacterium with a big name and potentially big consequences: …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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2/4/26
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Melody Jane Eileen Catalano was born January 13, 2026 to Casey Catalano of Honesdale, PA. Maternal grandparents are Eileen and Joseph from Hawley, PA.
Weston Reed Hartley was born January 28, …
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2/4/26
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As we start another year, there are many changes confronting all of us who are dealing with the availability of health care providers and affordable insurance.
There is probably little we …
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By JAMES D. LOMAX
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2/4/26
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You might be surprised to learn that cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the United States.
That’s why awareness matters – and why initiatives like the American Heart …
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By ERIN MCFADDEN, M.D.
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1/28/26
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LIBERTY, NY — The Sullivan 180 Healthiest Fire Department Challenge kicked off its 4 th year on January 1 with 11 departments geared up to participate! In the first three full weeks of the …
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1/27/26
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LIBERTY, NY — Students and staff at Liberty Elementary School are participating in the Heart Smart Challenge. The challenge has invited Sullivan County Schools to join the movement for …
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1/27/26
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REGION — Flu activity is very high across New York State, including Sullivan and Orange counties. At Garnet Health, we are closely monitoring this flu season as more people are seeking care for …
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By JODI GALAYDICK, M.D.
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1/27/26
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An estimated 500,000 to 700,000 polio survivors are alive in the United States today. Most are now experiencing post-polio syndrome (PPS), a late-onset condition that appears between 20 and 60 years …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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1/9/26
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As we start another year, there are many changes confronting all of us as we deal with the availability of health care providers and affordable insurance.
There is probably …
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By JAMES LOMAX, M.D.
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1/5/26
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This flu season has been one of the worst.
Estimated flu cases in New York State (2025)
The New York State Department of Health reported a record number of influenza cases …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE
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1/3/26
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MIDDLETOWN, NY — Garnet Health Medical Center and Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills received a “B” grade from the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report, a national independent …
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12/30/25
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LIBERTY, NY — Who can say no to breakfast? For 2026, the Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) and Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) will offer free breakfast and useful resources …
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12/30/25
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WHITE LAKE, NY — The Sue Bunce Memorial Sullivan Freeze for the Cure Polar Bear Jump Fundraiser will be held Saturday, January 24. The event starts at 10 a.m., and the plunge will take place at …
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12/30/25
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When my son was first diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (T1D), I didn’t sleep for weeks.
Every beep of a monitor, every minute his blood sugar was slightly off, every outing with friends felt …
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Contributed by PAULA STARNES, MHA
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12/30/25
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Albeit a bit late to the starting gate, this year, I approached my health care provider to finally discuss Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). My personal course through menopause was relatively …
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By HEDY SCHNELLER
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12/30/25
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Wayne Memorial Hospital announces the following births:
Skylar was born November 4, 2025 to Mikayla Barnes and Franklin Cassidy of Milanville, PA. Maternal grandmother is Melanna Barnes.
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12/30/25
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I was prompted to write this article after the last decision by CDC about newborns and the Hepatitis B vaccine.
When incompetent, uncredentialed people in government …
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By MICHAEL KOSSOVE, SM(NRM)(ASCP)
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12/24/25
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REGION — The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types …
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12/22/25
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NATIONWIDE — A film from the Stuttering Foundation, titled “Help! My Child is Stuttering,” is available at www.stutteringhelp.org/content/help-my-child-stuttering.
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12/2/25
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HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC) has been approved as a partner with the Reach Out and Read program. Families with children aged through five who come into any of …
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12/2/25
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