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Pam McDermott, a survivor who is full of hope.

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ BETHEL, NY — A couple decades ago, Pam McDermott, a nurse from New York City, bought some land in Bethel and built a log cabin. This isn’t a relaxing … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/7/20

Tierney, left, and Logan Cole pose on a New York City rooftop.

Distance learning

Thirty years ago, we packed up our Brooklyn home, picked up our son Logan from his last day of kindergarten, loaded our three-year-old daughter Tierney and the cats into the car, and made our move … more

By SUE COLE | 4/1/20

“You can use [cancer] as a gift,” Lori Silvers says. “Slow down, de-stress... you can find joy in the beauty of the mountains.”

Life, full of joy

FRENCH WOODS, NY — Ask Lori Silvers about her breast cancer experience, and she talks about joy. Not that the experience—both experiences—were joyful. They weren’t; she … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 10/7/20

No coronavirus (COVID-19) in Sullivan

LIBERTY, NY — As of February 7, there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in New York State according to Sullivan County Public Health Services, which has been monitoring the situation as part … more

By FRITZ MAYER | 2/12/20

Stockpiling medication

We’ve bought all the toilet paper, pasta and canned soup. But what about the medications you take every day? Normally, insurance rules limit how early or how often you can renew a … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 4/1/20

Living with Stage IV cancer

METAvivor is a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization that funds vital research to help improve the longevity and quality of life for metastatic breast cancer (MBC) patients. It is the only … more

10/7/20

Staying sane amid the global pandemic

These are uncertain times we are living in, and we humans struggle with uncertainty. It’s difficult to escape the news, and the fear, surrounding this pandemic. There’s no denying things … more

By KIM OLVER | 4/1/20

Local challenges

Tele Rabii did not return to Sullivan County to pursue his recovery treatment. “I think it’s a very hard place to get into recovery, let alone maintain recovery.” Since Sullivan … more

VERONICA DAUB | 3/20/19

Preventing heat-related illness

Now that August is here, we are facing the apex of summer weather and the onset of warmer temperatures. Without appropriate preventative measures, we are vulnerable to a wide range of heat-related … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX, MD | 7/31/19

A journey back to self

I’m a young person in recovery. For me, that means it’s been over four years since I’ve taken a drink or a drug. I grew up in a very small town by the name of Long Eddy in Sullivan … more

TELE RABI | 3/20/19

Government agencies offer rural recovery housing to nonprofits

The federal government’s response to the opioid crisis in the last two years has mainly been to bolster nonprofits and community leaders already at work on the issue. A recently announced … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 3/20/19

Where are we with COVID-19?

For the past few months, we’ve been instructed to be confined to our homes; we’ve experienced disruption from work, school and daily routines; and our families and communities have been … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 7/1/20

Photo by Derk Vanwolde Andrea McDowell practicing Reiki on TRR&rsquo;s Taylor Lamerand.

Soul intentions for recovery

CALLICOON, NY — Resources for recovery have become more diverse in today’s world, offering recovering addicts a multitude of options. Increased research has significantly expanded … more

TAYLOR LAMERAND | 3/20/19

Front row, left to right, parents of the late Cathy Collins, Bill and Mary Theobald; Paige Barillo, Cathy Collins Scholarship recipient; Hannah Smith standing next to Isabella Calabrese, Dr. Howard R. and Marian C. Patton Scholarship recipients. Back row: Charles Curtin, Honesdale National Bank; Jamie Collins, husband of the late Cathy Collins; David Hoff, CEO, Wayne Memorial Hospital; Penny Gustin Friese and Jack Dennis, executive director, Wayne Memorial Health Foundation. Missing from photo was Ashly Davis, Dr. Howard R. and Marian C. Patton Scholarship recipient.

Free emergency preparedness training and more

Health news and information August 1-7 more

7/31/19

Upcoming grief support session and more

What's going on in health and wellness July 2 to 8 more

7/1/20

Homemade hand sanitizer ingredients

Make Hand Sanitizer 2/3 cup 99 percent rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol or ethanol1/3 cup aloe vera gel8-10 drops essential oil, optional(such as lavender, vanilla, peppermint, grapefruit)bowl and … more

3/5/20

Migraines are often undiagnosed and untreated. Become more familiar with the common triggers and symptoms to better understand if and when you need additional care.

Migraine headaches

Frequency of migraine headaches in the U.S. A migraine is a specific type of headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side of the head. Migraine attacks … more

By JAMES D. LOMAX | 6/3/20

Tote bags: a health risk?

I have loads of tote bags. I have them at home, at my country home, in my office at school and I keep some in the back of my car. On occasion, I use them to carry shopping bags. They are nice and … more

By PROFESSOR MICHAEL KOSSOVE and VERONICA DAUB | 6/3/20

‘Let’s Talk Testing’ FAQ by Wayne Memorial Hospital and more

What's going on in health and wellness June 4 to 10 more

6/3/20

Stress awareness: what does it do for you?

April was Stress Awareness Month, sparking plenty of conversations about ways to reduce stress in your life. Reducing stress is important because stress can create a plethora of unpleasant physical … more

KIM OLIVER | 5/1/19

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