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Christmas joy for seniors HONESDALE, PA — When the word went out, requesting donations for gifts to seniors, the response from Wayne Memorial Hospital employees was immediate and … more

1/4/23

Food is delicious and potentially fattening. But if you're considering time-restricted eating as a way to lose weight, some researchers are questioning the value of the technique—and whether it can actually cause harm.

Time-restricted eating might be bad

NATIONWIDE — An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating to less than eight hours per day—aka a time-restricted eating plan—were more likely to … more

5/1/24

Learn how to prevent diabetes in a program from Garnet Health.

Pre-diabetic or at risk? Garnet Health can help

MONTICELLO, NY AND ONLINE — Garnet Health is offering a 12-month diabetes prevention program for qualified individuals. There is no charge to attend. Participants can select an … more

5/1/24

Brant Adomiak, a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) with a specialty in pulmonary nursing, has joined Wayne Memorial Hospital’s pulmonology department.

WMH Pulmonology adds nurse practitioner

HONESDALE, PA — Brant Adomiak, a certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) who specializes in pulmonary nursing, has joined Wayne Memorial Hospital’s pulmonology department. … more

5/1/24

The latest shots for COVID-19 are available.

What’s the new COVID shot And how do you find it?

IBERTY, NY – Sullivan County Public Health wants to cut through any confusion regarding the latest COVID vaccine, which is now being rolled out. “Most people can still get a COVID-19 … more

By DAN HUST | 10/3/23

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

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