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An illustration of a chronically affected kidney.
Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) impacts about 37 million people in the United States and leads to significant health care costs, disability and a shortened life expectancy, especially if the disease is … more
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Public health helps ensure that we all have a chance to live a long, healthy life.
Addressing cultural health gaps
NATIONWIDE — People of all socioeconomic backgrounds and cultures deserve to live long and healthy lives. That’s the point of this year’s National Public Health Week, which takes … more
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New York State health care workers will protest the governor's budget on Tuesday, March 21 in Albany, NY.
Health care workers to protest on Tuesday 
ALBANY, NY — Thousands of caregivers, still reeling from three years of the pandemic, will march on the state capitol and in the MVP Arena on Tuesday, March 21, beginning at 10:30 a.m.  … more
Self-love is a term used to describe the act of accepting yourself and treating yourself with kindness, respect and compassion.
Cultivating self-love
Self-love is a fundamental concept of which most people are aware. It is the foundation of good mental and emotional health, and it enables individuals to live a happy, fulfilled life. However, … more
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Stroke can hit at any age, and sometimes depression follows in its wake. Learn what you can do at stroke.org.
Depression common following a stroke
NATIONWIDE — According to American Stroke Association experts, depression is a common experience for stroke survivors. It could be the result of the psychological impact of the stroke, or … more
Wayne Memorial Hospital’s cardiac catheterization lab, the Heart and Vascular Center, has been re-accredited. Pictured are, standing: Cassidy Cohen, left; Colleen Shaffer; James Hockenbury; Dr. Bradley Serwer; Dr. Walid Hassan; Frank Reid; Chris Fehnel; Kristen Schmale; and Rob Brzuchalski. Seated are Sandra Skrobiszewski, left, and Holly Reddock.
Wayne Memorial cath lab re-accredited and more
Pike Family Health Center adds nurse practitioner [cqmedia layout="panel" … more
Dementia can strike even younger people, and the disease's effects are devastating.
Dementia can strike any of us
NATIONWIDE — Actor Bruce Willis’s family recently announced that his aphasia has progressed, and that he was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, also known as frontotemporal … more
The Office for the Aging will temporarily transition to appointments-only for the next few months, starting Monday, February 6, due to an expansion of its office quarters in the government center.
You’ll need an appointment at the Sullivan Office for the Aging, and more
Dr. Larryl Damon Jr. awarded board certification HONESDALE, PA — Larryl Damon Jr., D.O., a pediatrician for Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers (WMCHC), has been awarded board … more
Caregiving can cause emotional, physical stress
REGION — For the hundreds of thousands of unpaid caregivers in New York and Pennsylvania, the stress of caring for someone with dementia through the winter holidays might be over, but another … more
Your chances of witnessing a cardiac arrest are fortunately rare, unless you are living with a friend or family member who is at high risk. But you can learn how to respond if it happens.
Acute cardiac arrest
The nation and the world had the opportunity to witness Damar Hamlin in full cardiac arrest during the January 2 Bengals/Buffalo Bills game, and the expert team of health care professionals who … more
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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
Listening to music with your loved one is a great way to keep someone with dementia engaged this winter.
Keep your loved ones engaged this winter
REGION — While many families are caring for their loved ones at home, finding ways to stay engaged and active indoors during the cold winter months can be challenging for many Americans. … more
Run or walk in Lackawaxen 5K and more
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
As much joy and love as the caregiving role can bring, caregivers need to pay attention to their stress levels.
Caregivers: take your stress seriously
NATIONWIDE — For the 43.5 million unpaid caregivers across the nation, the stress of caring for someone with dementia through the winter holidays might be over, but another type of stress has … more
Cervical cancer screenings crucial  
Happy 2023! We hope everyone had a joyous holiday season, and are recharged and ready for a happy, healthy year ahead. We’re thankful for many things as we head into 2023, including the … more
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Meditation—however you practice it—is one way to help you find your meaningful goals.
Make 2023 your best year yet
Happy New Year! Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Do you have a process for planning your new year? A few years ago, I developed this strategic process to plan for the year ahead and I … more
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Holidays are a wonderful time for the family to get together. But they can also highlight memory problems in our elders.
Holidays and memory changes
NATIONWIDE — The holiday season can be a time when families come together to celebrate. In many cases, it can be the first time family members have seen each other in months.  Because … more
Sprouts are incredibly good for your health.
Sprouts and your health
Since my junior year in high school, when I grew mung bean sprouts between moist paper towels in my mother’s dish cupboard, my consumption and knowledge of sprouts has expanded.  For a … more
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This holiday season, make it known that you are dedicated to recovery, or that you are choosing to abstain from alcohol this holiday season. 
Holiday survival tips for people in recovery
Staying dedicated to recovery takes work, and potentially becomes increasingly complex over the holiday season. Even someone who has never struggled with addiction, but wants to abstain from alcohol … more
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Tim Doak said music continues to move people with dementia even as other forms of communication become harder for them.
Connecting through music
ONLINE — Music therapist Tim Doak leads a free online program offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley chapter for people with dementia and their loved ones. It’s called … more
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