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Today’s seniors remember the 1970s, when prices skyrocketed, and wages didn’t go up with them. “From week to week, people couldn’t know the cost of their groceries, utility … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/14/19

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.

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7/31/19

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

Tanya talked about the strength of community and the support they received.

A swift learning curve

I have to admit that before Wednesday morning, I did not know what a heat index was. “It’s like the wind chill factor,” husband Stephen explained. “Only for heat.” It … more

by LAURIE STUART | 7/19/19

Eldred board presses forward

ELDRED, NY — At its recent reorganization meeting, Scott Hallock was named president of the Eldred school board and Stacey Kuhn was appointed vice president. With those positions secured, the … more

By SUSAN WADE | 7/17/19

Sullivan measles update

MONTICELLO, NY — According to the New York State Department of Health (DOH), as of June 14, there were eight confirmed cases of measles in Sullivan County, 588 cases in New York City and 343 … more

FRITZ MAYER | 6/19/19

David Miller, 36, at home with his son on Father&#39;s Day. | Photos by Elizabeth Lepro

Narcotics treatment for addiction gains favor, with caution

NEW YORK — David Miller’s stepdaughter Mattisyn watches a white holographic tiger move on the table in front of her as she shifts, giggling, from one foot to the other. A pink … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/19/19

Woodstock 50 again in doubt

WATKINS GLEN, NY — The Woodstock 50 event scheduled for Watkins Glen on August 16 was thrown into serious doubt after the Watkins Glen International speedway announced on June 10 it will no … more

FRITZ MAYER | 6/12/19

Public health issues measles exposure advisories

LIBERTY, NY — The Sullivan County Public Health Department is notifying the public of possible exposures to individuals who recently tested positive for measles. Sullivan County has confirmed … more

6/12/19

For outdoor-lovers, prioritizing skin care can result in a much more comfortable summer.&nbsp;

Preventing summer sunburn, bites and rashes

Because summer is approaching, it is a good time to review ways of preventing sunburn, tick and insect bites, and allergic reactions to plant exposures. If you’re one to enjoy the outdoors, … more

JAMES D. LOMAX, M.D. | 6/5/19

Photo from Wikimedia Commons Buprenorphine is a drug used to treat opioid dependency that can be prescribed by practitioners and distributed in their offices, rather than at a clinic, like methadone.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Understanding the MAT Act

NEW YORK — A bipartisan bill called the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment Act, introduced by New York representatives, is an attempt to remove barriers physicians face in prescribing certain … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/5/19

Graphic from the American Hospitals Association telehealth fact sheet This data visualization from the American Hospitals Association shows the growth in telehealth practices nationwide. &nbsp;

Report shows poor broadband impacts telehealth innovations

REGION — Telehealth may be the new wave in community medicine, but it won’t do much for rural communities without reliable broadband connections. According to the National Rural Health … more

ELIZABETH LEPRO | 6/5/19

Delgado on military spouses, Sullivan measles order and more

Delgado on military spouses WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 24, Rep. Antonio Delgado joined several of his colleagues in introducing the Military Spouse Hiring Act, bipartisan legislation that … more

5/29/19

Photo contributed by Wayne Memorial Hospital

Wayne Memorial preps to open high-tech addition

HONESDALE, PA — Wayne Memorial Hospital (WMH) is planning on opening its new addition this summer after two years of construction and planning. Wayne Memorial spokespeople couldn’t say an … more

ERICA HIGHHOUSE | 5/29/19

Deer ticks everywhere

REGION — A new study from Penn State shows that the ticks that cause most cases of Lyme disease, deer ticks or black-legged ticks, have become the most abundant type of tick in Pennsylvania. As … more

FRITZ MAYER | 5/29/19

TRR photos by Sandy Long Ticks like this American dog tick move relatively slowly, and if not embedded, can be easily removed. They cannot jump up from the ground or leap down from a higher perch, but instead gain access to potential hosts by crawling up grasses and shrubbery to wait patiently for an animal or human to brush past.&nbsp;

Tick travails

I embrace the belief that every life form exists for a reason, even if I’m unable to discern what that is. When it comes to ticks, however (and probably also mosquitos), it is challenging to … more

SANDY LONG | 5/29/19

What’s in the bag?

Last month, New York enacted a new law that bans those single-use plastic-carryout bags we use to get our groceries and other purchases home from the store. Smaller plastic bags will still be … more

CAROL ROIG | 5/8/19

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

Alzheimer’s disease programs for seniors and caregivers

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County (CCESC) Caregiver Resource Center partners with the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter to offer free … more

5/1/19

A dozen ways to stress less

Relax: Relaxing is not something that comes easily in our fast-paced, technology-driven world. With a computer in virtually every hand, it is challenging to disconnect, but doing so can mitigate the … more

KIM OLIVER | 5/1/19

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