3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (479+ words) New York has released a five-year suicide prevention strategy with 46 action items focused on crisis care, data collection, community programs and equitable access to services. The plan was announced on World Suicide Prevention Day as the state reported 1,701 deaths by…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (202+ words) The Marshall Birthing Center at Newark-Wayne Community Hospital closed Sept. 3, leaving expectant parents in Wayne County with fewer nearby delivery options, according to the Finger Lakes Times. Wayne County Administrator Mark Humbert said the closure raises broader concerns about health…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (838+ words) As students across New York return to classrooms, the transition back to school is bringing more than new schedules and homework. It can also trigger anxiety, sleep problems and added stress for children and parents trying to reset routines after…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (708+ words) What makes this especially troubling is that emergency medicine is already operating under extraordinary pressure. ERs across the country are managing rising patient volumes, staffing shortages, and increasingly complex cases, all under the same roof and often within the same…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (213+ words) Public understanding of HIV treatment and prevention remains limited despite major medical advances, with more than 40% of Americans expressing doubt about the science, according to a new report from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group GLAAD. The State of HIV Stigma report…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (307+ words) Healthcare advocates are taking their message on the road this week as Medicaid changes overshadow political campaigns. Events are planned in four states, including New York. Protect Our Care’s “GOP Hot Seat Summer” campaign aims to pressure Republican lawmakers during…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (125+ words) Professionals in human services, health care, education and nonprofit work will gather Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Hotel Canandaigua for a regional symposium focused on preventing burnout and building healthier workplaces. The 2026 Regional Resilience Symposium will feature psychotherapist and workplace-wellness speaker Françoise…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (324+ words) New data found Americans underestimate care costs for kids and seniors in New York and nationwide. The Care Disconnect survey showed most Americans do not understand how much caring for an older loved one or a child can cost the…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (116+ words) New York’s aging population is putting increasing pressure on nursing homes, assisted living providers and home care agencies as workforce shortages and financial challenges strain the system, according to Spectrum News 1. The state has about 4.8 million residents age 60 and older,…...