American Red Cross Declares National Blood Emergency: What It Means for the Mohawk Valley
The American Red Cross declared a national blood emergency on July 13, 2026, after the U.S. blood supply fell roughly 25% in June ....
50 Forward Mohawk Valley Awarded $104,787
Utica, New York – Elderlife Inc. DBA 50 Forward Mohawk Valley announced today that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors grant of $104,787 from AmeriCorps,...
CABVI Urges Eye Protection as UV Awareness Month Begins
UTICA, N.Y…. As the summer sun shines brighter and outdoor activities ramp up, the Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI) is...
Essential Plan Cuts: 450,000 NYers Face Critical Aug. 30 Deadline
Essential Plan Cuts: 450,000 NYers Face Critical Aug. 30 Deadline
Federal cuts and a fast-closing grace period are forcing nearly half a million New Yorkers...
Medicare Will Start Covering Weight Loss Drugs on July 1 for the First Time
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the first time in history, Medicare will begin covering weight loss drugs on July 1, 2026, marking a major shift...
Extreme Heat Forecasted : Oneida County Health Department Offers Tips to Stay Safe
This week is predicted to be very hot and humid with temperatures projected to be well into the 90s. Extreme heat poses health risks...
Oneida County Kratom Ban: The Hidden Threat to Local Health
Oneida County Kratom Ban: Local Law Sets Dangerous Precedent for Public Health
County Executive Anthony Picente pushes a full ban on the herbal supplement, but...
Dangerous Heat Wave Threatens Central NY Families
Dangerous Heat Wave Pushes Into Central New York This Week
A major heat dome is bringing triple-digit “feels-like” temperatures, raising health risks before the Fourth...
ACA Health Insurance Subsidies in 2026: What the NPR Report Means for Your Coverage...
The enhanced ACA subsidies that millions of Americans relied on since 2021 expired on December 31, 2025. As NPR's June 2026 reporting makes clear,...
States Are Fighting to Lower Your Drug Prices by Targeting the Hidden Middlemen
Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are powerful companies that sit between drug manufacturers and your insurance plan, negotiating prices and deciding which drugs get...