Biden Budget Proposals Would Support NY Great Lakes Protection Efforts

From 2009 to 2017, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative spent $134 million on more than a hundred projects.

Helping NY Kids Cope With Lingering Trauma Of COVID

Hospitals saw a 24% increase in mental-health emergency visits by kids ages five to 11, and 31% for ages 12-17 between April and October.

Report Highlights Challenges To Seniors' Health

Even before the pandemic, seniors were experiencing increasing mental and behavioral health challenges.

How New York Residents Can Reduce Their Lyme Disease Risk

In recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, here are some helpful tips on preventing tick bites and identifying signs of Lyme disease.

Enter the Syracuse 60 Strong Calendar Contest

Nominate an Inspirational Senior between ages 60 and 69 to be featured in the Syracuse 60 Strong Calendar

New York Couple, 94 Years Young, To Wed After Receiving Vaccine

Joy Morrow-Nulton and John Shults are ready to say "I do" after waiting until they were fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

A Valentine’s Day Song For End-Of-Life Care

The COVID pandemic has brought new urgency to the need for end-of-life planning.

Delayed Medical Care: The Pandemic’s Hidden Cost

Doctors warn delays of cancer screenings and preventive health care while sheltered in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Albany Nurses Feel Unsafe, Overworked

For months, nurses complained the hospital was reusing N-95 masks as many as 20 times, for shifts that often run 12 hours.

Buffalo Seniors Defying the Odds

12 Inspirational "60-Somethings" to be Featured on 2021 Calendar

The Autopsy, a Fading Practice, Revealed Secrets of COVID-19

Early autopsies of deceased patients confirmed the coronavirus does not just cause respiratory disease but can also attack other organs.

Report: NY Made Steady Health Gains Pre-Pandemic

A new report shows New Yorkers have made progress in cutting down on smoking and getting more exercise.

Health Literacy Key For NYers Buying Insurance

Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act begins Sunday, Nov. 1.

Progress Insuring NY Children Now Threatened

A new study shows New York was the only state to see a significant decline in its number of uninsured children since 2016.

5 Things to Know Before Enrolling in Medicare in New York

Medicare choices matter, and there may be consequences for those who postpone their decision-making. A licensed agent can make a difference.

Enter the Virtual Buffalo 60 Strong Calendar Contest

Celebrate Life After 60: Nominate an Inspirational Senior Between Ages 60 and 69 To Be Featured on the Buffalo 60 Strong Calendar!

NY Patch Coronavirus Survey: Cuomo Lauded, Trump Condemned

A Patch survey showed also showed widespread suffering from job losses during the pandemic.

NY Coronavirus: Take Our Survey

Patch's informal survey asks how well authorities are coping with the coronavirus pandemic and how it has affected your family.

How Many People In New York Are Burdened With Medical Debt?

The U.S. spends more per capital on health care than any other country. As a result, many Americans are saddled with debt.

With the AHA, Beth Abraham Center Launches Cardiac Care Program

Joining Forces To Defeat Heart Disease in the Bronx, Beth Abraham Introduces New Cardiac Care Program With the American Heart Association

Among U.S. States, NY's Suicide Rate Is Lowest; How’s That?

Compared with the national rate of 14 suicides per 100,000 people in 2017, New York’s was just 8.1, the lowest suicide rate in the nation.

As Congress Works To Curb Surprise Medical Bills, NY Examines Its Own Solution

As Congress considers plans and negotiates behind the scenes, data is trickling in from states that have been test-driving solutions.

Home Safety and Alzheimer's

Keep Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Safe at Home

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.

2 Central NY Focus Facilities Are Now Part of Centers

Bronx-based Company Expands Into Otsego & Oneida Counties With Oneida Center and Cooperstown Center

Born To Nurture

From Nursing to Raising Mini Therapy Horses, Being Tender In Life is Catherine Fortier's Saving Grace

The Healing Power of Music Therapy, the Trevor Gibbons Story

A Life's Journey of One Man From Despair To Promise

Five-Year Cancer Survivor from Elmira Celebrates Life with More Than 135 Fellow Survivors

Survivors from Across the Country Gathered for a Celebration of Hope and a Commemorative Tree Planting Ceremony at Cancer Treatment Centers