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Plenty of ways to stay fit at 2013 Health Expo
Walking and running are both ways to stay fit and help prevent heart disease and other forms of exercise and all around good health can be found scattered across the Utica College Gymnasium at the 2013 Heart Expo.... Read more..
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Second annual Creating Healthy Places Luncheon held in Herkimer County
ILION, N.Y. (WKTV) - A luncheon held Friday afternoon in the Village of Ilion honored numerous people for their efforts in creating a healthier Herkimer County.... Read more..
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Rabid raccoon reported in Newport
NEWPORT, N.Y. (WKTV) - Health officials warn that a raccoon found in Newport has tested positive for rabies.... Read more..
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Get your score at the Health Assessment Station
One of the many things you'll find at the 2013 Heart Expo in the Utica College Gymnasium is a health assessment station, where you can get checked out for free.... Read more..
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Nutrionist: Cut out sugar for heart health
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Integrated Nutritionist Sue Castilla tells us why reading the fine print on nutrition labels and cutting hidden sugars out of our diets is important to our heart health. ... Read more..
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Personal connection prompts Premier Aviation employees to collect money for cancer research
ROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - It cost $715 for Chris Thrash to get a haircut, but the money all went to help the Susan G. Komen Foundation.... Read more..
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Local hospitals brace for impact of sequestration
It appears nothing will stop sequestration, a self-imposed series government funding cuts as a result of government's failure to rein in spending, from kicking in on Friday. Local hospitals are bracing for impact.... Read more..
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How much local hospitals will lose if sequestration takes effect
ALBANY, N.Y. - The Healthcare Association of New York State says that implementing sequestration would result in $2.13 billion in Medicare cuts to New York's hospitals and health systems. The reductions are in addition to more than $20 billion in cuts that providers face over the next ten years in separate Medicare and federal Medicaid reductions, HANYS officials stated.... Read more..
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Three local hospitals receive Blue Distinction Center Designation for quality and efficiency
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is congratulating three hospitals in the Mohawk Valley for being recognized by the Blue Distinction Centers for Specialty Care® program in the areas of knee and hip replacement. ... Read more..
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Open forum held in Utica for National Black HIV and AIDS Awareness Day
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Thursday marks National Black HIV and AIDS Awareness Day and to raise awareness, the AIDS Community Resource Center of Utica held an open forum at the Kennedy Plaza Apartments.... Read more..
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Staying social while the flu bug spreads
WKTV - There are nearly 1300 confirmed cases of the flu in Oneida County. We've talked about when you should keep your child out of school-- but what about social gatherings outside of school? Parents are questioning whether attending those parties is worth the risk. ... Read more..
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Concerns of Giant Hogweed on the rise, but other plants just as irritating
ORISKANY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Cornell Cooperative Extension says that while Giant Hogweed is in Oneida County, there are many more prevalent plants like Queen Anne's Lace and Wild Parsnip blooming that look similar to it, but are not actually Giant Hogweed. ... Read more..
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For 15 years, local foundation offers help to those suffering from OCD
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - Excessive hand washing, constant flipping of a light switch, and returning time and time again to check the locks on your doors.... Read more..
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Residents warned to be cautious of wild animals after farm dogs kill rabid skunk in Manheim
MANHEIM, N.Y. - Health officials are warning residents in Herkimer County to be very cautious around wild animals after farm dogs in the Manheim killed a skunk staggering about in the barnyard.... Read more..
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Know your risk factors for stroke and what you can do to prevent it
Hundreds of thousands of people suffer stroke every year in this country. One of the causes is carotid artery disease, but in its early stages it often doesn't produce symptoms. So, you need to know your risk factors and what you can do to prevent it in the first place.... Read more..
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Judge halts requirement to put "dangers of smoking" images on cigarette boxes
A judge has put a stop to a federal requirement that would have forced tobacco companies to print large graphic images that depict the dangers of smoking on all cigarette boxes. ... Read more..
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Heart Healthy in 2012: NewsTalk with Nutritionist
UTICA, N.Y.(WKTV) - Celebrate American Heart Month by taking control of your health to prevent heart disease or manage existing conditions. Learning how eating right and exercising, as well as working with your doctor, can keep your heart healthy and happy. ... Read more..
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New agreement allows students in Radiography program to use credits toward Associate Degree
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - St. Elizabeth School of Radiography students will soon be able to use their training towards getting a college degree based on a new partnership with The State University of New York (SUNY) Empire State College. ... Read more..
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Healthy eating and heart health the topic of grocery store tours
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - February is heart month, so when Price Chopper stores were setting up their monthly tours, the emphasis was on eating healthy for your heart.... Read more..
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Blood and Double Red Cells donated at Red Cross drive at HCCC
HERKIMER, N.Y. (WKTV) - It was a packed house at Herkimer County Community College on Wednesday for a blood drive.... Read more..