https://www.waer.org/health Health en-US Copyright Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.waer.org/news/2026-09-15/shes-covered-by-medicare-and-medicaid-why-is-it-taking-her-years-to-get-hearing-aids Confusion is common when navigating health care, but for Central New York’s vulnerable patients on public insurance, the issue is aggravated. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.waer.org/news/2026-09-15/shes-covered-by-medicare-and-medicaid-why-is-it-taking-her-years-to-get-hearing-aids Elijah de Castro https://www.waer.org/local-news/2026-08-25/new-measles-cases-spreading-into-central-new-york Six counties, excluding Onondaga, have recent cases. The CDC shows vaccination rates in the region fall well below recommended levels. Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:48:23 GMT https://www.waer.org/local-news/2026-08-25/new-measles-cases-spreading-into-central-new-york Phoebe Taylor-Vuolo, Elijah de Castro https://www.waer.org/news/2026-08-18/new-affordable-care-act-cuts-met-with-local-state-backlash Recent changes to the Affordable Care Act's Essential Plan and new rules that will further restrict coverage have been met with pushback from local and state leaders. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.waer.org/news/2026-08-18/new-affordable-care-act-cuts-met-with-local-state-backlash https://www.waer.org/news/2026-08-06/gillibrand-and-hochul-denounce-trump-administrations-end-of-prescription-drug-subsidy White House administrators call it a necessary step to stop health insurance profiteering, while Gillibrand and Hochul warn it will raise Medicare Part D premiums for New York’s seniors. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:27:35 GMT https://www.waer.org/news/2026-08-06/gillibrand-and-hochul-denounce-trump-administrations-end-of-prescription-drug-subsidy Elijah de Castro https://www.waer.org/2026-07-31/protestors-rally-in-downtown-syracuse-against-recent-federal-funding-cuts-to-medicaid-and-medicare A small group of locals gathered to protest to recent federal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid on the programs' 61st anniversary. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:20:27 GMT https://www.waer.org/2026-07-31/protestors-rally-in-downtown-syracuse-against-recent-federal-funding-cuts-to-medicaid-and-medicare Elijah de Castro, Brycen Pace https://www.waer.org/news/2026-06-24/free-mobile-vision-clinic-helps-syracuse-families-see-clearly-amid-rising-costs As household budgets tighten, many families are putting off essential healthcare. One Syracuse outreach effort is helping residents address a need that often gets pushed to the bottom of the list. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:04:57 GMT https://www.waer.org/news/2026-06-24/free-mobile-vision-clinic-helps-syracuse-families-see-clearly-amid-rising-costs Brycen Pace https://www.waer.org/2026-06-18/arc-madison-cortland-gets-grants-for-advocacy-events-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities ARC Madison Cortland received grants from NYSARC Trust Services to help provide guardianship services and to host events for clients with developmental disabilities. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:28:10 GMT https://www.waer.org/2026-06-18/arc-madison-cortland-gets-grants-for-advocacy-events-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities Chris Bolt https://www.waer.org/2026-06-15/nys-officials-watch-for-signs-of-neglect-abuse-fraud-on-world-elder-abuse-day NY State Office for Aging officials bringing attention to physical, emotional & financial abuse on World Elder Abuse Day, June 15. Report abuse through Adult Protective Services, 1-844-697-3505. Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:52:14 GMT https://www.waer.org/2026-06-15/nys-officials-watch-for-signs-of-neglect-abuse-fraud-on-world-elder-abuse-day Chris Bolt https://www.waer.org/news/2026-06-09/stroke-treatment-improving-upstate-medical-experts-urge-quick-action-after-symptoms Improvements in stroke treatment include medications to dissolve clots and better imaging technology to diagnose brain effects of stroke. Upstate Hospital says recognition & quick action still key. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:17:00 GMT https://www.waer.org/news/2026-06-09/stroke-treatment-improving-upstate-medical-experts-urge-quick-action-after-symptoms Chris Bolt https://www.waer.org/news/2026-05-14/suny-upstate-doctor-says-hantavirus-risk-to-central-new-yorkers-remains-low Dr. Stephen Thomas of SUNY Upstate Medical University suspects public anxiety around hantavirus is a result of lingering COVID-era trauma. Thu, 14 May 2026 09:30:00 GMT https://www.waer.org/news/2026-05-14/suny-upstate-doctor-says-hantavirus-risk-to-central-new-yorkers-remains-low Brycen Pace