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The New York State Health Department has set up a text alert system to inform state residents about cases of monkeypox.
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Dr. Indu Gupta reflects on her seven years as Onondaga County Health Commissioner and discusses ongoing health concerns the community faces.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James called on the CDC to adopt what she calls "common-sense guidelines" for prescribing opioids.
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The state is reducing sites for in-person testing as more people are turning to the self administered kits.
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The agency recently noted on its web site that almost a quarter of Onondaga's positive results from late December through March 30 were from at-home tests.
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Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield reports many people who went to the emergency room didn't have emergency issues.
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The grant from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation will be aimed at making clinical trials more accessible for children with cancer.
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More SNAP funds are allowing low-income families in New York to shop for healthier options.
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The governor's new policy comes on the heels of a similar COVID-19 screening strategy announced by the Onondaga County executive earlier the same day.
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Onondaga County's Health Commissioner recommends masks, vaccinations and a return to increased testing in schools to help stem the rising COVID Delta variant. Dr. Indu Gupta's report also includes guidance on sports, after-school activities, bus rides, visitors, etc.