Health
British actor Idris Elba has said that he’s an “absolute workaholic” and is in therapy to tackle “unhealthy habits.” Speaking to the “Changes with Annie Macmanus” podcast in an episode released Monday, Elba said he’s been in therapy for about a year. “In my therapy I’ve been thinking a lot about changing,” he said. “It’s not because I don’t […]
Rochester Regional Health is embracing innovative technology to assist its healthcare professionals. The robot named “Moxi” has been introduced at RRH, revolutionizing the delivery of medical supplies. At Unity Hospital, eight Moxi robots are already operational, saving staff approximately 200 hours weekly by transporting goods and drugs throughout the facility. Currently, RRH stands as the […]
Rosa Wims, a Rochester pioneer in medical field has passed away. This is according to her grandchildren. Rosa Wims was highly regarded in the community, she was one of the first African American nurses in Rochester and dedicated her life to giving back. Wims’s Thanksgiving dinners were a bright spot each year, providing meals for hundreds […]
Starting today, Monroe County is offering rapid COVID-19 home test kits to the public. You can collect these kits at no cost from libraries throughout the county at the following locations: All branches in Rochester Brighton Chili Clarkson East Rochester Fairport Gates Hamlin Henrietta Irondequoit Mendon Ogden Parma Penfield Pittsford Riga Rush Both branches in […]
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the latest COVID vaccines for the fall are en route to New York State and could be available as early as today. This vaccine is not a booster, but an entirely new formulation, indicating that previous vaccinations and boosters will not offer protection against these new variants. There has been […]
Governor Kathy Hochul provided and update on COVID-19 rates in New York State. According to Hochul, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have gone up, and people are not reporting cases anymore. She adds that 68% of admissions are people 65 and older and 89% of fatalities are people aged 60 and older. Hochul is encouraging residents […]
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul cautions that prior COVID-19 vaccinations may not offer protection during the recent outbreak. During a COVID-19 briefing yesterday, the governor urged New Yorkers to receive the updated vaccine doses. “I know everyone wants to be done with COVID, but COVID is not done with us.Get the vaccine. Tell everybody, […]
Local pet owners now have a new option for emergency services. The Erie Canal Animal Hospital, situated on South Union Street in Spencerport, has announced its new urgent care offering. To cater to pets requiring immediate attention that can’t hold off for the next standard appointment, they’ve added an extra veterinarian available from 8 am […]
During the pandemic, some low-income families in the U.S. received extra federal aid for buying groceries, a government effort that has since been scaled back. The result is soaring food insecurity among poor households with children, with more than 4 in 10 families who had received the benefit now skipping meals, according to new research. […]
A big change is on the way for the cigarette market in New York State. Starting on September 1, the tax rate on cigarettes will increase by $1 per pack. The Hochul administration is hoping raising the cigarette tax would prevent more youth from taking up the habit. For resources on how you can receive […]