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A proposed $880 billion cut to Medicaid—the largest in U.S. history—could severely impact addiction treatment in Monroe and Wayne counties, where nearly 70% of patients rely on Medicaid. Officials warn the cuts could affect 300,000 residents, trigger hospital closures, job losses, and reverse progress in combating the opioid crisis. Advocates like Kelsey and Alexandria credit […]
Eli Lilly announced promising results for orforglipron, a once-daily weight-loss pill that helped patients with diabetes lose up to 8% of their body weight in trials. The GLP-1 drug, which avoids injections like Wegovy and Zepbound, could reshape the obesity treatment market. Side effects are similar to injectable options. With FDA approval expected in late […]
Over 600 Naloxone boxes have been installed across Monroe County to combat the opioid crisis. These boxes contain Narcan, a life-saving drug that reverses overdoses. The effort, led by the county’s Addiction Services IMPACT team, aims to improve access to treatment tools amid rising fentanyl-related deaths. The latest box was added to the Public Safety […]
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared autism a growing “epidemic” during a press conference on Wednesday, citing a new CDC report that shows autism rates have increased from 1 in 36 children in 2020 to 1 in 31 in 2022. Kennedy called the trend “alarming” and emphasized the need to […]
Since 1990, teen births in the U.S. have dropped dramatically—by 73%, with the teen birth rate falling 78%. Experts credit better sex education, contraception access, and Gen Z’s tendency to delay major life changes. Meanwhile, births among women 40+ have surged: a 127% rise for those aged 40–44 and a 450% jump for those 45+, […]
Walking in God’s Grace Ministries is hosting its second annual Spring Health Fair in Rochester, offering a holistic approach to community wellness by focusing on physical, mental, and financial health. Scheduled for Friday at the Montgomery Neighborhood Center, the fair will feature 50 vendors—up from 42 last year—providing information and services on topics ranging from […]
Microdosing weight-loss drugs like Ozempic is trending on social media, but local medical experts warn against it. Dr. Dilendra Weerasinghe of Rochester Regional Health says there’s no FDA approval or clinical evidence supporting this use. Reasons for microdosing range from avoiding side effects to saving money, but he recommends exploring safer options, including bariatric surgery. […]
In a historic deal, nonprofit Undue Medical Debt has partnered with Pendrick Capital to retire $30 billion in medical debt affecting 20 million Americans. The average forgiven debt is $1,100, and most relief will go to people in Texas and Florida. While the move is a major victory, advocates say it highlights the need for […]
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggested Thursday that around 20% of the job cuts by the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency will be wrong and need to be corrected. Around 10,000 employees were laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services , as part of a restructuring architected by Kennedy and Elon Musk’s DOGE […]
Foodlink and Feeding America leaders are sounding the alarm after over $1 billion in USDA funding cuts impacted food assistance programs. Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco says the organization lost $600,000 in expected food deliveries this spring, threatening local food pantry supplies. The cuts affect programs like TEFAP, which provides food to low-income families. As demand […]
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