Health

Monkeypox has officially been reported in Erie County. This is the county’s first case, and the county says the patient is in isolation and does not pose a general risk to the public. The Erie County Health Department is now conducting contact tracing to determine if additional people have been exposed. ​​Infectious disease expert at […]

If you or someone you know is at the University of Rochester Medical Center, they are now easing the restrictions for visitors. Patients can now have four people throughout their stay, but only one is permitted at a bedside at any given time. Every visitor must be 18 years or older. Pediatric patients can have […]

Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul launched a new public awareness campaign on treatment options for people who test positive for COVID and have symptoms. This $1 million awareness campaign will run in English and Spanish across TV, radio, and digital media to encourage New Yorkers to test early for COVID and treat it as soon as […]

New York Attorney General Letitia James continues to be busy creating change this time with mental health. AG James released her written testimony submitted on Monday to the Office of the Attorney General. The testimony in the public hearing was regarding the quality and accessibility of mental health across the New York State. Testimonies came […]

A company has recalled a seafood product after it tested positive for cancer-causing chemicals. Bumble Bee Foods has issued a recall after one of their items, Smoked Clams. This comes after tested that they were at unacceptable levels. of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The human-made chemicals can increase risks for diseases, such as types […]

A 911 dispatcher from Pennsylvania is being charged with involuntary manslaughter after refusing to send an ambulance to a woman in need. Reports say the incident happened back in 2020 the woman’s daughter called 911 and told the dispatcher her mother needed an ambulance and described her as jaundiced, incoherent and “bleeding from the rectum”. […]

Wegmans is holding a hiring event today July 12th from 2pm-6pm at the Pittsford Wegmans store 3195 Monroe Ave. Wegmans is looking to fill 250 part and full time positions and will have in-person interviews for 21 store in the Rochester area. Click Here To Find Out More. Source: Wegmans

Governor Kathy Hochul has launch a new, free COVID-19 hotline for those who test positive for the virus, but don’t have a health care provider. This initiative is a part of New York’s ongoing efforts to help reduce barriers to COVID-19 treatment for communities across the state. The hotline is open 24/7 and operated by Health + […]

Doordash announced last week they had a glitch that allowed customers to receive free purchases. A flood of people on social media was bragging about the glitch and ordered everything from alcohol to food. A Doordash spokesperson confirmed the glitch and said the company was canceling the fake orders. Did you experience the glitch and […]

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has tested positive for COVID-19 and reports experiencing very mild symptoms, his spokesman. The New York Democrat will follow federal health guidelines and quarantine this week while working remotely. The 71 year old Schumer, is fully vaccinated and has received two booster shots, according to spokesman Justin Goodman in a […]