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SUNY Orange Hosts Women’s Wellness Fair

Letitia James

AG James Defending Services For Domestic Violence Survivors

During the month of April, the Ulster County Clerk urges all residents to learn more about organ, eye and tissue donation and to say yes to donation while completing transactions at the DMV.

Consider Saving a Life Through Organ Donation

Maternal Mental Health Hotline Provides Support

Dr. Uticia Belfield, MD, and MSLC President & CEO Daniel Maughan cut the ribbon at the Grand Opening for the Medical Group at MSLC.

Medical Group Opens in Town of Newburgh

Polio Has Been Detected In the Local Wastewater

Disparities in blood pressure control between Black and white women, other health trends among women noted in a special Go Red for Women issue of the Journal of the American Heart Association.

High Blood Pressure is Raising Pregnancy Risks

New City Brain Injury Survivor Speaks Out

Dr Phil Gardiner

Big Business Must Stop Taking Big Tobacco Money

Mark Nogueira, MD, specialist in minimally invasive Urologic Oncology, Northern Westchester Hospital, stands in the OR next to the Aquablation® Therapy & Aquabeam® Robotic System. This non-invasive procedure is the next step to furthering Northwell’s commitment to robotic surgery and men’s health. The program began in January and there is a waiting list of those who can benefit from this advanced, non-invasive procedure.

New Treatment Options Available Close to Home

Due to a major partnership, County Executive George Latimer announced the Black Maternal Child Health Initiative. The nearly $1M Program, which will be funded though the Health Department.

$1M Black Maternal Child Health Initiative Funded

Research highlights analysis of 20 years of data found Black and Hispanic adults in the U.S. were less likely to be treated for certain complications, such as depression and muscle stiffness, after a stroke compared to their white peers. The greatest difference in the treatment of complications among Black and Hispanic stroke survivors occurred mainly within two weeks after a stroke.

Some Are Less Likely to Get Treatment For Stroke Problems

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