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END OF THE ROAD: Jawn Murray Signs Off From Black Voices
A Look Back At Black: 'Real Housewives' Bring The Drama
A Look Back At Black: SWV, En Vogue, Brownstone, Groove Theory, Commissioned & more
A Look Back At Black: My Two Cents on Oprah Winfrey, Vanity Fair, Regis Philbin, 'American Idol' and more
A Look Back At Black: Professional Wrestling Makes A Comeback
A Look Back at Black: Sherri Shepherd Makes Headlines
A Look Back at Black: Star Jones A Mainstay In BV Buzz
Final Score: The Return of 'The Game' on BET a Ratings Success
Anthony Mackie: Actor Talks Vanity Fair & Overcoming the Hollywood Blackout
Gladys Knight: Soul Icon Making Las Vegas Return
VaShawn Mitchell: 'Nobody Greater' Singer Hits the Road & Shoots a Video
Amber Riley: 'Glee' Star Talks Being Plus-Sized in Hollywood


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The Birds
Only in America can you receive money for “practicing” something. Depending on your definition of what you could call “practice” – repetition, rehearsal,... More | View all
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Boards in brief: Van Buren shares codes officer
BÂ’ville Rotary hosts Pride of Workmanship Awards Dinner
B'ville: Palmer firefighter visit
BPL Friends present: New York StateÂ’s Water Thruway
BÂ’ville Volunteer Center receives donation
Seminar on ‘Living with Celiac Disease' in B'ville
Movers and shakers: BÂ’ville residents promoted
Baker seniors named commended students
F-M grad takes command
Marriott to Deliver Madden Lecture at Le Moyne
Tyburn Academy Benefit Banquet
Hornets beat Corcoran, win AA-2 league title


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Calif. Unveils Tentative Price Tags For Health Plans On The Exchange
Tensions, Threats Emerge In Ariz. Medicaid Expansion Debate
Research Roundup: Getting A Critical Care Doc At Night; Poverty Among Seniors
Viewpoints: We Need More 'Socialism'; The IRS's 'Unwelcome Role'; 'Fog Of Obamacare'
State Highlights: La. Grand Jury To Examine $200M Medicaid Contract
House Panel Considers Measure That Would Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks
Health Law Politics Swirl Around Scandal Reports, Implementation Frustrations
Health Care Issues Become Hurdle For Immigration Reform Measure
First Edition: May 24, 2013
California Insurance Exchange Rates: Not Too High, Not Too Low
States Embroiled In Medicaid Expansion Battles Are Running Out Of Time
Idaho, New Mexico Ask Feds To Run Health Exchanges


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Image to go with the May is National Mental Health Month  cover storyMay is National Mental Health Month



Pathways to Wellness-this year's theme for May is Mental Health Month-calls attention to strategies and approaches that help all Americans achieve wellness and good mental and overall health. Wellness is essential to living a full and productive life. We may have different ideas about what wellness means, but it involves a set of skills and strategies to prevent the onset or shorten the duration of illness and promote recovery and well-being. It's about keeping healthy as well as getting healthy and is more than absence of disease. Wellness involves complete general, mental and social well-being. And mental health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. The fact is our overall well-being is tied to the balance that exists between our emotional, physical,... Continue



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April 20-27, 2013 is Infant Immunization Week
Your children are at risk if they have not been immunized against 14 vaccine- preventable childhood diseases. They could become ill with diseases like whooping cough, the flu and measles. Children... More

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Early detection is perhaps the most important weapon in the war against cancer. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to be reminded that regular screenings are especially important... More

American Heart Month – February 2013
American Heart Month is a time to battle cardiovascular disease and raise awareness about what we can do to live heart-healthy lives. Heart disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death... More

January is Cervical Cancer Month
As we enter 2013, many people will begin the New Year by making a resolution. As friends and family make resolutions to lose weight, exercise more or quit smoking—why not try something a little bit... More

Onondaga County Public Library presents a Workshop "E-Health! How to Find Reliable Medical Information Online"
In recognition of October as Health Literacy Month, the Onondaga County Public Library will host a one-session workshop, "E-Health! How to Find Reliable Medical Information Online" on October 3 at... More

Fidelis Care Partners with Summerwood Pediatrics
Health Insurance Open Houses Offered for Onondaga County's 48,000 Uninsured SYRACUSE, NY (readMedia)-- Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan, is proud to join with Summerwood... More

Fidelis Care Partners With St. Joseph's Medical PC
Information on Affordable, Quality Health Insurance for Onondaga County's 48,000 Uninsured Residents LIVERPOOL, NY (readMedia)-- Fidelis Care, the New York State Catholic Health Plan, is pleased... More

Woman Lets Son Drown While Playing Game On Facebook
Is the internet controlling your life? Well, for one Colorado woman, the world wide web is ruining her life. She was playing a game on Facebook while her 13-month-old baby drowned in a bathtub.... More

Ask Dr. O: Carlina White, Missing After 20+ Years, Solves Her Own Case
Imagine going almost 23 years of your life thinking, feeling…believing that your family is yours, only to realize that they have NO record of your birth. How would you respond, and what kind of... More

Shh! Generational Curse: African-American Male Sexual Abuse
How can we forget the movie Antoine Fisher? This movie addressed a very difficult issue for Blacks in America, which is sexual abuse. I used to work in the Georgia prison system, and I’ll never... More

Ask Dr. O: Did Conrad Murray Kill Michael Jackson?
I have been silent on the issues for a while now but my readers are forcing me to render an opinion in the case. Many of us have heard the old saying, “Where there is smoke there is fire!” As a... More

SYRACUSE INCLUDED AS PART OF UPCOMING PBS SERIES
Gifford Foundation Coordinates Inclusion of Syracuse in “Building Healthy Communities” Series for Public Broadcasting System (Syracuse, NY) The Gifford Foundation announces that the Media & Policy... More

Area Clergy and Religious Leaders to Host Ground breaking Summit to Combat HIV/AIDS
(Syracuse,NY) The Black Leadership Commission on AIDS SBLCA) of Syracuse will host the first Clergy and Community Leaders Summit on Friday, June, 18 2010. The Clergy and Community Leaders Summit... More

Syracuse Community Health Center will provide screenings by Appointment at Salina Street Location April 20th
Syracuse, NY— The Syracuse Community Health Center, located at 819 S. Salina Street will be administering free breast and colorectal cancer screenings Tuesday, April 20, 2010 to those who do not... More

Diabetes Alert Day at Syracuse Community Health Center, Inc.
What will you do to Stop Diabetes? Syracuse, NY – Please join with members of the Syracuse Community Health Center (SCHC) Staff, The American Diabetes Association, AmeriCorps Volunteers, SUNY... More

Excellus BCBS to Offer Free Health Insurance Eligibility Screenings Next Week
Syracuse, NY — As part of national Cover the Uninsured Week (March 14 through March 20), Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is offering free health insurance eligibility screenings for the uninsured who... More

Diabetes: New report shows spike in prevalence
One in ten upstate New York adults has been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, and annual treatment costs are estimated to be $2.5 billion, according to a new report issued March 3rd by... More

Children's Dental Health Month Programs Announced for Feb
NYS Dental Association takes lead in advancing children's oral health ALBANY, NY (01/04/2010)(readMedia)-- Children's dental health will be the focus of events and programs being sponsored by the... More

Discover Local resources at The Loretto CNY Caregiver Connection celebrates “National Family Caregivers Month” November 14th
The Loretto CNY Caregiver Connection making a difference in the lives of Central New York caregivers Event date: Saturday, November 14, 2009 Location: Lemoyne Manor, Old Liverpool Road,... More

High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer 203,946 Adults Diagnosed in the Central New York Region
A new Excellus BCBS report details the prevalence of high blood pressure in upstate New York SYRACUSE, NY – About one in four adults in the Central New York Region has been diagnosed with high... More

The Holistic Corner
Holistic healing can seem out of place and even bizarre amid modern technology and the myriad of organizations "racing" for the cure. It may seem imprudent to many to even consider an approach to... More