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Sugar Tax: Taxing liquid candy
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Excellus BCBS to Offer Free Health Insurance Eligibility Screenings Next Week
Posted on 03/12/10

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 need help finding a health plan that is right for them. Excellus BlueCross BlueShield representatives will help people determine whether they are eligible for government-sponsored health insurance programs — such as Family Health Plus, Child Health Plus, Healthy NY and Medicaid Managed Care. The Excellus BlueCross BlueShield representatives, after evaluating individuals’ eligibility, can also help people complete the necessary paperwork. Appointments are not needed. Free Health Insurance Eligibility Screenings 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday (March 15 through March 19) Excellus... Continue



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Diabetes: New report shows spike in prevalence Posted on 03/04/10
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 Posted on 01/06/10
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 Posted on 10/31/09
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 Posted on 10/23/09
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 Posted on 01/31/07
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