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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 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. More than 377,000 upstate adults have been diagnosed, which is 81,000 more than just five years ago. “To provide a visual reference, 81,000 adults could fill the Carrier Dome one-and-a-half times,”said Dr. Arthur Vercillo, regional president, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. “That’s a staggering increase in adult diabetes here in upstate New York in the last five years.” According to the Excellus BlueCross BlueShield report, “The Facts About Upstate New York Adults With Diagnosed Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes and Estimated Treatment Costs,” 9.8 percent of... Continue



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