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Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:

(Kimberly Lorraine 2-23-26)

The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The deadline is February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or call 607 337-4171.

Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, which is designed to gather comprehensive, confidential information to assess the community’s health status and needs. Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:

(Kimberly Lorraine 1-21-26)

The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The survey is now open until February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or contact Kimberly Lorraine at 607 337-4171or kimberly@chenangohealth.org.

This past January, Bassett Research Institute launched an investigation surrounding health care access and the use of telemedicine within Bassett Healthcare Network. The project was funded by a $50,000 grant from the National Institute for Health Care Management, after Bassett and other Hospitals around the country had to move to a telemedicine model on the fly as COVID numbers spiked. More information about telemedicine and the Bassett Research Institute, visit Bassett.org.

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and local Law Enforcement are investigating the passing of several counterfeit twenty-dollar bills at Oneonta area businesses. Local area businesses should be vigilant when scanning and checking cash during transactions. Photos of suspects are available at the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, anyone with information can call 607-547-4273.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-21-22

Bassett Healthcare Network is putting in place new visitation guidelines at its hospital and clinic locations starting Today. All people who enter Bassett Healthcare Network’s buildings must wear a properly fitting surgical-grade mask during the entirety of their visit and participate in screening procedures upon entrance, including temperature checks and a brief questionnaire. Proper personal protective equipment will be provided at building entrances for those who need it. More information is available at bassett.org.

Bassett Medical Center has started a clinical trial assessing the safety and efficiency of several medications as potential treatments for COVID- 19 among hospitalized patients. The trial was designed by the hospital’s Department of Medicine and the Bassett Research Institute, it will include only patients with laboratory confirmed COVID-19 infection who are hospitalized at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown or A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta. Other qualifying institutions nationwide have been invited to join the trial; up to 4,000 patients can be accepted into the clinical trial, more information is available at clinicaltrials.gov.

A Research Study involving rural women is being conducted by Bassett Research Institute & Cornell University is seeking area women to participate. Spokesperson Elaine Anderson comments:

(Elaine Anderson 11-16-15)

Those who would like more information or who would like to participate can call Elaine at 282-0503 or email her at Elaine@Strong Hearts New York.org.