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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.

New Healthcare Reforms went into law on January 1st, Now expectant mothers can now enroll in health insurance penalty-free where the Coverage is retroactive to the month of pregnancy certification, Also, a new law makes health insurance cover at least 2 EpiPens per year, capping out-of-pocket costs at $100. another law states that insurance providers must eliminate all out-of-pocket costs for insulin, removing financial barriers for diabetes management.

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 12-31-24

A new state law beginning tomorrow, will make the cost of Insulin on insurance cheaper. The law eliminates co-pays for insulin covered by health insurance plans, making New York the 1st state to eliminate co-pays. The American Diabetes Association estimates that about 1.8 million adult New Yorkers have the illness, the measure is expected to save New Yorkers $14 million in 2025.

Attorney General Letitia James today secured agreements from the nation's largest insulin manufacturers to cap the price of insulin at $35 per monthly prescription for uninsured New Yorkers for 5 years. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General found that From 2002 to 2013, the average list prices for insulin products tripled, about 10% of New Yorkers have diabetes, about 464,000 of them rely on insulin every day.

The State Department of Corrections announced that disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been moved to the Mohawk Correctional Facility in Rome New York. Weinstein was convicted of rape in 2020, he was sentenced to 23 years in state prison, he was also found guilty of sex crimes in California & was sentenced there to 16 years in prison. New York State Correctional officials moved Weinstein to Mohawk, following a heart procedure shortly after. His lawyers have also said that he suffers from diabetes and vision issues.

In honor of Veteran's Day, the State Department of Health announced that they are working to correct disparities in services available to Veterans, after a report found 37% of veterans report at least one disability, compared to 26% of non-veterans, Veterans are more likely to report they engage in risky behaviors, including smoking, and are more likely to report diagnoses of other health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, COPD, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and arthritis than non-veterans in the same age group. More information is available for veterans at health.ny.gov.

Ed Curley of Sidney finished his bicycle trek across the
country, arriving in Saint Augustine Florida this morning, the purpose of the
trip was to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; he told
WCDO News about how much was raised:

(Ed Curley 7-26-19)

Donations in Ed’s name can still be made online to
JDRF.org.

Ed Curley of Sidney continues his bicycle trek across the
country, to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Ed told
WCDO News that the journey will finish up tomorrow:

(Ed Curley 7-26-19)

Donations in Ed’s name can be made online to JDRF.org; he
raised about $5,000 in pledges with his journey.

Ed Curley of Sidney continues his bicycle trek across the
country, to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; he
talked to WCDO News earlier today:

(Ed Curley 7-26-19)

Donations in Ed’s name can be made online to JDRF.org.

Ed Curley of Sidney continues his bicycle trek across
America to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes research Foundation, the
afternoon Ed was in San Antonio Texas, with the final destination of St.
Augustine Florida, he gave WCDO News an update on his progress:

(Ed Curley 7-15-19)

Curley said that he hopes to raise about $10,000 with this effort;
donations can be made the JDRF.org.

Ed Curley of Sidney is
continuing with his bicycle trip across the country from California to Florida,
to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  Curley talked to WCDO this afternoon about
his progress:

(Ed Curley 6-25-19)

Donations can be made to
JDRF.org; more information is also available through Ed’s Facebook &
Twitter pages.

Ed Curley of Sidney is continuing with his bicycle journey
from California to Florida this summer, all the while raising funds for
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation with pledges made at JDRF.org.  Ed told WCDO News last week how he planned to
accomplish this:

(Ed Curley 7-1-19)

Ed's exploits can be followed on his Twitter & Facebook
Pages throughout the journey.

Ed Curley of Sidney has participated in numerous General
Clinton Canoe Regattas, has also has become a bicycling enthusiast, he has
decided to bike across country from San Diego California to St. Augustine
Florida to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  Curley talked to WCDO About this fundraiser
in an RV in Nevada earlier today:

(Ed Curley 6-25-19)

Donations can be made to JDRF at www2.jdrf.org; more
information is available through Ed's Facebook & Twitter pages.

The 2018 Women’s Health Series continues today in Norwich. RN Judith Samsel will discuss Diabetes at the Bohemian Moon at 103 East Main Street in Norwich starting at 7:00 PM; more information is available at 337-4183.

Law enforcement agencies from Yates County to the Capital District are looking for 71 year old Franklin Herman of Jerusalem, who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease & Diabetes. Herman is described as a white male, 5'6" about 150 pounds, he is bald & has blues eyes & wears glasses, he is driving a blue GMC Sierra Pick up with New York License number 9093JY, he was last seen this morning in Cohoes at about 9:40 AM. Anyone with information is asked to call local law enforcement or the Yates County Sheriff’s department at 315-536-4438.

Physician Assistant Alyssa MacIntosh of UHS Women’s Health Center in Norwich will hold a discussion about Breast Cancer & earl y detection in a free presentation today at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich. An optional buffet and cash bar will be available at 6 p.m., with the presentation and discussion to start at 7 p.m. The event is part of UHS Chenango Memorial’s 2018 Women’s Health Series, which will conclude on Monday, November 12 with a discussion on pre-diabetes and diabetes risk factors. More information is available at 337-4183.

Governor Cuomo announced today that $1.6 million has been awarded to 3 emergency food relief organizations in the Southern Tier through the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, administered by the Department of Health. Agencies receiving these awards are required to devote a portion of the funding to food identified as helpful in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Locally, funding was awarded to the Broome County Council of Churches, they received $100,000 & Delaware Opportunities received $149,315

Governor Cuomo is calling for cuts in state funding for $25 million from 39 public health programs that fight cancer, diabetes and other conditions. Cuomo's administration said it will be up to state health officials to decide where to make the reductions, which are intended to make public health spending more efficient. Cuomo’s $152 billion budget proposal actually increases health care spending overall.

Bassett Healthcare Network has been awarded a $297,419 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for up to four years to bring telehealth services to the school-based health care setting. The grant-funded project will benefit students enrolled in 18 of Bassett’s school-based health centers in Delaware, Otsego and Chenango counties. In addition to providing access to sub specialists, the school-based project will include diabetes care and education, obesity prevention programming and nutritional counseling, oral health care, behavioral health services, and asthma care and education. From July of 2015 through June of 2016, the program handled 33,522 visits; 32 percent of those were mental health visits, and 59 percent were medical visits; the dental component handled over 3,054 visits.

Approximately 460,000 New York Medicaid recipients diagnosed with diabetes received diabetes-related services costing more than $1.2 billion in state fiscal year 2013-14, according to a report released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report notes that about 1.6 million adult New Yorkers, or 10.3% of the adult population, have been diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, which is higher than the 3-year nationwide average of 9.6%.

The “Take A Shot at Diabetes” fundraiser is being held Saturday in Norwich to raise money for those suffering with Diabetes locally. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 3-27-15)

Tickets are available at NBT Bank, Hummel’s office supplies in Norwich or at Brown paper tickets.com.

The "Take A Shot at Diabetes" fundraiser is being held on March 28th to raise money for those suffering with Diabetes locally. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 3-20-15)

Tickets are available at NBT Bank, Hummel’s office supplies in Norwich or at Brown paper tickets.com.

Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will expand access to potentially lifesaving medication for students and school personnel in the event of an emergency. The new laws include provisions that will allow schools to administer epi-pens to students without prescriptions in emergency situations and that will allow students diagnosed with asthma, allergies and/or diabetes to self-administer prescribed medical treatments. One new law authorizes schools to possess and administer auto-injectable epinephrine, in an emergency situation, even if the recipient of such treatment does not have a prescription.

Chenango Memorial Hospital will present a free diabetes information program in the hospital’s Hops Yard Bistro and basement conference room today. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and presentations begin at 5:30. This annual event is open to diabetics and their families. Those interested are asked to register at 337-4040 or uhs.net.

A free Diabetes Information program will be held at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich on Thursday, September 26th in the basement conference room. The event is for diabetics and their families and begins at 5pm. There will be numerous speakers to discuss diabetic care, food preparation, diabetes & cardiovascular disease and nutrition. Vendors who specialize in products and services for diabetics will also be present. Space is limited and registration is requested by calling 337-4040 or on line at uhs dot net.

UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be presenting a free Diabetes information program at the Sidney civic center today.  Registration begins at 5:00 PM; the presentation will begin at 5:30.  More information is available at uhs.net or at 337-4040.