Yearly Archives: 2020

Caregiving and COVID-19: Tips for people with vulnerable family members

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(BPT) – COVID-19 has dramatically shifted daily life for many people around the world. Nobody is immune, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and older adults and individuals with chronic health conditions are at higher risk of getting very sick from the Coronavirus. To protect vulnerable individuals, many nursing homes or assisted…

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Turn your backyard into a safe space for healthy play

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(BPT) – As Americans across the country retreat to their homes to help slow the spread of COVID-19, many are rediscovering the value of their yards as places to take in fresh air, engage their children in outdoor games and enjoy physical activity in a safe environment. 3 tips for safe, healthy outdoor fun for…

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Helpful Resources for COVID-19

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We hope you and your family are staying safe. If you have questions about COVID-19, here are a few helpful resources: Coronavirus.gov – https://www.coronavirus.gov/ NYS Department of Health – https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home Saratoga County Public Health – https://www.saratogacountyny.gov/departments/publichealth/ Village of Ballston Spa – https://villageofballstonspa.org/ As always, we are here for you.

6 things you should know before your next outpatient procedure

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(BPT) – With nearly 50 million outpatient surgeries performed in the U.S. each year and the increasingly complex nature of the procedures, patients need to know several important details when having surgery without an overnight stay in the hospital. Updated fasting restrictions, removing jewelry to reduce the risk of burns and asking about regional blocks…

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Teen with rare illness gets wish to create comic book

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(BPT) – Teenagers love to read comic books, and many even have the desire to write stories, draw comics and create their own books someday. Nineteen-year-old Bo is one of those teens. He loves everything about comic books and drawing — but juvenile Huntington’s disease (jHD) has made it increasingly difficult for him to express…

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