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Syracuse pop-up clinics aim to boost vaccinations within Black …

WebAs of Feb. 24, only 2.5% of those with at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose in Central New York were Black.

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A look at sexual healthcare access post Roe v. Wade

WebAbortion restriction is undoubtedly a national health issue, both physically and emotionally. The stigmatization and politicization of abortions and reproductive health has reverted women’s rights and led to national outcry, and the ramifications affect women far beyond their ability to get an abortion.. The complexities of this dilemma are limitless.

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Booster shots lose prevalence as COVID-19 worries diminish on SU …

WebSince mask restrictions have been lifted at Syracuse University, COVID-19 has been at the back of many students’ minds. The threat of the virus is seen by many to pose little to no danger to their health or that of their peers, even with data showing the new Omicron variant continuing to be prevalent in the U.S.

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After losing more than $600,000 in funding, a local LGBT …

WebA Syracuse non-profit that serves the health needs of Central New York’s aging LGBT population is straining to make up for a loss of more than $600,000 in state funding over the next five years. SAGE Upstate, local affiliate of the national organization Services and Advocacy for LGBT Elders, has relied on the state LGBT health grant for …

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The power of effective communication in healthcare

WebThe transformative power of effective communication in healthcare The power of effective communication in healthcare Healthcare advertisers help bridge the gap between medical professionals and patients, making people feel …

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SU promotes health and wellness with free flu shots

WebMembers of the SU community enjoy a privilege that not every university offers come winter: Influenza shots, free and accessible for all. Kathy Van Vechten, in charge of flu vaccinations at SU’s Health Services, said that the university initially ordered 3,000 doses of the vaccine, and recently ordered 400 more.Each shot cost the university …

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Navigating health resources online

WebA users guide for navigating health resources online Navigating health resources online While social media allows for instant and entertaining content, the internet also presents a slue of misinformation.

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Onondaga County sees rise in substance abuse, mental health crises

WebSubstance abuse, overdoses, and calls for mental health support are all up in the first six months of 2020 as the pandemic takes a mental toll on Onondaga County, community health experts say. According to the Onondaga County Opioid Epidemic Data Report, there were 41 unintended opioid-related deaths in Onondaga County in the first …

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SU alumna seeks to help communities of color with new therapy …

WebAmudalat Fola Lasisi sees a significant void in the healthcare industry, and because of that, the Nigerian-American born therapist has found her passion. “I think it’s extremely important, one, as a woman of color to represent a lot of minority communities,” Lasisi said. “I think that because of the lack of cultural competency with

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A Syracuse clinic for women closes. Now what

WebWade has increased disinformation on women’s reproductive health. The Dr. William A. Harris Health Center on Slocum Avenue, operated by the now-defunct Syracuse Family Planning Services, closed over the summer. When Syracuse Family Planning Services announced it would close, it garnered a single mention in the local news.

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The rise of Gen Z in skincare marketing

WebA recent study by Statista found that over a third of Gen Z participants spend on average between $21 and $50 on a single skincare product. The study also found that Gen Z is the top consumer of skincare products of all generations that participated, leading Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers. In turn, Gen Z is also the target market for

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COVID-19 pandemic increases need for food programs in Syracuse

WebThe Onondaga County Health Department findings were grim even before the COVID-19 pandemic. In late 2019, the OCHD released the 2019-2021 Community Health Assessment and Improvement Plan, showing that half of Syracuse census tracts qualify as food deserts, and more than a quarter of Onondaga County residents are food …

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Fighting Food Insecurity The NewsHouse

WebWith the opening of Brady Market, Syracuse residents are unraveling food apartheid and forging a new relationship with nutrition. Story by Isabelle Tavares / Photos by Zachary J. Krahmer. Food insecurity in Syracuse disproportionately affects marginalized communities, but residents are working to develop solutions.

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Post-COVID stress causes students to seek counseling and …

WebThe CDC found that 23.5% of U.S. adults are taking medication for their mental health, compared to 19.4% in 2020. In addition, various other factors like global issues, have begun to take a toll. Following the return to school post-coronavirus, many students have had difficulty adjusting to the intensity of full-time classes, said Tania

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Crossing the border for health care The NewsHouse

WebCrossing the border for health care. Americans face steep prices for medical procedures. Canadians can face lengthy wait times. That has some Americans headed north for health care, while Canadians head south. When Austin Zwick and his wife had their first baby, they stayed in the hospital in Toronto for a total of 72 hours.

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What’s really going on with Onondaga Lake

WebOnondaga Lake has been the butt of the three-eyed fish joke for a long time now–ever since the ‘80s and ‘90s when a combination of industrial and sewage waste rendered it a hazardous body of water more akin to a swamp. Now, experts say mercury levels in its fish are lower than those measured in the Adirondacks, and Onondaga …

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The toxicity of the 'Freshman 15' concept

WebFor the first time, we are in total control of all the choices we make. The ‘Freshman Fifteen’ creates an unhealthy idea that gaining weight in college is inevitable, when the real issue is neglecting our health, which includes sleep, mental health and our social environments. America is so focused on weight that we perform unhealthy

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How WandaVision opened the door for productive mental health …

WebAll of this defines Wanda; she is not just her mental illness. In an article for Slate, trauma therapist Erin Qualey explained that at its core, WandaVision is about a woman trying to cope with the aftermath of “unthinkable loss,” and it uses techniques to show the impacts of childhood trauma, methods of coping and ways to heal and provide

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Dr. Nanavati speaks about mindfulness The NewsHouse

WebDr. Kaushal Nanavati. There are two features of being mindful. The first is rooting your attention and awareness in the present. “You can re-center yourself just by taking a deep breath,” says Nanavati. The second feature is a shift in the state of mind; it is important to adopt an attitude of openness and acceptance toward your experiences

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