Putnam County Health Department officials are warning residents about a triple threat of contagious respiratory illnesses as the colder months arrive. High circulating levels of flu, COVID and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are all on the rise. “Residents hearing stories
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Susan and Nicholas Milton have lots to be thankful for, not only this week when they will spend their first Thanksgiving at home with their 13-month-old daughter, Ava Grace, but every day. Gracie, as her parents call her, was born
Read MoreThe Putnam County Department of Health has released the results of a Community Priority Poll (CPP) that gauged county residents’ views on health priorities and where resources should be directed to improve quality of life. The CPP is one component
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By Jessica Jafet It is said that a smile is contagious, and when shared, can make a person feel better about themselves and their environment. Through its “Smiles for Veterans” program, the Hawthorne-based Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) is
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Battle lines have been drawn in the debate over whether Westchester County should enact a flavored tobacco product ban, including menthol cigarettes, in advance of Monday night’s public hearing before the Board of Legislators. Last week, some activists in Westchester’s
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The Harrison Planning Board has approved an application by 1 West Red Oak LLC to construct a 21,875-square-foot cancer infusion center at 1 West Red Oak Plaza that will be operated by Mt. Sinai Hospital. Attorney Albert J. Pirro, Jr.
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White Plains Hospital recently hosted New York State’s first Youth Summit in partnership with Black Men in White Coats, a national organization that seeks to increase the number of minorities in the field of medicine. More than 200 middle and high
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An organization representing the interests of convenience store owners called on the Board of Legislators last week to abandon a proposed law that would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products and menthol cigarettes in Westchester. Members of the New
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A nonprofit organization in Putnam County that provides services to the developmentally and intellectually disabled will be holding its first-ever celebration a week from Saturday that will have a dual purpose. The Hudson Valley Division of the United Cerebral Palsy
Read MoreMore than ever before, attention is being paid to overall health, and not just for middle-aged adults or seniors. To address that focus, the Town of Bedford is holding its inaugural Health & Wellness Fest this Saturday from 11 a.m.
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