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Practice firework safety on 4th of July

Here’s your gentle reminder that “legal sparkling devices” are the only type of firework that’s legal in New York state, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a news release. …

CPR saves at least fifth Cortland-area life since December

Cortland emergency personnel used CPR to save a 39-year-old Cortland man’s life, another in several successful CPR applications this year. Cortland Fire Department Deputy Chief Derek Reynolds …

A hernia occurs when tissue bulges out through an opening or weakness in the muscular wall. Hernias can develop in any part of the abdomen, but the groin, navel, or the site of a previous surgery are …

Legislators approve $6.4M in mental health building bids

Cortland County legislators approved spending $6.4 million Thursday to renovate the new mental-health building – much of it grant-funded, but still more than the $5 million in federal grants. …

Tick population is on the rise, just like the temperature

 

The Alzheimer’s Association will present a program July 11 at Cortland County’s Age Well Center at 165 Main St., Cortland on how dementia affects communication. The event, from 3 to …

The Cortland County Office for Aging will distribute coupons for farmers markets to people over 60 through July. Eligible recipients must meet income criteria — $2,322 per month for an …

The Cortland Interfaith Council, a merger of the Interfaith Association and the Cortland County Council of Churches, plans a series of events in July, SummerFest 2024, to combine body-strengthening …

Years of planning, a year of work and $3.5 million later – Guthrie Cortland Medical Center’s new parking lot and entrance was completed June 14. The $3.5 million project to …

Guthrie is pleased to welcome these providers in the greater Cortland area. •Dr. Robert Kale is a fellowship-trained anesthesiologist at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center. Kale completed his …

It’ll be cooler Friday — if 85 is cool

Last week, you probably considered 85 degrees to be sweltering. By Friday, you’ll look forward to 85 degrees as cool. In the meantime, expect heat indexes in the greater Cortland area to …

Guthrie: Extreme heat risky to those with heart, lung issues

People with cardiac and respiratory problems should be especially careful during extreme heat like the temperatures forecast across Central New York this week, a Guthrie health network official said …

Heat index to top 100 next week

Heat indexes will top 100 degrees across much of Central New York and the Southern Tier next week, and more than 105 in larger urban areas, the National Weather Service at Binghamton reported …

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center will reopen the main entrance to the hospital Friday following the completion of a three-phase, $3.5 million project announced in 2021. The project closed 600 …

Potentially rabid coyote roams in Dryden

DRYDEN — Beware of a potentially rabid coyote near Monkey Run Natural Area in Dryden, Tompkins County Whole Health announced Tuesday afternoon. Cornell Botanical Gardens has closed the …

The Guthrie Clinic announced that four Guthrie facilities including Guthrie Cortland Medical Center have received LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation from the Human Rights Campaign …

The Cancer Services Program of Cayuga and Cortland may be able provide free colorectal cancer screening for men who live in Cortland, Cayuga and Tompkins counties, the Cortland County Health …

The warm weeks ahead will bring more opportunities to enjoy outdoor recreational sports, gardening, and family gatherings. They also bring a higher risk for contracting tick-borne infections …

Cayuga Health has announced that Amy Blanden of Cayuga Medical Associates received the health group’sl Outstanding Nurse of the Year award at its first Florence NightinGatheringd May 3, an …

Cayuga Health has announced the release of its 2023 annual report, summarizing developments at the Tompkins County-based health system. The report, available at cayugahealthmagazine.org, covers …

The Cortland County Office for Aging plans a presentation from 3 to 4 p.m. June 6 on “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body.” The program at the Age Well Center at 165 Main St., is …

The Homer Community Blood Drive will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Homer First United Methodist Church, 16 Cayuga St. Enter the parking lot via Central Park Place. A double red cell …

The Guthrie Medical Group, including all outpatient labs, the Guthrie Clinic Pharmacy, most Walk-in Care, and all regional offices will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. However, Guthrie …

Expert: Methadone, though imperfect, saves lives

The expert said Thursday that methadone is an important part of treating opioid addiction, but some of the audience members weren’t so sure. Dr. Matisyahu Shulman said in a conversation on …

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