Health

Senator provides SNAP updates for Cortland Co.

CORTLAND — Senator Lea Webb held a press conference at Catholic Charities to discuss federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) impacts on county residents. Webb said taking care …

CORTLAND — The League of Women Voters of Cortland County held a discussion Monday to talk about the current federal bill and what it would mean for residents’ health, if passed. State …

City holds sessions to help with insurance changes

CORTLAND — There were discussions at the last City of Cortland financial meeting of changing insurance plans to save money. Cortland Mayor Scott Steve said the new plan, which is better than if …

MAVAC seeks additional grant funding for future improvements

MARATHON — The Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MAVAC) have been hoping to construct a brand new ambulance station to expand its operations and move out of the quarters it currently …

Government shutdown impacts SNAP benefits in Cortland County

The ongoing federal government shutdown means social programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) lose funding and leave its beneficiaries to turn to other sources. SNAP funds …

Levels of allyship

Being an ally is a concept many people are familiar with — or even claim to embody — and it plays a crucial role in the growth and support of communities. Minority communities, such as …

Salvation Army prepares to open warming center

CORTLAND — As the only warming center in the city, The Salvation Army in Cortland, located at 138 Main St., has a lot of work to do in preparing to open the warming center for the cold season. …

Marathon board reviews 2026 MAVAC contract

MARATHON — The Marathon town board and Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MAVAC) had discussions during the Tuesday board meeting about MAVAC’s new contract. EMS Chief John …

CORTLAND — City of Cortland Mayor Scott Steve said the city, Rural Health Institute (RHI) and Complete Construction Concepts are working on design plans for RHI’s upcoming daytime …

Guthrie’s Maternity Oasis Unit was hosted by Seven Valleys Food Rescue at Homer Avenue, providing convenient care to pregnant and postpartum individuals in the area.

‘There was a need’

CORTLAND — October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the team at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center is making strides in several different ways to support treatment, detection and its …

Beloved Cortland teacher searches for kidney donor

CORTLAND — Hilary Church retired this year from his position at Cortland Junior High School as a technology teacher. After spending 25 years teaching in Cortland and making a meaningful impact …

NY Senator Webb holds Cortland Health Resource Fair

CORTLAND — New York Senator Lea Webb held a Community Health Resource Fair in the county gymnasium on Tuesday. Webb said these health fairs are important to the communities. “This is …

MAVAC Chief asks for legislative support with CREST grant

MARATHON — Marathon Area Volunteer Ambulance Corps (MAVAC) EMS Chief John Tillotson hosted a tour of its facility on Wednesday to State Assemblymember Jeff Gallahan and the senior staff grant …

Cortlandville, Cincinnatus and Marathon will all host Cortland County Drug Takeback events on Saturday. All events start at 9 a.m., with the Cortlandville event running until noon and the Cincinnatus …

CORTLAND — SPEAK UP Cortland is a suicide prevention coalition for Cortland County, primarily made up of volunteers with expertise and passion about the subject of mental health. Because …

ITHACA — Cayuga Medical Center has been recognized with the Silver Performance Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for its excellence in treating heart attack …

Loaves and Fishes continues backpack program for local schools

CORTLAND — Loaves and Fishes has partnered with local school districts since 2019 to bring backpacks of meals to students and families that qualify for free or reduced school lunches. The …

Homeless population remains same after Grace Space closes

The Rural Health Institute (RHI) and the Cortland County Housing and Homeless Coalition finalized its report last week about the Grace Space, a daytime space for unhoused people from November 2024 to …

How prevention keeps people safe

Cortland Prevention Resources, a division of Family & Children’s Counseling Services, is thrilled to welcome back the Cortland Standard, and is grateful for the opportunity to continue to …

SMART Recovery Program begins in Cortland

CORTLAND — A SMART Recovery Program started in Cortland in the beginning of July. SMART, a weekly program, stands for self-management and recovery training. Prevention Network of CNY …

Guthrie gives tips to beat the heat

Guthrie Medical Center held a press conference via Zoom Monday to emphasize the importance of staying cool in the high temperatures that have been affecting the area. Chief of Emergency Medicine …

Guthrie Cortland hosts open house for new medical center

CORTLAND — Guthrie Cortland has been working to put multiple medical services under one roof for patient convenience and ease. Now the company is ready to show off the new Guthrie Cortland …

ITHACA — Legislators appointed and welcomed Jennie Sutcliffe to her new position as the Commissioner of Whole Health at Tuesday’s Tompkins County Legislature meeting, effective July 7. …

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Monday released new data showing the massive impact the GOP’s “Big Ugly” Reconciliation Bill would have on New York families. The latest bill …

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