MVHS Thanks Their Donor Superheroes

In response to the overwhelming support from the community over these last few weeks, MVHS has been posting personal thank you video messages on their Facebook page to show their appreciation to their donor superheroes. Go check out the page today, and be sure to like and follow so you can get regular updates!  Find…

Senior Scams on the Rise During Quarantine

With the fear of COVID-19 taking up most of our attention, keep in-mind that criminals are using a wide range of coronavirus scams to take advantage of our elderly population.   The Federal Trade Commission is warning that scammers are offering to help with errands, and running off with your money. Be wary of someone…

MVCC, Career Step Offer Free Online Infection Control Course Through April 30

Mohawk Valley Community College and education partner Career Step Online Training Solutions are offering a Certificate of Infection Control and Barrier Protection Proficiency Course online for free until April 30. The accredited course, designed specifically for Allied Health professionals, addresses all major elements of infection prevention and provides a simulated practice of documenting patient-doctor communication…

COVID & Nursing Home Residents

    The New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is a resident-centered and resident-directed advocacy program available to anyone residing in a nursing home, adult care facility or family-type home across the state. The local Long Term Care Ombudsman Program sponsored by LIFE at Resource Center For Independent Living covers Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego…

Boilermaker Postponed Until September

For the first time since the race’s inception in 1978, the Boilermaker will not be held on the second Sunday in July. The 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Utica National 5K will be postponed and rescheduled for September 13th, 2020; the second Sunday in September. This very difficult decision was made in concert…