When disaster strikes, will you be prepared? Nobody knows when a disaster is going to occur, or what type of disaster it is going to be. However, todayβs preparation could mean tomorrowβs survival. With support of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Living Independently is For Everyone at the Resource Center for Independent Living…
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is adopting the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international recognition program that celebrates compassionate care. βWe are proud of the dedication and commitment demonstrated by our nursesβ said Linda McCormack-Miller RN DNP NEA-BC, senior vice president/chief nursing officer. βThe DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is one way that…
Back in January three local companies got together to ask themselves how they could help other small businesses who were struggling due to COVID-19. Soon after, the Be A Neighbor Fund was born. Since launching February 1st the Fund has raised over $27,000 and given financial awards to five local businesses. The fifth and final…
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a common and devastating autoimmune disease with a prevalence of ~20 to 150 per 100,000 people. It primarily affects minorities and women of child-bearing age, causing fatigue, joint pain, rash, and fever. There is no cure for lupus and current treatments only work to improve symptoms. However, these strategies often…
NoMIS Power Group, a SUNY Polytechnic Institute spinoff, has blossomed from the institutionβs unique high-tech educational and research ecosystem. It began from a research effort begun in September of 2019, when postdoc Dr. Adam Morgan connected with Associate Professor of Nanoengineering Dr. Woongje Sung and his students to help them further evaluate their silicon carbide…
Join us for a 23-day Online Wellness Conference from April 23rd – May 15th. We are re-introducing our agency and partners to YOU with 23 days of wellness presentations, resources, and experiences that will empower you to focus on your own health while supporting community wellness!! $50 per person includes access to all 23…
AmeriCU Credit Union is proud to introduce the First Responder Loan Discount program, offering loan discounts to qualifying First Responders. Loan discounts are available to firefighters, police officers, EMTs and paramedics for auto loans, home improvement loans, marine loans, RV and other recreation vehicles loans, and personal unsecured loans. Qualifying applicants may also…
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and the Lead-Free Mohawk Valley Coalition partners are marking the fifth year of a community-wide commitment to reduce high rates of childhood lead poisoning in Oneida and Herkimer counties. In April 2016, the Community Foundation launched the effort with sustained funding. To date, $6 million has been…
