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Antibiotics Awareness – What You Need to Know Antibiotics Awareness – What You Need to Know February 10, 2021 Antibiotics are powerful drugs that are designed to kill or slow the growth of bacteria. When used improperly bacteria develop and become resistant to antibiotics used to treat them. According to the CDC over 2 million people are infected with … [read more]
3 Risks of a Gluten-Free Diet 3 Risks of a Gluten-Free Diet February 10, 2021 Only about one percent of America’s population is diagnosed with a gluten-related illness, yet nearly a third of the population would prefer to reduce or avoid gluten. Multiple factors have contributed to the spike of gluten-free diets (GFD), including media … [read more]
Winter Safety Tips Winter Safety Tips February 10, 2021 It’s that time of the year for heart attacks due to the flu and snow shoveling. Strain on the heart can come from physical activity or illness. According to the New England Journal of Medicine, there is a significant association between respiratory … [read more]
The Importance of Hand Hygiene The Importance of Hand Hygiene February 10, 2021 Hand hygiene isn’t just a common courtesy when leaving a bathroom or preparing food, it’s a vital step in stopping the spread of common viruses and bacteria which lead to many illnesses. When to wash? Before, during and after preparing food Before eating … [read more]
Winter Danger: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Winter Danger: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning February 10, 2021 Carbon monoxide poisoning is a scary reality for so many people during the wintertime more than any other time of the year. Why? Because vents are blocked with snow and ice! In fact, the CDC reports that carbon monoxide sends over 15,000 Americans to the ED … [read more]
Mohawk Valley Health System First in State to Receive Cardiac Catheterization Lab Accreditation Mohawk Valley Health System First in State to Receive Cardiac Catheterization Lab Accreditation February 10, 2021 Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is the first in New York State to receive accreditation of its cardiac cathererization by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This accreditation recognizes MVHS’s demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating … [read more]