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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  Data released by the government on Wednesday is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go - and whether it's cheaper to get that care across town. There are vast disparities in cost among hospitals in the same area, including Central New York.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013  Former patients of Corning Hospital are suing the hospital and Guthrie Healthcare System, the hospital’s parent company.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Could the reporting requirement for mental health providers in the NY Safe Act deter patients from seeking help?

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  The brother of a mentally ill man who was killed in a confrontation with police in Syracuse last year says the mental health system is broken and a local expert fully agrees.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012  October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and one organizationin Oneida has found a fun way to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  The Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Clinic at Learbury Centre celebrated its grand opening Thursday.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Romney used Big Bird and PBS as an example of programs he would cut funding to if elected President in November.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Skaneateles-based company Welch Allyn announced that it will be cutting about 10% of its workforce over the next three years.

Monday, August 20, 2012  The Madison County Task Force on Bath Salts called upon the Governor and State Legislature to enact tougher laws against synthetic drugs earlier this month.

Friday, August 17, 2012  A Syracuse woman in need of a kidney transplant is taking matters into her own hands to get herself help before it's too late.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  The Madison County Task Force on Bath Salts is calling upon the Governor and State Legislature to enact tougher laws against synthetic drugs.

Monday, July 09, 2012  "Concierge medicine" is becoming popular with some doctors who are frustrated with having to deal with insurance companies. So what exactly is this new medical trend?

Saturday, July 07, 2012  View her speech, in the weekly GOP radio address

Monday, July 02, 2012  As the reports of central new yorkers under the influence of synthetic drugs like bath salts continue to increase, local medical centers are feeling both the hazards and the personnel strain of the drug abusers.

Monday, June 04, 2012  The price of prescription medicine is going up for some patients. Insurance companies are passing on extra fees for high end drugs to the people who are using them. But what does this really mean for patients?