Dorothy Sanchez will never forget the day her son, Jonathan, died from an overdose last September. He was 33 years old. Sanchez is one of more than 25 community members who…
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Recognizing the Warning Signs: Stroke Prevention Starts with Awareness
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 795,000 people experience a stroke each year, and it…
County Leaders Warn House Budget Bill Could Devastate NY’s Healthcare System
County leaders across New York State came together on May 21 to address the devastating toll the proposed House budget reconciliation bill could have on New Yorkers. During a press conference organized…
Five Years Later: New Yorkers with Long COVID Juggle Illness and Doubt
Extreme fatigue, brain fog, and long-term gastrointestinal issues are a few of more than 200 symptoms of Long COVID. “Short answer, it sucks,” said Jamie Sanin, founder of Celebrate845, a mutual…
Moving Toward Health: How Fitness Challenges Can Jumpstart Your Health Journey
Fitness challenges—those 30-day programs that promise quick results—have often been met with skepticism in the health and wellness world. Maggi FItzpatrick is the Health and Wellness columnist for The Sullivan County Democrat…
Health Fest At Hanofee Park
Hanofee Park featured a mix of local vendors and outdoor activities this past weekend at Health Fest. This event is part of the Sullivan County Department of Public Health’s efforts to engage…
Rare Eastern Equine Encephalitis Confirmed in Ulster County
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued an advisory on Wednesday, August 21, urging New Yorkers to take personal protective measures to avoid mosquito bites, after confirming the presence of…