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New Report: One Out of Five Adults Smokes in Upstate New York

November 18, 2009 Contributor

SYRACUSE, N.Y. Ã¢â‚¬â€ About one out of every five adults smokes in upstate New York, and about 61 percent of them have tried to quit their habit, according to a report released today by Excellus […]

Child Passenger Seat Law to Change November 24th

November 18, 2009 Contributor

The law, signed by Governor David Paterson in August, requires children under the age of eight to be restrained by a child restraint system in a motor vehicle. This new law takes the place of the current law, which requires children under the age of seven to be confined by a child restraint system.

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H1N1 Flu Outbreak Still Running Strong In County

November 17, 2009 Contributor

School districts around the county have been asked to consider holding flu vaccine clinics for their students, but the man in charge of the effort says it’s impossible to say when they’ll be able to hold those clinics.

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New Session Starting For Kids Yoga/Pilates At Fulton YMCA

November 16, 2009 Contributor

The new session for Kids Yoga/Pilates takes place on ThursdayÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s from 4:15pm-5:00pm for kidÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s ages 5-10. Cindy Gorea, a Certified Instructor, is ready to help your child with improving their health, concentration, physical fitness, emotional balance, and self-esteem.

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Oswego County Will Hold Seasonal Flu Clinics Nov. 24 and Dec. 1

November 16, 2009 Contributor

The Oswego County Health Department will hold seasonal flu clinics on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Nick Sterio Public Health Clinic on Bunner Street in Oswego.

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Oswego Industries, ARC of Oswego Go Tobacco-Free This Thursday

November 16, 2009 Contributor

Once the policy is in effect, neither staff, program participants, nor visitors will be allowed to use tobacco products anywhere on the nonprofitsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ properties, including in personal vehicles. In addition, employees that primarily work in the community will not be permitted to use tobacco products while on paid time.

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Join Fulton YMCA’s Total Body Fitness Class This Week

November 16, 2009 Contributor

Do you feel like you need to change up your workout routine, or do you feel the need to do something with others? Join Trish Bartlet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:15 pm until 7:15 pm beginning November 17th at the Fulton Family YMCA for a total body workout.

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Local Resources Enable Family, Sufferers Assistance with AlzheimerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s

November 15, 2009 Contributor

Assemblyman Will Barclay (R,C,IÃ¢â‚¬â€Pulaski) said today, in light of National AlzheimerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Awareness month, he wished to draw attention to our local resources, saying the Central New York Chapter of the AlzheimerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Association and its affiliates provide invaluable resources for those who suffer or care for a loved one who suffers from AlzheimerÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s.

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TOPS Tips for Preventing Diabetes

November 11, 2009 Contributor

November is National Diabetes Month – Diabetes is a very serious disease that leads to a number of health risks. Most often, diabetes affects the overweight and obese, but family history and ethnicity can play a role as well. November is Diabetes Awareness Month and TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has some tips to help reduce the risk of developing the disease.

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SUNY Oswego Brings Health And Wellness To Residents of BishopÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Commons

November 5, 2009 Contributor

Dr. Minjung Seo and students from the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness at SUNY Oswego have begun a twice-weekly senior fitness class with BishopÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Commons that has the residents excited about exercise and staying fit.

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