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St. Luke’s CAPABLE Program Can Help Make Staying At Home Safely A Reality for Older Adults

June 22, 2023 Contributor

After a fall landed her in the hospital, Carol knew she needed some help in order to return home safely. Following a couple weeks in a short-stay rehabilitation center, along with home care services that enabled her to recover her strength, she was still a little uneasy about getting around independently and felt she could benefit from something more to help her confidence in her home.

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Women’s Health Month Highlights Year-Round Wellness Resources

May 21, 2023 Contributor

May is Women’s Health Month, and the Oswego County Health Department reminds residents of services and resources available to women and their families year-round.

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The New York State Department Of Labor Reminds New Yorkers Of Resources Available For Working Mothers

May 12, 2023 Contributor

This Mother’s Day, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is reminding New Yorkers there are a variety of resources available to help working mothers. NYSDOL found in the 2023 Gender Wage Gap Reportthat mothers face significant challenges in the workplace that contribute to the wage gap. The report also found the pivot to remote learning and pandemic-driven closures of childcare facilities elevated the severe impact of childcare access, which has long been a major problem for working women.

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SAF Informs Community Members Of Services At Oswego Farmers Market

October 18, 2022 Contributor

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month representatives from Oswego County Opportunities (OCO) Services to Aid Families program (SAF) attended the Oswego Farmers Market to inform community members about the many services that SAF provides for survivors of domestic violence.

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Office For The Aging Schedules Public Hearings On Proposed Services For Seniors

October 16, 2022 Contributor

The Oswego County Office for the Aging has scheduled three public hearings to receive input on its proposed plan of services for seniors during the period beginning April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024.

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Farnham Family Services Brings Life-Saving Services To Mexico Area

August 19, 2022 Contributor

For individuals dealing with substance abuse disorder the consequences can be lethal. According to NY/NJHIDTA (NY/NJ High Impact Drug Trafficking Area) there were 32 fatal overdoses in Oswego County in 2021.

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OCO’s Senior Services Receives Meals On Wheels Grant

June 27, 2011 Contributor

Oswego County Opportunities’ (OCO) Home Delivered Meal Service recently received national recognition as the program was awarded a grant from the Meals On Wheels Association of America.

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OCO’s Youth & Services Welcomes Melissa Crofoot

June 20, 2011 Contributor

Tina Sherman, prevention and early intervention program manager with Oswego County Opportunities’ Youth & Family Services has announced that Melissa Crofoot has joined the staff as a rural host home specialist.

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Oswego Health To Expand Healthcare Services In Central Square

April 15, 2011 Contributor

Oswego Health, the region’s healthcare leader, will expand its urgent care and outpatient services to the Central Square community when the health system opens the Central Square Medical Center later this year.

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CNY Food Pantries See Increasing Demand For Services

April 10, 2011 Contributor

In 2010, The Food Bank of CNY reported it provided more than 7.8 million meals to local residents residing in 11 counties in Central and Northern New York. Its goal is to eliminate hunger through food distribution, education and advocacy with the help of members from the community. The recent hard economic times have made that mission more difficult.

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