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Knowing the signs of a stroke and how to act #FAST can save a life. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke. Learn the warning signs, which come on suddenly. #HeartMonth #February

Local six-year-old Elliot has turned a rainy day project into a widespread charity initiative. What started as a gift bag for a friend with COVID-19 has evolved into Elliot hand-making many gift bags for children diagnosed with COVID-19, donating them to Fox Pediatrics to give to patients. "I think I want to be known as the Gift Bag Kid," he says. Elliot hopes to expand his donations to pediatric units at Bassett Medical Center and Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse. Thank you, Elliot, from the bottom of our hearts, for your kindness and generosity! Read more and learn how you can help Elliot: https://www.bassett.org//gift-bag-kid-gives-fun-and-compas

Bassett Healthcare Network is expanding its K-9 security program thanks to a generous donation from Jane Forbes Clark. Three-year-old Ryker, a German Shepherd, and his handler, officer Jared Hubbard, joined Bassett's Security team last week and will provide services across the network. Learn more about how K-9 security teams are offering critical care, comfort, and safety to patients and staff at Bassett and in a growing number of hospitals around the country: https://www.bassett.org//bassett-healthcare-network-expand

Don't forget - Bassett's next online cancer support group will meet tomorrow, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m. All patients at any stage of diagnosis are welcome, including survivors. Register by emailing [email protected] or calling 607-547-4963. Learn more and get a full list of dates here: https://www.bassett.org//cancer-supp/cancer-support-groups

February is National School-Based Health Awareness Month. We'd like to express our deep gratitude and pride for Bassett's School-Based Health Program, which provides free medical, dental, and mental health care to over 7,000 children across more than 20 school districts in eight counties. Parents don't have to worry about copays, insurance coverage, or taking their kids out of school. These critical services are making a difference in the lives of families every day. Learn more and discover how you can help: https://www.friendsofbassett.org/donate

Today is National #WearRedForWomen Day. The American Heart Association encourages us all to wear red to raise awareness about heart disease, the number one killer of both women and men in the U.S. Are you wearing your best red today? Share your pics with us in the comments!

Navigating new year's resolutions can be overwhelming. Take the time to simplify your life and choose the right goals for you with these healthy living tips: https://www.bassett.org//simplify-your-life-better-physica

Please be aware: Beginning January 4 and continuing until February, a portion of A.O. Fox Hospital's Emergency Department parking lot will be closed due to construction. This will not impact EMS arrivals. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Although the holidays looked different this year, families around the world are finding new, lifelong ways to stay connected. Whether it was cheersing over #Zoomtogether, or creating ways to make memories at home, share with us how you made safety a priority while still making memories this holiday season. https://youtu.be/MhhixRx-mP0

The Bassett Birthing Center welcomed the first baby of 2021 at 9:31 a.m. New Year's Day! Allan Cotton was born a week early to parents Mallory Diederichs and Scott Cotton of Dolgeville. Their little boy weighs 9 pounds, 3 ounces and is 22 inches long. Congratulations to Mallory and Scott on the arrival of their baby boy New Year's Day. Mallory says, "I already know it's going to be a great year because of his arrival, and his brothers and sisters are very excited. It's all been about family time during this pandemic. All is good." In 2020, 997 babies were born at the Bassett Birthing Center.

Here's to fresh starts and new beginnings. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year from all us of at Bassett Healthcare Network! #newyear2021

An estimated 1 in 4 families in the US experiences a loved one being diagnosed with a mental illness. Caregiving for a loved one with a mental illness and/or substance abuse disorder is challenging. Learn about the available addiction, mental health, legal, and suicide prevention #caregivingresources for #mentalhealthcaregivers: https://bit.ly/2JBcTkZ