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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!

In 1864, Rebecca Lee Crumpler became the first African American woman to earn a doctor of medicine degree in the United States. She went on to publish the 'Book of Medical Discourses', one of the very first medical publications by an African American, that shares of her journey and challenges in the medical profession. #BlackHistory

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines teach our cells how to make a piece of a protein to trigger an immune response and build immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19. mRNA does not affect or interact with a person’s DNA, and the cell breaks down and gets rid of the mRNA as soon as it is finished using these instructions.Learn about mRNA vaccines and how they work. https://www.cdc.gov//2019-ncov/vaccines/differen/mrna.html

Are you or someone you know managing the effects that come with having a chronic condition? Bassett is here to help. Sign up for our Living Well with Chronic Conditions 6-week workshop series and take charge of your health to live a fuller life today. Our next workshop is February 15th! http://bit.ly/3qUuQuE

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease (AD) can be especially challenging. Our assembled #caregivingresources for #dementiacaregivers and #ADcaregivers offer information about these diseases, local and national resources, answers to FAQs, tips, and information on when to consider long-term care: https://bit.ly/3mIBkuV

Nosebleeds are common in childhood, with 3 out of 4 kids having a nosebleed at least once. Learn more and support #KidsENT Health Month. https://www.enthealth.org/be_ent_smart/nosebleed-faqs/

2/9-2/10: We are offering free COVID-19 testing in Schoharie County for Asymptomatic Individuals - Appointments are required. Testing site information, times and further details below. Call 315-412-5875 to make an appointment. Sharon Springs Health Center, 591-1 State Route 20, Sharon Springs, NY: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 from 8:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Cobleskill Primary Care, 136 Parkway Drive, Cobleskill: Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 from 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ... If you have no symptoms of the virus, but wish to be tested, please call 315-412-5875 to schedule your appointment.

COVID-19 vaccine myth buster: MYTH: The COVID-19 vaccine is giving people severe side effects. FACT: Both COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna) are showing short-term mild or moderate vaccine reactions that resolve on their own. Keep in mind that these side effects indicate that your immune system is responding to the vaccine by deploying your antibodies to recognize a copy of the virus your body is doing what it’s supposed to do! Early-phase studies of the Pfizer/BioNTec...h vaccine show that it is safe. About 15% of people developed short-lived symptoms at the site of the injection. Half developed systemic reactions, primarily headache, chills, fatigue, muscle pain or fever lasting for a day or two. Learn more from the CDC: #COVID19MythBusters https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/

Do you think you may have COVID-19? If you think you’re sick, do the following: Monitor your symptoms, avoid contact with others, all ahead before visiting your doctor, call Bassett's COVID line at 607-547-5555 with questions or for information about testing. Most people who get COVID-19 can take care of themselves at home. Take precautions to protect yourself and others around you and get tested. https://www.cdc.gov///if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html

UPDATE: Bassett Healthcare Network has closed several locations today, Dec. 17, across our region due to the snow emergency - including all convenient care clinics (Cooperstown, Herkimer, and Oneonta) and all school-based health centers. Several primary care sites are also closed in the morning only, including Cobleskill, Delanson, Schoharie, and Sharon Springs. FoxCare Center in Oneonta will be closed until noon. Patients with scheduled appointments are being contacted directly by their provider's office. Please check with your care team before traveling to an appointment. We are working to accommodate Telehealth options. For updates, please follow this page or visit www.bassett.org.

The Bassett Medical Center Cardiology team had fun this past Friday participating in #WearRedDay for #GoRedForWomen throughout the department!

Here’s why it’s very important to wear your mask over your mouth AND nose. Masking is a two-way street they work to protect you and those around you. Virus sheds out of the mouth and nose silently. #MaskUp #StayHomeForTheHolidays

Two area men who survived a lengthy battle against COVID-19 returned to Bassett’s intensive care unit recently to thank the care team that saved their lives. One of them, Horace Glenn Lee is an artist who created and donated some meaningful paintings to the hospital as a gesture of thanks. Read more: https://www.bassett.org/news/thank-you-saving-our-lives.

About 41.8 million Americans are caregivers to people and loved ones ages 50+. To help our local #caregivers continue to provide high-quality care, we've assembled a list of #caregivingresources which include local and national resources, answers to FAQs, effective self-care tools, and more at https://bit.ly/33J1si7

Protect yourself and your loved ones and get your flu shot this season! Bassett is offering flu clinics at many of our locations. For schedule and details please visit www.bassett.org/2020fluclinics.

Join Bassett Healthcare Network for a free webinar about the new COVID-19 vaccine get the facts from doctors, pharmacists, infectious disease specialists, laboratory experts, and others across our organization with additional panelists from our local county health departments. Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://bassett.zoom.us/j/95037582789... Passcode: 729538 By telephone: Dial the number below and follow the prompts to enter in the meeting ID and the Password. 1 646 876 9923 Meeting ID: 472 571 706 Password: 141314

Many schools have moved to virtual learning to help slow the spread of COVID-19. But it's posing challenges for kids and parents alike. As a parent, you may find yourself playing a significant role in your child's home learning. For helpful hints on making this new type of schooling work for your family, check out this advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and others.

Even though breast cancer is scary, the majority of breast cancers are treatable and the number of deaths are going down, said Dr. Ayana Allard-Picou, a board-certified surgical oncologist with Bassett Healthcare Network.

O'Connor Hospital in Delhi alerts patients that new appointment requirements are in place for all laboratory work, medical imaging, and cardiology testing. Please schedule an appointment ahead of time by calling 607-746-0300. Same-day appointments are available. Thank you for helping us keep you safe. Learn more by visiting www.bassett.org/safe-care.

An innovative program to connect underserved patients with needed dental care is getting national attention. At Little Falls Hospital, a hygienist, oral surgeon, and the emergency department are working together to connect patients to dental homes.

Congratulations to the mental health team from our School-Based Health Program for being nominated for the 2020 What's Great in Our State award from the NYS Office of Mental Health! We are so proud of our team. What’s Great in NYS: Children’s Mental Health Awareness

Don't forget to get your flu shot this year! Flu shots are especially important this year for essential workers, people at increased risk for severe illness, members of minority groups that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19, and people at increased risk for flu complications including infants and young children, pregnant women, people 65 and older, and people with chronic conditions.

Bassett Medical Center was recently named one of the 50 Best Teaching Hospitals in the country - one of only two hospitals in New York State to make the list. Hospitals were ranked based on patient outcomes, civic leadership, and value of care. We are grateful for this recognition of the excellent work and expertise of our practitioners, nursing staff, and caregiver team!

Boscov's in Utica is hosting a fundraiser for Valley Health Services! Be sure to mention Valley Health Services when you check out. For more information visit https://www.boscovs.com/friendshelpingfriends

Edward Chytalo, of Delhi, has been bringing cheer to his 86-year-old mother and other residents at A.O. Fox Nursing Home - creatively & safely! At least twice a week, he puts on a bubble show on Fox’s Nursing Home patio. Our residents and staff always look forward to Ed’s visits! Thank you for spending time with us and making our Fox Family smile!

Have you seen the beautiful new entryway at Cobleskill Regional Hospital? Hospital president, Eric Stein, and the CRH Board of Directors dedicated the entrance to Barbara DiCocco to honor her many years of service to our hospital and healthcare in Schoharie County. Thank you Barbara!

October is National Breast Cancer awareness month! Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women. Early detection is key, so be sure to get your mammogram!