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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

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/

It's Giving Tuesday! What are you doing to give back to your community? Donate to a local charity, help a neighbor or stranger out, show up for a cause you care about, or give some of what you have to those who need help. Every act of generosity counts and helps improve our communities and our world! . . #GivingTuesday #Generosity #GivingTuesday

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.

Today is World AIDS Day. Let's unite with others around the world to prevent HIV, support people with HIV, and remember those who have lost their lives to an HIV-related illness. Let’s stop HIV together. #WorldAIDSDay #WAD2020 . . . Learn more at http://bit.ly/2TkF0a7

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

The empty chair. The unhung stocking. The favorite story that won’t be told. Here are five tips to make the holidays a little easier. https://www.bassett.org/news/5-tips-happier-holidays

In appreciation of all they do, some of our doctors at Cobleskill Regional Hospital delivered fruit baskets to fellow health care workers at the Schoharie County ARC. #community #healthcareheroes

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

Newsweek Magazine has recognized Valley Health Services as one of the Best Nursing Homes 2021! Newsweek collaborated with Statista, a global data research firm, to analyze and rank over 15,000 nursing homes in the United States, which accept Medicare and Medicaid, as well as offer continuing care. Out of the 15,000 nursing homes, only 400 made the list. There are over 600 nursing homes in New York State and only 70 made this list.

"No matter how old you are or how long you’ve been smoking, quitting improves your health immediately and over time. Giving up smoking is a journey, and it can be hard, but you can increase your chances of success with a good plan and support. What are your quitting success stories? #GreatAmericanSmokeout

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

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.

Are people with diabetes more likely to get colds and other illnesses? Find out the answer as well as other myths vs. facts about diabetes: https://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-ri//myths-about-diabetes

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.

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.

We couldn’t agree more Healthcare Association of New York State! Thank you to all the health care workers at Bassett Healthcare Network and across New York State for your commitment, compassion, and service.

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!