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Public Health welcomes TB clinician

Public Health welcomes TB clinician

Wayne County Public Health welcomed Dr.Gary Wahl, to the WCPH Tuberculosis (TB) Program.

Dr. Wahl is a Pulmonologist with the RGH Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Group. Wayne County Public Health is excited for this new partnership.

The mission of WCPH TB program is to provide surveillance,control and prevention of Tuberculosis in Wayne County. The program is staffed with a full time nurse, Veronica LaFave-Boughton.

TB clinics providing testing and lung clinics are held regularly at our Nye Rd, Lyons facility. Nursing visits, when necessary, can be made in the early morning, during daytime hours, or during the evening to accommodate our clients. Interpreters are available for individuals who need them to assist with interviews.

Newark-Wayne Hospital cuts ribbon on new emergency department

Newark-Wayne Hospital cuts ribbon on new emergency department

Team members, supporters and friends of Rochester General Health System will gathered Friday to celebrate the dedication of the new Dr.  Daniel Alexander Emergency Department at Newark-Wayne Community Hosptial.

The ribbon cutting took place Friday morning.

The new emergency department marks the completion of the most significant construction project at the hospital in close to 20 years.

The new ED will open to patients on Tuesday.

 

Hilton East Assisted Living to Host Senior Housing Fair

Hilton East Assisted Living to Host Senior Housing Fair

Looking for senior housing arrangements for you or a loved one? Hilton East Assisted Living is bringing together multiple senior housing facilities and health experts for an informative afternoon to assist in answering any questions regarding senior housing and health. The event aims to help participants understand different options and provide guidance for choosing the right facility.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Did you know colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States—but it doesn’t have to be. Statistics show that barely half of New Yorkers over 50 have had a colonoscopy.

A colonoscopy doesn’t just detect cancer, it prevents it.

News10NBC wants to make sure you know how to keep yourself healthy. We have teamed up with the Wilmot Cancer Center to host a phone bank where you can call in and ask Wilmot doctors questions about colorectal cancer, screenings and prevention. The event will be on Wednesday, March 6 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

If you have questions for the Wilmot doctors, e-mail us at news10@whec.com and we will ask them for you or call the doctors directly at 585-275-8762.

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Newark teen dies after complications from the flu

News10NBC has learned that a 14-year-old teenager from the Wayne County has died from complications from the flu.

A family spokesperson said 14-year-old Tyler Finn, of Newark, had a confirmed case of Influenza B, when then turned in pneumonia and then a viral infection. Finn was at Strong Memorial Hospital for two weeks before he died on Wednesday.

Finn was in eighth grade at Newark Middle School.

The Wayne County Health Department said Finn had received a flu shot.

I-Team 10: How much does it cost you to go to the doctor?

It's becoming one of the most frustrating things to deal with when you go to the doctor -- trying to figure out how much it's going to cost. More and more people are on high-deductible health care plans where they're on the hook for the first five to 10 thousand dollars every year. And they're told by their employers and insurance companies to be smart, educated health care consumers.

But how can you be a consumer when you have no idea what anything costs and no one will tell you?

The I-Team is finding out why it is so hard.

Dianne Kober flipped through her bills like baseball cards.

"Here's a bill for lab charges from Rochester General."

"Here's the University of Rochester bill."

"Here's the Highland Hospital bill for actually being at Highland Hospital."

Flu season could be as bad as 2009