Central New York is gearing up for another round of winter weather. A winter weather advisory is in place for several counties, including Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. The main culprit? Lake effect snow, which is expected to make its presence felt on Thursday. The National Weathe
Hospital stays can be tough on kids, but one hidden danger is blood clots. These clots, known as hospital-acquired venous thromboembolism (HA-VTE), can be serious. To figure out how often these clots happen, researchers looked at data from multiple hospitals. The CHAT risk assessment model had alrea
Central Michigan University is making a big move. They are planning to bring all their medical students to Saginaw. This is a huge deal. Right now, students are split between Mount Pleasant and Saginaw. But soon, everyone will be in one place. The university got two big donations. Each was $40 mill
Central New York is bracing for a snowy Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the region, including Syracuse. This watch covers the busy travel days leading up to and following Thanksgiving Day. Expect heavy snowfall. More than 7 inches could pile up in cert
Hospitals looking to boost morale and reduce burnout among their staff might want to consider hiring more nurses. That's the key takeaway from a recent study that found even a small increase in nurse staffing can lead to significant improvements in the work environment for both doctors and nurses.
Central Pennsylvania is in for a windy Sunday and a snowy Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Warren, Elk, and McKean counties. This watch is in effect from 10 a. m. Sunday through Monday afternoon. Strong winds and lake effect snow will create dangerous travel c
Hospitals have always been on the front lines during emergencies. But recent events, like the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, have shown that they are not always ready. Many studies before the pandemic pointed out gaps in how hospitals prepare for crises. These gaps became clear during the
Central Pennsylvania is in for a mix of weather this week. The start of the week will be pretty typical for fall. Expect partly sunny skies today with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s to low 60s. The region is currently sandwiched between two weather systems, one near the Great Lakes and another
Central Pennsylvania is in for a rough ride today. A strong cold front is on its way, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. The National Weather Service says to expect wind speeds of up to 60 mph and rain showers starting late afternoon and lasting until early evening. The storm is moving in from t
Hospitals are big polluters. They use a lot of energy. One big reason is medical imaging. CT scanners are a major culprit. They use a lot of power. But what if hospitals turned them off when not in use? That's what this study looked into. CT scanners are in high demand. More people need imaging ser
