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During a stroke, minutes can save memories, mobility, speech, & lives. Visit https://bit.ly/2Y1lwwe to learn what you can do now to help prevent a stroke. If you believe a loved one is showing one of the below signs of a stroke, call 911 immediately. Bassett Medical Center has been a designated Stroke Center since 2005. #WorldStrokeDay #Precioustime #StrokeDontStayAtHome

Driving After Stroke: Getting around is important and pretty much everyone wants to keep their independence. An injury to the brain from a stroke can alter how you do things. It can affect your memory, reflexes, judgment, thinking, or problem solving. Most important it can affect the safety of you, your family, and others. Always be sure to check with your doctor before you start driving again after a stroke. You may also need to check with your local Department of Motor Ve...hicles (DMV) to see if your provider must submit a health status before you may drive again. DMVs in different locations or states may have specific requirements for stroke survivors to drive. - Your vehicle may require modifications according to the degree of disability post-stroke.These may be temporary or might even be permanent. - A rehabilitation specialist in your area may help to evaluate if modifications are required for your vehicle and any training if needed. - Your DMV also may have financial assistance if mobility equipment is required. Ask for the Office of Driver Safety. It is recommended not to drive for: - At least 2 weeks post Trans Ischemic Attack (TIA) - At least 4 weeks after a stroke Be Safe! Pullover and call 911 F.A.S.T. for any recurrence of Stroke like symptoms. Be Safe! Pull over and call 911 F.A.S.T. for any recurrence of stroke-like symptoms.

Like any cancer, breast cancer is best treated when it's caught early on which is why regular breast cancer screening is so important. Knowing the signs & symptoms is equally as important: #breastcancerawareness #breastcancer #breastcancerawarenessmonth #mammograms

Bassett Healthcare Network has earned national recognition from #VizientInc for its out-of-the-box approaches to supply chain management, saving the health care organization millions of dollars this year. When the COVID-19 pandemic and shortages pushed the supply chain system to its limits, Bassett's product evaluation team (PET) was several steps ahead, even finding ways to improve patient care along the way. Read more: https://www.bassett.org//bassett-healthcare-network-earns-

Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes? If so, there are ways to prevent or delay this most common form of diabetes. Learn more about possible risk factors & what you can do now to significantly lower your chances of developing this disease: https://bit.ly/3lkHlQn

Elisabeth Tissiere, who led the class, was able to connect to each individual in the class, provide the necessary information for preparation of childbirth, as well as give her own personal experiences as a Mother, a CLC, and an RN. The class not only helped to educate me on the different possibilities, but helped to put my mind at ease in areas where I didn’t even know there was uncertainties. - Casey Downing, Childbirth Express Participant Get prepared for life's greatest adventure. Attend our upcoming free virtual Childbirth Express Class this Saturday, March 20, 2021. Register online or call 518-254-3307 https://fb.me/e/3AqfMQbSW

During National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, it's important to know that cancer screenings remain safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tests like colonoscopies are an important step in finding and removing precancerous cells or polyps before they turn into cancer. Learn more about colorectal cancer from the American College of Gastroenterology: #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #colorectalcancerawareness https://gi.org/topics/colorectal-cancer/#tabs2

FoxCare Pharmacy in Oneonta is now accepting appointments for patients to receive a COVID-19 vaccine! Eligible people include those aged 60 and older, those aged under 60 with qualifying health conditions as determined by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), school employees, or employees of registered, licensed, and/or NYSDOH approved childcare facilities, per NYS directives. Visit our COVID-19 vaccine page to learn more and register:

No single food or supplement can prevent illness, but you may help support your immune system by including these nutrients in your overall eating plan on a regular basis:

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Our team at O'Connor Hospital wore custom four-leaf clover / stethoscope shirts today to celebrate the green! #stpatricksday #green

We will be assisting New York State (NYS) by deploying more than 30 clinical professionals per day at the newly established COVID-19 mass vaccination site at SUNY Oneonta, which will open on March 19. This clinic will operate seven days a week, be available to those who meet at least one of the current eligibility guidelines outlined by NYS, and will administer hundreds of vaccine doses per day. Learn more about this clinic, including how to sign-up today: