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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

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.

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

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