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CHENANGO HEALTH NETWORK AND FERRE INSTITUTE PARTNER TO OFFER GENETIC COUNSELING APPOINTMENTS IN CHENANGO COUNTY |
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A new partnership in Chenango County between Chenango Health Network and Ferre Institute’s Genetic Counseling Program is for patients seeking genetic counseling appointments due to their personal and/or family history of cancer.
Understanding genetic risk for diseases such as cancer is complicated. Genetic counselors are specialized health care professionals with expertise in understanding family health histories, choosing appropriate genetic testing for individuals and families, and interpreting genetic test results. The purpose of a cancer genetic counseling risk assessment is to help an individual understand his or her chances to develop cancer, or for someone who has already had cancer, the chance to develop another cancer. Genetic counseling can also help to clarify the risks for other family members to develop cancer, such as children, siblings and nieces and nephews. If an inherited cancer predisposition is suspected, there may be genetic testing options or risk-reduction and surveillance strategies available.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 May 2012 18:46 |
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Avon Breast Health Outreach Program Awards Grant for Breast Cancer Program |
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Awareness Program to Chenango Health Network
Local Organization Recognized With Support From National Program Norwich, New York / January 25, 2012 – The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $58,672 one-year grant to Chenango Health Network to increase awareness of the life-saving benefits of early detection of breast cancer. It is the eighth year that the program has received funding from the Avon Foundation for Women to support its work on this important health issue, and in recognition of the program’s excellence.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 29 April 2012 11:28 |
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Komen Central New York 2012 Race for the Cure Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
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Join the Chenango Health Network team for the 2012 Susan G. Komen Central New York Race for the Cure® on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the New York State Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Syracuse, NY.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series, the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world, raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. Since its inception in 1983, the Komen Race for the Cure Series has grown from one local Race with 800 participants to a global series of more than 120 Races with more than 1 million people expected to participate in 2012.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 24 March 2012 14:02 |
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“The Big Deal” for Chenango County Residents Create a Healthier Lifestyle |
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Chenango Health Network will offer “The Big Deal”, a free eight week program for adults. This program focuses on permanent behavior change to create a healthier lifestyle.
Session topics include how to make healthy food choices and create a “personal dietplan”. It teaches why fad diets are dangerous; that they don’t work; and they are notthe solution to overweight. Stress management techniques are offered, and people areencouraged to find the right kind of exercise to fit their lifestyle. “The Big Deal” sessionsfocus on ways to prevent and manage chronic diseases. “The Big Deal” teaches how toread and understand food labels, and looks at portion control. To know what you areeating and how to make healthy substitutions when cooking are significant for a newhealthier lifestyle. Finally, the class teaches how to stay motivated as new and healthierhabits form.
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 March 2012 07:49 |
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Chenango Health Network Receives Grant From New York State Department of Health |
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Chenango Health Network was awarded a grant for $120,835 from the New York State Department of Health to continue to provide facilitated enrollment services for the Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid insurance programs. A mutual goal of the New York State Department of Health and Chenango Health Network is to ensure that Chenango County children and adults are enrolled in the health insurance program for which they are eligible.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 24 March 2012 13:55 |
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