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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, elevated adverse mental health conditions have plagued patients.

COVID-19 has created a mental health crisis in New York communities.

Hospital-acquired infections harm patients and can cause excess healthcare costs.

Poor gum and dental health has been associated with greater risk of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes, dementia, respiratory diseases and mortality.

Urinary tract infections are among the most common healthcare-associated infections; approximately 75% are associated with the use of urinary catheters, making prevention of catheter-associated UTIs a top priority for hospitals.

Providing breastfeeding education and consultation to new parents after hospital discharge empowers patients to make the best, appropriate feeding choice for themselves and their child.

Children are a particular challenge for emergency care providers.

Community-based cancer prevention efforts have gained even more importance in the wake of COVID-19 and the temporary suspension of non-urgent medical procedures throughout 2020 and 2021.

As New York state’s aging population increases, older adults face challenges accessing healthcare while hospitals struggle to meet their growing needs.

Empowering patients and community members to actively manage their diabetes through education and coaching improves diabetes-related health outcomes and mental health.

Medication-assisted treatment is a proven strategy to treat opioid use disorder. However, there is limited access to MAT providers in rural areas and MAT uptake among rural populations remains low. Recently, Margaretville Hospital (a member of WMCHealth) launched a MAT program to help prevent opioid overdose and assist individuals as they combat substance use disorder in the community.

Breastfeeding is proven to provide exceptional nutrition and immunological benefits, and is one of the most powerful impediments to infant morbidity.