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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.

Rapid identification of infectious individuals is essential to minimizing the spread of COVID-19 in communities.

Surgical site infections are known to cause substantial morbidity and mortality.

Mobilizing patients is associated with improved outcomes and shorter length of stay; however, healthcare workers are at risk of injury during patient handling activities such as lifting and repositioning.

Targeted asthma self-management education and medication adherence can help prevent the asthma exacerbations that lead to unnecessary pediatric emergency room visits and hospitalizations.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death and disability in the United States, with stark racial, ethnic and socioeconomic disparities widespread among the most at-risk communities.

Ensuring vaccination opportunities for seniors, homebound residents, students and other at-risk populations is a key hurdle for community health and slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Robust prevention strategies and virus education have been integral to slowing the spread of COVID-19, especially prior to the release of vaccines.