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Personalized Medicine: A New Approach To Care

A new era of health care is on the rise – one focused on personalized medicine. The opportunities and benefits that could come from this rise are tremendous.

Your Weekly Dose of Health July 22, 2016

** Please join us on August 3rd from 12 pm – 1 pm at West Capitol Park (facing S. Swan Street in Albany) for the “Don’t Fail Us” Rally, as we call on Governor Cuomo to sign the Step Therapy legislation, A.2834D (Titone) / S.3419C (Young), into law! ** We also ask that you take

Advances in Cystic Fibrosis Treatment

Finding the most effective treatment for a patient is an often-frustrating reality and ongoing journey for those living with lifelong medical complications. For the 30,000 people in the United States who have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, new developments in treatment offer exciting ways to optimize their living, providing them healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Your Weekly Dose of Health July 15, 2016

** As you may be aware, step therapy, or “fail first” legislation, A.2834D (Titone) / S.3419C (Young), passed the NYS Senate and Assembly in the final week of the Legislative Session. Please take the time to call Governor Cuomo at 518-474-8390 and urge him to sign this legislation into law, as it’s in the best

Your Weekly Dose of Health July 8, 2016

** As you may be aware, step therapy, or “fail first” legislation, A.2834D (Titone) / S.3419C (Young), passed the NYS Senate and Assembly in the final week of the Legislative Session. Please take the time to call Governor Cuomo at 518-474-8390 and urge him to sign this legislation into law, as it’s in the best

Your Weekly Dose of Health July 1, 2016

National News: The Department of Health and Human Services this week selected physician groups and insurance companies to participate in an initiative that aims to improve cancer care and lower costs. Read more here. New York State News: Governor Cuomo this week signed legislation to expand access to breast cancer screening and hosted New York’s

Your Weekly Dose of Health June 24, 2016

** As you may be aware, step therapy, or “fail first” legislation, A.2834D (Titone) / S.3419C (Young), passed the NYS Senate and Assembly in the final week of the Legislative Session.  Please take the time to call Governor Cuomo at 518-474-8390 and urge him to sign this legislation into law, as it’s in the best

HIV/AIDS: Then and Now

In today’s blog post, we review a brief history of HIV/AIDS: What it is; what research and developments have occurred, and what research is in motion today. Through it, you’ll see how pharmaceutical breakthroughs have provided critical information and treatment options, preventing more serious diagnoses and saving lives around the world.

Your Weekly Dose of Health June 17, 2016

** Today is the last day of the NYS Legislative Session and we need your help! Contact your state Senator and ask him or her to prevent health insurance companies from changing coverage mid-year by passing S.5382A!  Click here to learn more. National News: While the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been responsible for a record number

The Side Effects of Changing Medications Mid-Treatment

You’ve been prescribed your medications for specific reasons. These medications have been identified as helpful in treating your condition. They’re the ones most likely to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and a good quality of life and, a few months into taking these medications, it’s been proven they work and you’re feeling better.