Headlines

U.S. cancer death rates continue to decline

Dana-Farber president: Encouraging news, but improvements are still needed.

May is Stroke Awareness Month

In emergency, it is time to act F.A.S.T.

Patients with stroke symptoms still not calling 911

Nationwide ambulance use by patients suffering from a stroke has not changed since the mid-1990s, even though effective stroke treatments are now available.

Fitness

Exercise as a stress reducer

Fitness leads to a higher quality of life, expert says.

Healthy fit

Youth fitness, taekwondo experts address kids’ health issues

The Berry Best

Ava man, 84, points to healthy eating as key to longevity

Make retirement a reality

Take practical approach toward living comfortably in retirement.

Telemedicine revolutionizes treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

Presbyterian Home increases accessibility to specialists.

Meet Your Doctor: Dr. Matthew Mittiga

Mittiga is a pediatrician and area native who joined the St. Elizabeth Medical Group East Utica Office in July 2011. He completed a pediatrics residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University-Golisano Children’s Hospital, Syracuse. Recently, Mohawk Valley In Good Health Associate Editor Lou Sorendo interviewed Mittiga regarding his career.