Commissioner turned back on system
As the regional union representative for the 46 professional employees at Tryon Boys Residential Center, I commend the Fulton County Board of Supervisors’ call for the resignation of Office of Children and Family Services Commissioner Gladys Carrion. This issue is about more than just the proposed closure of Tryon Boys, though the devastating impact on the employees and the community is reason enough. It is also about holding Commissioner Carrion responsible for her ongoing lack of action to fix the problems in the system she inherited when she took office two years ago. She was well aware when she came in that there were problems with the provision of mental health services, substance abuse services and education—all issues identified by both the U.S. Department of Justice and the governor’s juvenile justice task force.
» Full StoryScreening can save lives
Colorectal cancer is second only to lung cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and affects men and women equally. Yet, far too few people get screened for colorectal cancer.
» Full StoryNew group aims to help feline owners
The Gloversville Cat Sanctuaries and Information Center had a wonderful first meeting last month and would love to meet even more kitty friends at our next meeting, which will be held at the Gloversville Senior Center on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
» Full StoryLimit smoking outdoors
Recent studies have shown that even brief exposure to secondhand smoke has a negative impact on health.
» Full StoryPlan discourages doctors
I fail to see how the medical system reform being so frantically pushed by President Obama will improve our already excellent health care system.
» Full StoryCounty can make facility more efficient
The proposals to privatize the Fulton County Residential Health Care Facility and the Nursing Service are in, and what did we learn?
First, we learned there are not many companies out there that want to bid on our facilities.
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