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This week on Southern Tier Close Up, communicable diseases nurse educator for the Broome County Health Department, Maryanne Yourden talks all about the flu.

If you have a nagging habit that you are having trouble breaking, you may want to check this out this Saturday.

The United Way of Broome County has compiled the information gathered in a series of community cafes to talk about the area's assets, concerns and needs.

Broome County officials say it's important for people to know where they can go if they don't have regular access to air conditioning.

Willow Point Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has received a three-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

The weather attention now turns from the moisture left from Hurricane Barry and flooding to oppressive heat and humidity.

After a sudden spike in drug overdose deaths in Broome County prompted officials to declare a State of Emergency in March, the number of deaths has dropped again.

The leader of the Tioga Tells Project, Deanna Hutchison is the guest on Southern Tier Close Up talking about the unique approach to studying quality of life.

Area health officials are warning residents about a couple serious dangers, one large and one much smaller.

A conference this month will address a list of social issues facing the community.