health

Dangerous Heat Index values in the region can reach 100 degrees, raising the possibility of serious heat-related illness.

Health officials in Tioga County are urging families of young children to have their toddlers tested for lead exposure.

A species of tick commonly found in the Pacific region is rearing its ugly head in the east.

Director of the Broome County Office for Aging, Lisa Schule is the featured guest on Southern Tier Close Up talking about becoming an Age-Friendly Community.

Broome County is showing gains on the health front.

Southern Tier Hemp says they will develop an Industrial Hemp Processing plant in the Southern Tier.

Broome County has a new leader in the fight against drug overdoses.

Money is being made available in Health Awards for nonprofits in New York State by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.

With wind chills of 30 to 35 degrees below zero predicted for our area, frostbite can start in about ten minutes time. Here's how to protect yourself.

The United Way of Broome County has high hopes for funding local community projects and programs.