Judge temporarily halts New York’s vaccine mandate for health workers citing religious exemption
Times Union
A federal judge in Utica issued an order that will temporarily restrain employers from enforcing a state vaccine mandate on health care workers who have sought a religious exemption from receiving the shots.
Gottlieb says vaccines could be approved for kids 5-11 by end of October
CBS News
The FDA commissioner predicted that the agency he helmed will authorize Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine for emergency use in children ages 5 to 11 by the end of October.
Northern NY hospital to stop delivering babies after resignations over Covid-19 vaccine
Syracuse.com
Medical services in five other departments may have to be cut back as well if more staff members resign because they refuse to be vaccinated.
Delivering a new healthcare ecosystem for the Capital District
The Business Journals
New Yorkers deserve a health care system that is built with people at the center, providing them the right care at the right time based on their needs.
Van de Wal honored as New York Woman of Distinction
WIBX
The regional president of the Utica/North Country region of Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield has been honored as a 2021 New York State Woman of Distinction.
Youth cigarette smoking rate hits new low in New York
Spectrum News
Youth tobacco use has declined across all products, including a drop in e-cigarette use for the first time.