Bone and Joint class is designed to aid the elderly in maintaining quality of life, mobility and overall strength and conditioning. There is a huge emphasis on reducing the risk of trips and falls are these are the main cause of injuries in the elderly.

Bone and Joint class is designed to aid the elderly in maintaining quality of life, mobility and overall strength and conditioning. There is a huge emphasis on reducing the risk of trips and falls are these are the main cause of injuries in the elderly.

Bone and Joint class is designed to aid the elderly in maintaining quality of life, mobility and overall strength and conditioning. There is a huge emphasis on reducing the risk of trips and falls are these are the main cause of injuries in the elderly.

Bone and Joint class is designed to aid the elderly in maintaining quality of life, mobility and overall strength and conditioning. There is a huge emphasis on reducing the risk of trips and falls are these are the main cause of injuries in the elderly.

Bone and Joint class is designed to aid the elderly in maintaining quality of life, mobility and overall strength and conditioning. There is a huge emphasis on reducing the risk of trips and falls are these are the main cause of injuries in the elderly.

Bone and Joint class is designed to aid the elderly in maintaining quality of life, mobility and overall strength and conditioning. There is a huge emphasis on reducing the risk of trips and falls are these are the main cause of injuries in the elderly.

The message of suicide prevention will appear in the form of heartfelt, creative chalk messages on the sidewalks around UHS Binghamton General Hospital, thanks to an effort headed by members of Team UHS.

A community-wide event called “Chalk the Walk . . . Have the Talk” will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at UHS Binghamton General Hospital.

UHS staff and people from the community will gather at the times of their choosing between 9 and 3 to draw positive messages and images that speak to suicide awareness and prevention, said Anastasia Spiratos, behavioral health specialist at UHS Hospitals.

“We hope to engage staff, passersbys and all interested people in artistically expressing positive and hopeful messages,” Ms. Spiratos said.

You are invited to participate as you have time during the day to show your support and commitment to suicide awareness in our community.

Chalk packages will be provided at the main entrance of UHS Binghamton General Hospital on September 13, and representatives from the UHS Behavioral Health team will be on hand to encourage artistic expression and welcome discussions with anyone who feels like talking. If you are looking for chalk anytime throughout National Suicide Prevention Week, chalk will be available at the Emergency Room entrance at UHS Binghamton General Hospital for the public.

The hope is that, the more we can openly discuss the topic of suicide, the greater chance we have of reducing the stigma surrounding it.

To be considered for a prize, enter your chalk art online at www.broomehashope.org

The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and Broome County Suicide Awareness for Everyone (BC SAFE), along with UHS, are spearheading upcoming events that aim to connect people to engage in deeper conversations while supporting each other.

The goal is to seek out help to strengthen mental health and prevent suicide.

National Suicide Prevention Week is observed from Sept. 10 to 16, with activities planned throughout the month locally in the community as well as globally.

In related efforts, UHS as a dedicated partner, will participate in the “Out of the Darkness Walk” on Sunday, Oct. 1. For more information on the walk, click here.

Our Behavioral Health team will fundraise for the cause and will be walking at Otsiningo Park. All are welcome to show their support.

In addition, on Saturday, Nov. 18, UHS will hold the sixth annual Suicide Survivor’s Loss Day, in the Russell Community Room at UHS Binghamton General Hospital.

That observance will be a day to honor those who have lost a loved one to suicide: A day to share feelings and celebrate their lives and engage in a personalized art activity facilitated by our own Behavioral Health art therapists to bring healing and hope to survivors.

UHS is partnering with several community health partners and co-sponsoring a community baby shower.  UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will have several Women's Health representative at the event to talk with the community and answer any questions about the services we offer. The even includes fun, games and raffle prizes every 20 minutes!

Are you pregnant or parenting a child less than 12 months old? If so, come to this free event for you and your family! We will be in the baby depot spot at the YMCA Family Healthy Kids Day (68 North Broad Street, Norwich NY) on Friday April 28 from 6:30pm-8:30pm

No registration necessary. For more information call 772-0517

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 13. Correctly used child safety seats can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death in children and yet only 17 percent of car seats in Broome County are being used correctly.  

UHS teams up with the Broome County Traffic Safety Education Program to offer Child Passenger Safety Programs that can guide parents and caregivers about the safest ways to transport their children. We examine child and infant seats to ensure proper fit in the car, the seat is appropriate for the specific child, and teach parents how to safely harness the child in the seat. 

UHS Trauma Services and Injury Prevention will be at the SUNY Broome Children's Fair on Sunday, April 28 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children between the ages of 1 and 13. Correctly used child safety seats can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death in children and yet only 17 percent of car seats in Broome County are being used correctly.  

UHS teams up with the Broome County Traffic Safety Education Program to offer Child Passenger Safety Programs that can guide parents and caregivers about the safest ways to transport their children. We examine child and infant seats to ensure proper fit in the car, the seat is appropriate for the specific child, and teach parents how to safely harness the child in the seat. 

UHS Trauma Services and Injury Prevention will be at the Police Week Celebration, in the Vestal Target parking lot, on Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.