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5 effective ways Bringing awareness to a preventable cancer

to prevent birth defects
Staff Report
“Every 4 1/2 minutes a baby
is born with a birth defect in
the United States. Simply put –
it doesn’t have to be that com-
mon,” said Jennifer Rodriguez,
Livingston County’s public
health director.
That’s why the Livings-
ton County Department of
Health is joining with leading
prenatal health experts from
the National Birth Defects
Prevention Network, Cen-
ters for Disease Control and
Prevention, American Acad-
emy of Pediatrics, the March
of Dimes, the Society for Birth
Defects Research and Preven-
tion, and MotherToBaby this
month to increase awareness
of five critical tips to reduce the
chances of having a baby with
a birth defect.
The National Birth Defects
Prevention Month campaign
theme, “Best for You. Best for
Baby,” aims to raise awareness
of the roughly 12,000 birth de-
fects cases occurring in New
York State each year.
“While we can’t prevent
all birth defects, the follow-
ing steps increase a woman’s
chance of having a healthy
baby,” explained Rodriguez.
The five recommendations:
1. Be sure to take 400 micro-
grams (mcg) of folic acid every
day.
Folic acid is very important
because it can help prevent
some major birth defects of
the baby’s brain and spine.
2. Book a visit with your
healthcare provider before
stopping or starting any
medicine. There are often
benefits to continuing treat-
ment throughout pregnancy.
Discussing a treatment plan
before a pregnancy allows a
woman and her health care
provider to weigh the pros
and cons of all options to keep
mom and baby as healthy as
possible.
3. Become up-to-date with
all vaccines, including the flu
shot.
Having the right vaccina-
tions, like the flu and Tdap
vaccines, at the right time dur-
ing pregnancy can help keep a
woman and her baby healthy.
4. Before you get pregnant,
try to reach a healthy weight.
Obesity increases the risk
for several serious birth de-
fects and other pregnancy
complications.
5. Boost your health by
avoiding harmful substances
during pregnancy, such as
alcohol, tobacco, and other
drugs.
There is no known safe
amount of alcohol during
pregnancy and its exposure
can cause major birth defects.
Smoking during pregnancy
can cause dangerous chemi-
cals to damage the placenta
and/or reach baby’s blood-
stream.
The opioid addiction epi-
demic has led to a sharp in-
crease in Neonatal Abstinence
Syndrome, premature birth
and drug withdrawal in devel-
oping babies.
For more information, con-
tact the Reproductive Health
Center at (585) 243-7540.
By HANNAH FARLEY
CANCER SERVICES PROGRAM
OF THE FINGER LAKES REGION
It was not long ago that
cervical cancer was a lead-
ing cause of cancer death for
women in the United States.
Only in the past 40 years has
the number
of cases and
deaths from
this cancer
significantly
decreased.
January
is Cervi-
cal Cancer
A w a r e n e s s Hannah Farley
M o n t h ,
where we take time to recog-
nize the great strides that have
led to the decrease in cervical
cancer across the nation.
What has changed since
the 1970s that resulted in less
women diagnosed with and
dying from cervical cancer?
The answer: cancer screen-
ings.
Pap tests (also known as
Pap smears) are one type of
cervical cancer screening. The
test is a quick, easy and pain-
less procedure. It’s recom-
mended that women 21 to 29
get a Pap smear every three
years.
Another type of cervical
cancer screening is the high-
risk HPV test. This test is ef-
fective because more than
90% of cervical cancer cases
are caused by HPV. This test
is completed the same way
as a Pap, and can be at the
same time. It’s recommended
women 30 years of age and
older get a Pap smear every
three years or a high-risk HPV
test every five years. A co-test,
which is a Pap smear and
high-risk HPV test combined,
can be done every five years
instead.
If you have had a cervical
cancer screening that shows
something unusual, your doc-
tor will contact you and figure
out how best to follow-up.
Our health is so important,
not only to ourselves, but to
our family, friends and com-
munity. Let’s take care of
ourselves this year by getting
screened. Doctors’ offices
across the state are taking pre-
cautions to ensure the health
and safety of their patients by
disinfecting rooms between
patients’ visits, masking up,
doing daily health screenings
of their employees and much
more.
If you don’t have insurance
or recently lost insurance and
are concerned about paying
for a cancer screening, the
Cancer Services Program of
the Finger Lakes Region (CSP-
FLR) may be able to help.
CSP-FLR pays for breast and
cervical cancer screenings
for eligible uninsured women
ages 40 and older and colon
cancer screenings for eligible
uninsured women and men
ages 50 and older. They may
also pay for any follow-up
services and diagnostic tests,
if needed. This project is sup-
ported with funds from the
State of New York and is avail-
able to all New York residents.
You can reach them by calling
1-877-703-8070 or email at
CSP@URMC.Rochester.edu .
Cervical cancer screenings
have saved the lives of count-
less women, and they will
continue to do so as long as we
continue to get screened.
Hannah Farley is regional com-
munity liaison for the Cancer Ser-
vices Program of the Finger Lakes
Region at the Center for Community
Health & Prevention at UR Medi-
cine.
Additional resource
The Cancer Services Pro-
gram of the Finger Lakes Re-
gion serves individuals in Mon-
roe, Seneca, Yates, Livingston,
Wayne and Ontario Counties.
Residents of Genesee, Or-
leans and Wyoming counties
may arrange for screenings by
contacting the Genesee, Or-
leans, Wyoming and Niagara
Counties Cancer Services Pro-
gram by calling (716) 278-4898.
Services are provided through
arrangements with health pro-
viders in each county, allowing
for screenings to be conducted
close to home.

Clean hands keep

illnesses at bay
Staff report
During the COVID-19 pan-
demic, keeping hands clean is
especially important to help
prevent the virus from spread-
ing. According to the Centers
for Disease Control and Preven-
tion, “handwashing is the single
most important means to pre-
vent the spread of infection.”
Aside from COVID-19, the
CDC estimates that 36,000 peo-
ple die from the flu or flu-like ill-
ness each year and about 5,000
people die from foodborne ill-
ness each year. Both illnesses
are directly linked to poor hand-
washing.
The following “Four Prin-
ciples of Hand Awareness” – en-
dorsed by the American Medi-
cal Association and American
Academy of Family Physicians
– can help you protect yourself
and those you love.
1. Wash your hands when
they are dirty and before eat-
ing. A large percentage of infec-
tious diseases are transferred
from person to person by germs
which get onto the hands.
Washing your hands often with
soap and clean, running wa-
ter will help protect you from
germs. If soap and water are not
available, use an alcohol-based
hand sanitizer.
2. Do not cough into hands.
Respiratory illnesses such as the
common cold and flu are spread
when you cough into your
hands and then touch other ob-
jects. Covering your cough with
an elbow or tissue greatly reduc-
es the number of germs that you
can spread.
3. Do not sneeze into hands.
Sneezing into hands facilitates
the spread of germs to other
surfaces. Sneezing spreads far
more germs than a cough. While
about 3,000 droplets of saliva
are expelled with the average
cough, nearly 100,000 drops
may be ejected by a sneeze!
4. Don’t put your fingers in
your eyes, nose or mouth. The
thin mucous membranes lin-
ing the eyes, mouth and nasal
passages are more susceptible
to infection by germs, therefore
putting germ-covered fingers in
contact with these areas makes
you more vulnerable to disease.
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C4 Saturday, January 16, 2021
Winter safety tips for children
Staff Report
Winter is here and that
means there will be freez-
ing temperatures, snow-
storms, icy roads, and slip-
pery sidewalks.
The winter weather
comes with a variety of
health and safety hazards.
Protect your children dur-
ing the winter months. Fol-
low the tips below to keep
your children safe from in-
jury or illness:
1. Layer up! Bitter cold
and snow can cause frost-
bite. Dress your child in
several layers, and make
sure their head, neck and
hands are covered. Dress
babies and young children
in one more layer than an
adult would wear.
2. Play it safe. Even when
roads are closed to traffic,
it’s not safe to play or sled
in the street. Visibility may
be limited due to snow
banks and ice on the roads.
3. Check in on warmth.
Before kids head outside,
tell them to come inside
if they get wet or if they’re
cold. Then keep watching
them and checking in. They
may want to continue play-
ing outside even if they are
wet or cold.
4. Use sunscreen. Chil-
dren and adults can still
get sunburned in the win-
ter. Sun can reflect off the
snow, so apply sunscreen
to exposed areas.
5. Use caution around
fires. Wood-burning
stoves, fireplaces and out-
door fire-pits are cozy but
can present danger – espe-
cially to small children. Use
caution and put up protec-
tive gates when possible. If
you’ve lost power or heat
and are alternative heat-
ing methods like kerosene
or electric heaters, be sure
smoke detectors and car-
bon monoxide detectors
are working.
6. Get trained and
equipped. Children should
wear helmets when snow-
boarding, skiing, sledding
or playing ice hockey. And
to avoid injuries, teach
children how to do the ac-
tivity safely.
7. Prevent nosebleeds.
If your child suffers from
minor winter nosebleeds,
use a cold-air humidifier
in their room. Saline nose
drops may keep their nose
moist.
8. Keep them hydrated.
In drier winter air kids lose
more water through their
breath. Offer plenty of wa-
ter, and try giving them
warm drinks and soup for
extra appeal.
9. Watch for danger
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Dress your child in layers and
maker sure their head, neck
and hands are covered when
going outside.
signs. Signs of frostbite are
pale, grey or blistered skin
on the fingers, ears, nose,
and toes. If you think your
child has frostbite bring the
child indoors and put the
affected area in warm (not
hot) water.
Signs of hypothermia are
shivering, slurred speech,
and unusual clumsiness.
If you think your child has
hypothermia call 9-1-1 im-
mediately.
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Sources: Save the Children,
American Academy of Pediatrics,
University of Michigan
Local resources
For any questions re-
garding winter safety, con-
tact your local departments
of health. In the GLOW re-
gion:
n Genesee County, call
(585) 344-2580 ext. 5555;
n Livingston County,
(585) 243-7299;
n Orleans County, (585)
589-3278; and
n Wyoming County,
(585) 786-8890.
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Hypothermia a risk when temperatures drop
Metro Creative
Cold winter tempera-
tures have arrived for the
season in Western New
York. While some people
retreat into their homes to
escape the chill, plenty of
others embrace winter be-
cause of the opportunities
for recreational activities
such as snowboarding, ski-
ing, snowtubing, and much
more. Many do not mind the
brisk temperatures, prefer-
ring the cold when walking
the neighborhood or hiking
nearby trails.
However, just as activities
enjoyed in hot climates put
individuals at risk for heat-
related health emergencies,
when the mercury drops, hy-
pothermia can compromise
outdoor enthusiasts’ health.
The Mayo Clinic says
hypothermia is a medical
emergency that occurs when
the body loses heat faster
than it can produce heat.
While body temperature
normally hovers around 98.6
degrees F, hypothermia sets
in when body temperature
falls below 95 degree F.
Hypothermia occurs as
a result of prolonged expo-
sure to cold temperatures. It
also can happen after capsiz-
ing into cold water or even
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Anyone spending time outdoors in the cold weather should be
aware of the most common symptoms of hypothermia so that
prompt action can be taken.
sweating and then getting
chills when the temperature
drops.
WebMD says that, during
exposure to cold tempera-
tures, around 90 percent of
heat loss escapes through
the skin, and the rest is ex-
haled from the lungs. Heat
loss speeds up when the skin
is exposed to moisture or
wind. In response, the body
will shiver to produce heat
through muscle activity. Fur-
thermore, the body also will
temporarily narrow blood
vessels, called vasoconstric-
tion. Activity of the liver and
heart normally produces
most of the body’s heat. But
as core temperature drops
METRO CREATIVE
through hypothermia, these
organs will engage in a pro-
tective shutdown to preserve
heat and protect the brain.
Anyone spending time
outdoors in the cold weather
should be aware of the most
common symptoms of hy-
pothermia so that prompt
action can be taken. Such
symptoms include:
n excessive shivering
n slowed speech
n clumsiness
n slowed breathing
n stumbling
n confusion
n weak pulse
n excessive fatigue
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Infants and older adults
have a higher risk of devel-
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Hypothermia is an emer-
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essary to call 911 immedi-
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suspects its presence. Treat-
ment goals include increas-
ing body temperature to a
normal range. While waiting
for trained medical profes-
sionals, these steps can be
taken.
n Remove wet clothing.
n Cover the person with
warm blankets, including
the face but not the mouth.
If no blankets are available,
use body heat to warm one
another.
n Try to administer warm
soup or beverages if the per-
son is conscious.
n Apply warm compresses
to the chest, neck or groin.
n Do not move the person
around or attempt to mas-
sage their body to help re-
store heat, as it could put the
individual at risk for cardiac
arrest.
Hypothermia is a seri-
ous condition that requires
prompt attention when tem-
peratures begin to drop.
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February is children’s dental health month

Staff Report
The American Dental As-
sociation designates February
as “National Children’s Dental
Health Month.” The month-
long observance promotes the
benefits of good oral health
to children, their caregivers,
teachers and many others.
According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Preven-
tion, cavities – also known as
caries or tooth decay – are one
of the most common chronic
diseases of childhood in the
United States. Untreated cavi-
ties can cause pain and infec-
tions that may lead to problems
with eating, speaking, playing,
and learning.
The good news is that cavi-
ties are preventable. Fluoride
varnish can prevent about one-
third (33%) of cavities in the
primary (baby) teeth.
Children living in
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chewing surfaces of the back varnish on your child’s teeth as n Help your child brush
teeth prevent 80% of cavities. soon as the first tooth appears. until they have good brushing
Here are some tips on what n For children younger skills.
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cavities: doctor or dentist regarding the Source: CDC
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For babies Local resources
n Wipe gums twice a day with For children For any questions regarding
a soft, clean cloth in the morn- n Brush their teeth twice a dental health, or whether your
ing after the first feeding and day with fluoride toothpaste. village water is fluoridated, con-
right before bed to wipe away n Drink tap water that con- tact your local departments of
bacteria and sugars that can tains fluoride. health. In the GLOW region:
cause cavities. n Ask your child’s dentist to n Genesee County, call (585)
n When teeth come in, start apply dental sealants when ap- 344-2580 ext. 5555;
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10 New Year’s resolutions that could save your life

STAFF REPORT
This New Year, when con-
sidering New Year’s resolutions
talk to your doctor about regu-
lar health screenings.
Getting regular health
screenings provides early de-
tection of chronic diseases
such as diabetes, heart disease,
and cancer. Early detection can
increase treatment options,
and can save your life.
People are reluctant to visit
their health center or physician
for routine exams for a variety
of reasons including fear, lack
of information, and cost fac-
tors. The cost of screening is not
nearly as important as prevent-
ing one of these deadly diseases
and saving your life, or your
family’s happiness.
The American Medical Asso-
ciation offers 10 recommenda-
tions for a healthy year:
1. Learn your risk for type 2
diabetes. Take the self-screen-
ing test at DoIHavePrediabe-
tes.org. Steps you take now can
help prevent or delay the onset
of type 2 diabetes.
2. Be more physically active.
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Resolutions may seem silly to some, but there are several positive minutes a week of moderate-
reasons to make them. intensity activity, or 75 minutes
a week of vigorous-intensity
activity.
3. Know your blood pres-
sure numbers. Visit LowerY-
ourHBP.org to better under-
stand your blood pressure
numbers and take necessary
steps to get your high blood
pressure, also known as hyper-
tension, under control. Doing
so will reduce your risk of heart
attack or stroke.
4. Reduce your intake of
processed foods, especially
those with added sodium
and sugar. Eat less red meat
and processed meats, and
add more plant-based foods,
such as olive oil, nuts and
seeds to your diet. Also reduce
your consumption of sugar-
sweetened beverages and drink
more water instead. Drinking
sugary beverages, even 100%
fruit juices is associated with a
higher all-cause mortality risk,
a new study published in JAMA
Network Open suggests.
5. If a health care profes-
sional determines that you
need antibiotics, take them
exactly as prescribed. Anti-
biotic resistance is a serious
public health problem and an-
tibiotics will not make you feel
better if you have a virus, such
as a cold or flu.
6. If consuming alcohol, do
so in moderation. The U.S. Di-
etary Guidelines for Americans
suggest up to one drink per day
for women and two drinks per
day for men, and only by adults
of drinking age.
7. Talk with your doctor
about tobacco and e-cigarette
use (or vaping) and how to
quit. Declare your home and
car smoke- and aerosol-free to
eliminate secondhand expo-
sure.
8. Pain medication is per-
sonal. If you are taking pre-
scription opioids or other
medications, follow your doc-
tor’s instructions, store them
safely to prevent misuse, and
properly dispose of any leftover
medication.
9. Make sure your family is
up-to-date on their vaccines.
This includes getting the an-
nual influenza vaccine for ev-
eryone age six months or older.
If you’re pregnant, you can re-
ceive the flu vaccine during any
trimester, but should receive
the Tdap vaccine early in the
third trimester to protect your-
self against flu and whooping
cough.
10. Manage stress. A good
diet, sufficient sleep (at least
7.5 hours per night), daily ex-
ercise and wellness activities,
like yoga and meditation, are
key ingredients to maintaining
and improving your mental
health, but don’t hesitate to ask
for help from a mental health
professional when you need it.
If you are uninsured or un-
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ify for free breast, cervical or
colorectal screenings at 1 (877)
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The Cancer Services Pro-
gram of the Finger Lakes Re-
gion serves Monroe, Seneca,
Yates, Livingston, Wayne and
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Residents of Genesee, Or-
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At the stroke of midnight on
New Year’s Eve, it is custom-
ary to sip a glass of champagne
and toast to the new year. Many
people use the dawn of a new
year as a time to create a list of
resolutions that reflect positive
changes they hope to make in
the year ahead.
Between 40 and 45 percent
of American adults make reso-
lutions each year, according to
the health and wellness group
Proactive Mindfulness. Accord-
ing to John C. Norcross, Marci
S. Mrykalo and Matthew D.
Blagys, coauthors of the study
“Auld Lang Syne: Success pre-
dictors, change processes, and
self-reported outcomes of New
Year’s resolvers and nonre-
solvers,” within six months of
starting a resolution 46 percent
of people are still maintaining
their resolutions.
Resolutions may seem silly to
some, but there are several posi-
tive reasons to make them.
n Resolutions provide prac-
tice setting goals. Goal-setting
is an important component of
life. Goals are key because they
provide general direction in life.
A goal is a map that can give you
an idea of where you are head-
ing and what path you need to
take to get there, according to
the self-improvement guide
Success Consciousness. Resolu-
tions can be fun, low-pressure
goals. Think of them as dress
Make meaningful resolutions
According to History.com, ancient
rehearsals for bigger life chang-
es.
n Resolutions offer time for
reflection. Too often people are
rushing through daily life with-
out stopping or slowing down to
truly assess the impact of their
actions. Resolutions help you
reflect on the past, present and
future, figuring out what has
been working and what may
need to be changed to provide a
boost, according to the wellness
resource Alternative Daily.
n Resolutions can serve as
a catalyst for positive change.
When something isn’t work-
ing with your routine, personal
health or relationships, resolu-
tions can serve as the catalyst
that ultimately rights the ship.
n Resolutions can promote
self-esteem and empower-
ment. Making resolutions and
keeping them can provide a
sense of accomplishment that
comes with goal-setting and
following through. Resolving
to lose five pounds and then
seeing the proof on a scale can
be a powerful motivator that
compels you to make other self-
improvements. Accomplishing
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at the dawn of a new year. These
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to make positive changes in
their lives.
Babylonians are credited with
being the first people to make
New Year’s resolutions. Dur-
ing Akitu, a 12-day religious
festival, the Babylonians would
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Celebrants of the festival would
promise the gods they would
repay their debts and return any
items they had borrowed in the
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to better yourself this year, con-
sider forming resolutions that
stay away from superficial goals.
“I think 2021 resolutions
should be different, but we
should make them,” said Dr.
Asim Shah, professor and ex-
ecutive vice chair in the Men-
ninger Department of Psychia-
try and Behavioral Sciences
at Baylor College of Medicine.
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C8 Saturday, January 16, 2021
Rochester Regional Health expands locally
By KORI SCIANDRA
KSCIANDRA@BATAVIANEWS.COM
LE ROY – Having merged
with United Memorial Medical
Center in Batavia, Rochester Re-
gional Health has committed to
the expansion and growth of its
healthcare system in the three
GLOW region communities it
serves.
In Genesee County, RRH has
recently expanded its services in
Le Roy with the addition of two
new specialties.
“Immediately after our
merger in 2015, Rochester Re-
gional Health began planning
and making investments in the
health of our community, from
telemedicine programs, sup-
porting ICU care, the opening
of the Lipson Cancer Institute,
supporting key advancements
in the nursing profession, and
our Magnet journey, to work
with the local YMCA on a collab-
orative Healthy Living Campus
that will transform downtown
Batavia,” said United Memorial
Medical Center President Dan
Ireland. “This journey includes
investments in the infrastruc-
ture of the main hospital with
the Radiology ICU project kick-
ing off this year, as well as, the re-
cent announcement of plans for
Winter workout
options to stay
COVID safe
As we move into the winter
months, cold weather and less
daylight may affect your CO-
VID outdoor workout routine.
“It’s important to find ways
to stay active right now, but be
sure to do so safely,” said Dr.
Theodore Shybut, associate
professor in the Joseph Barn-
hart Department of Orthope-
dic Surgery at Baylor College of
Medicine. “A lot of people have
gained the dreaded ‘COVID
19’ ... I encourage everyone to
make a plan to stay active and
to make it fun.”
Cold weather workouts
There are many consider-
ations to make when exercis-
ing outdoors in cold weather,
including wearing layers and
even remembering to wear
sunscreen. Shybut said that
oftentimes during colder
months, athletes anticipate
sweating less and do not hy-
drate as well as they would in
warmer months, which can
result in dehydration and
cramping. He says to be sure
to hydrate properly before any
workouts.
At-home workouts
If you are moving toward at-
home workouts, it’s important
to introduce new workouts
properly to avoid injury. Shy-
but encourages doing some
research online and finding
virtual classes for beginners.
Don’t forget you still need to
warm up properly to prevent
injuries.
Other tips
If you decide to start going to
gyms as they reopen, try to go
first thing in the morning when
all of the equipment is clean.
Make sure that your gym is en-
forcing appropriate mask and
hygiene policies and consider
switching gyms if you have any
doubts.
Be sure that you have the
right shoes for your workout
and consider buying a new pair
if your shoes are worn out.
Consider splitting up your
workout routine during the
day. Shybut suggests two walks
during the day or doing short
body weight workouts be-
tween meetings. Use the time
from canceled meetings to do
something active as well. He
encourages staying active and
moving around during your
workday even if you are work-
ing from home.
Dr. Lauren Loss,
neurology specialist
a Destination Campus in Bata-
via to support great access and
facilities for medical specialties
to service our community…”
With its continued invest-
ment in healthcare, Rochester
Regional Health added two doc-
tors to its medical team at the
Le Roy facility, 2 Tountas Ave.,
Le Roy. Dr. Lauren Loss, a neu-
rology specialist, and Dr. David
Corteville, a cardiologist, bring
a wealth of knowledge to aid in
community health.
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neurologists split their time
between Rochester and Batavia
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out of the Le Roy office. Prior to
joining the Rochester Regional
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in the Genesee, Orleans, and
Wyoming county areas. This in-
cludes bringing in specialists in
many areas, such as neurology,
cardiology, specialty surgery,
and other medical areas that
have a small or no local pres-
ence,” said Ireland.
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COVID-19: How much protection do face masks offer?

Mayo Clinic News Network
(TNS) – Face masks com-
bined with other preventive
measures, such as frequent
hand-washing and social dis-
tancing, help slow the spread
of the coronavirus (SARS-
CoV-2) that causes COVID-19.
So why weren’t face masks
recommended at the start of
the pandemic? At that time, ex-
perts didn’t know the extent to
which people with COVID-19
could spread the virus before
symptoms appeared. Nor was
it known that some people
have COVID-19 but don’t have
any symptoms. Both groups
can unknowingly spread the
virus to others.
These discoveries led public
health groups to do an about-
face on face masks. The World
Health Organization and the
U.S. Centers for Disease Con-
trol and Prevention now in-
clude face masks in their rec-
ommendations for slowing the
spread of the virus. The CDC
recommends cloth face masks
for the public and not the sur-
gical and N95 masks needed
by health care providers.
Also called a medical mask,
a surgical mask is a loose-
fitting disposable mask that
protects the wearer’s nose
and mouth from contact with
droplets, splashes and sprays
that may contain germs. A sur-
gical mask also filters out large
particles in the air. Surgical
masks may protect others by
reducing exposure to the sa-
liva and respiratory secretions
of the mask wearer.
At this time, the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration
has not approved any type of
surgical mask specifically for
protection against the coro-
navirus, but these masks may
you wear a cloth face mask
when you’re around people
who don’t live with you and
in public settings when social
distancing is difficult.
Here are a few pointers for
putting on and taking off a
cloth mask:
n Wash or sanitize your
hands before and after putting
on and taking off your mask.
n Place your mask over
your mouth and nose.
n Tie it behind your head
or use ear loops and make sure
it’s snug.
n Don’t touch your mask
while wearing it.
n If you accidentally touch
your mask, wash or sanitize
your hands.
n If your mask becomes
wet or dirty, switch to a clean
one. Put the used mask in a
sealable bag until you can
wash it.
n Remove the mask by
untying it or lifting off the ear
loops without touching the
front of the mask or your face.
n Wash your hands im-
mediately after removing your
mask.
n Regularly wash your
mask with soap and water by
hand or in the washing ma-
chine. It’s fine to launder it
with other clothes.
And, here are a few face
mask precautions:
n Don’t put masks on any-
one who has trouble breath-
ing, or is unconscious or oth-
erwise unable to remove the
mask without help.
n Don’t put masks on chil-
dren under 2 years of age.
n Don’t use face masks as
a substitute for social distanc-
ing.
The CDC doesn’t recom-
mend using face shields in-
stead of masks because it’s
unclear how much protection
they provide. However, wear-
ing a face mask may not be
possible in every situation.
If you must use a face shield
instead of a mask, choose one
that wraps around the sides of
your face and extends below
your chin.
It can be challenging to get
used to wearing a face mask.
Here are some tips for making
the transition:
n Start slow. Wear your
mask at home for a short time,
such as while watching televi-
sion. Then wear it during a
short walk. Slowly increase the
time until you feel more com-
fortable.
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consider other options. Masks
come in a variety of styles and others during the pandemic.
sizes. ____
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to confirm a proper seal be-
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in the workplace. Like surgical
masks, N95 masks are intend- • Planned Activities and
ed to be disposable. However,
researchers are testing ways social programs
to disinfect N95 masks so they
can be reused. • Assistance with
Some N95 masks, and even
some cloth masks, have one- personal care
way valves that make them
easier to breathe through. But • Laundry of linens and
because the valve releases un-
filtered air when the wearer personal clothing
breathes out, this type of mask
doesn’t prevent the wearer • Housekeeping
from spreading the virus. For
this reason, some places have
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A cloth mask is intended to
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health care providers, cloth
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easy to find or make, and can
be washed and reused.
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