Tagged: Excellus

Upstate New York hospitals are making great strides in infection control, that's according to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. 

According to the report: 

Rochester's hospitals and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield are partnering with the American Heart Association to help employees get a healthy start to the New Year.  The  six-week competition is called "Walking Works" and the goal is to get employers to encourage their workers to incorporate walking into their work-shifts. Dr. Nancy Bennett is the Director of the Center for Community Health. She explains to WXXI's LeShea Agnew employees will earn points for their organization by walking to work, taking the steps instead of the elevator or simply going for a stroll while on break.   

The number of upstate New Yorkers who go to the Emergency Room for minor medical problems is dropping, thanks in part to a public campaign.

Fall-related injuries are a growing public health concern in New York State, that's according to a new detailed report by Excellus Blue Cross and Blue Shield. WXXI's LeShea Agnew reports in upstate New York, 18% of men and 15% of women reported a fall related injury in 2010.