WELLNESS WAKE-UP: A new nursing program at U Albany offers students the chance to earn their associate's and bachelor's degree at the same time, so they can work in the field even sooner. And the program itself isn't so "new" after all. CBS 6 Albany - WRGB MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…

COMING UP MONDAY AT 5:30: Our latest Wellness Watch (yes, we are rebranding Wellness Wake-Up to Wellness Watch!) on an app that not only estimates how long you'll live, but tells you how you can live even longer. Tune into CBS 6 Albany - WRGB Monday at 5:30!

ICYMI: WELLNESS WATCH: Two friends. One shared kidney. One new robotic surgery offered at Albany Med. An incredible story of friendship and innovation comin together to save a life, right here the Capital Region. CBS 6 Albany - WRGB MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…

WELLNESS WATCH: Death Clock!!! If you ever wanted to know how long you'll live, now you can find out. I got my answer and so did a bunch of other people in the newsroom! CBS 6 Albany - WRGB MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…

WELLNESS WATCH: Researchers at Albany Med are considering whether there's a connection between dementia and menopause. They believe it could explain why so many more women are diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia than men. CBS 6 Albany - WRGB MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…

WELLNESS WATCH: As the Melodies of Christmas show runs all weekend, I give you an inside look at The Melodies Center, where they treat 1,500 children with cancer and blood disorders every year. CBS 6 Albany - WRGB MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…

WELLNESS WATCH: With a renewed focus on menopause, which was once a hush-hush topic, MVP Health Care has partnered with Elektra Health to offer coverage and more resources for women who need it. An important watch for all women! MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-… CBS 6 Albany - WRGB

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WELLNESS WATCH: We were given an advanced copy of a new report out this morning from the American Lung Association, which gives New York mixed marks on how it's controlling tobacco use in the state. MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…

Tonight at 5 pm, tune in to CBS 6 Albany - WRGB to hear Jean Moore of University at Albany's Center for Health Workforce Studies, NY weigh in on a recent report that explores New York's nursing education pipeline.

ICYMI: Capital Region woman donated 3,000 ounces of breastmilk to the New York Milk Bank. For those of you who don't know, that is an ENORMOUS donation, and I simply had to talk to her about it. (And meet her beautiful one-year-old daughter!) MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…

.CBS 6 Albany - WRGB stopped by SPHP to cover Maria College new Surgical Technology program! This 2-year degree offers hands-on training, advanced VR & real-world experience. Watch for the story! Learn more at mariacollege.edu/surgtech #MariaCollege #SurgicalTech Lara Bryn #Healthcare

.Maria College is launching its Surgical Technology program this fall. In partnership with SPHP, it equips students with vital skills to meet the growing demand for surgical technologists in the Capital Region. tinyurl.com/5n8kxcmd CBS 6 Albany - WRGB Lara Bryn Capital Region Chamber

.@MariaCollege has partnered with Caring Gene® to cover tuition, books, and fees for New York residents entering #healthcare. This initiative is tackling workforce shortages while helping students pursue their dreams without the burden of tuition. Lara Bryn CBS 6 Albany - WRGB Iroquois Healthcare Association

PhD student Heather Duncan of UAlbany College of Integrated Health Sciences recently shared insight w/ Lara Bryn on how she is using #AI tools to support public health. The goal is to make certain routine tasks more efficient so more time can be spent on work that only a human can do. cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…

Cutie patootie! Congrats, J.T. Fetch !!! CBS6 baby boom begins as anchor JT Fetch welcomes son Clark cbs6albany.com/news/local/cbs…

A graduate student at @UAlbany's CNSE at UAlbany is merging his passion for medicine & tech by developing a virtual reality system designed to aid rehabilitation patients. Lara Bryn's story ⤵️ cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…

ICYMI, here's my mental health CBS 6 Albany - WRGB special: Breaking the Silence. Extremely proud of this. Shout out to my co-workers who helped, the Kempf family for sharing their story & the panelists and lawmakers willing to have hard conversations. cbs6albany.com/news/local/cbs…

It was our pleasure and honor to have you be a part of this very important special. Thank you for participating and sharing important insights! CBS 6 Albany - WRGB

#UAlbany neuroscientist Annalisa Scimemi is seeking new ways to detect #Alzheimer's disease in its earliest stages, focusing on the hippocampus and patterns that could signal disease before damage in the brain becomes widespread. Lara Bryn's story: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness-…