For the Star Journal The Northwoods COPE (Community, Outreach, Prevention and Education) coalition joins organizations across the state to recognize November 30 as Methamphetamine ...

Properly Working Home Heating Devices and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Save Lives Courtesy of Oneida County Health Department As we turn back the clocks Nov. ...

STAR JOURNAL Flu vaccinations are now available for Veterans enrolled in VA health care.  Veterans may request the flu shot at their regularly scheduled ...

BY VIC LIENGSWANGWONG, MD Nearly 165,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, according to the American Cancer Society. Prostate cancer is ...

BY WENDY M. HENRICHS Chiropractic Pediatrician and Nutrition Counselor We live in a world where technology dominates our daily lives. From watching TV, utilizing ...

By David Meyer, M.D. The American Cancer Society reports that when diagnosed and treated in its early stages, more than 90% of patients with ovarian ...

Eastern equine encephalitis, a virus transmitted by mosquitoes, has been reported in Oneida County. A horse has tested positive for the virus, according to ...

BY DR. WENDY HENRICHS Special to the Star Journal Toxins are everywhere – in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water ...

By Tammery Perry, APNP James Beck Cancer Society With summer vacations in full swing and endless outdoor activities, it’s easy to remember to protect ...

BY WENDY M. HENRICHS Board Certified Chiropractic Pediatrician and Nutrition Counselor Summer is a great time to trim some of the fat you may ...