Mama đź‘§đź‘¶ @CBS6Albany 12pm, 5pm Anchor. Edward R. Murrow Award, 3x Emmy winner. Marathoner, yoga teacher, health coach, ice cream enthusiast. @SyracuseU alum.

Joined March 2009
#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. @CBS6Lara's story: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness…
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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! @CBS6Albany
🎥 Sat down with @CBS6Lara, joining a thoughtful panel of community voices for a special Mental Health Awareness Round Table. As a member of the Assembly’s Mental Health Committee, I’m pleased to be part of this important conversation—breaking the stigma, sharing real stories, and pushing for better care and support for those facing mental health challenges. Thank you to @CBS6Albany for dedicating a full hour of programming to this critical issue. Let’s keep the dialogue going. ❤️ 📺 WATCH the full interview here: youtu.be/9VRXZzAllUw?si=BqoW… #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #CommunityHealing
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ICYMI, here's my mental health @CBS6Albany 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/cb…
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PhD student Heather Duncan of @UAlbanyCIHS recently shared insight w/ @CBS6Lara 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…
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.@MariaCollege has partnered with @CaringGene 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. @CBS6Lara @CBS6Albany @IHAUpstate
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.@mariacollege is launching its Surgical Technology program this fall. In partnership with @SPHPnews, it equips students with vital skills to meet the growing demand for surgical technologists in the Capital Region. tinyurl.com/5n8kxcmd @CBS6Albany @CBS6Lara @capregchamber
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.@CBS6Albany stopped by @SPHPnews to cover @mariacollege 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 @CBS6Lara #Healthcare
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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…
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Tonight at 5 pm, tune in to @CBS6Albany to hear Jean Moore of @UAlbany's @CHWS_NY weigh in on a recent report that explores New York's nursing education pipeline.
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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…
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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… @CBS6Albany
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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. @CBS6Albany MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness…
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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. @CBS6Albany MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness…
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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! @CBS6Albany MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness…
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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. @CBS6Albany MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness…
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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 @CBS6Albany Monday at 5:30!
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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. @CBS6Albany MORE: cbs6albany.com/news/wellness…
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