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Former Westchester Resident Who Worked As Counselor For Adults, Teens Dies Suddenly At Age 41 Former Westchester Resident Who Worked As Counselor For Adults, Teens Dies Suddenly At Age 41
Former Westchester Resident Who Worked As Counselor For Adults, Teens Dies Suddenly At Age 41 A former Westchester County resident who worked as a counselor for more than a decade has died suddenly at age 41. Erik Volper died on Thursday, April 21, after he collapsed while running on the treadmill from an unknown heart issue, according to his obituary. Volper was a former resident of Larchmont. "Erik worked as a counselor for teens and adults for the last 12 years, helping them manage a myriad of challenges, always from a stance of compassion and non-judgemen," his obituary reads. "In his free time, he volunteered with different organizations that mentor at-risk youth in Austin, Te…
COVID-19: Date Set For Vaccines To Start For Those With Underlying Conditions, Comorbidities COVID-19: Date Set For Vaccines To Start For Those With Underlying Conditions, Comorbidities
Covid-19: Date Set For Vaccines To Start For Those With Underlying Conditions, Comorbidities A date has now been set for New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions to make appointments at state-run COVID-19 mass vaccination sites. The first date to make appointments is Sunday, Feb. 14, with the first date for vaccines on Monday, Feb. 15. Excess vaccine supply meant for hospital workers is being used to open eligibility for New Yorkers with comorbidities and underlying conditions.  Local health departments will determine how, where, and when to schedule appointments in their jurisdictions, the state's health department said.  "As the state's effort to vacci…
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…