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March 12, 2026

Unexpected Support During a Loving Couple’s Hardest Chapter

Candy Lagace (left) and Barb Bruns-Squires (right) sitting together at Wellness Way in Latham, NY. When you ask Candy (Carol) Lagace about her health insurance, she doesn’t hesitate. “I would never use any other insurance company besides CDPHP.” For Candy, that sentiment grew from the support she and her husband Larry received during a life-altering…

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January 19, 2026

Why Chronic Inflammation Matters – and How to Keep it in Check

What do arthritis, asthma, depression, and Type 2 diabetes have in common with a sprained ankle? They’re all linked to the same underlying process: inflammation. When you twist your ankle, your body launches a rapid immune response. White blood cells rush to the area, increasing blood flow and triggering redness, swelling, heat, and pain. This…

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January 08, 2026

When Care Goes Beyond Coverage: Paula’s Connection with CDPHP®

“I never felt this kind of support until I became a CDPHP® member.” That’s how Paula, a CDPHP Medicare member from Schenectady, describes the deep connection she’s found with her health plan. In the fall of 2024, Paula’s husband moved into a nursing home. Living in a rural part of Schenectady County and unable to…

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January 06, 2026

Small Plan, Big Impact: The Regional Health Coverage That Carried Tiffany Through Cancer and Recovery

When Tiffany Ray started her new job at Hollenbeck Pest Control, she wasn’t sure what to expect from CDPHP, her new health plan. After years of working in local government with a large, nationally known insurance carrier, she had never heard of CDPHP. And, as someone who is proactive about her health and sees her…

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December 04, 2025

No experience with self-funding? No problem!

Insurance can be complicated. Your self-funded health plan doesn’t have to be. For many employers, the idea of moving to a self-funded health plan is appealing because of the potential for long-term savings, increased transparency, and more control over plan design. But as soon as the conversation shifts to administrative setup, stop-loss contracts, fluctuating monthly…

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November 24, 2025

2025 Top Doctors – Adult & Family Medicine Practices

Riverside Medical: Where Health Care Feels Like Home For more than two decades, Riverside Medical in Green Island, NY, has been more than a doctor’s office, it’s been a cornerstone of health and trust for thousands of local families. This year, Riverside earned the distinction as the top adult and family medicine practice in the…

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