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A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Monday at 9:08 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 10 p.m. for Cayuga, Tompkins, Cortland, Chenango, Tioga and Broome counties.

The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches).

“At 9:08 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm over South Cortland, or near Cortland, moving southeast at 40 mph,” comments the weather service. “Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

Locations impacted by the alert include Cortland, Homer, Virgil, Groton, Locke, Genoa, Dryden, Ledyard, Nanticoke and Greene.

The weather service states, “If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.”

Preparing for impending lightning strikes: Expert safety recommendations

Each year, lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times, mostly during the summer. It claims the lives of about 20 people annually, according to the weather service. The threat of lightning becomes more pronounced as thunderstorms draw nearer, peaking when the storm is directly overhead and gradually waning as it moves away.

To guarantee your safety in the midst of a thunderstorm, take into account the following recommendations:

Lightning safety plan:

• When venturing outdoors, it’s crucial to have a lightning safety plan in place.
• Stay vigilant by monitoring the sky for ominous signs and listening for the telltale sound of thunder. If thunder is audible, it’s a clear indication of nearby lightning.
• Seek a safe place to shelter, preferably indoors.

Indoors safety measures:

• Once you’ve found shelter indoors, abstain from using corded phones, electrical appliances, or plumbing fixtures, and refrain from approaching windows and doors.
• These precautions help reduce the risk of electrical surges, as lightning can follow conductive pathways.

Wait for the all-clear:

• After the last lightning strike or thunderclap, wait at least 30 minutes before resuming outdoor activities.
• Lightning can strike even when a storm…

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SEAFORD — The world of robotics has come to TidalHealth.

And, on Oct. 22, the surgical-assisting equipment was put on display, with TidalHealth Nanticoke president Penny Short labeling it the future of medical care.

“It’s an important revolution,” she said. “That innovation is what I think is going to lead health care in the future.”

During a combined mixer facilitated by the Western Sussex and Greater Georgetown chambers of commerce, attendees visited the hospital’s lobby, where four mobile robots were stationed for demonstrations.

Some tested their skill at the controls of the da Vinci, a robotic surgical system that uses a minimally invasive approach in a variety of procedures.

Additionally, Dr. William Doran shared information about the Mako equipment used primarily in orthopedic cases, notably hip and knee replacements.

Its 3D imaging software permits surgeons to intricately remove a joint to within submillimeters of accuracy, providing a custom fit.

“You can get a very good outcome using a traditional method. However, some of the variants can lead towards failed components,” said Dr. Doran, who oversees Nanticoke’s orthopedics robotics. “By using the technology here, … we are able to get a very positive outcome, a faster recovery, and we don’t have to dissect certain levels.”

Dr. Doran pioneered this technology for hip and knee replacements on Delmarva. In early 2024, he performed his 1,000th Mako procedure, the first surgeon in Delaware to reach the milestone.

“I am actually approaching my 2,000th robotic joint replacement here not too long from now,” he added.

TidalHealth Nanticoke’s other robotics include Ion robotic bronchoscopy, which allows surgeons to biopsy, diagnose and manage lung cancer. There’s also aquablation, a heat-free surgical procedure to treat an enlarged prostate utilizing a high-powered water stream to remove excess tissue.

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Kurt Wehberg leads the department of surgery at Nanticoke and is one of…

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Bonnie Hall.

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When Nanticoke Tribal Historian Bonnie Hall addresses guests at Native American Day on Saturday, Nov. 1, she will offer an overview of the history of the Nanticoke tribe, as well as giving an update about renovations to the Nanticoke Indian Center and Nanticoke Indian Museum, where Native American Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day.

Admission to both the event and the museum will be free on Native American Day.

There will be storytelling by Ragghi Rain, as well as Native traditional dancing, drumming, singing and flute performances. Vendors will sell Indian fry bread, Indian tacos, succotash, T-shirts, hats, books, memorabilia and a book about the Nanticoke language, “Once It Has Been Spoken … It Cannot be Unspoken.”

Hall will be presenting “The Nanticokes Lasting Legacy: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” and said she will remind those attending “of the importance of celebrating the diversity of a folks.”

“Since the Nanticokes are considered the First People of the First State, it’s important to understand about the Nanticoke tribe and how we have persisted over time, how we have had to be very resilient and have had to go along with changes that have taken place, how we have worked hard to keep our elders and our youth engaged and to keep our life ways and our culture alive and well.

“We work very hard to preserve that. We have so many people who are moving here to Delaware. No matter where you go, there’s a new development going up. Some of the people who are new here don’t even realize we are even here, so these presentations are so important to educate folks and teach them who we are,” Hall told the Coastal Point.

She…

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