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People news: BeerBoard names Hirmas VP of research & development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — BeerBoard, a Syracuse–based provider of technology to measure beer sales at bars and restaurants, announced it has named James Hirmas as its
Syracuse University to use grant award to create new center focused on Indigenous culture
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University will use a grant of $1.5 million over three years to create the multi-disciplinary Center for Global Indigenous Cultures and
Onondaga County Medical Society appoints new executive director
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Medical Society (OCMS) has selected Julie Panna as its new executive director. Panna is succeeding Erika Berry in the
Physician relocates practice to Seneca Family Health Center
WATERLOO, N.Y. — Dr. Luke Chen has relocated his medical practice to a newly remodeled office at Seneca Family Health Center at 367A East Main
Mooney named president at Lifetime Benefit Solutions
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Lifetime Benefit Solutions (LBS) announced it has appointed Trish Mooney president of the ancillary benefits and specialty program company. As president of
Welliver appoints Kennedy as director of human resources
MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Welliver, a provider of construction services in New York state and northern Pennsylvania, recently appointed Judith Kennedy as its director of human resources. Kennedy is an “innovative out-of-the-box thinker” with more than 20 years in HR management, the company said in a news release. In her role at Welliver, she will
Syracuse Build’s Pathways to Apprenticeship program graduates its second class
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Those participating in the second class of Syracuse Build’s Pathways to Apprenticeship program have graduated and moved on in pursuit of apprenticeships and careers in a range of construction fields. Those interested in taking part in the next class in the apprenticeship program will be able to apply later this month. December
Cazenovia College mandates booster shots for employees, students for spring semester
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. — Cazenovia College is requiring COVID-19 booster vaccinations for all employees and all eligible students returning to campus as the Spring 2022 semester gets underway in the new year. Cazenovia College employees are being asked to receive their booster shots as soon as possible and by Jan. 21 at the latest, the college
Excellus provides support for On Point for College mental-health program
UTICA — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced it provided On Point for College – Utica with a $5,000 sponsorship to support a new mental-health program for first-generation college students. The program provides two mental-health workshops for college students and training for front-line advising staff. Rochester–based Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is Central New York’s largest health insurer. Students
DFS to review covered benefits under new law
A new state law focuses on covered benefits related to childbirth offered by all health-insurance providers in New York State. The measure directs the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) — in consultation with the New York State Department of Health (DOH) — to prepare a report with recommendations on their review of those covered benefits.
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