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American Heart Association names three new Syracuse–area advisory board members
SYRACUSE — The American Heart Association announced it has named three local leaders to its Syracuse–area advisory board. These volunteers started their board term just as the group was recognized at the national level by the American Heart Association. The new local board members are: Gwen Crossett — Crossett is CEO and founder of ConstantCare247, […]
MVHS formally opens new surgery center as it completes final readiness steps
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) on Wednesday formally opened its new ambulatory surgery center, which it calls the Mohawk Valley Surgery Center. The event was held in conjunction with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. Community leaders, health-care partners and MVHS staff attended the event at the Medical Office Building at 601
Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton appoints COO
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) says it has appointed Kipp Jones as its new COO to oversee daily operations of primary and specialty practices. He begins his duties on Dec. 8, CMH tells CNYBJ in an email. In this new role at the hospital, Jones will play a key role in advancing CMH’s
Design phase set to start for $450M annex at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The design phase is set to begin for the $450 million hospital annex at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. The design will
MMRI accepting applications for 2026 summer fellowship program
UTICA, N.Y. — College students interested in a summer fellowship at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) in Utica can now apply for consideration. The program is open to both local and national undergraduate and graduate students. The MMRI Summer Fellowship is a 10-week, hands-on training program designed to get undergraduate and graduate students involved
Lewis County businesses recognized during Naturally Lewis awards event
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Red Barn Meats, Inc. of Croghan is this year’s Naturally Lewis Outstanding Business Award recipient. The meat processor, located northeast of Lowville
UHS Chenango Memorial wins federal funding for Sidney practice
NORWICH, N.Y. — UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich will use federal funding of more than $667,000 for infrastructure improvements to its multi-specialty practice on Pearl Street in Sidney in Delaware County. The hospital received word that its funding request to help replace the facilities aging roof, windows, and doors had been included in the
Food, fun, and fireworks: Winter Fair 2026 details announced
GEDDES, N.Y. — It’s the mid-winter event that features the food, rides, music, and entertainment that people enjoy throughout the summer. It’ll also have a
New Drakos Urgent Care in Camillus starts seeing patients
CAMILLUS, N.Y. — The latest Drakos Urgent Care location in Camillus, which has been open for less than a month, is now seeing patients. It’s the company’s third area location providing urgent-care services. Drakos Urgent Care & Health Services in Camillus opened on Oct. 29, the company tells CNYBJ. It’s located at 5301 W Genesee
WNY health insurer affiliates with MVP Health Care
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A Western New York health plan is affiliating with Schenectady–based MVP Health Care. Independent Health will join MVP’s family of companies, subject to regulatory approvals. The boards of directors of both organizations unanimously approved the transaction, per MVP’s Nov. 18 announcement. Neither health insurer released financial terms of their agreement. In their
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