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Northeast College of Health Sciences opens digital anatomy lab
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Northeast College of Health Sciences in Seneca Falls announced it has opened a new digital anatomy lab that includes the “most

MVHS to host hiring event on Tuesday
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will host a hiring event on Tuesday (Jan. 24) from 2-6 p.m. at the Wynn Hospital construction

OCC announces online cannabis-education program
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) on Monday announced it is offering an online cannabis-education program. OCC sees the program as one that is

People news: Herkimer College names Bowman assistant professor
UTICA, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College announced it has appointed Alesha L. Bowman as an assistant professor of fashion buying and merchandising. Bowman previously

The funding seeks to help several nonprofit organizations in Central New York to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s

Bassett adds robotic-assisted weight-loss surgery to offerings
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network has expanded its services to include technologically advanced robotic-assisted Roux-en-Y gastric-bypass surgery as a weight-loss surgery option. Dr. Joon Shim, attending surgeon and program director of the general-surgery residency program, recently performed Bassett’s first surgery of this type. “Robotic-assisted surgery is a tool that enables surgeons to make even

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute announces new board chair, trustee
UTICA, N.Y. — F.X. Matt III is the new board chair of the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, and the board also welcomed Laura Tansey Wetzel of Cooperstown as a new board trustee. Matt has served on the board for several terms since 2007. He previously served as board chair from 2013-2016 and has worked closely with

New CEO starts duties at St. Camillus, Integrity Home Care
GEDDES — A leadership transition is underway at St. Camillus, a nursing and rehabilitation facility, and Integrity Home Care Services in the town of Geddes. The nonprofit on Jan. 16 announced Michael Schafer is now serving as president and CEO. Schafer, who started in his position on Dec. 16, previously served as VP for the

CNY ATD announces 2023 leadership team
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CNY ATD, the local affiliate chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), recently announced its 2023 leadership team. The following local professionals are filling the following officer positions: • President — Christy Rohmer, NYSERNet • President Elect — Erin Cunia, National Grid • VP, CNY BEST — Jim D’Agostino, TDO — Train, Develop, Optimize

MVCC Center for Leadership Excellence accepting applications for two programs
UTICA, N.Y. — The Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) is recruiting participants for two of its professional leadership-development programs
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