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Auburn Hospital cancer center project gets funding boost
AUBURN, N.Y. — After breaking ground on its new cancer center back in November, Auburn Community Hospital is moving forward with $2 million in federal funding for the project. The hospital will also utilize a portion of the money to buy medical equipment for cancer diagnostics. The $2 million is part of the end-of-year spending […]

MVHS performs 200th WATCHMAN procedure to prevent strokes
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), in partnership with Central New York (CNY) Cardiology, recently performed the 200th WATCHMAN procedure at its St. Elizabeth campus. WATCHMAN is a one-time procedure that reduces the risk of strokes that originate in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Performed by Faisal Saiful, MD, of CNY Cardiology, the

MVHS bariatric surgical program receives accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) bariatric surgical program recently achieved national accreditation as a comprehensive center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The MBSAQIP is a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery whose standards

Syracuse University appoints COO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud on Monday announced the appointment of John Papazoglou as its chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 1.

Upstate Medical University to launch Lyme and tick-borne disease treatment center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University has plans to launch a Lyme and tick-borne disease treatment center. The health system says the center is possible

DeWITT, N.Y. — Menorah Park has named Russell D’Amico as its new CEO, replacing longtime CEO Mary Ellen Bloodgood. Bloodgood transitioned to a new role

People news: MVCC names Wilkie dean of the School of Humanities
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College’s (MVCC) board of trustees recently appointed Jessica Wilkie as dean of the School of Humanities. As dean, Wilkie

Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties plans town hall
UTICA, N.Y. — The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is hosting a free virtual town hall at 10 a.m. on Jan. 17 via

In visit to Onondaga, Schumer announces federal health-care funding for OCC, area hospital projects
ONONDAGA, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College (OCC) will use $2 million in federal funding for a new hospital-simulation lab that’s meant to train future nurses

Arc Herkimer receives grants for recreation and guardianship services
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Two grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services awarded to Arc Herkimer allowed the agency to better support the people it serves. Arc Herkimer received a $15,000 grant to support recreation programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization used the funds to provide new avenues for
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