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Analysis leads to pay increases at Bassett Healthcare Network
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network says it has invested nearly $50 million into pay increases for its workforce as part of a full compensation

ConMed to acquire Connecticut startup
ConMed Corp. (NYSE: CNMD), a medical-device manufacturer with roots in the Utica area, announced it will acquire privately held Biorez, Inc., on a cash-free, debt-free

Hutchins named director of Rome Health Primary Care
ROME, N.Y. — Kristen Hutchins is the new director of Rome Health Primary Care, providing leadership and support for all the hospital’s affiliated primary-care practices.

Rheonix opens new laboratory, offering COVID-19 PCR testing
ITHACA, N.Y. — Rheonix Inc. of Ithaca announced it has opened Rheonix Laboratories LLC, a CLIA-certified clinical laboratory that will initially offer COVID-19 PCR testing.

Hamilton’s Community Memorial adds cardiovascular nurse practitioner
HAMILTON, N.Y. — Community Memorial Hospital has added cardiovascular nurse practitioner Rebecca Dorn to the cardiology practice at Hamilton Family Health Center. “She brings a

Elmira home health aide sentenced for defrauding state workers’-comp. system
ELMIRA, N.Y. — An Elmira–based home health aide who was paid more than $6,000 to care for an elderly workers’-compensation recipient, but never showed up

Loretto’s Lyon named New Administrator of the Year for Central New York
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Courtney Lyon, administrator for Loretto Health & Rehabilitation, recently received the New Administrator of the Year award for Central New York from the American College of Health Care Administrators, New York Chapter. Lyon was promoted to administrator at Loretto in 2020. After two of the most challenging years imaginable in health care
Ask Rusty: Should I Apply for SS if I’m 78 & Still Working?
Dear Rusty: I am 78, still working, have a good health-care plan, and I make a nice salary. Can I still get my Social Security (SS) check since I paid into it all these years? Signed: Still Working in my late 70s Dear Still Working: Not only can you get your Social Security check now,

ConMed reports net loss despite sales gain in the second quarter
In spite of increased sales, the company reported a net loss of $168.3 million for the quarter, compared with net income of $13.3 million a

Oneida County launches electric-vehicle charging station dashboard
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County launched its electric vehicle (EV) charging station dashboard that helps residents and visitors locate charging stations across the county. “Our
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