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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

MMRI, MVHS, SUNY Poly form Mohawk Valley Biotech Collective
UTICA, N.Y. — Three Mohawk Valley Institutions on Wednesday formed the MV Biotech Collective, which is designed to “position the Mohawk Valley as a leader in biomedical innovation.” Representatives from the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly), and Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) signed a memorandum of agreement to formally establish

St. Joseph’s Health expands orthopedic, spine care with launch of new practice
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health has announced the upcoming opening of St. Joseph’s Health Orthopedic and Spine Care, which expands access to orthopedic and

BiRed Imaging wins $10K Rothschild Award for AI-powered breast-cancer screening technology
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — BiRed Imaging Inc. on Wednesday night was selected as the winner of the $10,000 Alan W. Rothschild Innovation Award at the Biotech

Upstate Neurological Institute brings experts together under one roof
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says the new Upstate Neurological Institute brings “all of its brain and nervous system experts together under one roof.” It’s located on the second floor of the Upstate Health Care Center at 90 Presidential Plaza in Syracuse. Nearly 50 physicians, all members of the Upstate Medical University faculty, serve

Geneva General Hospital Women’s Health Services earns ACR designation
GENEVA, N.Y. — Geneva General Hospital’s Women’s Health Services has been designated a Comprehensive Breast Imaging Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR), a recognition awarded to facilities that demonstrate excellence in breast imaging. This designation reflects accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, and breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy and MRI, according to

Upstate Medical University formally opens Upstate Neurological Institute
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University has formally opened its new Upstate Neurological Institute, which brings “all of its brain and nervous system experts together
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