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New CEO of HOA starts position in mid-February
DeWITT, N.Y. — Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) is getting ready for a leadership transition in mid-February. HOA has appointed Jennifer Pichoske as its next CEO, effective Feb. 15. She will succeed the retiring Maryann Roefaro, who has served as CEO since 2002, the health-care provider specializing in oncology and hematology announced. Described as a […]

Oswego Health Employee Giving Campaign raises more than $77,000 in 2024
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Through the 2024 Employee Giving Campaign, 352 employees at Oswego Health contributed just under $77,453 to support the Oswego Health Foundation, the organization announced. Known internally as “We are the Foundation,” the annual campaign allows employees to contribute directly to projects and priorities within Oswego Health, impacting their colleagues, as well as

Rome Health receives $500,000 in ARPA funds from Oneida County for expansion project
ROME, N.Y. — Oneida County on Wednesday, Jan. 22 presented Rome Health with $500,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to build a hybrid

Oswego Health names new emergency management coordinator
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has appointed Mark Azzarello as its new emergency management coordinator. Azzarello, who has extensive experience in emergency medical services and public health, will oversee emergency preparedness, safety protocols, and wellness initiatives across Oswego Health’s 18 campuses and among its 1,400 employees, the health system announced. The emergency management coordinator is

New York State sues Ilion vape shop for illegal sales
ILION, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Health (DOH) and Attorney General Letitia James are suing G Smoke 360 Corp. and Liberty Smokeland,

Rome Health Foundation names six new board members and board president
ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Health Foundation recently announced the addition of six new members of its board of directors. The foundation board also elected

Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY names new CEO
DeWITT, N.Y. — Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) has appointed Jennifer Pichoske as its next CEO, effective Feb. 15. Pichoske will succeed the retiring Maryann Roefaro, who has served as CEO since 2002, HOA has announced. Described as a “long-time member of the HOA family,” Pichoske has filled “progressively responsible” leadership roles in the organization

Verona Collective to open two more cannabis dispensaries in January
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation will open two new cannabis dispensaries later this month in Sherrill and Chittenango, doubling its number of dispensary locations. Verona Collective’s grow facility exceeded production expectations in 2024. As a seed-to-sale cannabis enterprise, the Oneida Indian Nation oversees every aspect of production including cultivation, harvesting, processing, packaging, and

Cayuga Health hires Tompkins County public health director
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County’s public health director will soon take on a new role at Cayuga Health System. Effective in March, Frank Kruppa, director of public health for the Tompkins County Health Department, will join Cayuga Health System as assistant VP of community program development and partner integration. In this new position, Kruppa will

Oswego Health Medical Practice adds PA to ENT team
OSWEGO — Oswego Health Medical Practice recently added physician assistant Zachary Revette to its Lakeshore ear, nose, and throat (ENT) team. Before joining Oswego Health in December, Revette worked as pharmacy technician at Kinney Drugs, where he developed expertise in medication counseling and prescription management, according to an Oswego Health announcement. At Lakeshore, he joins
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