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Van Slyke receives Hero Award from NYCAMH
Longtime advocate for improving health and safety on dairy farms FLY CREEK, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network’s New York Center for Agricultural Medicine and Health
Upstate University Hospital Emergency Departments using new portable ultrasounds
SYRACUSE — Upstate University Hospital is equipping its emergency departments (ED) with new portable machines that will allow staff to “better diagnose and treat patients.” The new MindRay TE X portable ultrasound machines feature better images, the ability to make calculations health-care professionals previously had to do manually, an interface with patient records in EPIC,
Centralus Health is born from Cayuga Health, Arnot Health affiliation
ITHACA, N.Y. — It was on April 14, 2023 that Ithaca–based Cayuga Health and Arnot Health of Elmira announced plans to explore a collaborative relationship. Since then, both health-care organizations conducted evaluations; held extensive discussions; and gathered feedback from stakeholders including patients, staff, and community leaders. On Jan. 7, the two Southern Tier health systems
St. Joseph’s Health inks new contracts with Excellus, Aetna
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health has new contractual agreements in place with both Rochester–based Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) and Aetna. Excellus BCBS and St. Joseph’s Health reached a multi-year contract agreement that went into effect Jan. 1, 2025, and will keep St. Joseph’s Health in the Excellus BCBS provider network. In addition, St. Joseph’s
Paige’s Butterfly Run boosts Upstate pediatric cancer care with latest donation
Charity gives $215,000 for care, research SYRACUSE — Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital will use a $215,000 donation from the charity Paige’s Butterfly Run, Inc. for cancer care and research. Paige’s Butterfly Run donated the funding to the Upstate Foundation. Upstate Medical University referred to it as the charity’s “traditional holiday gift donation,” according to its
Cayuga Health System adds Arleo Eye Associates
LANSING — Cayuga Health System has added Arleo Eye Associates, which is based in the village of Lansing, in a deal that took effect Jan. 1. The ophthalmology practice, which has served the community for more than 30 years, is “transitioning to ensure continuous quality eye care for the community,” per the Jan. 2 Cayuga
New HIPAA rule tightens scope of health-information sharing
A new final federal rule modifying the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule is now in effect, changing the way reproductive health-care information is handled, according to a health care law expert. The main part of the new rule went into effect on Dec. 23 and prohibits the use or
Crouse Health adds Brackens to board
SYRACUSE — Crouse Health recently announced the appointment of Vicki Brackens, president of her own financial-services firm, to the health system’s board of directors. President of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, Brackens has more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur working in the area of financial education and financial services. She was co-host of
Donation supports meal program for Bassett cancer patients
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Lucky Duck Foundation recently made a $5,000 donation to a program that provides medically tailored food to Bassett Healthcare Network cancer
Cayuga Medical Center earns stroke-center certification
ITHACA — Cayuga Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Advanced Certification of Distinction as a Primary Stoke Center, offered in collaboration with the American Heart Association. The certification is designed for hospitals that provide the critical elements to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes of care. “The Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification recognizes health
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