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Upstate Medical University offers vaccine-information hotline
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University announced it has launched a COVID-19 vaccine-information hotline, offering round-the-clock access to Upstate staff who can field questions on

Cayuga Nursing & Rehab Center, Cayuga Health open COVID-19 patient facility in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Cayuga Health (CH) and Cayuga Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (CNRC), both of Ithaca, on Wednesday announced they’re offering a 37-bed facility dedicated

Corrado named director of forensics at SU’s College of Arts and Sciences
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced it has appointed Kathleen Corrado as director of the Forensic and National Security Science Institute (FNSSI) in the College

Erie Canal Museum, Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum selected for Canalway grants
The Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse and the Chittenango Landing Canal Boat Museum are among 13 nonprofit organizations selected for Erie Canalway IMPACT! grants. The

Oneida County to suspend COVID vaccinations on Thursday due to reduced vaccine supply
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County’s state-issued, COVID-19 vaccine allotment will run out by Thursday, so the county plans to suspend operations at its vaccine-distribution sites

SUNY Potsdam to host appointment-based COVID-19 vaccination site
POTSDAM, N.Y. — SUNY Potsdam has volunteered to host a state COVID-19 vaccination site, which is available to eligible community members. The appointment-based vaccination site
VIEWPOINT: Taking Care of Yourself & Seeking Care Safely During COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases continue to be elevated around the country, people may be considering skipping visits to the doctor to reduce risk of exposure to the virus. But the decision to delay preventive screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies, along with annual wellness visits, could have serious health consequences, particularly for older adults. According to the Centers for

New York reaches nearly 828,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
ALBANY, N.Y. — A total of 827,715 doses of a coronavirus vaccine have been administered so far in New York state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said

SUNY helps USNCC with education program for sailors
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras and Randi Cosentino, president of USNCC, made the joint announcement. SUNY’s inaugural class of nearly 130 students will enroll in the Naval Leadership and Ethics course as well as the Introduction to Literature, Introduction to College Writing, and Contemporary Mathematics courses for the spring term at SUNY Empire State College. Citing

CDPHP includes home-delivered meals in Medicare Advantage plans
Health insurer CDPHP is working with Ankeny, Iowa–based Mom’s Meals to offer home-delivered meals “at no cost” to Medicare Advantage members returning home from a stay in a hospital. CDPHP is an Albany–based, nonprofit health plan serving more than 385,000 members in 29 counties in upstate New York. The counties include Broome, Tioga, Chenango, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis,
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