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GWNC Chamber to host virtual week-long economic forum
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Greater Watertown – North Country (GWNC) Chamber of Commerce will host its economic forum Jan. 25 through Jan. 29 from 9
VIEWPOINT: How Health Care Can Embrace a Digital Transformation
It desperately needs one The health-care industry would be better equipped to meet its many challenges if it were more willing to embrace a digital transformation it so desperately needs. Health-care systems can no longer afford to allow their operational components to be only “good enough” or to be constrained by the mindsets and habits of the past.

Oneida County reports highest COVID-19 single-day death toll of nine
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Thursday reported nine people had died from a COVID-19 infection, its highest single-day total during the ongoing pandemic. Of

Syracuse orange-zone restaurants spring back to life with indoor dining
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — One by one, restaurants in the former orange zone encompassing the city of Syracuse are springing back to life now that they

HCR Home Care moves CNY office to Salina; seeking more nurses, home health aides
SALINA, N.Y. — HCR Home Care, a Rochester–based home-care agency, has moved its Central New York operations into a larger office location in the town

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
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