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Viewpoint: Providers Split on Telemedicine’s Efficacy
As the adoption of telemedicine continues to grow, especially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, health-care professionals are not fully aligned with the efficacy of this new modality. Many are on the fence about their satisfaction level related to this growing form of patient interaction. When comparing telehealth satisfaction levels between patients and health-care providers there […]
Broome County reports surge in coronavirus cases; residents urged to stay home
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Broome County on Friday reported another 72 new coronavirus cases in the last day, its highest one-day total to date, according
Onondaga County warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Sharkey’s Bar and a private party
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department on Wednesday night announced that two customers at Sharkey’s Bar & Grill in Clay and one guest
County reports possible COVID-19 exposure on hayride at Marcellus pumpkin farm
MARCELLUS, N.Y. — The Onondaga County Health Department on Tuesday evening announced that an individual on a recent hayride at Tim’s Pumpkin Patch at 2901
GWNC Chamber of Commerce to virtually host Live2Lead2020 leadership event
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — The Greater Watertown – North Country (GWNC) Chamber of Commerce will serve as a virtual host for the 7th annual Live2Lead conference.
Oneida County reports one COVID-19 death, possible exposure at area store
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County officials on Friday reported one COVID-19 death and 12 new cases in the last day. Oneida County also reported the
Utica College to offer “English for Healthcare” course
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica College will offer a specialized “English for Healthcare” course to help those who work in the health-care field or plan to
Upstate University Hospital using ROSA brain robot for minimally invasive brain surgery
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital announced it has started using new robot technology to perform minimally invasive brain surgery. The ROSA brain robot is
Samaritan Health lays off 51, extends furloughs
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Samaritan Health in Watertown announced the layoff of 51 employees, effective Sept. 10, citing “continued disruption of patient volumes and revenue due to [the] COVID-19 crisis.” In addition, 44 open positions will not be filled for a total of 95 impacted positions, the organization said in a news release. Several Samaritan health
Kocan joins St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute in North Country
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — St. Joseph’s Health recently announced that Sonja Kocan, a family nurse practitioner, has joined the St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute in Watertown and Gouverneur. In this new role, Kocan joins a team of practitioners providing comprehensive cardiology care to the community. Kocan is a licensed family nurse practitioner with more than four
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