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New COO settles into role at Community Memorial Hospital
HAMILTON — The newly appointed COO at Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) has been on the job for a few weeks, overseeing daily operations of primary and specialty practices. Kipp Jones started his new duties on Dec. 8, CMH tells CNYBJ in an email. In this new role at the hospital, Jones will play a key […]
UHS Chenango Memorial’s Sidney practice set for improvement work in 2026
NORWICH — UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich has a multi-specialty practice on Pearl Street in Sidney in Delaware County, which is set for infrastructure improvements sometime in 2026. The hospital will use federal funding of more than $667,000 for the work, per a Nov. 25 announcement. It will cover 75 percent of the total
Oswego Health names executive director of nursing
OSWEGO — Oswego Health has recently announced the promotion of Cheryl Stilwell to executive director of nursing. Stilwell began her career at Oswego Health in 2008, as the clinical manager of med surg — a role she held until 2013. Demonstrating strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a compassionate approach to patient care, she was then
Good News Foundation supports Sitrin Military Program Program with $30K “Flags for Heroes” check
UTICA — The Sitrin Health Care Center Military Program recently received $30,000 of vital support from an initiative honoring veterans. The Good News Foundation (GNF) presented a check for the Sitrin Health Care Center Military Program on Dec. 17, at the GNF offices near Utica, during its end-of-year meeting. The funds are the proceeds from
Bassett Healthcare names chief quality officer
COOPERSTOWN — Bassett Healthcare Network recently announced the appointment of Carlton J. Rule, MD, as chief quality officer. In this role, Rule will oversee system-wide quality programs, patient safety, performance improvement, and patient experience. His responsibilities encompass ensuring regulatory compliance across all affiliated hospitals and clinics, the Cooperstown–based health system said in its Nov. 6
Upstate Medical University wins nearly $17 million contract for ADHD medication study
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says it will use a $16.7 million contract for a study on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The Washington, D.C.–based Patient-Centered
St. Joseph’s Health’s new medical practice expands orthopedic, spine care
SYRACUSE — St. Joseph’s Health Orthopedic and Spine Care has been in operation for less than a month, expanding access to orthopedic and spine services for patients across Central New York. The new St. Joseph’s Physicians practice formally opened on Dec. 1 and is now accepting new patients and continuing care with current patients, according
Oswego Health names executive director of nursing
OSWEGO — Oswego Health has recently announced the promotion of Cheryl Stilwell to executive director of nursing. Stilwell began her career at Oswego Health in 2008, as the clinical manager of med surg — a role she held until 2013. Demonstrating strong leadership, clinical expertise, and a compassionate approach to patient care, she was then
Oswego Hospital medical staff appoints new leadership
OSWEGO, N.Y. — The medical staff at Oswego Hospital recently appointed new leadership for 2025-2026, including David Bass, DO, as president and Michael Danise, MD, as VP, according to a Dec. 8 announcement from Oswego Health. Dr. Bass, a board-certified cardiologist, has served the community since 2020 through the Center of Cardiology at Oswego Health
Deadline for MMRI 2026 summer-fellowship program applicants is early February
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) in Utica says college students interested in a summer fellowship can apply for consideration. The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The program is open to both local and national undergraduate and graduate students. The MMRI Summer Fellowship is a 10-week, hands-on training program designed
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