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Nonprofits EFR, ARISE plan to merge
SALINA, N.Y. — The boards of directors of Exceptional Family Resources (EFR) and ARISE say they are planning to merge the nonprofit organizations to “better serve people with disabilities.” EFR operates at 1820 Lemoyne Ave. in the town of Salina. ARISE’s main office is located at 635 James St. in Syracuse. Both EFR and ARISE […]

Utica University receives accreditation for Master of Social Work program
UTICA — Utica University’s Master of Social Work program recently earned accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), a national association representing social-work education, the university announced. After a June review of the program, the CSWE granted Utica University an eight-year accreditation ending in June 2032. Accreditation ensures that graduates have met the

United Way’s Thrive at Work gets $250K from KeyBank Foundation
SYRACUSE — The United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work program is getting a boost from the KeyBank Foundation, which is providing it $250,000. The new initiative is meant to help people who are employed but face challenges meeting basic financial needs “due to limited access to financial resources and support,” per the

Drakos Urgent Care plans expansion to Camillus
CAMILLUS — Not quite two years after opening its first location, Drakos Urgent Care will open its third urgent-care center later this year in Camillus. Parent company Drakos Clinical Dynamics first opened its pediatric urgent care in the town of Clay in May 2023, followed by a general urgent-care center in Cicero earlier this year.

MVHS adds new orthopedic surgeon
UTICA — Prashant Deshmane, M.D., recently joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Orthopedic Group as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult reconstruction and sports medicine. MVHS Orthopedic Group is located at 1903 Sunset Ave. in Utica. Dr. Deshmane offers nonsurgical and surgical care for hip, knee, and shoulder injuries, according to an MVHS news

Expanded rapid-evaluation unit now open at Crouse Health
SYRACUSE — The newly expanded rapid-evaluation unit (REU) in Crouse Health’s Pomeroy Emergency Services Department (ED) is now assisting patients. The Aug. 16 opening followed a four-month renovation project, Crouse Health said in its announcement that day. When patients arrive at the ED walk-in entrance, they are directed to a team of health-care professionals (usually

Francis House names health-care leader as new board member
SYRACUSE — Francis House recently announced it has added Maryann Roefaro, CEO of Hematology-Oncology Associates (HOA) of CNY, to its board of directors. She has been the top executive at HOA of CNY, a prominent area cancer-care provider, since 2002. Roefaro is a board-certified fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives and maintains

Oswego Health’s chief nursing officer adds COO duties
OSWEGO — She’s been serving as senior vice president (SVP) and chief nursing officer (CNO) at Oswego Health and has now been promoted to serve as the system’s chief operating officer (COO). Kathryn (Katie) Pagliaroli will retain her current titles in serving as COO, Oswego Health said in its Sept. 9 announcement. Michael Backus, president

Mercy House ready to formally launch $2 million expansion project
ENDICOTT, N.Y. — Mercy House of the Southern Tier will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30 at 212 North McKinley Avenue

Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital among 82 upstate nonprofits awarded Golisano funding
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital in Syracuse is among 82 Upstate nonprofit organizations named as recipients of a total of $360 million in funding from entrepreneur,
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