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Loretto, union recognize latest class of LPN apprenticeship graduates
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Loretto and leaders of the 1199SEIU union on Friday recognized the most recent graduates of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) apprenticeship program,
Oswego Hospital medical staff appoints new leadership
OSWEGO — The medical staff at Oswego Hospital recently appointed new leadership for 2024-2025, including Michael Alcasid, MD, as president and David Bass, DO, as VP. Alcasid in 1998 started as a staff physician at Oswego Hospital while also working as a primary care physician for Oswego County Opportunities. In 2008, he transitioned to being
Oswego Health announces new board leadership
OSWEGO — The Oswego Health board of directors recently unanimously voted on changes to the health system’s board leadership. Victoria L. Furlong was named board chair, Pete Cullinan will serve as vice chair, and Ron Tascarella has been appointed as board secretary. All three will serve two-year board terms through June 30, 2026. As SUNY
Crouse Health opens rapid-evaluation unit in its emergency department
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health on Friday opened a newly expanded rapid- evaluation unit (REU) in its Pomeroy Emergency Services Department (ED). It followed a four-month renovation project, Crouse Health said in its announcement. When patients arrive at the ED walk-in entrance, they are directed to a team of health-care professionals (usually a physician and
Construction is underway on ConnextCare’s new office location in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — ConnextCare says it’s planning to move into a new office in Oswego in 2025. The health-care organization held an Aug. 7 groundbreaking
Oswego Health Foundation announces board leaders
OSWEGO — The Oswego Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the health system, has recently announced the leadership for its board of directors. The foundation has appointed Katie Toomey as board chair. She is an Oswego resident and chief marketing officer at the Syracuse–based law firm Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC. As chief marketing officer,
Aging Advocates CNY to buy Senior Home Care Solutions
Deal becomes official in early 2025 MANLIUS — Aging Advocates CNY will be the new owner of Senior Home Care Solutions of DeWitt following an acquisition deal that takes effect at the start of 2025. Aging Advocates CNY of Manlius is a privately owned, care-management practice that provides guidance and solutions to address aging-related
State awarding up to $18 million for next two phases of Oakdale Commons project in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. — New York State is providing up to $18 million for the next two phases of the project to renovate the former Oakdale Mall into a mixed-use development in Johnson City. Now known as Oakdale Commons, the project’s second and third phases will include the construction of an 85,000-square-foot, regional medical campus,
Wynn Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines stroke award
UTICA, N.Y. — The Wynn Hospital, part of Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Award for the 14th straight year, MVHS announced. The award recognizes Wynn’s performance in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment, according to nationally recognized guidelines
Manager of Bassett school-based health program receives award
COOPERSTOWN — The National School-Based Health Alliance honored Bassett Healthcare Network’s School-Based Health Program Practice Manager Jane Hamilton with its 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, presented on July 2. The award celebrates a leader who has demonstrated a strong commitment to making an impact on school-based health. “I cannot think of a more deserving person for
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