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Preswick Glen appoints Holeck as executive director
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. — The Preswick Glen independent senior living community announced it has appointed Gary Holeck as its new executive director. Holeck moves into
MVCC to use NSF grant to help people seeking work in the drone industry
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will use a grant of more than $500,000 for a project to help people seeking credentials to

Crouse Health earns “comprehensive stroke center” designation
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health says it has certification as a “comprehensive stroke center,” reflecting the “highest level of regional experience for the treatment of

People news: Carthage Area Hospital adds general surgeon, Stephan, to medical staff
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Dr. Rabie N. Stephan has joined Carthage Area Hospital’s surgical clinic team as a general surgeon. He joins the medical staff as
Hospice of the Finger Lakes to merge with Hospice of Central New York
The boards of directors and the leadership of Hospice of the Finger Lakes (HFL) and Hospice of Central New York (HCNY) have agreed to merge.

Community Foundation names Wicks as special projects coordinator
UTICA, N.Y. — Joseph B. Wicks, of Bouckville, has been named special projects coordinator at the Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, the organization

St. Lawrence University names new VP for finance and administration
CANTON, N.Y. — St. Lawrence University has named Stephen Hietsch as the school’s next VP for finance and administration. Hietsch will begin his duties at
Rome Memorial Hospital to host summer academy for students interested in health-care careers
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH) is accepting applications for its summer Health Care Academy until May 25. Students entering eighth or ninth grade
Northern Oswego County Health Services rebrands as ConnextCare
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Northern Oswego County Health Services Inc. (NOCHSI) has changed its name to ConnextCare. The health-care network, which has served Oswego County residents

Hill-Rom formally opens expanded facility at Welch Allyn campus in Skaneateles Falls
SKANEATELES FALLS, N.Y. — Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRC) has formally dedicated a $12.7 million expansion project that adds about 100,000 square feet to its
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