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Seven area startups working in Upstate’s medical device innovation challenge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Seven startups with medical devices and service proposals are participating in what’s being called the “medical device innovation challenge.” Upstate MIND is sponsoring the program at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator (CNYBAC) at Upstate Medical University. The CNYBAC is located at 841 E. Fayette St. in Syracuse. MIND is short for […]

Funding to help SUNY Oswego researcher attract investors for wireless-technology device
OSWEGO — The SUNY Technology Accelerator Fund (TAF) is awarding a SUNY Oswego researcher funding of up to $50,000 to advance the commercial “readiness” of a device that will enable “fast and secure” transfer of wireless data. The goal is to increase new technology’s “attractiveness” to potential investors, SUNY Oswego said in a news release.
Rome Memorial Hospital’s sleep-disorders center earns five-year accreditation
ROME, N.Y. — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) has renewed the five-year accreditation for the sleep-disorders center at Rome Memorial Hospital (RMH). AASM

State announces health-insurance rate increases for 2018
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) will increase its health-insurance rates 8.9 percent in 2018 for those with plans through their employer in the small-group market.
Mohawk Valley Health System foundations name board officers
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) foundations — Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Medical Center — recently announced the 2017-2018
NSF awards Binghamton University $4 million STEM grant
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University will use a more than $4 million federal grant to partner with community colleges to attract students pursuing bachelor’s degree

Syracuse University moved Saturday’s football Fan Fest inside
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University has decided to move Saturday afternoon’s annual football “Fan Fest” event inside Manley Field House “due to the forecast of
Utica College names Hyman ECCI director
UTICA, N.Y. — The Economic Crime and Cybersecurity Institute (ECCI) of Utica College has named a new director. Bernard L. Hyman Jr., professor of practice

Upstate University Hospital makes national list of “most wired” hospitals for second straight year
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate University Hospital has made the 2017 national list of “most wired” hospitals for a second straight year. The Chicago, Illinois–based American

SBH to expand programs as certified community behavioral health clinic
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare’s (SBH) outpatient clinic at 329 N. Salina St. is now a federally certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC). The certification enables SBH to expand its programs for individuals seeking help for substance use and mental-health disorders, the organization said. It also includes new services for children and adolescents dealing with
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