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Syracuse University names Prieto director of development for Office of Program Development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University announced that it has appointed Adrian Prieto as director of development for its Office of Program Development. The appointment, which
ConMed acquires ExoShape ACL product line from MedShape
UTICA, N.Y. — MedShape, Inc., an Atlanta–based orthopaedic devices maker, recently announced that it has sold its ExoShape ACL Fixation System to Utica–based surgical-device maker
Rome Memorial Hospital’s MRI department receives accreditation renewal
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Memorial Hospital announced it has recently been awarded a renewal of its three-year accreditation by the American College of Radiology

NSF awards Syracuse University $4 million to recruit “underrepresented” STEM students
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Syracuse University $4 million in federal funding to “recruit and retain historically underrepresented minority students”

Schumer calls for federal government to implement laws to combat Lyme disease
SALINA, N.Y. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other tick-borne disease experts predict that this summer “could be one of the worst

Crouse Health begins using Watchman cardiovascular device to treat AFib patients
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Hospital announced it is using the Watchman Device to help treat patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart-rhythm disorder. The

MMRL’s nearly $3M project has “potential to save lives”
UTICA — Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL) plans a renovation project that one company official contends “has the potential to save lives and help people in the region, across the country and around the world.” MMRL anticipates spending nearly $3 million on a project to renovate its research facilities. The $2.75 million project represents the “first

Rome Memorial Hospital’s Bell honored for her leadership
ROME — Teresa Bell, R.N., assistant VP of clinical services at Rome Memorial Hospital, has been recognized by the New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders (NYONEL) for “outstanding leadership in nursing practice,” the hospital announced. With nearly 400 members across the state, NYONEL is the professional organization for nurses who design, facilitate, influence,
Oswego Health formally opens new physical-therapy office in Oswego
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health and the Greater Oswego and Fulton Chamber of Commerce recently held a ribbon-cutting event to formally open the health

Five Star Urgent Care opens clinic in Geneva
GENEVA, N.Y. — Five Star Urgent Care recently announced it is now operating a health-care facility in Geneva, representing the company’s 11th site statewide. It
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