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Loretto offers LPN training program that helps younger employees develop soft skills
SYRACUSE — A Loretto staff member believes soft skills — especially emotional intelligence and managing relationships — are among the most important skills that a professional can possess. But what if a job candidate never developed these soft skills? Loretto says it’s a trend that’s linked to Gen Z workers, or those born between 1997 […]

Crouse’s workforce-development initiative now includes a leadership institute
SYRACUSE — The workforce-development initiative at Crouse Health now includes the Crouse Leadership Institute, which the health system considers a “major focus moving forward” as the effort continues. “In line with Crouse’s mission, vision and values, this supportive framework will provide introductory, ongoing and as-needed training in leadership and personal and professional development for all
Report: HSA balances rise but contributions not maximized
A new research report using the latest available data about health savings accounts (HSAs) finds average contributions are well below the maximum allowed, most accountholders taking a distribution from their HSA, and relatively few accountholders investing. Still, despite workers spending more on health care in 2022 than in previous years, average balances in HSAs increased,

Second public meeting for St. Luke’s site-redevelopment project set for April 30
NEW YORK MILLS, N.Y. — With one community meeting under their belts, the Town of New Hartford, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), Oneida County, and Mohawk Valley EDGE — working cooperatively as Reimagine St. Luke’s — are hosting a public-design principles workshop on April 30. The meeting takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. at the New
People news: Community Memorial Hospital adds new physician assistant
HAMILTON, N.Y. — The Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) network announced it has added a new physician assistant to its orthopedics team. Jackie Ireland brings more

Crouse Health launches leadership institute as part of its workforce-development initiative
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Crouse Health says it’s establishing the Crouse Leadership Institute, which the health system considers a “major focus moving forward” as part of its workforce-development initiative. “In line with Crouse’s mission, vision and values, this supportive framework will provide introductory, ongoing and as-needed training in leadership and personal and professional development for all

People news: CNY Health Home Network hires new CFO
UTICA, N.Y. — Central New York Health Home Network (CNYHHN) has hired Amy Osborne as its new chief financial officer (CFO), the organization announced. In
A.O. Fox Hospital, BOCES partner on nursing program
ONEONTA — A.O. Fox Hospital, part of the Bassett Healthcare Network, and Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (ONC BOCES) have announced a new partnership that brings the BOCES practical nursing-certification program to the hospital. The comprehensive 10-month program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in

New physical therapy, fitness businesses open in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD — Winberg Physical Therapy and Forte Strength and Fitness are open for business at 50 Genesee St. in New Hartford. For Erik Winberg, opening the two businesses is a natural progression in his career. With a doctorate in physical therapy from Utica University, he went to work after graduation in 2019 at SPI
People news: CNY Health Home Network hires new CFO
UTICA, N.Y. — Central New York Health Home Network (CNYHHN) has hired Amy Osborne as its new chief financial officer (CFO), the organization announced. In
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