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Shineman Foundation names board of directors
OSWEGO — The Richard S. Shineman Foundation announced its first board of directors today. Joining Barbara Shineman on the board are Thomas Schneider, president and
Diffinity Genomics, a Rochester–based biotechnology company, has a new president. The company announced on Friday that Joseph Marasco would assume the role. Diffinity CEO Jeffrey
Upstate schools to work on MS research with help of grant
SYRACUSE — The State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse is one of three schools that will work for the next four years on a new treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). Upstate Medical, the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, and the University of Rochester Medical Center
New magazine targets Syracuse-area interest in wellness
ONONDAGA — The publisher of THRiVEcny says the Central New York market is primed for the free monthly health and wellness magazine that hit shelves at the turn of the year. “Syracuse is really at the forefront of the trend with integrative medicine in the community,” says Sue Wallace, publisher of THRiVEcny. “A couple of
Downtown gym expands with more space, upgrades
SYRACUSE — A fitness club in downtown Syracuse has expanded with the addition of new workout space and amenities, according to the Downtown Committee of
New course from eCornell focuses on new media marketing
ITHACA — Cornell University and eCornell are rolling out a new online course aimed at training hospitality professionals in new media marketing skills. The free
Faxton St. Luke’s eliminates 37 positions
UTICA — Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare slashed 37 positions in a mix of layoffs and eliminated vacancies, carrying out a round of job cuts it
Upstate to host AMA medical-student meeting
SYRACUSE — Upstate Medical University is scheduled to host a regional annual meeting of the American Medical Association’s medical-student section for the first time at
Syracuse names Scott Shafer head coach of football program
SYRACUSE — Syracuse University (SU) today announced it has promoted defensive coordinator Scott Shafer to head coach of its football program, following the departure of
N.Y. holds health premium increases to 7.5 percent
New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS) trimmed nearly five percentage points from health insurers’ requested rate increases for 2013. Insurers operating in the state
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