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MVHS performs 200th WATCHMAN procedure to prevent strokes
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), in partnership with Central New York (CNY) Cardiology, recently performed the 200th WATCHMAN procedure at its St. Elizabeth campus. WATCHMAN is a one-time procedure that reduces the risk of strokes that originate in the left atrial appendage (LAA). Performed by Faisal Saiful, MD, of CNY Cardiology, the […]

MVHS bariatric surgical program receives accreditation
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) bariatric surgical program recently achieved national accreditation as a comprehensive center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The MBSAQIP is a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery whose standards

Wolfspeed names new chief technology officer
MARCY, N.Y. — Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE: WOLF), which operates a silicon-carbide fabrication facility in Marcy, has promoted Elif Balkas to chief technology officer, succeeding the

GO SEMI to oversee Micron’s investment in Onondaga County, develop state’s semiconductor industry
ALBANY, N.Y. — GO SEMI will oversee Micron Technology’s (Nasdaq: MU) $100 billion investment for a semiconductor campus in Clay and lead a “broader effort”

Hochul seeks annual raises in New York’s minimum wage
ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing that New York’s minimum wage increase annually to match a regional gauge for inflation. The plan seeks

Syracuse University appoints COO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud on Monday announced the appointment of John Papazoglou as its chief operating officer (COO), effective Feb. 1.

Upstate Medical University to launch Lyme and tick-borne disease treatment center
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University has plans to launch a Lyme and tick-borne disease treatment center. The health system says the center is possible

Fuddy Duddy’s Confectionary to use state grant to renovate historic Owego buildings
OWEGO, N.Y. — Tioga County was awarded $1.8 million in Restore NY funding for the rehabilitation of two buildings, located at 178-180 Front St. in

Bushardt named chair of Greater Utica Chamber board of directors
UTICA, N.Y. — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce recently named Michael Bushardt as the new chair of its board of directors. Bushardt has served

DeWITT, N.Y. — Menorah Park has named Russell D’Amico as its new CEO, replacing longtime CEO Mary Ellen Bloodgood. Bloodgood transitioned to a new role
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