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Bassett, Hartwick partner on simulation lab for residents, nursing students
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Bassett Healthcare Network and Hartwick College are launching joint simulation labs for first-year Bassett residents and nursing students. It marks the first time Bassett residents are partnering with Hartwick nursing students in simulation labs. A total of 23 first-year resident physicians from Bassett Medical Center graduate medical education programs will work with […]

Latest class graduates from FLH College of Nursing
GENEVA, N.Y. — A total of 56 students were pinned and graduated as part of the 14th class of Finger Lakes Health (FLH) College of Nursing & Health Sciences. FLH held its pinning and commencement ceremonies on May 21 at the Smith Center for the Arts in Geneva. The ceremonies were also live streamed on

Guthrie acquisition of Lourdes Hospital to close by early 2024
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Guthrie Clinic’s deal to acquire Binghamton’s Our Lady of Lourdes Memorial Hospital (Lourdes Hospital) is expected to close by early 2024, subject to standard regulatory approvals. The purchase includes Our Lady of Lourdes locations and related physician practices. Until that time, Guthrie and Lourdes will continue to operate independently. Sayre, Pennsylvania–based Guthrie

MMRI announces summer fellows at research lab
UTICA, N.Y. — The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) recently announced the participants in its 2023 summer fellowship program. The scholarship-based program gives college students the opportunity to work at a laboratory while learning from scientists whose biomedical research focuses on cardiovascular, neurological, and autoimmune disorders. “We are thrilled to have these talented students with

Collins named Geneva General Hospital medical-staff chief
GENEVA, N.Y. —Dr. Craig Collins was recently elected chief of staff for the Geneva General Hospital medical staff through April 2025. He will also sit on the board of directors for Finger Lakes Health, the hospital’s parent organization. Collins is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and

Schumer proposal would mean federal investment for Upstate industrial sites
Schumer spoke at Chapman Park at 1463 Route 31 in the Bridgeport area of the town of Sullivan in Madison County. Schumer said that this

Auburn Community Federal Credit Union prepares to open Onondaga County branch
The credit union will announce an opening date and plans for the grand opening soon. ACFCU purchased the 3,100-square-foot former M&T location last November and

State says 78-mile, clean-energy transmission project in the North Country is now finished
CANTON, N.Y. — New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) Smart Path clean-energy transmission infrastructure project in the North Country is now complete. The Smart Path project

Oneida County maintains strong financial ratings
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County received high ratings from all three major national credit agencies for 2023, County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. announced. The

Lewis County Leadership Academy Class of 2023 graduates in Lowville ceremony
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — The 20 members of the Lewis County Leadership Academy Class of 2023 graduated from the program during a June 9 ceremony at Tug Hill Estate in Lowville. The group included professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders, Naturally Lewis said in its announcement. In the 10-month program, the graduates learned the “core principles of
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