Get ready Central New York. Despite the lingering cold temperatures and the ever-present chance of more snow, tick season is officially here. Upstate Medical
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My Favorite Bakeries in Utica
By Daniel Baldwin It is not a good idea to talk about cakes, cookies and other sweets in a health-focused newspaper. Most of us
Young Scholars LPP of Utica University Receives Excellus Award
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently awarded Young Scholars Liberty Partnership Program (YSLLP) of Utica University a Health Equity Award of $30,000 to support Young Scholars
Rome Health’s nursing home has new administrator
Charles A. Lewis joined Rome Health as the new administrator of the hospital’s 5-star Long-Term Care Consulting section on the third floor. The 80-bed
MVHS expands care network for mothers, babies
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is expanding its obstetrical services. After a year of recruiting, the Mohawk Valley region now has access to
Urologist joins Upstate Urology at MVHS
Physician Seetharam Bhat has joined Upstate Urology at MVHS as a consultant urologist and assistant professor of urology for SUNY Upstate Medical University. Bhat
Rome Health has new breast health nurse navigator
Registered nurse Kelly Pietryka joined Rome Health as the new breast health nurse navigator in its Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. With 27 years
AEDs, CPR, and How You Can Save a Life
By Lorna Fitzpatrick, MD You’ve seen signs posted in public places that an AED is on the premises. AED stands for automated external defibrillator
Stephen J. Thomas, M.D.
Upstate Medical University vaccinologist who played key role in Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now working to develop vaccines for heroin addiction, influenza, and new treatments
Physician Burnout at Worst Levels in Decades
By George W. Chapman At no time in the past several decades has physician burnout and stress been worse. A recent survey of 13,000