Utica’s own recording artist Sherry Anne is on the spring 2021 cover of “Hearing Life” magazine. She is featured in “The Joy
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Excellus welcomes new managers to Utica region
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently welcomed two new managers in the Utica region: Regional Communications and Community Relations Manager Adrian Colosimo, and Community Investments and
Loretta Mosher receives MSN degree
Little Falls Hospital (LFH), part of Bassett Healthcare Network, recently announced that Loretta Mosher, nurse manager of education for Bassett’s northern region, has achieved
Renee Dingman gets Zero Harm Hero Award
Little Falls Hospital announced that registered nurse Renee Dingman of inpatient unit is recipient of the Zero Harm Hero Award. Dingman has been with
Jim Reed Takes Over as New Excellus BCBS President and CEO
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced in May that James R. Reed has been appointed chief executive officer of the $6.2 billion health plan and its
Handal-Orefice joins Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
Physician Roxane Handal-Orefice has joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at the Slocum-Dickson Medical Group. Handal-Orefice cares for women of all ages with an
Nicole Eckler certified as perioperative Nurse
Nicole Eckler, a registered nurse with Little Falls Hospital, OneBassett, recently achieved the certified perioperative nurse (CNOR) designation. CNOR validates that a nurse has
MVHS moves respiratory triage service
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has closed its respiratory triage trailer at the St. Luke’s Campus, 1656 Champlin Ave. in Utica, and moved
Plastic surgeon joins Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
Physician Stephan Barrientos has joined the plastic surgery department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group. He performs breast reductions, lifts, augmentation and reconstruction, tummy tucks, body
Rome Health wound specialist earns board certification
Rome Health wound specialist Jennifer Fields has earned board certification as a diplomate by the American Board of Wound Management in recognition of her






