Local schools train hundreds of new nurses every year, yet CNY sees a shortfall of nearly 360 nurses annually By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant
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Honoring a Registered Nurse
By Barbara Pierce Registered Nurse Petrina DeMarco is employed by the Mohawk Valley Health System at Wynn Hospital. As May is Nurses Month,
Honoring a Nurse Case Manager
By Barbara Pierce Chandler Pritchard, 31, a registered nurse, is a universal health case manager for Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in Utica. As May
Skin Cancer Prevention
Effective sunscreen protection can cost $40 a year Protecting yourself against skin cancer can cost as little as $40 a year, a new
Meet CEO Kathryn Willbarger
She’s taking over the position of CEO at Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton. Among her goals: continue to expand the hospital’s footprint, services By
The Difference Between Living and Living Well
By Barbara Pierce Longevity has two components. The first is how long you live. The second and equally important is how well you
Excellus BCBS Awards Grants to 26 Nonprofit Organizations
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to
5 Things You Need to Know About Pneumonia
By Barbara Pierce Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, a common and potentially serious illness. It is a significant public health challenge, especially
Q&A with Allison Spaulding
VP of foster care at the House of the Good Shepherd discusses how her program helps kids and families. She explains that foster homes
Community Memorial Hospital Has New CEO
Kathryn (Kate) Willbarger will be the next chief executive officer at Hamilton-based Community Memorial Hospital effective May 26. A healthcare executive with more than