Articles

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Advances Maternal Health Equity

By: Becca Taurisano Childbirth is inherently risky, but for minority women, it can be life-threatening. Consider the birth experience of global tennis star Serena Williams. Williams had a history of pulmonary embolism and, while recovering in the hospital after giving birth via c-section, she had difficulty getting

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Beware the Overtime Trap

By Bruce Wood, Esq. It’s no secret that there is a nationwide shortage of skilled medical professionals, particularly nurses and physician assistants, which has resulted in longer work weeks for many employees. Those staffing shortages will not be resolved soon and healthcare employers need to be careful

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Regional Reach

Kathy Ruscitto FIRST, I WANTED to share how much I enjoy feedback on these editorials. When people take time to agree or disagree, it improves both of our thinking. My perspective comes from myexperience. Thank you for sharing your experiences! This column is on regional reach. Living

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Comprehensive Breast Care at Oneida Health

By Becca Taurisano Tuesday, October 25, 2022 Breast surgeon Mary Ellen Greco, MD, FACS, and Physician Assistant Kristen McNeil bring expertise and a personal touch to Oneida Health’s new breast care subspecialty. Mary Ellen Greco, MD, FACS, and Kristen McNeil, PA-C joined Oneida Health in February after

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Gun Violence in Central New York

By Kathryn Ruscitto Tuesday, October 25, 2022 It’s time to focus on solutions. Every morning, as I read the news, there’s more and more reported gun violence. I’ve been reading — but not acting — for far too long, and I have to ask myself why. Gun

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