Physician Joins Thompson’s Canandaigua Family Practice

Physician Joins Thompson’s Canandaigua Family Practice CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Joseph Caravella recently joined the team at UR Medicine Thompson Health’s Canandaigua Family Practice. After receiving his Bachelor of Science at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Caravella became a doctor of osteopathy at William Carey University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Miss. He then … Read more

Physician Joins Thompson Health Gastroenterology

Physician Joins Thompson Health Gastroenterology CANANDAIGUA – Dr. Andrew J. Quinn recently joined Thompson Health Gastroenterology in Canandaigua and is currently accepting new patients. Board-certified in both internal medicine and gastroenterology, Quinn has a bachelor’s from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, and received his medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West … Read more

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is pleased to announce it has recently hired David DiStefano, MD

Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is pleased to announce it has recently hired David DiStefano, MD, to its Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine teams. Dr. DiStefano is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery. He is extensively trained in both arthroscopic and open repair and reconstruction of the shoulder and elbow, including … Read more

SOS Specialists One-Day Surgery Center

SOS Specialists One-Day Surgery Center is proud to announce dual recognitions by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as a Blue Distinction® Center+ (BDC+) for both Spine Surgery and Hip and Knee Replacement, two of the most complex and high-volume orthopedic procedures in the country. This program identifies hospitals and ambulatory care centers (ASCs) that demonstrate expertise in … Read more

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025 SYRACUSE, NY – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is proud to announce its recognition by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for New York state in 2025. The organization has been named to the list four previous times. The Health Plan ranked #19 … Read more

Excellus BCBS names seasoned upstate NY hospital leader Martin Stallone, MD, as executive vice president, chief healthcare services officer

Excellus BCBS names seasoned upstate NY hospital leader Martin Stallone, MD, as executive vice president, chief healthcare services officer Martin Stallone, MD, has been named executive vice president, chief healthcare services officer of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and its parent company, The Lifetime Healthcare Companies. Stallone is currently CEO of Centralus Health. He will start his … Read more

Crouse Medical Practice General Surgery Team: Working Together to Provide Innovative, Patient-Centered Care

By: Elizabeth Landry From breast cancer surgery, hernia repairs and laparoscopic surgery, to endocrine surgery, ulcer care, bariatric surgery and more, the Crouse Medical Practice General Surgery team offers a wide array of surgical procedures to help patients return to health and continue enjoying their lives. The team of 12 physicians brings a vast depth … Read more

Reflections On The Third Age

BY: Kathryn Ruscitto, Advisor Driving across the western side of the Adirondacks, I made my way to a board strategy session held at The Beeches Manor in Rome,  NY—a vibrant place in years past, once known for hosting weddings and proms. I knew it had recently been acquired by Nascentia Health, and I was delighted … Read more

Cyber Threats In Health Care: The Case For Comprehensive Cyber Insurance

By: Jenn Negley, Vice President, Risk Strategies Company Technology plays a major role in the healthcare sector’s ability to store and handle private patient data. This has improved the efficiency of healthcare delivery, but it has also increased the susceptibility of healthcare providers to cyberattacks. The healthcare industry has witnessed a rise in cyber threats, … Read more