Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) is the First in the U.S. to Implement Abbott’s Newest & Most Advanced Laboratory Technology

Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) is the first institution in the United States to integrate Abbott’s Alinity h‐series into the ACH Core Laboratory. This cutting‐edge hematology automation system is set to transform the capabilities of the Auburn Laboratory. The new system will facilitate the seamless measurement of complete blood counts, a crucial healthcare test widely ordered … Read more

Athletic Trainers Play Crucial Role in Health and Safety of Athletes

Athletic Trainers Play Crucial Role in Health and Safety of Athletes National Athletic Training Month Each March is designated National Athletic Training Month, sponsored by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), the professional membership organization for certified athletic trainers. This month, Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is recognizing their athletic trainers who work tirelessly behind the … Read more

New York Spine & Wellness Center and SOS to Host Event Discussing Responsible Opioid Prescribing

New York Spine & Wellness Center and SOS to Host Event Discussing Responsible Opioid Prescribing Physicians and Providers Encouraged to Attend North Syracuse, NY – New York Spine and Wellness Center (NYSWC) in conjunction with Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) Continuing Education are pleased to announce they will be hosting Responsible Opioid Prescribing 2024, a CME … Read more

Upstate Urology of Auburn is the first in the region to offer Aquablation Therapy, the first and only Image‐Guided, Robotic Therapy for the Treatment of BPH.

Upstate Urology of Auburn announced today that it is one of the first in Central New York to offer Aquablation therapy for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Aquablation therapy is performed by the AquaBeam Robotic System, the first FDA‐cleared, surgical robot utilizing automated tissue resection for … Read more

New Urgent Care Location Coming to Cicero Drakos Clinical Dynamics Expanding Successful Urgent Care Practice

New Urgent Care Location Coming to Cicero Drakos Clinical Dynamics Expanding Successful Urgent Care Practice Drakos Clinical Dynamics, a pioneer in rapid, accessible healthcare innovation, is expanding its services with a second urgent care location in Central New York that will open on Monday February 5, 2024. This expansion marks a significant milestone for Drakos … Read more

Oneida Health Pursues Another 125 Years of Exceptional Care

By Becca Taurisano From investments in facilities, technology, and medical staff to strategic partnerships, Oneida Heath is committed to providing the best quality outcomes and patient experience today and in the future. THE EARLY YEARS From the very beginning, Oneida Health’s mission has been driven by the community’s need for exceptional care, close to home. … Read more

The Evolution of Primary Care

BY KATHRYN RUSCITTO, ADVISOR For many years we have lived with the concept that primary care is delivered by an office based physician who treats and coordinates all our care. The wisdom and experience primary care physicians have brought to this practice has been remarkable. Over the last several years environmental pressures have brought about … Read more

Enhancing Patient Care Through Clinical Research with Velocity

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare staying at the forefront of medical advancements is crucial. Velocity Clinical Research, a global leader in conducting clinical trials with almost 100 sites worldwide, offers an  avenue for healthcare professionals in the Central New York region to contribute to this evolution and significantly impact the future of patient … Read more

Can Paid Medical Experts Guarantee Justice in Medical Malpractice Cases?

Jennifer Negley Expert witness testimony is essential to all medical malpractice legal proceedings. Usually, without a medical expert, plaintiffs cannot proceed to trial, and defendants are usually doomed to an adverse jury verdict. Medical experts are recruited in many ways, even from proprietary companies that offer a diverse variety of experts. Finding these crucial experts … Read more

Excellus BCBS honors CNY Family Care for innovative, high-quality patient care

Excellus BCBS honors CNY Family Care for innovative, high-quality patient care SYRACUSE, NY – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently honored CNY Family Care with its first-ever Circle of Excellence Innovation Award, recognizing the health care organization for its meaningful impact in the quality of patients’ lives through clinical leadership and vision to promote continuous improvement in … Read more