admin After months of custom design and construction, Drakos Clinical Dynamics opened Drakos Pediatric Urgent Care on May 15, 2023, at the Clay Medical Center to address a critical shortage in accessible pediatric urgent care here in Central New York. “Our team is dedicated to innovating how healthcare services are provided so we can solve problems … Read more
St. Joseph’s Physicians Welcomes New Hospitalist Dr. Renee Groetz, MD St. Joseph’s Physicians is pleased to welcome Renee Groetz, MD, to St. Joseph’s Health Hospital as a member of our highly skilled team of hospitalists, who treat a wide range of conditions. As a hospitalist, Dr. Groetz cares for patients from the time they enter … Read more
So Many Twins at St. Joseph’s Health There must be something in the water in CNY! Three sets of twins were born at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital last weekend, June 10 and 11. Pictured here are: Kendall and Kamryn Burke, Theodore and Evelyn Kalina, and Haein and Haeyoon Jeon. “In 32 years, I’ve never seen … Read more
Healthgrades Names St. Joseph’s Health Hospital a 2023 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ Recipient Syracuse, N.Y. – (May 10, 2023) St. Joseph’s Health today announced that it has been recognized as a 2023 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. This achievement reflects St. Joseph’s Health Hospital’s … Read more
Loretto Announces New Assistant Director of Nursing April Pirie, RN, BSN, has been promoted to Assistant Director of Nursing for Loretto Health & Rehabilitation, after two years as a Nurse Manager. After years of managing residents’ daily and long-term care, providing physical and emotional support, Pirie will now develop, implement, and evaluate the day-to-day functions … Read more
by Elizabeth Landry Aerial view of Rome Medical Center, opened November 2022 Rome Health has always strived to provide excellent health care for those in the local community. As the tagline says, Rome Health aims to deliver “The best care out there. Here.” Over the past few years, the organization has taken its approach to … Read more
BY KATHRYN RUSCITTO, ADVISOR Ticks can carry a variety of illnesses. The past few years, we are seeing new varieties of ticks with higher infection rates. The diseases they carry are often missed or mistaken for other illness and can quickly turn dangerous. According to Dr. Kristopher Paolino, MD, assistant professor of medicine and assistant … Read more
Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation III Program Supports Essential Health Care Services. Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) has been awarded a $21 million Statewide Health Care Facility Transformation Grant. ACH applied for $21 million dollars to fund two major projects that address significant community health care needs. Auburn will use the funding to develop an outpatient … Read more
By Molly English-Bowers It’s been a busy few months at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists’ Hand & Wrist Center. Last fall, physicians moved into new space on the second floor at 5719 Widewaters Parkway, DeWitt. And just over a month ago in March 2023, physical and occupational therapists moved into the same location. “Bringing everyone who treats … Read more
By Maureen Dunn McGlynn The mission of the New York Office of The Medical Inspector General (OMIG) includes enhancing the integrity of the Medicaid program by preventing and detecting fraudulent, abusive and wasteful practices within the Medicaid program. Pursuant to this mission, New York implemented compliance program requirements in 2009. Recently, amended regulations were adopted … Read more
