admin SOS PLUS to Expand Hours in Late January Patients with Acute Orthopedic Needs Can Receive Immediate Attention East Syracuse, NY – Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) has announced it will be expanding the hours of operation for SOS PLUS, a walk-in orthopedic medical clinic that treats patients with urgent orthopedic injuries and conditions. SOS PLUS is … Read more
By: Elizabeth Landry Dr. James I. Syrett Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Daniel Alexander, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief of Orthopedics, Dr. Emily Brooks, Chief Nursing Officer Joshua Alexander, Chief Operating Officer, Stephen Graziano, MD, Division Chief of Upstate Cancer Center Adult Hematology/Oncology, Scott Berlucchi, President & CEO Christina Sherman, RN, Director of Cancer Services, Auburn … Read more
BY KATHRYN RUSCITTO, ADVISOR We are planning a Heritage trip and have spent hours doing research. My daughter pulled up Chat GPT, gave it a few directions and in 30 seconds it listed an itinerary, things to visit, and lots of other info for consideration. In a moment it became clear to me how Artificial … Read more
On January 1, 2024, a new federal law, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), will go into effect. The main purpose of the CTA is to crack down on the proliferation of shell companies used as shields in money laundering, tax avoidance, and similar activities. However, the new reporting requirements will also compel most businesses created … Read more
Although physician burnout is not a new phenomenon, it has been put in the spotlight recently due to its rise in frequency. A 2021 survey by the Mayo Clinic and Stanford Medicine noted that 62.8% of physicians experienced symptoms of burnout, up from 38% in the previous year. While the crisis of COVID has dissipated … Read more
St. Joseph’s Health Launches Cancer Care Service Line in Partnership with Roswell Park St. Joseph’s Health is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking Cancer Care service line, bringing exceptional oncology services to Central New York. With medical oncology provided in collaboration with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, NY, this initiative reinforces … Read more
Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) announced today that they have contracted with St. Lawrence Radiology Associates PC to provide comprehensive radiology reading services for ACH effective January 1, 2024. Their offerings include comprehensive coverage of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, equivalent to current exams and procedures. An after-hours nighthawk service will ensure timely and thorough reporting during … Read more
Seasonal Depression and the Holiday Blues: It’s Real! SYRACUSE, NY – Some people love the cold weather months. For others, this time of year leaves them feeling sad, lonely, or even depressed. Geoffrey Hopkins, MD, senior medical director for behavioral health at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, answers some questions about the symptoms of, and help for, … Read more
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group Reunites Departments to Elevate Patient Care New Hartford, NY: Slocum-Dickson Medical Group (SDMG) is making significant developments aimed at elevating the standard of patient care. Effective December 31, 2023, services provided at the Ilion campus will move to the Burrstone Road and Business Park Drive campuses. This strategic initiative is designed to … Read more
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield earns 85 percent in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index SYRACUSE, NY – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has received a score of 85 percent out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related … Read more
