Dr. Melanie McNally: Bringing Life-Changing Urologic Care For Women To AMP

By Elizabeth Landry When Melanie McNally, MD first began practicing urology, she didn’t anticipate developing a focus on urologic issues specific to women. However, about five years into her practice, she found many women were experiencing urologic health concerns that gynecology was illequipped to manage. “I originally went into urology thinking it was going to … Read more

Excellus Physician. Leader. Steward

FROM EARLY LESSONS IN SERVICE TO EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP,DR. MARTIN STALLONE CHARTS A PATH FOR COMMUNITY-FOCUSED HEALTHCARE A Lifelong Commitment to ServiceFor as long as he can remember, Dr. Martin “Marty” Stallone has held two unwavering truths: he wanted to be a physician, and he wanted to serve his country. Both were anchored by clear purpose. … Read more

St. Joseph’s PCC OB/GYN Earns Lactation-Friendly Practice Designation

St. Joseph’s PCC OB/GYN Earns Lactation-Friendly Practice Designation It is the first practice in Onondaga County to receive this honor The Onondaga County Health Department’s Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly New York (BFFNY) Program is proud to award St. Joseph’s Physicians Primary Care Center OB/GYN practice the New York State Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly … Read more

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield ranks on Forbes list of best midsize employers in America

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield ranks on Forbes list of best midsize employers in America SYRACUSE, NY – For the fourth consecutive year, local nonprofit health insurer, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The Health Plan ranked #67 on the 2026 list of top employers. The company … Read more

Blazing a New Path Forward: Syracuse Community Health Launches Family Medicine Residency Program

By Elizabeth Landry First Year Family Medicine Residents (L-R): Shramika Pokharel, MD, Urva Barot, MD, Roselyn Akukalia, MD, Nozima Akbarova, MD 2025 has proven to be a milestone year for Syracuse Community Health – it was the inaugural year for its new Family Medicine Residency Program, which offers a unique approach to family medicine training … Read more

Strategic Issues: 2026

By: Kathryn Ruscitto,Advisor Planning strategy today requires holding steady while priorities continually shift. The answer to “What matters most?” often depends on where you sit within the health system. This brief overview blends both system- level and clinician perspectives. In an age saturated with information, it is easy to be diverted by whatever emerges as … Read more

When the Algorithm Acts Alone:The Risks of and Emerging Standards Regarding Agentic AI in Healthcare.

By: Scott Carroll, Kennedy Farr, and Jennifer Forward Kennedy A. Farr Jennifer Forward Scott V. Carroll Agentic artificial intelligence (“agentic AI”) refers to systems that can independently plan and execute multi-step tasks without continuous human direction. Today, these systems can analyze charts, labs, imaging, and medication lists, identify concerning trends, and even draft suggested care … Read more

Auburn Community Hospital Appoints Migdalia Bonilla-Martir, MD as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Migdalia Bonilla-Martir, MD, FACOG, as Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Bonilla-Martir brings extensive clinical and academic experience, a strong commitment to patient-centered care, and proven leadership in developing comprehensive women’s health services. She joins ACH from Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., part … Read more