Press Releases

St. Joseph’s Health Welcomes Ronald Russo Jr., MD, Interventional Cardiologist St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to welcome interventional cardiologist, Ronald Russo Jr., MD, to its award-winning cardiovascular team. The St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute consistently delivers superior outcomes and surpasses national quality benchmarks. Dr. Russo has multiple board certifications in interventional cardiology, cardiology, nuclear cardiology, … Read more

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) is pleased to announce that several local community-based organizations will each receive a $10,000 grant through the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Small Business Recovery Grant Program. As a nonprofit health plan deeply rooted in the communities it serves, Excellus BCBS is committed to giving back, supporting local organizations, … Read more

St. Joseph’s Health is proud to announce it has successfully achieved recertification from DNV Healthcare as a Primary Stroke Center, reaffirming its commitment to delivering the highest level of stroke care to Central New York. This distinction reflects the extraordinary work performed every day and highlights a strong culture of quality, innovation, and teamwork. During … Read more

Slocum-Dickson Medical Group (SDMG) is happy to announce the addition of Jordan Santiago, PA-C to the group. He is working in collaboration with Dr. Apurva Shah, MD in the Internal Medicine department. His addition reinforces SDMG’s commitment to expanding access to quality health care in the Utica-Rome area. Jordan Santiago, PA-C, earned an Associate of … Read more

St. Joseph’s Health Hospital Awarded for Demonstrated Excellence in Heart Valve Repair for Seventh Consecutive Year Recognition as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center from the Mitral Foundation underscores commitment to best practices and exceptional outcomes in degenerative mitral valve surgery SYRACUSE, N.Y.— (May 7, 2026) Mitral valve repair is one of the most complex … Read more

St. Joseph’s Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026 Lis SYRACUSE, N.Y.— (April 24, 2026) St. Joseph’s Health Hospital is proud to announce its recognition on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026, a prestigious distinction that highlights hospitals delivering high‑quality maternity care nationwide. Only 460 hospitals nationwide earned a place on … Read more

St. Joseph’s Physicians Launches New Menopause Clinic to Address Growing Need for Specialized Midlife Women’s Care SYRACUSE, N.Y.— (April 23, 2026) As national attention continues to grow around menopause and midlife women’s health, St. Joseph’s Health has launched the St. Joseph’s Physicians Menopause Clinic, expanding access to comprehensive, specialized care for women in the Syracuse … Read more

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Invests in Community Health Equity Across Upstate New York Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across upstate New York. The awards recognize organizations that are driving meaningful … Read more

St. Joseph’s Health CVI Celebrates 1,000th WATCHMAN™ Procedure, Strengthening Its Role as CNY’s Premier Heart Hospital SYRACUSE, N.Y.— (March 10, 2026) St. Joseph’s Health has reached a major milestone, proudly completing its 1,000th WATCHMAN™ procedure, reinforcing its reputation as the heart hospital of the region and a leader in advanced cardiac care. The procedure was … Read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 03/04/2026 New Hartford, NY 03/04/2026 . Falcon Clinic for Health, Wellness & Recovery, a leading healthcare provider at 1 Oxford Crossing, Suite 1, New Hartford, NY is delighted to announce the addition of a new family practice physician, Dr Cheryl C Mattern MD as the newest member of our medical team. With … Read more