Press Releases

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and FamilyCare Medical Group Announce a New Contract Agreement That Keeps FamilyCare Medical Group in the Excellus BCBS Provider Network Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) and FamilyCare Medical Group (FCMG) have announced a new contract agreement effective Jan. 1, 2025, that will keep FCMG in the Excellus BCBS provider network. Excellus BCBS … Read more

Dr. Alexander Harris, President of Slocum-Dickson, Among the First Six Surgeons in New York State to Implant Envista Envy Trifocal Lens New Hartford, NY: Alexander Harris, M.D., President of Slocum Dickson Medical Group and Director of The Eye Care Center at SDMG, was chosen to be the first cataract surgeon in Oneida County to implant … Read more

St. Joseph’s Health Welcomes Dr. Kyle Plante to Primary Care Cicero St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to welcome Kyle Plante, MD, to St. Joseph’s Physicians Primary Care in Cicero. Dr. Plante, board-certified in family medicine, received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he was a four-time Men’s Lacrosse … Read more

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, a local nonprofit health plan, is proud to announce its recognition by Forbes as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for New York state in 2024. “This recognition holds special meaning because being a local health plan is at the heart of who we are and what we do,” said Excellus BCBS President … Read more

St. Joseph’s Health Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the fifth cause of death … Read more

New partnership helps those with chronic kidney disease – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield members with stage 4 or 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD) may be eligible for a new program, REACH Kidney Care*, that helps improve care and quality of life while delaying the need for more costly interventions such as dialysis. The National Institutes of … Read more

Slocum-Dickson Medical Group Relocates Laboratory Slocum-Dickson Medical Group announces a new location for the Burrstone Road laboratory New Hartford, NY: Slocum-Dickson Medical Group (SDMG) is happy to announce the modernization and relocation of the main laboratory at the Burrstone Road Campus. Effective August 12, 2024, the laboratory will be conveniently located on the lower level, … Read more

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024 SYRACUSE, NY – Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is proud to announce its recognition by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024. This award highlights the organization’s ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where women can … Read more

U.S. News & World Report Ranks St. Joseph’s Health #1 in Syracuse St. Joseph’s Health Hospital retained its #1 ranking in Syracuse and was named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report on its list of 2024-2025 Best Hospitals. It is also tied for 24th in New York State. This is the … Read more

Be safe outdoors – What you need to know about Lyme disease Summer is a time to work in the garden, visit the dog park, or hit the bike path. It is also a time to be aware of tick-borne illnesses including Lyme disease, and ways to avoid them. Infected ticks can be found across … Read more