Press Releases

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield appoints Simone E. Edwards as VP Health Equity and Community Investments Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces the appointment of Simone E. Edwards, DrPH, MPH, as vice president health equity and community investments, reinforcing the health plan’s unwavering commitment to foster a more equitable and inclusive health care landscape for all. “We are excited … Read more

Joshua Alexander Named Chief Operating Officer at Auburn Community Hospital Joshua Alexander has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Auburn Community Hospital (ACH), effective September 12, 2023. Mr. Alexander joined the leadership team of Auburn Community Hospital after serving at New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Weill Cornell Medical Center as the Manager of Business Administration … Read more

Robotic Surgeon, Dr. James J. Giannone, Joins the Award-Winning Surgical Team at St. Joseph’s Health St. Joseph’s Physicians is pleased to announce James J. Giannone, DO, MS, FACS, FACOS has joined its incredible, award-winning General Surgery team. Dr. Giannone is a board-certified, fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in Foregut, Hernia, GI, and Wound Healing. He will … Read more

St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute Welcomes Dr. Dana Aiello St. Joseph’s Physicians is pleased to announce Dana C. Aiello, MD, MSc, FACC has joined the hospital’s cardiovascular intensive care team, part of the St. Joseph’s Health Cardiovascular Institute. A board-certified physician, Dr. Aiello completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship and internal medicine residency in Louisiana before … Read more

SOS Welcomes Dr. Jessica Albanese to the SOS Neck & Back Team Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) is pleased to announce Jessica R. Albanese, MD, will be joining the SOS Neck & Back Team. A fellowship trained spine surgeon she will join a team of experts who use a team approach to diagnose and care for … Read more

St. Joseph’s Physicians Welcomes Dr. Madison Healey to the Hospital and Primary Care Center – Liverpool St. Joseph’s Physicians is pleased to announce Madison Healey, MD, has joined St. Joseph’s Health Hospital in a dual role as a hospitalist and primary care provider. A board-certified physician, Dr. Healey completed her residency at St. Joseph’s Health … Read more

St. Joseph’s Health is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care St. Joseph’s Health 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 … 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

St. Joseph’s Physicians Welcomes Dr. Andrew Call to Primary Care Cicero SYRACUSE, N.Y.— (June 12, 2023) St. Joseph’s Health welcomes Andrew Call, MD, to St. Joseph’s Physicians Primary Care in Cicero. In his new role, Dr. Call joins a team of diverse and experienced primary care professionals who provide quality care to the Syracuse community. … Read more