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
Dr. Joseph Pittari joined Auburn Neurology Services from The University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Neurology where he completed his Headache Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Pittari attended medical school at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and did his residency education at the University of Buffalo Adult Neurology Residency Program before … Read more
Tsukayama Joins the Pediatric Department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is excited to announce that Elaine Tsukayama, MD will join the pediatric department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group on November 13, 2023. Dr. Tsukayama, a board-certified pediatrician and member of the American Academy of Pediatrics specializes in health and medical care for patients 18 … Read more
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announces 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award recipients Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced today the recipients of its 2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards. The awards represent more than $520,000 in financial support for community programs that address racial and ethnic health disparities across the Health Plan’s upstate New York service area. “At Excellus BlueCross … Read more
ACH has opened a specialty clinic for concussion management at 17 East Genesse Street, in Auburn co-located with the Auburn Neurology practice. The Auburn Concussion Clinic is open 8am-4Pm Monday-Friday. To make an appointment call: 315-253-1885. We are proud to announce that Dr. James Syrett, MD has become only the third physician within 100-mile radius … Read more
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
