The Fight to Reduce Number of Overdose Deaths in CNY
Health officials in Onondaga, Oswego increase efforts to reduce the harms of drug use and connect residents to needed services By Stefan Yablonski Onondaga County, like much of the United…
Ensuring better healthcare for everyone
Jay Subedi, Bhutan Owner of TruCare Connections. Several locations in Upstate New York By Mary Beth Roach “I’m a very fortunate immigrant. Everything is possible in this country.” Jay…
The Rise of Advanced Medical Providers
Advanced medical providers extend physicians’ reach, patients’ access to health By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant When you last saw a medical provider, it may not have been a medical doctor. According…
Excellus BCBS Supports Access to Primary Care in Oswego County
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently awarded Oswego Health with a $10,000 Health and Wellness Award to support Primary Care at Lakeview. The Oswego Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Oswego Health,…
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA theme with pink piggy bank with chalkboard in the background as concept image of the costs of education
New Hybrid CNA Class Expedites Training
Elemental’s program is bringing more workers into long-term care By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The shortage of certified nurse assistants has challenged nearly all long-term care facilities since even before the…
Homecare Hard to Find
In-home companion care or healthcare roles are tough to staff By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If you or a loved one need homecare to recuperate or as ongoing support to age-in-place,…
Excellus and Wellbe Senior Medical Collaborate to Bring In-home Care to Those in Need
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced a new multi-year collaboration with Wellbe Senior Medical, an independent company that will bring care directly to the homes of some of their most vulnerable…
ConnextCare leadership; from left: physician Patrick Carguello, chief medical officer and senior vice president; Kenneth Martin, director of information services; Stephanie Earle, director of human resources; Tracy Wimmer, chief financial officer and vice president; Tricia Peter-Clark, president and chief executive officer; Steven Gaffney, president of the board of directors; Patsy Spears, administrative coordinator; Nancy Deavers, senior vice president and chief nursing and quality officer; Caitlin Doran-Prior, corporate compliance officer.
ConnextCare’s Tricia Peter-Clark Recognized for Leadership
The ConnextCare board of directors presented the ConnextCare’s President and CEO Tricia Peter-Clark with a leadership award for her guidance, vision and advocacy for the organization. The event took place…
Where Have All Independent Doctors Gone?
More than half of all practicing physicians are now employed outside of a small, independent practice By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If the billing from your primary care provider is now…
Recruiting in Healthcare
How area firms fill these tough positions By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The pandemic certainly exacerbated the healthcare hiring crisis. The effects are keenly felt today as most healthcare organizations have…