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Schumer asks Congress to extend Medicare telehealth service
HAMILTON, N.Y. — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D–N.Y.) is urging lawmakers to extend Medicare’s telehealth program, which could expire at the end of
Binghamton University to use federal grant for school-based mental-health workers in Chenango County
VESTAL — The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Binghamton University Community Schools (BUCS) a five-year grant totaling more than $4.5 million to expand mental-health services in Chenango County. The effort is part of the Mental Health Service Provider Demonstration grant program, Binghamton University said in its announcement. The initiative — entitled Empowering Rural Communities:
Oswego Health announces new directors to enhance mental-health services
OSWEGO — Oswego Health recently announced it has promoted Elizabeth Rice to director of inpatient services at the Lobdell Center for Mental Health & Wellness at Lakeview and the hiring of Heather Cosgrove as director of outpatient mental health services. These strategic appointments underscore Oswego Health’s commitment to providing comprehensive mental health care to Central
Excellus reaches contract agreement with FamilyCare Medical Group
DeWITT — Syracuse–based FamilyCare Medical Group, PC (FCMG) has a new network-provider contract with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) that goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025. The new deal will keep FCMG in the Excellus BCBS provider network, meaning Excellus BCBS members can continue to use FCMG providers as they always have, according to the Nov.
Tompkins County announces initiatives to bolster homeless-shelter options
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County has announced plans to purchase the property at 227 Cherry St. in Ithaca to develop a long-term emergency-shelter facility. The
Upstate Medical University inks articulation agreements with North Country schools
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University says it has signed a new articulation agreement with SUNY Potsdam and renewed its agreements with SUNY Adirondack and SUNY Canton. In signing the pacts, the three North Country SUNY schools are providing a “seamless pathway” for their students to continue their education in the health professions at Upstate
Humane Society of Rome names chief development and marketing officer
ROME, N.Y. — Becky D’Aiuto has joined the Humane Society of Rome as its chief development and marketing officer, the organization announced. In her new role, she will guide all aspects of the Humane Society’s fundraising efforts and oversee all strategic-marketing initiatives. D’Aiuto brings more than 30 years of development and marketing experience to the
Anthony House holds fundraiser for new hospice-care facility in Hannibal
OSWEGO — Anthony House by Wellhouse Ministries in Oswego has plans for a new hospice-care facility in Hannibal. The organization on Nov. 9 hosted a fundraising and launch event — Journey of Hope: The Road to Anthony House — at the Lake Ontario Event & Conference Center in Oswego, per its announcement. The event included
Excellus BCBS, FamilyCare Medical Group reach contract agreement
DeWITT, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) and Syracuse–based FamilyCare Medical Group (FCMG) on Thursday announced a new contract agreement effective Jan. 1, 2025.
MVHS, Oneida Indian Nation unveil artwork at Wynn Hospital
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), and local officials have unveiled two new public works of art at Wynn
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