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Centralus Health is born from Cayuga Health, Arnot Health affiliation
ITHACA, N.Y. — It was on April 14, 2023 that Ithaca–based Cayuga Health and Arnot Health of Elmira announced plans to explore a collaborative relationship. Since then, both health-care organizations conducted evaluations; held extensive discussions; and gathered feedback from stakeholders including patients, staff, and community leaders. On Jan. 7, the two Southern Tier health systems […]
Paige’s Butterfly Run boosts Upstate pediatric cancer care with latest donation
Charity gives $215,000 for care, research SYRACUSE — Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital will use a $215,000 donation from the charity Paige’s Butterfly Run, Inc. for cancer care and research. Paige’s Butterfly Run donated the funding to the Upstate Foundation. Upstate Medical University referred to it as the charity’s “traditional holiday gift donation,” according to its
Crouse Health adds Brackens to board
SYRACUSE — Crouse Health recently announced the appointment of Vicki Brackens, president of her own financial-services firm, to the health system’s board of directors. President of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, Brackens has more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur working in the area of financial education and financial services. She was co-host of
Donation supports meal program for Bassett cancer patients
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Lucky Duck Foundation recently made a $5,000 donation to a program that provides medically tailored food to Bassett Healthcare Network cancer
Griffiss Institute names new board members, advisors
ROME — The Griffiss Institute recently announced a slate of new board members and advisors to its board of directors. The new board members are the following: • Alicia Dicks is president and CEO of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, bringing deep understanding of philanthropy and regional community partnerships. • Jeffrey Dunbar
City of Utica has grant funding available for woman- and minority-owned businesses
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica says grant funding is now available for qualifying woman- and minority-owned businesses with five or fewer employees that
First two Syracuse Broadway shows of current season attracted 60K patrons, generated $14M impact
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Broadway In Syracuse and the Landmark Theatre say the venue attracted 60,000 patrons for “Les Misérables” and Disney’s “The Lion King.” The
SUNY announces changes to undergraduate general curriculum
ALBANY, N.Y. — SUNY Chancellor John King, Jr. on Tuesday announced new system-wide requirements for SUNY’s undergraduate general-education curriculum, beginning with the incoming fall 2026
Cayuga Health of Ithaca, Arnot Health of Elmira affiliate as Centralus Health
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca–based Cayuga Health and Arnot Health of Elmira on Tuesday formally announced their new affiliation, which will now operate under the name
Hochul proposes $110 million to build, repair child-care facilities in New York state
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul will propose a $110 million Child-Care Construction Fund to build new child-care facilities and repair existing sites, “making
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