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Excellus presents $30K health award to Mohawk Valley prenatal and maternal support program
UTICA, N.Y. — Excellus BlueCross BlueShield announced it has presented a $30,000 Health Equity Innovation Award (HEIA) to Mohawk Valley Prenatal and Maternal Support (MVPMS)
People news: Berkshire Bank names cash-management sales team leader
Berkshire Bank, which does business across New England and New York, announcedthat it has promoted Frank Tamburrino to senior VP and team leader of cash
UAS Hack event focuses on cybersecurity and drone technology
ROME — Rome will host the first-ever UAS Hack this summer, a hands-on event that explores the intersection of cybersecurity and drone technology. Set for Aug. 19-23 at the ORION at NTROPEE facility in Rome, the event is geared toward university-aged students and industry experts in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) landscape. It will foster
Prymas reappointed to Herkimer College board
HERKIMER — Gov. Kathy Hochul has recently reappointed Joan Prymas, of Ilion, as a member of the Herkimer County Community College board of trustees for a term set to expire June 30, 2025, the college announced. Originally appointed to the board on Aug. 11, 2015, Prymas has served as board secretary since April 2021, according
Rome Health Wound Care Center receives multiple honors
ROME — Rome Health’s Wound Care Center was recognized as a Healogics Center of Distinction and won the Robert A. Warriner III Clinical Excellence Award for 2023, the hospital recently announced. The awards demonstrate the wound center’s continued and consistent commitment to excellence and its focus on the patient experience. Located at 267 Avery Lane
Assured Information Security is awarded its 22nd patent
ROME — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has recently issued Assured Information Security (AIS) a new patent for a new method of determining the location of radio-frequency (RF) emitters including Wi-Fi routers, wireless laptops, walkie-talkies, garage-door openers, and more. This latest patent raises AIS’s total number of patents to 22 with multiple others pending,
Thea Bowman House breaks ground on elevator project
UTICA, N.Y. — Thea Bowman House in Utica held a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, April 3 to kick off the installation of a new elevator
People news: MVHS announces two new employees
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently announced the addition of two new employees. Nicole Sardina, a registered nurse, has joined the
Oneida Indian Nation’s maple farm posts 35 percent rise in syrup production
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation’s maple farm is off to a strong start for its second season, with maple–syrup production up by 35
Mohawk Valley Health System donates equipment to Utica Zoo
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) recently donated medical equipment to the Utica Zoo with the aim of advancing the level of care provided to the zoo’s diverse animal collection, the zoo announced. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by the zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams, MVHS donated an array of equipment to help
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