Bassett Healthcare Network Welcomes New Practitioners in October 2025

 Bassett Healthcare Network is pleased to have welcomed 13 new healthcare practitioners during the month of October. Continue reading to learn their care specialties, locations, and backgrounds. Information on each of Bassett Healthcare Network’s current practitioners can be found using the “Find a Doctor” tool, located at https://www.bassett.org/providers. Sajjadali Chagani, MD, has joined Bassett Healthcare Network…

Scholarship Opportunities from GPO!

  GPO Federal Credit Union, in partnership with the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA), is proud to offer local high school seniors the chance to earn up to three college scholarships! GPO will award three scholarships of $1,500, $1,000, and $500 to deserving student members. Plus, every applicant is automatically entered to compete for…

Utica University Nexus Center Launches “Wellness Wednesdays” Presented by MVHS and the Utica Comets

Monthly community wellness initiative begins November 5, 2025 The Utica University Nexus Center, in partnership with the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) and the Utica Comets, is introducing Wellness Wednesdays presented by MVHS, a monthly community program designed to promote health, fitness, and well-being in the Mohawk Valley.   Beginning Wednesday, November 5, 2025, and…

It’s Never Been Easier to Improve the Mental and Physical HEALTH of Your Workforce. 

With over 15 years of experience guiding members toward healthier, happier lives, Mohawk Valley Wellness has helped thousands improve through our proven focus on the 7 Pillars of Health: Quality sleep Nutrient-dense eating Increased protein intake Reduced or eliminated alcohol consumption Regular movement Less late night eating Proper hydration After two years of development, we’ve launched…

Melissa Clark, CNA at Valley Health Services, Wins Employee of Distinction Award from LeadingAge New York

 In a small gathering of coworkers at the end September, Melissa Clark, CNA at Bassett Healthcare Network’s Valley Health Services, received an Employee of Distinction Award from LeadingAge New York. “My job gives me the opportunity to have a positive impact on people’s lives and make a difference every day,” says Clark. “I love to…

Community Foundation Awards Over $7.7 Million to Nonprofits in Second and Third Quarters, 14 New Charitable Funds Created

In the second and third quarters of 2025, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $7.7 million, which is comprised of grants to nonprofits, scholarships to students, and support for those impacted by the June 2025 severe weather that impacted Clark Mills, the Town of Kirkland, and surrounding areas. Grants were…

MMRI Observes World Stroke Day

World Stroke Day (WSD) serves as a vital reminder of the importance of stroke awareness and understanding its lasting impact. At MMRI, researchers are committed to discovering treatments and potential cures to help people live happier and healthier lives. A stroke occurs when the normal flow of blood to the brain is interrupted, cutting off…

Experience “La Bohéme,” the World’s Most Popular pera, with The Met: Live in HD at Munson 

Experience the world’s most popular opera, Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohéme,” at Munson as part of the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live simulcasts at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Museum’s Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium in Downtown Utica. Tickets are $26 for Munson Members, $32 for the general public, and $16 for students…