MVCC, Career Step Offer Free Online Infection Control Course Through April 30

Mohawk Valley Community College and education partner Career Step Online Training Solutions are offering a Certificate of Infection Control and Barrier Protection Proficiency Course online for free until April 30. The accredited course, designed specifically for Allied Health professionals, addresses all major elements of infection prevention and provides a simulated practice of documenting patient-doctor communication…

COVID & Nursing Home Residents

    The New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is a resident-centered and resident-directed advocacy program available to anyone residing in a nursing home, adult care facility or family-type home across the state. The local Long Term Care Ombudsman Program sponsored by LIFE at Resource Center For Independent Living covers Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego…

Boilermaker Postponed Until September

For the first time since the race’s inception in 1978, the Boilermaker will not be held on the second Sunday in July. The 15K presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and Utica National 5K will be postponed and rescheduled for September 13th, 2020; the second Sunday in September. This very difficult decision was made in concert…

Why Pivoting Your Marketing Plan is Essential

  Join the Tea with Tom discussion on Tuesday, April 21 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM to understand why it is essential to pivot your marketing plan now!   Guest-hosts will weigh in with some ways their teams have pivoted their marketing plans and messaging. Register today for this FREE webinar!:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/205125295434055693 If you’re not…

YWCA Mohawk Valley Thanks Berkshire Bank For Grant

YWCA MV was awarded $1,500 from Berkshire Bank to help fund a range of residential services, including two emergency domestic violence shelters and rehousing programs that include intensive case management. “Our shelters and residential programs save lives every day,” says YWCA MV CEO Dianne Stancato. “The support of Berkshire will go far in helping us…

Mohawk Valley Health System Updates Maternity Visitor Restrictions During COVID-19

  In accordance with a New York State Department of Health directive for updated COVID-19 guidance regarding Obstetrical settings, Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has updated its visitor restrictions for Labor and Delivery. The new restrictions allow women in labor one support person essential to patient care throughout labor, delivery and the immediate postpartum period.…

Get to Know More About Staffworks

  Staffworks is the region’s largest independently owned and operated staffing service with 9 offices located throughout CNY (Binghamton, Cortland, Syracuse, Norwich, Oneonta, New Hartford, Herkimer, Rome and Oneida).   With 100+ years of combined comprehensive staffing services experience, the Staffworks team provides you the best qualified candidates to help attract top-industry talent to your…

MVCC Launches New Degree In Health Science

  Mohawk Valley Community College has created a new two-year degree program in Health Science, which will be offered beginning in the Fall 2020 semester.   The Health Science associate in science (AS) degree program is designed to provide foundational learning for students interested in healthcare careers. It also offers an alternative for students who…