The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Foundation was recently awarded $249,947 from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for a new project to promote health equity and combat heart disease in our community: Mohawk Valley Health Partnership to Combat Heart Disease. The Mohawk Valley Partnership to Combat Heart Disease will build…
Reaffirmed February 8, 2022; Approved January 12, 2021 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING REFORMING NEW YORK STATE’S ELECTORAL VOTE APPORTIONMENT WHEREAS; the State of New York currently awards its Presidential electoral votes on a winner-take-all basis; and WHEREAS; the combined populations of New York City, Long Island and downstate counties outnumber…
Approved February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALLING ON GOVERNOR HOCHUL FOR A COMPLETE REPEAL OF THE “BAIL ELIMINATION ACT OF 2019” WHEREAS; the New York Legislature enacted legislation known as the “Bail Elimination Act of 2019” which was approved by Governor Andrew Cuomo and took effect on January 1,…
Approved February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING A5550 THE LIMIT OF GROWTH IN STATE SPENDING WHEREAS, annual growth in the New York State general fund budget often outpaces the rate of inflation and the consumer price index by a significant margin; and WHEREAS, the resulting increases in income taxes,…
Approved February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUPPORTING A04829 CREATING A TEMPORARY TRAINING WAGE WHEREAS, entry-level wages have increased significantly during the past several years; and WHEREAS, younger people attempting to enter the workforce for the first time often have trouble finding employment due to the inability to display a…
Adin Sahnic, PA Adin Sahnic, PA, has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as a physician assistant (PA) at the MVHS Medical Group – New Hartford Crossroads Medical Office where he will provide care to patients of all ages. Sahnic received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from SUNY…
Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few. That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to burst with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure…
BLOOD DRIVE 2/1/22 The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is hosting a blood drive at its St. Luke’s Campus on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The blood drive will be held in the Allen-Calder Conference Rooms 1 & 2 at 1656 Champlin Avenue, Utica, New…
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Adin Sahnic, PA, has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as a physician assistant (PA) at the MVHS Medical Group – New Hartford Crossroads Medical Office where he will provide care to patients of all ages. Sahnic received his Master of Physician Assistant Studies from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse,…
Today, nurses, physicians and frontline employees from the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) gathered together to ask the community to show understanding, support and kindness to them as they do their best to care for patients during very challenging times. “At the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare workers were hailed…
In our first Episode of 2022 (Season 5!), Kari sat down with our new Special Projects Officer Sean Farrell to talk about his new role and an exciting new project called ‘What’s Upstate?’ The goal of the project is to attract, recruit and retain talent for the Mohawk Valley. Listen in and learn more!…
Tayo Obatusin, MD, FAPA, assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry, Psychiatry Residency Program director, and director of Behavioral Service Line. Tayo Obatusin, MD, FAPA, has joined the MVHS as assistant clinical professor of Psychiatry, Psychiatry Residency Program director, and director of Behavioral Service Line. Dr. Obatusin received his medical degree from the…
Reaffirmed January 11, 2022 Reaffirmed January 12, 2021 Reaffirmed June 9, 2020 Approved February 11, 2020 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CALLING FOR A COMPLETE REPEAL OF THE “BAIL ELIMINATION ACT OF 2019” WHEREAS; the New York Legislature enacted legislation known as the “Bail Elimination Act of 2019” which was approved by…
Approved January 11, 2022 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN OPPOSITION TO PRIVATE SECTOR PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS WHEREAS, New York State currently has a law known as the “Prevailing Wage” mandate that requires publicly funded projects to pay workers a union scale and the union benefit package; and WHEREAS, the requirement precludes…