When Tyra Smalls was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, she wasnโt sure how it would impact her life. The condition, which causes increased sensitivity to pain, can also be amplified by certain foods, but doing her own research left her confused and frustrated. After consulting with her primary care provider and sharing her concerns, which included…
The Interfaith Coalition of Greater Utica, in partnership with Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), will hold a COVID-19 memorial and remembrance service. The service will remember those who lost their lives to COVID-19 and honor essential workers who cared for all of us, as well as those who cared for COVID patients.ย The public…
Staffworks, Central New York’s largest independently owned regional staffing services company, has once again been recognized as one of Central New Yorkโs Best Places to Work. BizEvents and The Business Journal News Network recognize Central New Yorkโs leading employers based upon the results of an employee satisfaction survey. The confidential survey, distributed by Research…
St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) graduatedย 67 new nurses on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Of the 67 graduates, 45 attended weekday classes and 22 participated in the evening/weekend program. The 115th graduation ceremonies were held at the St. Elizabeth College of Nursing in the Multi-Purpose Room. College President, Varinya Sheppard, DNP, RN, CENP; Dean…
Staffworks has an immediate opening for a Staff Accountant for a well-respected, family-owned and operated business in Boonville, NY!ย ย The preferred candidate must have a positive attitude, excellent attention to detail, the ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced office environment. ย This is a temporary to permanent job opportunity with…
Staffworks is recruiting for an experienced Payroll Coordinator for a nonprofit organization in Utica, NY. The Payroll Coordinator will work cross-departmentally to audit and verify all time keeping records of employees’ hours worked as well as any deductions or withholdings required to comply with state and federal law. Essential Functions: Completes all aspects…
Itโs 6 a.m. on a Tuesday when Jeff Lynchโs phone rings. Itโs a call from the hospital. โHey Jeff, what time is breakfast coming up?โ the cheery voice inquires. In a world where many people are working remotely, Lynch, who is the Nutritional Services patient advocate for the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS)/Sodexo looks…
The Adirondack Railroad project is on track to expand train and railbike service north to Tupper Lake in 2022. However, the expansion creates a need for at least one more locomotive plus a high-rail truck to support operations. The president of the Adirondack Railroad Preservation Society (ARPS), Bill Branson said: โThe funding for…
Approved April 13, 2021 RESOLUTION OF THE GREATER UTICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN SUPPORT OF THE โMEET-NY ACTโ WHEREAS, Assembly Member Marianne Buttenschon is sponsoring Assembly bill A.01177, and there is a corresponding Senate bill S.5238, that would amend the New York State urban development act in relation to marketing and expanding export trade from…
On Thursday, April 22, 2021, the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) donated used X-ray equipment to the Utica Zoo, including analog portable equipment, cassettes and cassette readers. โLast year, we were able to purchase four new digital X-ray machines for the Medical Imaging Department at MVHS,โ said Anthony Dischiavi, BS, RT(R)(CT), administrative director, Medical…
The nomination phase for the 2021 Utica OD Best of the Best awards is underway, and now is the time to help us defend our title as the Best Employment Agency. You can write in your nominations once per day, every day through April 25 by following these quick and easy steps: Click on…
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is adopting the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international recognition program that celebrates compassionate care. โWe are proud of the dedication and commitment demonstrated by our nursesโ said Linda McCormack-Miller RN DNP NEA-BC, senior vice president/chief nursing officer. โThe DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is one way that…
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has open vaccination appointments for Thursday, April 8, 2021, at its vaccination POD located in the MVHS Burrstone House, 1710 Burrstone Road, New Hartford. Per an announcement from NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo, those 16 years of age and older can now be vaccinated. The POD is open from…
Staffworks has an immediate opening for an experienced Billing Clerk for a social services organization located in Utica, NY. The Billing Clerk will be responsible for networking with insurance companies to acquire authorizations and outpatient treatment reports. Additional Responsibilities: Data entry and creation of daily activity sheets Print, review and mail patient bills Assist…
Wish families, volunteers paying it forward by raising funds, awareness Make-A-Wish Central New York and local supporters gathered today at the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce to kick off a month-long fundraising campaign called Wish Heroes. The virtual fundraiser takes place throughout April and culminates on World Wish Day, April 29th. ย The overall goal…