Businesses: Help Promote Autism Acceptance in Our Community this April
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AmeriCU Credit Union helped Pink the Rink for breast cancer awareness
On Friday, February 3 AmeriCU Credit Union helped Pink the Rink, at Utica University’s Pioneers Men’s Hockey Game. The event raised $3,220 to support The Baldwin Fund in their fight against cancer. As part of Pink the Rink, special edition jerseys were auctioned. The credit union also sold AmeriCU Pink the Rink T-Shirts during…
MVHS CenteringPregnancy® Program Receives Grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) CenteringPregnancy program received a $150,000 Member and Community Health Improvement (MACHI) grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The Excellus BCBS grant is intended to improve maternal health and health equity in upstate New York. MVHS offers the area’s only licensed CenteringPregnancy program, which brings 8-10 women all due at the…
MVHS Announces Winners of DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced three winners of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an award which recognizes nurses for the amazing efforts they perform every day. The winners of the awards, Anita Moller, BSN, RN, CNOR; Carrie Seelbach, RN; and Iryna Karpovich, RN, each received a hand-carved statue, a certificate and scholarship…
Dr. Nicole DeRosa Joins Kelberman as Chief Clinical Officer
Kelberman is very pleased to announce Dr. Nicole M. DeRosa, PSY.D., BCBA-D, LBA has recently started her role as Chief Clinical Officer. Dr. DeRosa is responsible for overseeing and expanding Kelberman clinical services including diagnostic evaluations, social work therapy, as well as Applied Behavioral Analysis treatment. Dr. DeRosa will lead a highly…
AmeriCU kicks off campaign to support the American Heart Association
AmeriCU proudly supports the American Heart Association on their mission of building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. During the month of February, AmeriCU teammates will rally together to fight against heart disease, and the credit union is asking their members and community for support. With cardiovascular disease being the leading cause…
$7 Presidents Day Buffet at Vernon Downs Hotel & Casino
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Financial Guidance To Help Meet Your Financial Goals!
AmeriCU has Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors available to provide personalized financial wellness guidance and counseling. Our counselors can assist you with reviewing your credit report, budgeting, navigating financial hardships, setting long-term goals, and more. They have obtained the specialized skills and knowledge required to guide members to financial security. Certified Financial Counselors are available…
New Transitional Year Residency Broadens Reach for Physician Recruitment
Afsar Khan, MD, has been named program director for the new Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Transitional Year Residency Program at the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). The program was approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for 12 residency positions and will participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Training will begin…
Future Medical Office Building/Ambulatory Surgery Center Across from Wynn Hospital Holds Groundbreaking
On Saturday, December 17, 2022, Central Utica Building (CUB), a group of local physicians, held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the start of construction on its medical office building (MOB)/ambulatory surgery center (ASC). “We are so pleased to officially kickoff construction on the future medical office building that will not only provide state-of-the-art care…
MVHS Achieves National Accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment at a nationally accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality of care in the greater Mohawk Valley area. William Graber, MD, director of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Weight Loss surgeon at…
MVHS Welcomes New Vice President of Operations
Sherrie Vassallo, MA, BA, joins the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) as vice president of Operations. In her new position, she will provide operational and strategic planning and efficiency for MVHS. Vassallo received her Bachelor of Art in Sociology/Business Management from Utica College, Utica, New York. She received her master’s degree in Biomedical Science from…
Small Business Council – Better Your Business w/NYS DOL – Shared Work Intiative
About the presenters: Stephen Ryan New York State Department of Labor Project Manager, Shared Work Promotional Program Stephen Ryan currently serves as the Project Manager for the Shared Work Promotional Program at the New York State Department of Labor. In this position, he oversees the delivery of Shared Work services to the State’s business…
MVHS Announces Winners of DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced three winners of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an award which recognizes nurses for the amazing efforts they perform every day. The winners of the awards, Selvedin Muminovic, RN; Karrie Daniels, RN; and Sharon Lavine, RN, each received a hand-carved statue, a certificate and scholarship opportunities for…
Mohawk Valley Health System Launches Integrated Specialty Pharmacy and Disease Management Services
– Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) today announced the launch of new chronic disease management and specialty pharmacy services for patients living with chronic and complex conditions across the region. The services will be offered in partnership with leading specialty pharmacy services provider Trellis Rx, LLC (“Trellis Rx”), now part of the CPS Solutions, LLC…