Bassett Healthcare Network recently received Surescripts’ White Coat Award in recognition of its efforts advancing prescription accuracy and patient safety. Surescripts is a health information company that services health systems, pharmacies, and electronic health records vendors across the nation. It specifically recognized Bassett for its successful adoption and use of its RxChange…
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…
Join us for this annual women-inspired event! In 2020, more than 100 women came out to enjoy the evening, leaving us to outgrow our initial name “100 Women Who Care.” With the core of the event in mind, we are excited to bring you what is…
Lori Florack has been appointed Senior Vice President of Human Capital Management at Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. Florack most recently served as president of Lifetime Benefit Solutions (LBS), a subsidiary of the Rochester–based Lifetime Healthcare Companies, where she oversaw the strategic plan and executive leadership of the organization. “Since joining our team…
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) announced today that Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Dr. Sivapalan Gajan has received $198,000 in funding as a result of an Engineering Research Initiation award from the National Science Foundation (NSF award number 2138631). The research combines physics with data science, leveraging computational modeling, simulations, and machine…
With the recruitment of Dr. Maria Kontaridis, Executive Director and Gordon K. Moe Professor at the Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI), research focused on autoimmunity—specifically Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (lupus)—became a priority. Little did Dr. Kontaridis know that just 23 miles away, in Verona, NY, an all-volunteer national patient advocacy organization called…
Broadway Theatre League of Utica is offering one last chance to become a subscriber for the 2021-2022 season. As premier shows like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Hairspray, and Blue Man Group prepare to roll into town, the final curtain call to subscribe for this season’s stellar lineup…
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…
The cost to attend college is increasing by the year. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCED), the prices for undergraduate tuition, fees, room and board at public institutions rose 28% between the 2008-09 and 2018-19 academic years. And at private nonprofit institutions, the increase was 19%. These increases are…
Don’t miss this “convulsively funny” (NY Times) parody from the comic mastermind behind the long-running hit Forbidden Broadway. After tearing it up in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, Spamilton: An American Parody will stage a singing, dancing, comedy revolution in UTICA for a limited time only.…
If you own a small business or are looking to start one, our Checklist for Business series is the answer to the many questions you may have. Beginning January 19th and running once a month until May, the Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center will be presenting…
The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) is hiring for a Director of Human Resources! The Human Resources (HR) Director position is a key member of the leadership team! The HR Director coordinates the implementation of HR services, policies, and programs for the entire Institute and advises managers on HR issues. The HR Director originates and leads HR…
Cooley Group, Inc., a leader in promotional, print and fulfillment solutions for 75 years, has been honored with the Promotional Products Association International (PPAI) Pyramid Gold Award. The PPAI Awards and Recognition Program celebrates creative excellence throughout the promotional products industry. Since 1958, the PPAI Pyramid Awards…
Are you a future or present small business owner? Do you have questions about bookkeeping? If you answered yes to these questions, our bookkeeping presentation is for you. Justin Miller CPA with Universal Bookkeeper and MV SBDC has partnered up to provide a webinar on what you…
If you’re looking to get out of the house this winter and do something fun and close to home, hop aboard the Adirondack Railroad on one of their featured train rides this winter. The Cabin Fever Limited Train Experience: Roundtrip from Utica’s Union Station…