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Not too late to get a flu shot
WAMPSVILLE — This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, and Madison County Department of Health is reminding everyone that it’s not too late to get your flu vaccine. It is recommended to … more
Christine Fatiuk
MVHS names new nurse manager
UTICA — Christine Fatiuk, MS, RN, has been named nurse manager of AC 3 at the St. Luke’s Campus of MVHS. In this position, Fatiuk is responsible for nursing operations including clinical and … more
Mary Zielinski
MVHS Medical Group names new vice president
Mary Zielinski has been named assistant vice president of the Mohawk Valley Health System Medical Group. In this role, Zielinski will provide direction and leadership for the Medical Group … more
Daniel Stewart
MVHS names new manager of Laboratory Information Systems
UTICA – Daniel Stewart has been named manager of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) for MVHS Laboratory Services. In this role, Stewart will provide leadership to the LIS team and manage the … more
Community Wellness Partners announces Pedaling for Parkinson’s
CLINTON — Community Wellness Partners is introducing an innovative program slated to launch in the spring of 2020 — Pedaling for Parkinson’s. Pedaling for Parkinson’s is a program developed … more
Tramp and Trail winter outings announced
Tramp and Trail Club of Utica has released its schedule for local hikes, along with phone numbers for excursion information, for the months of December, January and February. For more information … more
HONORED — Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) was recently awarded with the “distinguished achievements in research and academics” award by MedTech Association.
Masonic Medical Research Institute honored
Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) was nominated and awarded with the “distinguished achievements in research and academics” award by MedTech Association. For 15 years MedTech … more
December brain trauma support meeting cancelled
A support group for those affected by a brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), or hemorrhagic stroke meets the second Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in 2 East Classroom of Rome Memorial … more
Stephanie Mobbs
MVHS announces new director of Clinical Nutrition
UTICA – Stephanie Mobbs, RD, has been named director of Clinical Nutrition at MVHS. In this role, Mobbs is responsible for directing the daily operations of nutrition programs for patients and … more
Presentation of the Torch of Strength Award — From left, Albert Pylinski, Liz Campbell, Dorothy Sperbeck Cornnell, Theresa Swider, Dan Swider, Allan Cornnell.
America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk sets $1 million fundraising goal
America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk is off and running. The American Heart Association hosted a kickoff to the Heart Run & Walk season Nov. 13 at Daniele’s at Valley View in … more
Simple strategies for healthier holidays
The American Heart Association is encouraging everyone to celebrate National Eat Smart Month by nourishing themselves. It’s smart for your heart and an effective way to take control of your health … more
Brittany Simone
MVHS has two new radiation oncologists
UTICA – The Mohawk Valley Health System Cancer Center has announced the following staff additions: • Brittany Simone, DO, has joined the MVHS Cancer Center as a radiation oncologist. Dr. Simone … more
Janice Ceccucci
SUNY Poly prof named nurse practitioner of the year
ALBANY – Janice Ceccucci, a SUNY Polytechnic Institute alumna and an assistant professor of the university’s College of Health Sciences, has been named “Nurse Practitioner of the Year” by The … more
CycleNation event celebrates survivors, raises funds to fight stroke
Stroke and heart disease are largely preventable, and more than 160 people shared that message, and invested in their own health, at the Mohawk Valley’s first CycleNation. The event, held at Thrive … more
MVHS Cancer Center offers Deep Inspirational Breath Hold technology
UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Cancer Center offers a variety of advanced cancer treatment options for different forms and stages of cancer. The MVHS Cancer Center provides a … more
Jennifer Fields
RMH’s Regional Center for Wound Care marks Diabetes Awareness Month
An estimated 30.3 million Americans (9.4 percent of the population) have diabetes, including 7.2 million who are unaware they are living with the disease. The percentage of adults with diabetes … more
LONESOME SHOVELER — A lone man is pictured shoveling on West Bloomfield Street during a winter storm last winter.
Winter wariness: Know the signs of a heart attack
For most people, shoveling snow may not lead to any health problems. However, the American Heart Association warns that the risk of a heart attack during snow shoveling may increase for some, stating … more
State law raising age for tobacco sales goes in effect Wednesday
ALBANY — The legal age of sale for tobacco products and e-cigarettes in New York will be raised from 18 to 21, starting on Wednesday. The American Lung Association is applauding state lawmakers for … more
Breastfeeding Connections group meets Friday in Hamilton
HAMILTON — The Madison County Healthy Start Partnership will offer Breastfeeding Connections, a baby weigh station, at Hamilton Public Library on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 11 … more
Healthy habits can lower risk of stroke
UTICA —  World Stroke Day is Oct. 29, and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting … more
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