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Masonic Medical Research Institute earns DOD Lupus Impact Award
Masonic Medical Research Institute received a Department of Defense Lupus Impact Award to continue research on therapies for the disease. Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a common and … more
MVHS announces DAISY Award to honor nurses
Mohawk Valley Health System is adopting the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international recognition program that celebrates compassionate care. “We are proud of the dedication and … more
MVHS offers antibody treatment to fight COVID admissions
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is operating an outpatient center to provide monoclonal antibody therapy for patients with COVID-19. Monoclonal antibody therapy helps prevent hospitalization or … more
Libby
MVHS names facilities management director
Donald Libby has been named Facilities Management director for Mohawk Valley Health System. In this role, Libby is responsible for the management and oversight of utilities management, laundry … more
Hospice lists bereavement support groups, workshops
NEW HARTFORD — Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, is hosting several bereavement groups for the community. All groups and workshops meet at the Hospice & … more
Robert Fleischer
MVHS welcomes new urologist
Dr. Robert Fleischer, FACS, has joined Upstate Urology at Mohawk Valley Health System with privileges at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Medical Center. He specializes in the … more
Cancer Services Program: Screening is safe during COVID-19
During Colorectal Cancer Awareness month this March, the Cancer Services Program (CSP) of the Central Region wants to remind the community that screening can be done safely at home using a … more
MVHS brings leading kidney care and dialysis group to community
The Mohawk Valley Health System has entered into an agreement with U.S. Renal Care (USRC) to enhance and grow the dialysis services in the community. Access to leading-edge information and resources … more
Dr. Mark Williams
Rome Health Surgical Specialists welcomes Dr. Mark Williams
General surgeon Dr. Mark Williams is accepting new patients at Rome Health Surgical Specialists, located at 267 Avery Lane, Suite 300, at the Griffiss Business & Technology Park. Appointments may … more
Dr. Samuel Molica
Rome Health Surgical Specialists welcomes Dr. Samuel Molica
General surgeon Samuel Molica is accepting new patients at Rome Health Surgical Specialists, located at 267 Avery Lane, Suite 300, at the Griffiss Business & Technology Park. Appointments may be … more
MVCC offers virtual exercise classes
Mohawk Valley Community College’s Center for Corporate and Community Education is offering non-credit exercise classes virtually in the spring via Zoom starting April 12. Schedule of classes: … more
Jennifer Fields
Rome Health wound specialist earns board certification
Rome Health wound specialist Jennifer Fields has earned board certification as a diplomate by the American Board of Wound Management in recognition of her extensive knowledge and specialized … more
COVID clinic opens in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD — The Falcon Clinic at 1 Oxford Crossing opened its COVID Clinic last week. With the unfortunate reality that some COVID patients suffer lingering effects from COVID, the group of … more
AHA announces $230M commitment to support equitable health for all people
The American Heart Association, the leading global voluntary health organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke, is making an unprecedented series of investments focused on enhancing … more
Wear Red Day aims to raise awareness of heart disease
Despite the devastating toll of COVID-19, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S and worldwide, and the leading cause of death among women, which is why on Friday, Feb. 5, the … more
Michael C. Fegley
MVHS names director of materials management
Michael C. Fegley has been named director of Materials Management at the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). Prior to this position, Fegley held positions in Materials Management at SUNY Upstate … more
Kinney Drugs to offer vaccine for those age 75 and older
This week, all New York Kinney pharmacies will receive initial doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to administer to those age 75 and older only. Appointments will be available at all Kinney … more
American Heart Association awards $300,000 to Masonic Medical Research Institute
Is there a link between cardiac abnormalities and autism? That’s what Dr. Maria Kontaridis, executive director and Gordon K. Moe, professor of Biomedical Research and Translational Medicine at the … more
Christopher Houle
MVHS names director of pharmacy
Christopher Houle has been named director of Pharmacy at the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS). Prior to this position, Houle was a clinical pharmacy coordinator for MVHS, where he oversaw the … more
MMRI studies brown fat: implications in obesity
Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue, is a special type of fat that “turns on” (becomes activated) when you get cold, to help maintain body temperature. Importantly, brown fat is a … more
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