New drug, Opill, offers a 98% rate of effectiveness in preventing conception By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The FDA recently approved Opill (norgestrel) as an
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Hormone Replacement Therapy Can Ease Menopause Symptoms
As if night sweats, mood swings, mid-section weight gain, low libido and vaginal dryness weren’t bad enough, menopause can also raise the risk of
Domestic Abuse Recovery
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New COO announced at Auburn Community Hospital
Joshua Alexander has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) at Auburn Community Hospital (ACH), effective Sept. 12 He joins the leadership team of Auburn
Upstate’s Stuart Wright on Becker’s List of CFOs to Know
Stuart Wright, who has served as chief financial officer of Upstate University Hospital for more than 15 years, has been named to Becker’s Hospital
SOS welcomes orthopedic surgeon David Quinzi
Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) announced the addition of orthopedic surgeon David A. Quinzi to its joint replacement team. A fellowship trained surgeon he is
Rebecca Kindon named director of Health Sciences Library
Rebecca H. Kindon has been named director of the Upstate Medical University Health Sciences Library effective immediately. Kindon had served as interim director since
Crouse Medical Practice welcomes new PA
Physician assistant Jacqueline Barkley has recently joined Crouse Medical Practice. Barkley completed her physician assistant training at LeMoyne College and received an undergraduate degree
Upstate New York Poison Center has new clinical director
Jeanna Marraffa has been named clinical director of the Upstate New York Poison Center. Marraffa, who has served as assistant director since 2017, succeeds
Christopher Community has new HR director
Christopher Community, Inc. has announced the appointment of Erin Torrice as human resources director. “We are extremely pleased to have Erin join our organization,”