The Tough Job of Recruiting Doctors to CNY
Local recruiters discuss their efforts to bring new doctors to the area By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The healthcare industry has struggled with a shortage of doctors, a situation worsened by…
Keeping the Workforce Healthy
Companies like NBT Bank, Loretto and Oswego Health invest in employee wellness By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Of the many truths underscored by the pandemic, the importance of maintaining a healthy…
Ushering a Bright Future for Oswego Health
New leader looks to build on 142-year-old legacy By Stefan Yablonsky Oswego Health is in a great position, according to Michael C. Backus. It has met the challenges facing health…
Work Environment: Toxic Workplace Harms Workers’ Health
Surgeon General issues report that shows poor working conditions correlate with physical health problems like cancer, heart disease, depression and anxiety By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant “Toxic” work environments describe places…
Is Presenteeism Dead?
The days employees used to drag themselves to work, even when they were sick, seem to be over By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Employees used to drag themselves into work despite…
Michael Backus Getting Ready to Lead Oswego Health
By Steve Yablonski New CEO slated to take over position starting Jan. 1 Michael Backus will be the new president and CEO of Oswego Health on Jan. 1, 2023, as…
ConnextCare Upgrading Pulaski Facility
By Steve Yablonski Project includes the construction of drive-thru, additional parking space and clinical space. Construction began in June on a project to enhance ConnextCare’s facility in Pulaski. This project…
New York: Second Worst Place for Doctors
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant New York at ‘a competitive disadvantage in competing for the next generation of physicians’ Personal finance site WalletHub recently released its annual report on “Best &…
Upstate Foundation Gets Grant to Improve Treatment of Patients with Mental Health
Funds to aid area primary care physicians in diagnosis and treatment of mental health issues in patients A $100,000 grant by a Buffalo-based foundation will fund Upstate’s program to train…
The Nurse Will See You Now…
Visiting a doctor’s office? Very likely you’ll be seen by a nurse practitioner or physician assistant By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant In recent years, patients have experienced an increase in seeing…