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Healthcare Union Wave Continues With Staff at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca
Clinicians and support staff at Family and Children’s Service of Ithaca, a mental health and social services provider, launched their union campaign on March 18. A “supermajority of eligible staff” have signed union cards authorizing the Communications Workers of America (CWA) to represent them in collective bargaining, according to a CWA press release. The union campaign represents workers such as clinicians, nurses, intake clinicians, behavioral health care coordinators, facilities workers, outreach workers and clinic administrative coordinators.
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Rural ambulance service pushes for NYS to designate EMS as essential amid funding crisis
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Register for April 1 rabies clinic in Cortland
CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Registration is open for a rabies clinic in Cortland. On April 1, the Cortland County Health Department is hosting the first in a series of free vaccination clinics this year. Dogs, cats, and ferrets are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring prior proof of vaccination...
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St. James Hospital Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New Advanced Mammography Machine
Cutting-edge technology will provide the highest quality imaging for women. St. James Hospital is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting for its second state-of-the-art mammography machine, now fully installed and available to serve patients throughout the region. This important technology investment represents a significant step forward in expanding access to high-quality breast imaging services close to home.
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Hornell Common Council Approves 2026-2027 Budget
FROM DEPUTY MAYOR JESSICA CLEVELAND: The City of Hornell Common Council met in a special meeting following public hearings to review and approve the budgets for the upcoming 2026-2027 fiscal year. The Council unanimously approved the proposed budgets for both the General and Water funds. While the Water fund remains stable, the City’s General Fund includes a 12.89% decrease in the tax rate, dropping from $13.45 to $11.72 per thousand.
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Register for April 1 rabies clinic in Cortland
CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) – Registration is open for a rabies clinic in Cortland. On April 1, the Cortland County Health Department is hosting the first in a series of free vaccination clinics this year. Dogs, cats, and ferrets are welcome. Attendees are asked to bring prior proof of vaccination...
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Guthrie Offering Lung Cancer Screening Events in Binghamton, Sayre
The Guthrie Clinic is offering two lung cancer screening events in the coming weeks, and one of them is in Binghamton. According to Guthrie officials, the Binghamton screening event is scheduled for Friday, March 27th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital on Riverside Drive. The other...
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St James Hospital’s New Mammography Machine
FROM ST JAMES: St. James Hospital is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting for its second state-of-the-art mammography machine, now fully installed and available to serve patients throughout the region. This important technology investment represents a significant step forward in expanding access to high-quality breast imaging services close to home.
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Health center expands pediatric care access in Geneva
Clyde Family Health Center has expanded access to pediatric care in Geneva. Family Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Humbert, MSN, FNP-BC, is now seeing pediatric patients three days a week. Humbert earned a Master of Science in Nursing from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in...
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Nursing homes push for bigger funding share
Nursing homes warn they’re losing money on nearly every Medicaid patient and want a major funding boost, according to WETM. Advocates and Democratic lawmakers are pushing for half of a $1.5 billion health care fund in the state budget. Providers say Medicaid covers only about 75% of care costs,...
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Mental health workers at Family and Children’s Services launch union drive
ITHACA, N.Y. — Clinical and support staff at local mental health provider Family and Children’s Services of Ithaca launched their union campaign Wednesday evening. A union representative said Thursday that a “supermajority of eligible staff” at Family and Children’s had signed cards authorizing the Communication Workers of America (CWA) to represent them in collective bargaining.
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AVRE: 100 Years of Vision Rehabilitation Services
AVRE, or the Association for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment, is celebrating a major milestone this month. A century in the Southern Tier, providing vision rehab services. Staying independent while facing vision loss can be a challenge, but AVRE is an organization on a mission to help Southern Tier residents navigate...
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New York hospital opens cardiology practice
Geneva (N.Y.) General Cardiology Associates, affiliated with Geneva General Hospital, is now seeing patients at a new location in Seneca Falls, N.Y., FingerLakes1.com reported March 16. Dr. Rawa Sarji, a fellowship-trained and board-certified cardiologist, is providing care at Lifecare Medical Associates in Seneca County, according to the report. Dr. Sarji...
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Thompson Hospital launches pediatric trolley program
A new hospitality cart for pediatric patients launched March 17 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua. The program, called the “Thompson Trolley,” will serve children in multiple areas of the hospital through a partnership involving Thompson Health, Ronald McDonald House Rochester and the Maddie B. Childhood Cancer Foundation.