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Bassett President

Now Also Adviser

To National Guard

Effective Jan. 1, Dr. LeCates

Will Also Be State Surgeon

Dr. LeCates

COOPERSTOWN – In addition to his duties as Bassett Hospital president, William LeCates has been selected to serve as the New York Army National Guard's top medical adviser, effective Jan. 1.

A lieutenant colonel in the National Guard, Dr. LeCates will serve as state surgeon of the state Army National Guard.

In his new role, LeCates will be the senior medical adviser to Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general of the state National Guard, ensuring medical readiness and adherence to state, Pentagon and national medical standards.

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