One of the foremost challenges facing rural hospices is the sheer geography. Unlike their urban counterparts, rural hospices often cover vast areas, requiring extensive logistical planning to reach patients in remote locations.…
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The specialty pharmacy will offer patients access to clinically complex medications that are not available at regular retail pharmacies, focusing on treatments for complicated diseases ranging from cancer to rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis, according to a press release.…
Body of Missing Man Found After Intensive Search COOPERSTOWN—The body of a missing Otego man was located following a large scale multi-agency search conducted on Friday, February 2 in and around the Village of Cooperstown. Authorities said Matthew V. Sisson had left Bassett Hospital around 7 a.m. on Friday, January 26 and had not been seen since.…
Nurses, Hospital Come to Terms NYSNA Benefit Fund Preserved, Wage Increase ‘Unprecedented’ ONEONTA—A.O. Fox Hospital leadership has reached an agreement with the New York State Nurses Association related to a collective bargaining agreement for registered nurses at the hospital. Negotiations have successfully concluded after just a few months, according to hospital officials. “We would like to thank the representatives at NYSNA for their good faith collaboration,” said Joan MacDonald, DNP, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient…
Helios Care is pleased to announce working with the Bassett Healthcare Network providers to identify and support seriously ill patients to gain earlier access to care that allows them to stay at home, wherever that may be.…
The da Vinci vision system delivers highly magnified, 3D high-definition views of the surgical area. The instrument size makes it possible for surgeons to guide the technology delicately and operate through small incisions as little as eight millimeters in diameter.…
Iron String Press hears from Otsego County's movers and shakers about what lies ahead for their organizations in the coming months.…
All patients, visitors, employees, students, and volunteers are now required to wear medical-grade masks across campuses.…
Locals: People and Businesses in the News RIVER RAMBLE: United University Professions Oneonta members and guests enjoyed a Susquehanna River paddle on September 23. The event was recreational and non-competitive, with paddlers traveling as a group at an easy pace. UUP Oneonta Secretary Bill Simons said of the event, “Beyond the adventure of the river, the event provided a good venue for building union solidarity. And it was fun.” Next year, Simons said in an e-mail, he would like to…
Over the next few days, I will be wrapping up my tenure as president and chief executive officer of Bassett Healthcare Network, and a dynamic, deeply dedicated new interim CEO, Staci Thompson, will take the helm.…