According to a press release issued on Monday, January 12, Bassett Healthcare Network reports that its operational performance has significantly improved, with a projected positive margin for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2025.…
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As the world turns, our friends and neighbors are illuminating the dark with their light and, if you are as tired of politicking, filibustering, grandstanding and prevaricating as we are, you will welcome the chance to celebrate these shining Otsego County stars.…
Judith Jackson, 82, entered into eternal life late Monday morning, December 22, 2025, with her husband, David, by her side at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, following a valiant battle with cancer. …
Programs earning “with distinction” status go above and beyond these standards, showcasing exemplary outcomes, leadership commitment and continuous improvement.…
“I am incredibly honored to receive this award,” said Johnson. “To me it means that I am successfully advocating for patients and ensuring that they get the care they need and deserve—and that’s why I became a nurse..."…
The news comes after a November 7 New York State comptroller report warned the town could deplete its fund balance as a result of “unrealistically low” expenditure estimates for the center. Garretson had previously disputed the findings, saying the report did not account for incoming revenue.…
Winter classes at The Smithy Clay Studio, a registration announcement from the Otsego United Soccer Club and the Springfield Historical Society's upcoming Christmas Bazaar are among the topics covered in this week's news briefs.…
The New York Chapter of the American College of Physicians recently honored Dr. Douglas DeLong (above). See https://www.allotsego.com/retired-bassett-clinician-receives-major-award/ to learn more.…
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Alex Webster, a well-known and respected restaurateur in Cooperstown and Cherry Valley, passed away unexpectedly at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. He was 63. Born Alexander Law Webster on February 4, 1962 at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, he was the youngest son of David James Webster and Lucy Ann Law Webster.…
Approximately 4,500 hospitals were evaluated on patient survival rates, how often patients go directly home from the hospital (rather than being discharged to another facility) and other metrics determine the rankings.…
