HoA breaks ground for Comprehensive Cancer Center

Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) is celebrating the beginning of building their future 21,000 square foot comprehensive cancer center in Camillus. The new building will be located at 5490 Cobbler Way. HOA is tentatively planning to open the center in December 2024.

Continuing HOA’s commitment to provide patients with holistic and personalized cancer care that is state-of-the-art, comprehensive and convenient, the new center will offer the following services all under one roof, with plenty of free parking: l Medical Oncology care, including Infusion Services for cancer and other non-oncology needs l Radiation Oncology care l Medical Imaging l Nutrition counseling for cancer patients l Social Work Services l Clinical Research l Laboratory Services l Pharmacy Services l Wellness Center offering holistic care and classes for cancer patients and the community

“Providing our patients with the best possible care includes a modern, spacious location where they can conveniently and cost-effectively receive all their cancer care, rather than traveling to different locations,” said HOA CEO Maryann Roefaro. “We have outgrown our current Onondaga Hill location, which this new center will replace. Plus, we are excited to move our Wellness Center into this new location which offers more space and greater accessibility for our patients and members of the community.”

The new center’s design team includes Bennetts & Huysman Architects, P.C., St. Germain & Aupperle Consulting Engineers LLP, RAM-TECH Engineers, P.C. and Terry Horst, Landscape Architect, P.C.. Construction will be completed by Rich & Gardner Construction Company, Inc.

About Hematology-oncology Associates of Cny HOA is a private community cancer center established in 1982 with a mission provide the highest level of quality care in a healing environment for the mind, body and spirit of patients dealing with cancer and blood disorders. A member of the Community Oncology

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Hematology-oncology Associates of Cny recently broke ground for its new building, which will be located at 5490 Cobbler Way in Camillus.

Allianc e , HOA has offices in Auburn, Camillus, East Syracuse and Onondaga Hill. HOA achieves its mission with a multi-faceted team dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care, and is the only cancer practice in CNY Certified for Quality by The American Society of Clinical Oncolog y . HOA also serves as an oncology medical home (OMH) which means all care plans center around what is best for the patient. With an emphasis on quality of care versus quantity, OMH patients generally experience lower costs, higher satisfaction, reduced medical errors, and are better-informed. For more information visit hoacny. co m

crouse Health Addiction Treatment Services receives grant to increase access to care

Crouse Health’s Addiction Treatment Services (ATS) has received a grant of $239,097 from New York State’s Opioid Settlement Funds.

The funding was approved by the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports through the Comprehensive Treatment

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Mary H. Youngs, 89, of Liverpool, passed away May 2, 2023. Maurer Funeral Home, Inc., Liverpool, has arrangements.

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Programs grant. The funding will increase patient access and engagement while supporting the recruitment and retention of clinicians.

The grant will make it possible for ATS to pursue certification as a Comprehensive Integrated Outpatient Treatment Program.

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Currently Crouse co-locates an Opioid Treatment Program and Outpatient Treatment Program. With the integrated certification patients will no longer need to have two primary counselors in order to receive services through both programs. This will

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Thomas V. Wilcox, 86, of Jordan, passed away May 6, 2023. The Bush Fu- improve the patient experience and also support ongoing efforts for on demand access to treatment. Funding will also be used for ATS clinician recruitment, patient education and the purchase of equipment needed for patient care. neral Home of Elbridge has arrangements.

Julius P. Joshanski, 85, of Jordan, passed away May 8, 2023. The Bush Funeral Home of Elbridge has arrangements.