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ProgressCNY 2015

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February 11, 2015

Stories from the businesses, industries and issues that impact the Central New York economy

Expansion of care As local hospitals grow, so does their impact on the economy By Sarah Hall In the last decade, hospitals in the city of Syracuse have grown significantly, in some cases nearly doubling their physical footprint. The main reason for all of this growth is that local health care providers saw a need in the community. “In each instance, we were focusing on something that either did not exist or existed in an uncoordinated fashion,” said Dr. Gregory Eastwood, interim president of Upstate Medical University. In the last several years, Upstate has seen the most significant growth of Syracuse’s hospitals, adding a diabetes center, a cancer center and a children’s hospital. Eastwood said all were See Expansion, page 11

Compassionate Care Act: What does it mean for CNY? By Jason Gabak In July 2014, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature enacted the Compassionate Care Act, which will make medical marijuana available in New York. New York’s passage of the law means 23 states in the union have some laws allowing for medical use of marijuana as well as the District of Columbia. In December 2014, Congress and the Obama administration ended federal prohibition of medical marijuana. When the law was signed in New York, it was a day many New Yorkers battling a variety of ailments had long hoped to see come to pass. Julie Netherland, deputy state director for the New York office of the Drug Policy Alliance, who also works with Compassionate Care New York, a coalition that has rallied for the passage of the compassionate care act, said while the passing of the law was a big step forward the law has come with a variety of provisions, limitations and delays in implementation that are of concern. “The law is much more limited,” Netherland said. “New York is

one of 23 states to have a law for medical marijuana and the way it is being implemented is unique to New York.” First and foremost on the list of concerns, according to Netherland, is that while the law has passed, the availability of medical marijuana has not yet been implemented. According to regulations medical

marijuana dispensaries will be able to begin distribution “18 months from the effective date of the law or until such time that Commissioner and Superintendent of Police certify that the program can be implemented in accordance with public health and safety interests, whichever comes later.” Netherland said that means medication will no be available until at least January 2016. This has raised concern among

many, even here in Central New York. “When the law passed in July we thought it was amazing,” Donna Romano of Syracuse said. “But instead all the regulations are making it hard on patients.” Romano battles multiple sclerosis and through Multiple Sclerosis Resources of Central New York became involved with See Act, page 6

ProgressCNY Home & Finance

2014 home sales ‘excellent’ in CNY Up 4 percent over 2013 By Jennifer Wing According to one real estate professional, 2014 home sales in Central New York as a whole were up four percent over 2013. Mark Re “2014 was an excellent year for RealtyUSA, with home sales up 10 percent over the prior year,” said Mark Re, vice president and general manager of the firm. He also said he’s seen more people buying real estate as an investment. “Investment buying [is] on the rise significantly in Central New York,” Re said. “Buying both single and multi dwellings now and ‘holding’ them in Central New York is very affordable.” Re said that also helping generate an increase in home buying is the fact that current interest rates are “incredibly low.” “While borrowing has prudently seen more

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Compassionate Care New York members took part in a parade in Marcellus this summer raising awareness for the Compassionate Care Act.

See real estate, page 9

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Crouse offers new innovation in tumor treatment

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Has the Affordable Care Act affected you?

By Hayleigh Gowans

needing to remove healthy tissue. Because this is a minimally invasive procedure, the patient doesn’t need stitches afterwards, just a band-aid. Microwave Tumor Ablation can be used to treat liver, lung, kidney and bone tumors, according to Crouse Interventional Radiologist Stuart Singer, MD, who recently performed the first procedure at Crouse. Assisting from the IR control room were (standing) IR Supervisor Jim Guyle, RT(R), and Patrick Hoffstead, RT(R).

Jac Zadrina, Putnam Valley, N.Y.

Anthony Saunders, Syracuse

Melissa Hungerford, Michigan

Yes, it has. I own my own business so it’s changed the way that I have to provide healthcare.

Well I’m by myself in Syracuse, but since I’m a veteran, it hasn’t really affected me.

Yes, it has. [It’s affected] my son because he’s 28 and he needed to get insurance because he’s not 26 anymore.

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Reiley Johnson, Syracuse

the new regulations passed, her healthcare was provided through federal fundings. Her premiums have increased to the point that, even though we’re well off, it’s still a hefty burden on our family. I understand there’s a need for affordable healthcare. A lot of countries around the world have some form of universal healthcare, but I just don’t think the one we have now if sufficient enough.

Not yet. I think it’s going to be a good thing when it’s implemented if it’s done the right way.

It’s actually disadvantaged my family. I’m from a pretty well-off family. My mom works for the city, and because of

ProgressCNY A Mid-Year Report

2015

Stories from the businesses, industries and issues that impact the Central New York economy a supplement to:

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Crouse Hospital is the first in the area to use the NeuWave gas-cooled microwave ablation system to treat cancer tumors without surgery and percutaneously (with a needle). A microwave antenna at the end of the needle allows the tumor to get ‘cooked’ (ablated.) The gas-cooling (the only one of its kind on the market) allows the heat to stay in the tumor rather than spread out to healthy tissue or the patient’s skin and ultimately acts to kill the cancer cells without resection or

criticized for not having a web server that was able to accommodate the heavy traffic of people trying to The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, sign up or gain more information. better known as “ObamaCare,” was signed into law Healthcare reform is by President Obama in March 2010 a highly debated topic in with the purpose of reforming the American politics. Proponents healthcare industry in the United believe affordable healthcare States. in the United States has According to the Center of become a large issue that some Disease Control, in 2012, 14.7 government intervention, percent of Americans of all ages regulations and assistance is were uninsured. And in 2014, that needed for reform. figure dropped to 13.1 percent Opponents of the ACA uninsured. believe the government Open enrollment for the should not be spending time Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) and money to interfere in the began in October 2013, and was private healthcare industry. Under this new law, most businesses would have to provide coverage to their employees or pay a fine. Young Lashonnia James, adults can stay covered on their Syracuse parent’s insurance until the age It’s been very hard trying to get of 26. Some healthcare services registered on the website. It’s been have been reduced or are now tedious. I’ve seen other people who free under the ACA. And people said it has helped them, but me who choose to go uninsured will personally, I’ve been trying since have to pay a tax. December of last to get on… It One thing that a lot of seems like once you go onto the people may agree upon about website itself and you put in your “Obamacare” is that it is a name, it keeps kicking back to the very complex document that website homepage. I can’t put in any very few Americans fully information. It’s very frustrating… understand. Tomas Manriquez I don’t see how it’s beneficial to Eagle Newspapers took to Hernandez, Denver, CO low-income people or the taxpayers the streets of Syracuse to ask It’s actually really helped out themselves. I hope they do something people “Has the Affordable my family. We were not insured to make that website a little bit better. Care Act impacted you or and [now] we’re able to go to the Right now, I don’t have anything good someone you know?” Here are hospital without worries. to say about it and I’m a taxpayer. their responses:

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Mia Rossi, Scotch Plains, NJ No, because I’m covered by my parents’ insurance.

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RealEstateCNY.com continues to grow In November, Eagle Newspapers launched RealEstateCNY.com, a new magazine inserted monthly into the community weeklies and distributed to area Wegmans stores and select Tops Markets. The fourth edition of the magazine will arrive in readers’ mailboxes on Feb. 18. RealEstateCNY.com is produced in conjunction with the website of the same name. “We realize that homebuyers – really buyers of many products – are doing a great deal of their research online, and that research is reinforced, and sometimes sparked, by what they read in print,” said Eagle Newspapers Publisher David Tyler. “RealEstateCNY.com features thousands of local properties and is updated daily. The magazine allows realtors and those whose businesses focus on the real estate or home improvement business to reinforce their message with our readers. It also features a host of informative articles that we think buyers and sellers will find useful.” Each month’s edition features content focused on mortgages, insurance, moving resources and legal information. The magazine also provides stats showing which areas are hot and where you might be able to find a deal, as well as who the Local Pros are in specific neighborhoods. In the online version, at www.realestatecny.com, visitors will find thousands of local real estate listings in a searchable form. These listings are updated daily and feature a wealth of information as well as colorful photos of each listed home. The site is produced as a partnership with Questcom, publishers of the Rochester-based Property Source Magazine. Through Questcom’s Zagpad network, visitors can view listings of single family homes and vacation properties from across central and western New York, as well as information about towns and neighborhoods across the

area. There is also a library of helpful articles. RealEstateCNY.com, as well as Eagle’s Cars315.com, which was launched in 2013, were both developed to correspond with changes in people’s buying habits, Tyler said. “It’s no secret that when considering highend purchases like a new home or a new car, readers are doing more research online than ever before,” Tyler said. “What we’re beginning to see is that readers will be directed to the site by the magazine, or by our other print products. From there they can research thousands of properties. The two go hand in hand.” In the coming months, both the print and online versions of RealEstateCNY.com will be enhanced with new features, including resources for renters, senior living, and expanded listings of homes for sale in the greater Syracuse area. Eagle will also produce specially-themed editions, with editorial and advertising based on specific residential opportunities including a downtown living edition and a vacation homes edition.

Springside at Seneca Hill: Elegant setting, great food Premier senior living community has become a popular venue for local groups, events

Teresa Ferlito is vice president and chief operating office of Oswego Health, 10 County Route 45A, Oswego, NY 13126; 3435658, tferlito@ oswegohealth.org.

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Springside at Seneca Hill has become a popular venue for many groups and organizations who hold events in their dining room catered by the chef at Springside.

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Springside at Seneca Hill has gained recognition as a premier senior living community in the nearly 15 years since its opening. While providing residential living choices for older adults it has also become popular for another reason. Local organizations and groups looking for a location for their meetings and social gatherings have found that Springside at Seneca Hill offers an attractive setting and has a chef who can meet their culinary needs. In fact, since this independent retirement community opened, several groups are hosting their breakfast and lunch meetings in the grand dining room or in the activity room at the facility. Chief Operating Officer Teresa Ferlito likes to say, “It’s all about hospitality. We love to show off Springside. It’s the showpiece of Oswego Health.” Visitors cannot help but be impressed with Springside’s elegant dining room setting, which features a floor to ceiling fireplace, as well as chandeliers and elliptical windows overlooking a beautiful walking garden. It’s this atmosphere that will attract numerous events during the year. Those events range from local library groups to civic organizations, and various retirement organizations, and clubs. Then of course, there are many Oswego Health related events at Springside. Making Springside attractive to so many groups, Ferlito said, was its easy access as there are no stairs, the beautiful setting, and quality of the food served. She noted that they are always complimented on the attentiveness of the staff that serves them. Preparing the meals for both visitors and residents is Chef Tim Callen and his kitchen staff. Callen has 20-plus years experience in the restaurant business and also credits his mother with helping him learn to cook. Callen and Ferlito work with organizations in planning their events to ensure it meets members expectations. Along with hosting parties for community organizations, Springside hosts monthly Soup Lovers Lunches between October and April that are open to the public. These luncheons typically bring more than 125 people to Springside. “It’s fun just to watch how everyone is enjoying the atmosphere, the food and socialization,” Ferlito said. There was a record number of 208 served at one of the luncheons, but the average is closer to 150. This also provides an opportunity for visitors to tour Springside and learn about the community. According to Ferlito, the residents of Springside enjoy sharing their home with community members. The residents frequently invite friends and family members to join them for dinner and other special events like the Soup Lovers Lunch, St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon, and Strawberry Festival. Quite often, the residents themselves hold their own family events such as special birthday dinners on site. “The residents are proud of where they live, it’s a one-of-a kind facility in our county and in the Central New York area,” she said. “The spirit of the whole thing is that we have a beautiful facility and we want people to know where we are and that we have the capacity to host events.” Springside at Seneca Hill offers both apartment living with a variety of services, and maintenance-free duplexes and cottages for people age 62 and over. For information or to add your name to the reservation list, contact the office for further information at 3435658. Springside at Seneca Hill is a not-for-profit organization and an affiliate of Oswego Health.

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Seneca Family Dental: Serving CNY for 32 years

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Seneca Family Dental is celebrating its 32nd year of providing dental health care in Central New York. The office, which was originally 500 square feet, has grown to 2,200 square feet. “Some of our office highlights our excellent dental health care with the latest equipment such as digital X-rays, which cuts radiation exposure by almost 90 percent,” said Dr. Dabir. “We have an excellent hygiene department. We provide total dental health care for our patients, including white fillings, bleaching, dentures, root canal treatments, gum treatments, minor orthodontic treatment, crowns, bridges, implants and extractions, as well as major and minor surgical procedures. Prompt emergency dental care is also provided.” In his suite of offices, Dabir addresses life-long dental needs, explaining that good dental health care begins at age 2. “By 2 years of age,” Dabir said, “baby teeth are all in, and that’s time to get a child used to the dentist’s office.” Dabir enjoys working with children, and his special way with youngsters is “to talk with them in their language, to calm and reassure them. “I give them a small mirror,” Dabir said, “so they can watch and see that there are no hidden secrets.” Contrary to what some young parents believe, the toddler state is not too early to begin a sixmonth checkup schedule. “They chew, they eat, they can get tooth decay,” Dabir said. “But, don’t wait until a tooth hurts and it is too late to do a simple procedure.” Dabir explains to parents that regular check ups can catch small cavities when they are easier to treat. Baby bottle syndrome, according to Dabir, is a common cause of baby tooth decay. “This happens,” Dabir explained, “when a baby goes to sleep with a bottle of juice or milk held in his mouth. Both juice and milk have sugar. I tell young mothers to remove the bottle and wipe the teeth with a wet gauze pad. Or, replace the milk or juice in the feeding bottle with water, at least while bedtime feeding. ” Sipping or drinking too much soda like Coke, Pepsi, Gatorade or similar drinks causes tooth decay, and Dabir warns that these kinds of drinks are very acidic in nature and they harm the tooth enamel, weakening the enamel and decaying the teeth. In the Baldwinsville area, the addition of fluoride to the drinking water supply should help to form a tough enamel layer, making teeth stronger and considerably more resistant to decay. Teeth are one part of the body that do not heal themselves. Teeth, once decayed, have to be treated with filling materials like composite (white filling), which bonds to the remaining tooth and blends in. Dabir does not advocate removal of good silver fillings to do composite white fillings. Dabir completed six months of intensive training in the treatment of gum disease at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in the Bronx. Gum disease, Dabir said, is a concern most prevalent in middle-aged people. Gum disease can cause bad breath and bleeding while brushing. Gum disease is now linked to enhance some systemic diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and low birth weight babies if pregnant mothers have gum disease. Regular cleaning and checkups for gum disease are advised. Dabir offers specific treatment to control gum disease. Dabir also completed an intensive course in implant placement treatment at New York University Dental School. “We do offer our patients implants for single tooth replacements and multiple implants to stabilize full dentures. We urge you to call our office for a free consultation if your old full dentures are loose and hurting you,” he said. Dabir reminds people that dentures don’t need to hurt. “As we age,” Dabir said, “we lose bone. We don’t have the same physiology. There is wear and tear on the body and that includes the jawbone structures and gums. The dentures people were fitted for in their 60s may not be the same fit they need when they’re 65 or 70 years old.” People often suffer through denture discomfort, assuming that where dentures are concerned, pain is to be expected. But they don’t have to hurt. “When the denture becomes loose because of shrinking tissue and begins to loosen, the unwanted movement can cause sore spots on the gums. When this occurs, it is time to see a dentist,” Dabir said. Dabir earned his bachelor’s degree in India and completed his graduate studies at St. Christopher’s Hospital for children, Temple University in Philadelphia, specializing in children’s dentistry. Before coming to Baldwinsville to start his private practice, he was an associate professor at New York University of Dentistry in the Children’s Dentistry Department. Dabir and his family consider themselves very fortunate to live in the Baldwinsville area. Dabir is very thankful to be able to serve the dental needs of the local community. “The economic times are not good these days, and people have lost jobs and their dental insurance. But don’t worry, because we have a program to offer basic dentistry at very nominal cost,” Dabir said, adding for those who cannot afford fees, the office will waive the charges. Seneca Family Dental, P.C. is located at 5 Lock St., Baldwinsville. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. New patients are welcome. Call 638-0276 for an appointment. Many insurance plans are accepted, as are Visa and MasterCard. The Seneca Family Dental staff includes Dr. Dabir, Harini Dabir, Donna Konsp, Stephanie Hrynyk and Jesica Oliver, all of whom are ready to meet your dental needs.

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HOA of CNY receives recognition for cancer care from largest U.S. oncology society Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY (HOA) has been recognized once again by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). The QOPI Certification Program provides a three-year certification for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet the highest standards for quality cancer care and HOA received their second, three-year certification last year. Hematology-Oncology Associates is one of 10 QOPI certified cancer practices in New York State who have received certification and remains the only cancer practice in Central New York to achieve this prestigious, quality standard of excellence. “Our practice remains committed to the highest level of quality care in a loving and healing environment for our patients. We are differentiated from other cancer practices for a multitude of reasons and we’re extremely proud to receive this recertification from ASCO and QOPI which underscores our commitment to excellence,” said Maryann Roefaro, CEO of HOA. “Cancer patients and their families should expect nothing less than accountability and the highest standards from their cancer care providers,” said Allen S. Lichter, MD, CEO of ASCO and president of the QOPI Certification Program.

“QOPI participation reflects a commitment to quality of care that leads to fundamental changes in the clinical practice of oncology. Oncology practices that commit to quality and safety are those that provide the most optimal cancer care. The Certification Program helps practices determine whether they are providing the best treatment and care possible to their patients, and demonstrates a commitment to excellence and ongoing quality improvement in the hematology-oncology outpatient practice.” QOPI is a voluntary, selfassessment and improvement program launched by ASCO in 2006 to help hematologyoncology and medical oncology practices assess the quality of the care they provide to patients. Through the QOPI program, practices abstract data from patients’ records up to twice per year and enter this information into a secure database. The QOPI Certification Program (QCP) was launched in January 2010. This certification for outpatient oncology practices is the first program of its kind for oncology in the United States. Oncologists can achieve certification by demonstrating practice consistent with the highest standards of care. The QCP seal designates those practices that not only scored high on the key QOPI quality measures, but meet rigorous safety measures established by ASCO and the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). .

QOPI analyzes individual practice data and compares these to more than 100 evidence-based and consensus quality measures. The information is then provided in reports to participating practices. Individual practices are also able to compare their performance to data from other practices across the country. Based on this feedback, doctors and practices can identify areas for improvement. To become certified, practices have to submit to an evaluation of their entire practice and documentation standards. The QCP staff and steering group members then verify that the evaluation and documents are correct and that the practices met core standards in all areas of treatment, including: 3 treatment planning; 3 staff training and education; 3 chemotherapy orders and drug preparation; 3patient consent and education; 3safe chemotherapy administration; 3monitoring and assessment of patient well-being. Hematology-Oncology Associates is celebrating its 32nd anniversary this year. The practice will also celebrate 27 years of being a CCOP –

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HOA of CNY received their second, three-year QOPI Certification last year. The certification means HOA meets the highest standards for quality cancer care. Community Clinical Oncology Program through the National Cancer Institute. In addition to being the only CCOP in Central New York, HOA has the greatest number of active clinical research trials available in our community – an impressive fact that few people recognize. This prestigious affiliation allows cancer patients in our community to

access clinical research trials and collaborate with major cancer centers across the nation. Through the CCOP, staff and patients maintain the opportunity to contribute to the improvement of cancer care and prevention. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is the world’s leading professional organization representing

physicians who care for people with cancer. With nearly 30,000 members, ASCO is committed to improving cancer care through scientific meetings, educational programs and peerreviewed journals. For ASCO information and resources, visit asco.org. Patient-oriented cancer information is available at cancer.net.

Health tip

Tap or bottle?

The United States Environmental Protection Agency notes that bottled water is not necessarily safer to drink than tap water. That’s because the EPA sets the standards for drinking water provided by public water systems. While the responsibility of setting standards for bottled water falls on the shoulders of the Food and Drug Administration, the FDA sets the bottled water standards based on the tap water standards established by the EPA. According to the EPA, both bottled water and tap water are safe to drink if they meet these standards. However, the EPA does advise people with severely compromised immune systems and parents of children with special needs to consult physicians before deciding which type of water they drink or give to their children to drink.

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Upstate University Hospital earns Comprehensive Stroke Center designation by national healthcare accrediting agency Upstate University Hospital has earned Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from DNV (Det Norske Veritus) Healthcare Inc., a hospital accreditation organization with some of the most rigorous standards in health care. DNV notified Upstate of the designation Jan. 16. The designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center reflects the high level of care and treatment hospitals, like Upstate, can provide for serious stroke events. Upstate is the only hospital in Central New York to earn such a designation from DNV for its stroke care. The only other hospital in New York that is designated by DNV as a Comprehensive Stroke Center is Kaleida Health in Buffalo. The Joint Commission has certified three hospitals as Comprehensive Stroke Centers, but none in Central New York. Since 2006, Upstate has been designated as a Primary Stroke Center by New York state, and has received numerous accolades for its stroke care from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. The Comprehensive Stroke Center designation, the highest-level designation available, signifies that Upstate meets the most exacting standards for treating the most complex stroke cases at any time of day, all year long. See upstate, page 7

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Upstate University Hospital’s designation as a Comprehensive Stroke Center reflects the high level of care and treatment hospitals, like Upstate, can provide for serious stroke events.

Act inflammatory bowel disease, neuropathy, and Huntington’s disease according to health. ny.gov. Other associated or complicating conditions include cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe or chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, or severe or persistent muscle spasms. In many cases, medicinal marijuana would be used in addition to the patient’s current medication regimen to treat refractory symptoms, health. ny.gov goes on to state. “Things got twisted,” Romano said. “Some things like post

traumatic stress disorder are not covered. There are a lot of other illnesses that are not covered that should be.” According to Netherland, ,conditionsthatmustbeconsidered by the commissioner of health for inclusion in 18 months include Alzheimer’s, muscular dystrophy, dystonia, post-traumatic stress disorder and rheumatoid arthritis; the commissioner can add any other conditions at any time, but currently the limited list of ailments is an area of concern ,Netherland said. Kathy Annable of Marcellus

has a 12-year-old daughter, Kaylie, who has aicardi syndrome, due to which she suffers from multiple seizures every day. For Annable, the delay in implementation is a source of frustration for a mother seeking a way to alleviate some of her ailment her daughter must contend with. “We are willing to give it a try,” Annable said. “We hope to see some improvement. You don’t know until you try. But right now, the way things stand, we can’t get the medication now to even try.” Annable said she has been

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Compassionate Care New York. Romano’s multiple sclerosis is one of the illnesses covered under the law, which also includes patients who have been diagnosed with a specific severe, debilitating and life-threatening condition that is accompanied by an associated or complicating condition. The law identifies the following severe, debilitating and life-threatening conditions: cancer, HIV infection or AIDS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury with spasticity, epilepsy,

From page 1 active in lobbying for the passage of the Compassionate Care Act, making trips to Albany and even organizing events locally. This past summer, Annable and others involved with Compassionate Care New York took part in a parade in Marcellus and gathered signatures from residents in support of the act. “We would have been happy if we got 25 signatures,” Annable said. “We got over 500.” Netherland pointed to other concerns in the manner in which the law is planned to be implemented. These concerns include the manner in which distribution will be made available, with five license holders for dispensaries, each of which will be allowed to operate four dispensaries under their license. This will total 20 dispensaries across the state and raises the question of how these will be distributed, how far apart they will be and how accessible they will be for patients. “There will only be 20 dispensaries in the state,” Romano said. “For a lot of people they are disabled or in pain, how far will they have to travel to get medication?” Netherland also pointed to a $50 fee patients must pay. The fee can be waived if the patient demonstrates financial hardship, but Netherland said this presents another barrier between patients and medication. Romano said she believes some of these regulations represent the stigma associated with marijuana. “It makes people who can benefit from this medication feel like criminals,” Romano said. Medical marijuana is also limited to being available in extract forms such as edibles and oils and cannot be consumed in public places. The law also limits production to five strains of marijuana, a step which Romano and others believe is potentially prohibitive, as some

strains may be more effective with certain ailments, while there may be strains that can treat other illnesses that have not yet been explored. Perhaps one of the most controversial actions since the law has passed according to Netherlands is that the commissioner of health does have the ability to make medical marijuana available on an emergency basis for patients in need, but nothing has been done to make this possible at this time. Many patients have not been willing to wait for the law to catch up with their needs. Susan Rusinko of Auburn was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis is 2000. After her diagnosis, she began a regiment of medications, at one point taking as many as 17 different medications to battle her symptoms and the side effects of the medications. “I couldn’t keep up,” Rusinko said. “I wasn’t living life.” Rusinko said she consulted with her physician and told her doctor she did not want to continue on the path of multiple medications and advised her doctor she was going to begin using marijuana. Since then she has weaned down to just three medications. Rusinko believes her story is not unique and while the passage of the law is a huge step forward, the delays in implementation and the proposals attached to the law are prohibiting individuals who could benefit from the use of medical marijuana. “When the law was passed we were all excited,” Rusinko said. “But at the 11th hour a lot of changes were made. When it was first written it was a well written law. But I think New York State has let us down.” For more information, visit compassionatecareny.org. For a complete list of proposed regulations, visit healthy. ny.gov/regulations/medical_ marijuana/regulations.

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Dr. Suzanne Shapero: Expanding, improving and updating By Emma Grossman The office of Dr. Suzanne Shapero is expanding, improving and updating. As with all aspects of healthcare, it is important not only to stay current, but to be on the leading edge of the profession. Dr. Shapero and her staff have done just that. They have spent the last year completing extensive certification and training in the areas of dental implants, as well as the adjunct services of bone and soft tissue grafting. Dr. Shapero completed surgical training and certification through the New York Dental Implant Institute. This training allows her to place implants that replace missing teeth or to be used as retainers for both upper and lower dentures. During implant placement as well as many other surgical procedures, it is often necessary to use collagen membranes. Dr. Shapero’s office now has a licensed phlebotomist on staff giving them the ability to make membranes directly from the patient’s own blood. According to the doctor, “ this technique allows for faster healing with less pain and less risk of infection. Our results have far exceeded expectations.” Dr. Shapero’s practice focuses not only on general preventative care, but also pediatric services, and cosmetic procedures. With her expert point of view, Dr. Shapero discussed with me oral health and wellness. To help prevent gum disease and tooth decay, individuals should visit a professional bi-annually as well as brush and floss twice a day, especially before bed. Those who do not brush their teeth regularly tend to have tooth decay, infected gums and bad breath. Attempting to have all of their patients use them, Dr. Shapero is a huge advocate of electric toothbrushes and water flossers. “In those that do use them, we see dramatic improvements in oral health.” A common issue that women tend to see when it comes to oral health is during pregnancy. Often, women will experience inflammation of the gums due to hormone fluctuation. If this occurs, Dr. Shapero insists that patients should see a professional immediately for treatment. Other than that, there are not many differences in oral health between men and women. “While women have always been more appearance conscious, it is changing now” explains Dr. Shapero. “We see an equal division of men and women looking for cosmetic procedures.” With passion and pride in all that she does, Dr. Shapero makes sure that all of her patients are treated like family. “Every day my staff and I give lots of love and encouragement. I always tell my staff, that there are lots of competent dentists out there. The most important thing we provide is love, compassion and concern. For the most part, that is what everyone is looking for in dentistry and life.” Ups and downs on business journeys are inevitable, but Dr. Shapero is grateful for the support of her husband and many colleagues. “I think that the hardest part is staying focused on the patient’s care. It is very easy to get wrapped up in the day-today of running a business. Fortunately, I have a great team around me that allows me the freedom to make quality care the focus of my day. Without a great staff you are never going to succeed.” Dr. Shapero received her Doctor in Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Her practice is located at 1 Charlotte St., Baldwinsville, across from the police station in the old post office building opposite the village hall. To learn more call 635-6643 or visit them online at baldwinsvilledentist.com.

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Dr. Suzanne Shapero and office manager Lynora Virginia, certified phlebotomist technician.

Upstate “This designation reflects the outstanding clinicians, medical technology and facilities that are available at Upstate to treat patients with stroke, from mild to most severe,” said John McCabe, MD, Upstate University Hospital chief executive officer. “But most importantly, this comprehensive designation underscores the team approach that Upstate takes to treating stroke. From EMS providers to nurses, to pharmacists to surgeons, to technicians and social workers, all of these highly trained medical professionals mobilize at the first notification that a patient is en route with a possible stroke.” To receive the Comprehensive Stroke Center designation from DNV, hospitals must meet dozens of guidelines, for example: —Must document rapid assessment of stroke patients in Emergency Department —Must administer clotbusting drugs within specific time frame —Must have specific stroke team in place, consisting of neurologists and neurosurgeons, diagnostic radiologists, and other critical care specialists within short time frame —Must complete diagnostic tests within 60 minutes of patient’s arrival to Emergency Department. —Must have special imaging available and complete CT scans for candidates treated with tPA within 45 minutes. —Must have a dedicated Neuro-ICU staffed with board certified physicians in Neurocritical care. —Must provide rehab, PT and speech services

From page 6 —Must maintain community programs to educate public on stroke prevention efforts and warning signs and symptoms of stroke. —Must participate in clinical research aimed at improving stroke care of patients. Upstate’s stroke care is overseen by a Interdisciplinary Stroke Committee that includes staff from Neurology, Neurocritical Care, Neurosurgery, Emergency Department, area EMS providers,

Radiology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Laboratory Services, Neuroscience Nursing, Cardiology, Pharmacy and Spiritual Care. “Job one for all of these members of our stroke committee is to ensure a stroke patient gets the best chance of living a full life after their treatment when they return home to their families,” said Julius Gene S. Latorre, MD, an associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery and director of Upstate’s stroke program.

Yehuda Dror, president of DNV Healthcare, congratulated Upstate on its achievement. “Accreditation and certification in health care provide much more than recognition,” he said. “These programs help establish standards of excellence and best practices that directly impact patients’ lives. Comprehensive Stroke Center is the highest level that can be achieved by a strokecare program, and we are pleased to be working with the leading organizations to bring forward this

new certification.” Franklin Fry, executive director of American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association of Greater Syracuse, was among those who offered congratulations to Upstate on the stroke center certification. “The partnership between the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and Upstate Medical University is a long and mutually appreciated relationship and we are proud to hear of the designation by DNV Healthcare

of Upstate University Hospital as a Comprehensive Stroke Center,” Fry noted. The Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification Program of DNV Healthcare Inc. integrates certain requirements of the DNV NIAHO Hospital Accreditation Program, CMS Conditions of Participation for Hospitals, ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System, Guidelines of the Brain Attack Coalition, and the Recommendations of the American Stroke Association.

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“Don’t be afraid of the dentist, Dr Shapero is not only a dentist, but a good friend. Thanks to everyone there for making the trip to the dentist a painless and friendly experience.” - Phillip E., patient

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Seneca Federal: serving CNY for 86 years Seneca Federal Savings and Loan Association just completed its 86th year serving the Central New York community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In review, 2014 was a year of growth and hard work. I can report today that as a team we were able to make great strides this past year,â&#x20AC;? said Joseph G. Vitale, president-CEO. The community bank updated its image to better reflect the forward thinking of the association. Seneca Savingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; logo reflects the foundation and beliefs upon which Seneca Federal was established in 1928 while a new, shorter name will reflect a renewed forward focus thus the name Seneca Savings was born. Forward progress is a reflection of not only the board of directors, but also to the thinking of the executive management team who are providing

others with the structure to expand knowledge and skill sets necessary for the association to carry on for many more decades. The president said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;2014 was a year of positive transition as we brought on additional team members to move us into the future.â&#x20AC;? They added two employees to their expanded commercial lending department, two branch managers, three employees to their retail lending department, several tellers and a customer service representative and, lastly, a full-time maintenance technician to literally help the bank build a better internal structure. In addition to adding new employees, Seneca Savings had a couple of internal promotions. See seneca, page 10

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President-CEO Joseph Vitale

Colonial Laundromats has 34 locations in CNY hours a day to meet the needs of their customers. An attendant is almost always on duty, primarily to keep the store clean, but also to answer questions and be helpful. Colonial Laundromats are becoming popular with people who want to save money on their water, gas and electric bills. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People do eight, nine, 10 loads at home and it takes all day,â&#x20AC;? said Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connell. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now they come here, use our 80pound capacity washers that are environmentally friendly and get all their laundry done in an hour. And look at the savings on their water, gas and See colonial, page 10

Colonial Laundromatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest location at 6131 South Salina St. in Nedrow. Submitted photo

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White’s Farm Supply continues to grow White’s Farm Supply:

White’s Farm Supply has continued its Four locations to serve you success in providing excellent customer Visit whitesfarmsupply.com. service along with an unmatched variety of products and lines to Central New York. Canastota With selling Stihl yard equipment 4154 Route 31 and Krone’s large self-propelled forage Canastota NY 13032 harvesters, White’s sells and services from 315-697-2214 one horsepower to over 1,000 horsepower. info@ whitesfarmsupply.com White’s covers everything from a string Franklin trimmer for a homeowner or a professional 387 Center St landscaper and the mowers as well! White’s Franklin NY 13775 also has light construction with excavators 607-829-2600 and skid steers and for farmers, small and info@ whitesfarmsupply.com large equipment, along with the largest farm Lowville equipment built. White’s is your “ power 8207 State Route 26 equipment specialist.” Lowville NY 13367 Willard and Nettie White founded White’s 315-376-0300 Farm Supply in 1946 as the Oneida Valley sales.lowville@ whitesfarmsupply.com Garage, and the enterprise has been growing strong ever since, with nearly 70 years of Waterville doing business. 962 Route 12 Willard and Nettie’s sons—Art, Doug and Waterville NY 13480 Dale, with sons Jeff and Greg—the third 315-841-4181 generation now run the company based in sales.waterville@ whitesfarmsupply.com four locations around Syracuse: Canastota, Franklin, Lowville and Waterville. “The largest goal we have is that we are working towards the highest levels of service for customer satisfaction,” Art White said. That is what they are about, giving their customers the best overall value for their dollar. Down time is costly and, with the largest parts department in the area with over 100,000 part numbers active in our parts system, they service the many brands that they sell as well as many others. “We have a reputation for being the experts in the field, not only for quick turnover on repairs keeping the machinery working, but for our customers’ needs, having the right equipment for the job.” Although the staff is thoroughly knowledgeable about White’s lines, services and products, we are continually servicing other makes of equipment. White said they are always looking to make sure they continue to learn. “We are continually training our employees to keep up with the constant changes in the industries we serve.” He said they feature one of the most diverse selections of brands and types of equipment found at any dealership and White’s Farm Supply also holds awards from many of the companies it represents for top honors in sales. “We offer more flexibility to customers, allowing them to have the right machine for the job!” White said. “No one else carries the multiple brands of equipment that White’s does. For many customers, they find it hard to believe that one company sells four major brands of skid steers with top makes like Case, New Holland, Gehl and Kubota, four major brands of zero turn mowers Ferris, Kubota, Scag and Cub Cadet, and the list goes on. We are a top 10 dealer for the country for Meyers, Ferris, Kubota, Kuhn and top 100 of many more.” White’s Farm Supply carries Case-IH, New Holland, Brillion, Landoll, Sunflower, Anderson, Houle, Troy- Bilt, Kill bros, York, Harley, Westfield, Bush Hog, Kory, FCC, Land Pride and Palladin, among many others. One of the greatest things to hear from their new customers is “White’s is the affordable dealer in the area.” They strive to provide the best products the best service and the best value to their customers. White said he credits this growth and success with the dedicated employees and the support of the communities his company serves. “I would like to thank our customers, and our neighbors for supporting us and giving us the opportunity to serve them,” he said.

Real estate

Pictured is White’s Farm Supply Vice President Art White.

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restrictions than before 2008, we have seen more reasonable restrictions put into place to protect everyone without being as overly restrictive [as well],” he said. “If you had a job and a decent credit score you are wise, very wise, to buy a home in this economy if you plan on staying here for several years.” He said pre-existing home sales have increased more than new home sales. “[Although] it has taken longer for new home sales to rise up out of the fall from the fall of 2007, 2013 showed improvement and 2014 showed [even] more improvement [and] 2015 is showing still more steady improvement as well, just not at the same rate as preexisting homes.”

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Michel Tax Service â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Our 60th year in Baldwinsville Find helpful information at micheltaxservice.com

Beginning its 60th year of operation, Dan Michelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father-in-law, David Forst, founded what is now Michel Tax Service in 1955. Since its beginning, the company has grown from a one-person part-time operation to a full-service financial planning and accounting firm, employing six preparers and a total staff of 13. Last year the firm served over 4,600 personal and business clients.

Seneca

From page 8 Looking ahead to 2015, Seneca Federal has plans to continue with more innovations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more profitable we become, the more we can add innovative products and services for our customers,â&#x20AC;? said Vitale. And that is exactly what is planned. The team was able to efficiently complete so many of their strategic plan goal initiatives during the past year that they needed to reconvene the team and set out for an additional set of goals. Some of their exciting new 2015 (and beyond) goals include: systematic improvements to their Baldwinsville and North Syracuse facilities in addition to the Liverpool branch relocation just a few miles away; renovations to the existing Baldwinsville office storage area converting it into usable office space to accommodate its growing needs; implementation of mobile banking, relationship banking and continued improvements to bank technology and MIS. Financial Quest, their wholly-owned subsidiary, continues to be a strong contributor to Seneca Savings. They offer a variety of non-traditional products to their clientele, providing multiple investment options that maximize return without FDIC insurance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Financial Quest continues to meet the financial needs of our customers and their changing lifestyles,â&#x20AC;? said Vitale. Their efforts 43070_5

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Decisions continue to be made based upon what is best for our members,â&#x20AC;? said Vitale. Besides the name change, Seneca Savings made a great deal of progress in 2014 including: Creation of a new flexible commercial checking accounts as well as other new commercial loan products, consumer and commercial statement savings accounts; establishment of a centralized call center located in the Baldwinsville office; implementation of telephone banking; implementation of eStatements; implementation of a new commercial loan platform system; renovation of an existing storage room in the Baldwinsville office into a modern training center/boardroom; and the addition of several new voluntary benefit options for employees. Vitale said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am very proud to say that the employees of Seneca Savings all came together as a strong cohesive team and accomplished a lot this past year. We appreciate their efforts in learning the intricacies of each new product and service for the benefit of our members.â&#x20AC;? 2014 was a good year financially for the bank who put on $17 million in new loans, which improved their metrics and ratios among all the transformation. Vitale said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We repositioned our balance sheet to better utilize our assets resulting in a more profitable association.â&#x20AC;?

to their team are necessary as the board assures the continued independence and mutuality of Seneca Savings. The association clearly expresses a continued commitment to the financial needs of its members and its community, regardless of the economic conditions here or nationwide.

Colonial

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electric bills. A top loader at home, with 20-pound capacity, will use 28 gallons of water; Colonials uses 24 gallons for the whole cycle, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for the environment. More and more people are thinking like that. Come to Colonial, and for $10 you can do a lot of laundry. We have more and more men coming in and helping with the family laundry. They like to get it done fast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and they can do that with these large capacity washers.â&#x20AC;? About 55 different self-serve washers are available at each location. Sizes range from standard front-loader machines to 35, 55 and monster 80-pound washing machines to meet any laundry challenge you may have. Prices range from $2.50 to $4.50 to $7.50 for the 75-pound machine, ideal for comforters and quilts. Need something to keep you entertained while you wait? Colonial has you covered with a wide range of newspapers and other reading materials, a better alternative than watching your whites endure the spin cycle. Colonial Laundromats are located in Auburn, Baldwinsville, Bridgeport, Cicero, Cortland, East Syracuse, Fairmount, Fulton, Geddes Street, Geneva, James Street, Liverpool, Mattydale, Manlius, Massey Street, Minoa, Nedrow, North Syracuse, Oneida, Oswego, Rome, South Avenue, South Salina, State Street, Thompson Road, Tipperary Hill, Trumansburg, Utica, Watkins Glen, Wolf Street and Ilion. For more information and a map of all locations visit coloniallaundromats.com.

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From left are Donna Giacini, Terry Beckwith, Dan Michel and Julie Carr.

In 2014, Michel Tax Service expanded its operations into the building at 34 Oswego St. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; former home of Shamballa Coffee Roasters and the Patiserie, as well as maintaining and remodeling its offices at 32 Oswego St. Also, as part of the evolving succession plan for the 60-year-old business, Julie Carr assumed the position of vice president of the corporation. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The new offices next door brought much needed relief to our growing pains, and provided additional ground floor offices to aid clients who may have had issues navigating our stairways to the upper floor offices. The new offices are beautifully remodeled with clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; privacy and comfort in mind and with state-of-the-art equipment,â&#x20AC;? said Carr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This expansion resolved our office space needs for many years into the future.â&#x20AC;? Highly skilled, professional and exceptionally friendly staff, combined with fair, honest preparation fees are what sets Michel Tax Service in downtown Baldwinsville far above any other tax preparation service anywhere, said Michel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our preparers are knowledgeable, full-time preparers who are skilled in all areas of accounting and tax preparation who strive to insure that each client receives the best possible return that he or she is entitled to,â&#x20AC;? said Michel, president of the company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;combine this with the fact that our pricing structure continues to be about half of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;seasonalâ&#x20AC;? mall type operations with seasonal staff and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder that Michel Tax Service is by far the largest tax preparation service in Central New York.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our firm prepares, on average, about 65 returns per day during tax season. No other firm that we are aware of comes close to serving this number of satisfied clients.â&#x20AC;? Central to the continued growth of the firm year after year is the fast, friendly dedicated staff, and the word-of-mouth referrals that their thousands of satisfied clients offer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Loyal satisfied customers are happy to recommend our services to their friends and family,â&#x20AC;? said Carr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you add our new client price guarantee of at least 25 percent less than your preparerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fee last year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why we are experiencing such tremendous growth.â&#x20AC;? Michel Tax Service also offers year-round payroll and accounting services, along with financial and retirement planning. Michel has been a registered representative and independent broker for the past 25 years and specializes in retirement planning services. Carr is also a registered representative specializing in mutual fund retirement and investment services and life insurance products. Julie is available year-round to offer free insurance reviews. Call 635-6293 or 635-5071 for more information, to drop off your tax information or to set up an appointment to meet with your preparer. Michel Tax Service is at 32 Oswego St. in the center of the village of Baldwinsville. Call or visit soon for all your accounting, financial, insurance and retirement planning needs. Visit micheltaxservice.com for helpful information including online tax Submitted photo preparation assistance and important links to accounting services.

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Expansion

An economic engine In addition to improving the standard of care for the area, all of those efforts have poured money into the Central New York economy. “[For] the construction project itself, the total investment since 2006 is $265 million,” Galimi said. “All of that has been used locally. We have not hired national firms. We’ve used all local Syracuse companies, and we’ve used over 80 percent union participation, which guarantees the use of local labor. We’ve definitely made a huge commitment to the local economy. At the peak of the project, we had over 1,000 construction workers here at the hospital.” In fact, the very existence of the hospitals helps spur economic growth.

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An aerial view of Upstate in 1958. “Our very presence affects the local economy,” McCabe said. “We have more than 9,000 employees, with 5,300 of them working in the hospital itself. So we have a substantial workforce. That brings business downtown and to the community as a whole. In addition, our construction projects have a positive impact on the community, as well.” “We have 650 students in the medical school, as well as another 600 or so nursing students and roughly the same in our graduate school for health professions,” Eastwood said. “They pay tuition and they spend money in the area. We have a $1.3 billion operating budget. We’re also the area’s largest employer with 9,500 employees. They go home and have families and contribute to the economy.” The expansions have also helped to draw more medical professionals to the region. “If you look at the people coming here, obviously, we have good facilities, so we can attract good people. It’s an expression of our belief in the importance of what they do,” McCabe said. “Like the cancer center, an oncologist looks at that and says, ‘They’ve made a commitment to the area I work in, so I want to work there.’ And when you bring in good people, it attracts other good people. The children’s hospital is a great example. We’ve attracted more and better pediatric subspecialists because they see that we’ve made a commitment to good care.” McCabe said having top-notch health care facilities draw in not only medical professionals, but others, as well. “You look at where people want to go, what they look for,” he said. ‘They want a good living environment and a good education, a good school system for their kids, but they also want good, accessible health care. They should have it in Syracuse so they don’t have to go to New York or Philadelphia or Boston.”

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“We need to take care of patients at a lower level of acuity,” she said. “At the clinic level, we can address their eating habits, make sure they’re eating properly, getting regular checkups, addressing pediatric and maternity needs. Our strategy moving forward is not necessarily a physical expansion, but getting people out there and working with the population to make sure they understand and have access to the right level of care near where they live.” McCabe echoed those thoughts. “The hospital industry is in a state of change,” he said. “We tend to think of hospitals as places with beds where people lie down. But we’re seeing fewer and fewer of those kinds of facilities. We’ll start to see more people getting therapy in an outpatient setting.

The nature of care is continuing to change. The goal is keeping people healthy rather than treating people when they’re sick.” McCabe said that shift is critical to keeping Central New York healthy. “Like every other healthcare institution, we’re changing, but we still have that responsibility to be reaching out to the smaller communities and being helpful partners with them,” he said. “So whether you live in Oneida or Carthage or Oswego or Star Lake, we’re partners with those communities to keep them healthy, also.” Representatives from Crouse Hospital had not responded to our request for comment as of press time.

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Outside the hospital Indeed, all of the area hospitals are interested in improving the Central New York community as a whole. That’s why they focus not only on the physical structure of their buildings, but the neighborhoods in which they exist as a whole. St. Joe’s is particularly active in neighborhood revitalization projects. “It’s important for us not only to invest in the hospital, butinthesurroundingcommunity,aswell,”Galimisaid. “We’re encouraging others to invest around us. We’ve worked with Home Headquarters and a number of North Side businesses to encourage more [housing] developments. On the West Side, we’ve worked with Paul Nojaim, who just finished renovations to his grocery store. We’re not just interested in developing inside our own walls, but in influencing more development in our neighborhoods.” St. Joe’s has also expanded its primary care offerings in other areas of the city. “We know the way we provide care now involves getting into the community. So we’ve been investing in primary care,” Galimi said. “At the end of last year, we celebrated the grand opening of Primary Care Center West, which used to be the West Side Clinic. We’ve made a $6 million investment in the West Side. We’ve also expanded our presence in the North Side and added to our clinic. In addition to that, we’re partnering with physicians’ groups in Cazenovia and Radisson for family medicine.” Galimi said doing so is important not only for the economy of the area, but its residents’ health, as well.

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added because they were important to maintaining the health of the community. “With the [Joslin] Diabetes Center [which opened in 1995], there are so many people who have the disease. There’s been an increase in prevalence in recent years,” he said. “And it extends well beyond just blood sugar management. Diabetes affects the eyes, the kidneys, causes heart disease and so on, so it affects a lot of medical specialties. That’s why we brought it to Syracuse — to have a centralized, coordinated effort in diabetes itself.” The most recent additions to Upstate were also the most highly anticipated. The Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital was completed in 2009. The 87,000-square-foot hospital occupies the top two floors of the East Tower expansion on Irving Avenue and a full range of pediatric services, including general pediatrics, a pediatric surgical unit, hematology/ oncology, the only pediatric intensive care unit in a 17-county referral area, the only dedicated pediatric emergency department between Rochester and Vermont and the region’s only Level I trauma and burn center. “When I got here in 1993, some of the first visits I got were from people who said, ‘Now that you’re here, when are we going to get a children’s hospital?’ So clearly the idea had been percolating for a long time before I got here,” Eastwood said. “When it came time to hire a new chair of the department of pediatrics, we were focusing on that idea, so we charged our new chair, Dr. Thomas Welsh, to include that in his responsibilities, and he’s done a wonderful job.” And Upstate didn’t stop there. The academic medical center opened the Upstate Cancer Center last year. The cancer center offers advanced treatment options, multi-disciplinary care and more than 90 physicians, but it also takes care of the patient’s mental health and emotional needs, with social workers, spiritual care advisors, rehabilitation specialists, genetic counselors and medical librarians. “It’s not as if people in this community didn’t have access to treatment, but the cancer center brings everything under one roof,” Eastwood said. “It’s a beautiful new building with up-to-date equipment and facilities and, we hope, care. You can have all the best technology, but if you don’t have caring people, you’re not going to go very far.” It’s important to note that those specialized centers have an extensive reach, according to Upstate CEO Dr. John McCabe. “We have a very broad geographical responsibility,” McCabe said. “We see patients from Canada to Pennsylvania and everywhere in between. We also have a set of services that are unique. I like to say we take care of patients that other hospitals won’t or can’t because they lack the resources, but because of the medical school, we have resources and expertise others don’t.” While Upstate’s expansions have perhaps been the most visible, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center has also undergone significant changes. As home to the region’s only Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (CPEP), the hospital saw the need to add on to the facility, as well as its primary care centers, emergency and surgical services, private rooms and more. “We needed to do these things to continue to provide excellent care for the community,” said Marylin Galimi, St. Joe’s director of engineering and construction. “We have to stay up to date with the latest in technology, but also our physical environment. We need to provide a healthy and caring environment.” Galimi said the expansion of the CPEP unit, in particular, is helping the hospital to do just that. “We discovered that our system was deficient. Patients who were in need of psychiatric health or mental health help also often needed a physical screening, but they were in different parts of the hospital. We would literally need to get an ambulance to transport patients from one place to the other,” Galimi said. “So one of the things we did was to co-locate the two. Now, on one level, we have the emergency department, and the mental health services are on a different level so that we can provide both services right in the same building.”

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