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A ‘welcome addition to our toolbox’ By Dr. Julie White Senior Vice President, Student Engagement and Learning Support, OCC

“Ever Upward.” That’s the meaning of the motto of New York State, “Excelsior,” as translated from the Latin. With the new Excelsior Scholarship program, our citizens have the opportunity to propel their education by atOCC l Page 9

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Right idea, wrong implementation By Patrick Quinn Vice President for Enrollment Management, Cazenovia College

As a college administrator, I support the idea of increasing access to higher education for families of modest means, however the state’s Excelsior program was poorly planned and rushed to market, with very little input from higher educaCazenovia College

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Farrell, Martin & Barnell: Bringing decades of knowledge in estate planning, Medicaid and elder law to enhance families’ futures for generations BY HAYLEIGH GOWANS

he law offices of Farrell, Martin & Barnell have been providing personalized guidance in law to help the residents of Baldwinsville and Central New York plan ahead for their future for more than 70 years. And since their inception, quality legal assistance in estate administration, elder law and estate planning have been the top priority for the staff at the firm. “I think a lot of people often feel intimidated or drag their feet when it comes to this type of legal planning,” said partner Sara Connell Brady. Brady joined the firm in 2014 and specializes in elder law and Medicaid issues. “Most people after they are finished feel so relieved to have this done…It’s great to see generations of families have trusted Farrell, Martin & Barnell.” Clients range from those who are just starting to have their future planned out and assets protected as they age to those who are considered to be in “crisis mode planning” because they are in

a situation where they are in need of immediate legal advice, said Brady. While many tend to focus on creating wills as the major component for estate planning, Brady said power of attorney and healthcare proxy are just as important for those looking to set guidelines as they age. “Power of attorney allows you to designate a person to perform financial transaction on your behalf. This is effective immediately once you sign it and can be used in numerous situations, such as something as simple as traveling and not be able to make a transaction locally,” said Brady. Brady stressed the importance for all individuals to have a health care proxy, which is a person designated to make healthcare decision on behalf of a individual who has become unable to do it themselves. “By designating a health care proxy, you can choose someone you trust and speak with them about what your wishes are in the event of a health related event,” Brady added. Medicaid application assistance is another popular service for clientele,

Pictured are Sara Connell Brady, Charles Farrell and Derek Shepard. and Brady explained that she is able to use her knowledge of Medicaid rules and regulations to assist clients with their individual needs in the complicated application process. These services plus many others, including family and matrimony law, real estate law, traffic issues and Social Security Disability law, are provided at Farrell, Martin & Barnell. Farrell, Martin & Barnell has been located in the village of Baldwinsville for 71 years, and was originally established as Gale & Stone in 1946. Throughout the years, the firm has provided quality legal guidance for generations of fami-

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lies. Partner Paul Martin retired from the firm last year after more than 30 years of practice, but Charles Farrell remains and the additions of both Brady and Derek Shepard in the past few years have ensured the practice will be able to provide quality service for years to come. “Everywhere I go, people know the name. I think it says a lot about this firm that it has been such an asset to the community,” said Brady. Farrell, Martin and Barnell is located at 44 Oswego St. in Baldwinsville. You can reach the firm at 635-3222.

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Auburn Community Hospital named 2017 Most Wired Hospital Most Wired Hospitals use technology to partner with patients on health

Technology is making it easier for patients and providers to interact, thus improving communication, safety and patient-provider relationships. New tools are helping patients become more actively involved in their care and maintaining their health, according to results of the 19th An-

nual Health Care’s Most Wired survey, released recently by the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Health Forum. According to the survey, medical centers like Auburn Community Hospital are using smart phones, telehealth and remote monitoring to create more ways for patients to access health care services and capture health information. This year’s results show: l Seventy-six percent offer secure messaging with clinicians on mobile devices.

l When patients need ongoing monitoring at home, 74 percent use secure e-mails for patients and families to keep in touch with the care team. l Sixty-eight percent simplify prescription renewals by letting patients make requests on mobile devices. l Sixty-two percent add data reported by patients to the electronic health record to get a better picture of what is going on with the patient. l Nearly half of the hospitals are using

telehealth to provide behavioral health services to more patients. l Forty percent offer virtual physician visits. l More than 40 percent provide realtime care management services to patients at home for diabetes and congestive heart failure. “Auburn Community Hospital’s continued successful implementation of techAuburn Community Hospital

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What do you think about the future of healthcare in the U.S.?

“Considering our current administration, it’s not doing too well. I think since the millennial generation is getting a little more into the political climate and a little more involved, I think there may be some sort of healthcare revolution so we can match the whole rest of the world. Every other country I’ve traveled to already has a universal healthcare and I think we might see the benefit of paying a little more in taxes so we can simply go to the doctor and get the basic care we need. Under the constitution, life, liberty and happiness are rights we have. We need to have better living standards to match that. It’s such an extensive thing; even if you make a lot of money you’re paying almost your rent’sworth in healthcare and you’re probably barely going to the doctor. It would be nice to know I can go if I need. I think it will go into a positive direction, though.”

BY HAYLEIGH GOWANS STAFF WRITER

ealthcare in the United States can be a contentious topic, with differing political camps bringing policy ideas to the table of what a healthcare system should look like. During his campaign, President Donald Trump said he was committed to eliminating “Obamacare” a.k.a. the Affordable Care Act, and replacing it with a system of his own. Several iterations of a Republican healthcare bill have been created, but so far nothing has been approved to replace the ACA. Most recently on July 13 Senate Republican leaders introduced the latest version of the bill to repeal Obamacare. We went to the streets of Syracuse to ask a few people “What are your thoughts on the future of healthcare in the United States?” Here are their responses:

Seth Mulligan, Syracuse “I would really like to see costs go down. Not by policy discussion but by healthcare automation. If planes can fly themselves, there’s very intelligent systems being built, you can get a lot more efficiencies into healthcare by getting more people out and more robotics in.”

Elizabeth Higman, Baldwinsville “I’m still kind of young, so I don’t really know all that much about it, considering I’m still on my parents’ insurance. Obviously, when I get older, I want there to be a stable healthcare system that I can be a part of and my kids will have to be a part of.”

Shawntisha Gray, Syracuse “I think they should keep it, especially for the elderly people and those who can’t afford it. And for children too.”

Ritu Malik, staying in Syracuse, resides in India. “I don’t have much exposure to healthcare and other things here. In India, there are roadside clinics and doctors are easily available and I don’t find that here. It has to be a really good system and I think that’s missing here. You have to seek appointments and wait sometimes and I don’t think that works too well to keep people healthy. When it comes to a need for healthcare, doctors need to be available.”

Ryan Bartlette, Auburn “I’d like to see the United States adopt a single payer healthcare system. I think there’s too much corruption in all of the aspects of the healthcare system and, aside from the providers, I’d say they’re all on the up-and- up. You see executives that are taking bonuses while poor people who are sick are paying too much for healthcare. It’s sickening. I have to be covered under Obamacare and the coverage is okay but it’s not a long term solution. I’m not super satisfied. I think single payer is the way to go.”

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Oswego Health welcomes new President and CEO Michael A. Harlovic Submitted By Marion Ciciarelli

swego Health Board Chair Adam Gagas welcomes new President and CEO Micheal Harlovic to the health system and to the community. Harlovic began work at the health system on Monday, July 3.

“The board and I believe that the community will find Michael possesses the necessary leadership skills and experiences that will allow Oswego Health to build upon its recent exceptional advances in quality care and customer experience,” said Gagas, who also led the CEO search committee. “We look forward to working with him as he continues the devel-

opment of quality initiatives and new healthcare services needed by community residents.” Harlovic arrives at Oswego Health with more than 31 years of healthcare experience, having started his career as a registered nurse and steadily advancing through the years to the position of president and CEO of Allegheny General Hospital, located

in Pittsburgh. Allegheny General Hospital is one of eight hospitals located in western Pennsylvania and New York that are a part of the Highmark Health, a vertical integrated diverse health services company, offering insurance and other health-related services to individuals in 50 states. While serving as president and CEO at Allegheny

Springside at Seneca Hill to host popular hot dog picnic buffet Aug. 8

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Oswego Health’s premier retirement community, Springside at Seneca Hill, will host one of its popular hot dog picnic buffets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Community members can enjoy the hot dog and coney buffet with all the fixin’s and sides at a nominal cost. Tours will also be available of the well-appointed apartments, one-story cottages and duplexes.

This spring, Springside celebrated its 17th anniversary of providing a comfortable, easy lifestyle for those aged 62 and older. The community offers many amenities, allowing its residents to enjoy their pursuits, while living in a well-maintained facility. For individuals interested in this lifestyle, there are one-and twobedroom apartments available. The many Springside benefits include having no steps or stairs to climb, complimentary transportation and free wireless inter-

net, along with other included household services. Springside also offers a safe, secure environment, where the residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, beautiful gardens and fun social and recreational activities. These conveniences are also available in one of their beautiful duplex and cottage style homes. Springside’s custom-built homes offer the same maintenance- free lifestyle. Call today for more information or a tour, 315-343-5658.

General, Harlovic developed successful patient experience initiatives, oversaw some $2.3 billion in gross revenues and developed innovative programs that recruited and retained physicians and staff. Most of Harlovic’s healthcare career was spent at Allegheny Valley Hospital, part of the same healthcare network, which serves the northern and eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh. Harlovic has compared this 200-bed facility where he worked for 21 years to Oswego Health, in terms of the size of the service area, the number of employees, having outpatient centers and distance to a larger city. While at Oswego Health only a few days, Harlovic said he has been impressed with the staff and community members he has met. “Everyone has been wel-

Micheal Harlovic coming, friendly and helpful,” he said. “I am excited to be here and be a part of Oswego Health’s continuing transformation into the community’s number one choice for healthcare services.” Marion Ciciarelli is public relations director for Oswego Health, 110 West Sixth St., Oswego; phone (315) 3495601 email: mciciarelli@ oswegohealth.org.

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Financial CHOICE Act could help community banks By Sarah Hall Editor

When the House of Representatives passed the Financial CHOICE Act last month, it was good news to banks—not just the big ones, but for the 5,800 community banks across the country that only make loans to their depositors. “What the CHOICE Act would do is change the tone and tenor of regulatory influence to be more pro-economic development and assisting consumers through lending,” said Thomas Schneider, president and CEO of Pathfinder Bank, which has nine branches in Onondaga and Oswego counties. The CHOICE Act, which was approved by the House on June 8 by a partisan vote of 233 to 186 (only one Republican, Walter Jones of North Carolina, voted against the bill), overturns portions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Dodd-Frank was put in place after the 2008-09 financial crisis by President Barack Obama and the Democratic 111th Congress; it established some 400 new regulations aimed at ending taxpayer-funded corporate bailouts, protecting consumers from abusive practices by financial institutions and creating new federal oversight agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). While proponents applauded DoddFrank for reining in the banking industry, critics called its regulations overly burdensome, particularly to small community banks. According to Rep. John Katko (R-Camillus), many of those small banks collapsed under that burden. “Since Dodd-Frank, many small community banks have struggled and gone under,” said Erin O’Connor, a representative from Katko’s office. “[The Financial CHOICE Act] was created to rein in Dodd-Frank. This legislation gives regulatory relief to banks that keep 10 percent in cash reserves, which delivers relief while protecting consumers.” The House bill also grants the president the power to fire the heads of the CFPB as well as the Federal Housing Finance Agency at any time without cause. Under the bill, Congress has authority over the CFPB’s budget, and the so-called Volcker Rule, which prevents commercial banks from making speculative investments for their own profits, is repealed. Enhanced penalties for fraud are imposed, and the bill calls for increased transparency in the civil enforcement process. According to the Congressional Budget Office, the CHOICE Act will cut the deficit by $24 billion over the next decade. According to Schneider, the loosened regulations allow for community banks to go back to doing what they do best. “Mostly it allows community banks to serve their marketplace without undue restrictions imparted from places that don’t know the marketplace,” he said. “We hold our loans in our own portfolio. We don’t need an extra layer of management. It’s hard to see that from Washington and see that these rules don’t do well in residential lending in rural communities. They become too prohibitive. We know our market. We know how to write in our market, and we know it better than the legislators and the regulations that came out of Dodd-Frank.” “It’s definitely a movement in the right direction for community banks,” said Joseph Vitale, president, CEO and director of Seneca Savings. “Now will the bill pass the Senate the way it did the House? I don’t think it is going to. I think there’s going to be a lot of changes to it.” Schneider, who serves on the executive

committee for the New York Bankers Association, said there are three major items community banks will look for in a final bill. “First is the elimination of the standards of qualified mortgages [a category of loans that meet certain criteria as defined by Dodd-Frank to make them more stable to help make it more likely you’ll be able to afford to repay it], which is a term in DoddFrank, or QM,” Schneider said. “The standards should not apply to banks that hold loans in their portfolio.” Vitale agreed, noting that such language made sense for large banks who sold or assigned mortgages to other banks, but not community banks who kept their business local. “Community banks were not a part of that because we’re more involved in our community, and doing community lending to people that we know, and not doing mortgages in Florida from up here,” he said. “Say we’re taking a risk. We’re holding the mortgage up in our own portfolio. It should be a qualified mortgage as opposed to the mortgages that were sold on the secondary market that people were doing things that weren’t above board.” Next is something called tailored regulation, in which banks, not arbitrarily determined points on a scale, determine how they operate. “Banks should get to determine how risky they are, not made-up demarcation points,” Schneider said. “Nothing is more important than that — tailored regulations to risk, not size.” Finally, both Schneider and Vitale said a Senate bill should include further enforcement of the Durbin amendment to DoddFrank, which was not included in the House version. The Durbin amendment, named for Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin, limits transaction fees charged by banks with assets of $10 billion or more to 12 cents per transaction. “The Durbin amendment transfers the fee structure of debit and credit cards to retailers. Retailers had promised to push that onto consumers, but they indicated to shareholders that it helped their net profits,” Schneider said. “They didn’t invest that in their infrastructure to protect consumer data, so breaches occurred more in retail data.” Vitale said there will likely be a number of changes as the bill makes its way through the Senate. “I’ve read some articles from both sides and it’s really tough sledding for it,” he said. “But I think something will get done, and I think if they can get half of it done, it would be much better than nothing.” No matter what happens, however, Vitale said, the CHOICE Act is a good thing for small local banks. “You know, if you read CNN or CNBC or some of these bigger websites, they may be against it, but I think they’ve taken the idea that it’s more geared towards protecting the bigger banks. And I don’t think that’s the case,” he said. “A lot of it’s geared to benefit the community banks, the fiduciary banks, not the big banks, the ‘too big to fail banks,’ which is not a bank like Seneca Savings and Loan, many of the local banks around here, Solvay Bank and those other ones.” Vitale said the CHOICE Act, if it passes, has the potential to help the Central New York economy. “I think it will benefit,” he said. “It’ll ease our cost structure here at the community banks, and that’ll give us in turn improve our earnings, improve our capital, which we are set certain capital ratios by our regulators to meet, and it’ll improve our ability to lend more freely in our community and stay profitable as an organization.”

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What do you think of the ‘Trump Bump?’ Christopher Grandy, financial advisor with Pinnacle Investments, LLC (member FINRA/SIPC) submitted the following commentary from Stephen Fauer, CFA and chief investment officer of Pinnacle Capital Management, LLC.

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f we had written, in early 2016, that Donald Trump would be the next President, you may have thought us mad. But not only is Mr. Trump President, the S&P 500 returned 14.78 percent between Election Day 2016 and June 30, 2017. While Donald Trump’s election may have been the shocker, of equal significance was the strength of Republicans in Congressional elections. Also, not to be ignored are the actions of the Federal Reserve, which has raised its target Fed Funds rate by 0.25 percent in each of the past three quarters. Meanwhile, the economic expansion continues at a steady, if less than robust rate. Republicans theoretically now have the ability to vastly impact the agenda on a national scope. Nowhere might this have a more significant and lasting effect than in the shaping of the Supreme Court. From a practical investing perspective, this will likely lead to a court more skeptical of expansive government control of business in general. Also, the Administration has attempted take steps to encourage economic growth. Some steps we agree will help (such as tax reform), and some we think might hurt (protectionist policies). Yet Republicans have been divided, and little progress has been made. Returning to the markets, the gains have not been across the board. The five largest stocks by market cap in the S&P 500 are all tech stocks: Apple, Alphabet (Google), Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook. Comprising roughly 13 percent of the S&P 500, they’ve generated 31 percent of the return year to date. In fact it has been large cap growth stocks that have been driving markets returns. Value stock returns, as measured by the S&P 500 Value Index, have lagged those of the S&P 500 Growth Index by over 8 percentage points through June 30! What’s going on? It seems to us that, as of late, headlines have had an undue impact on stock prices. Positive headlines can bring absurdly high valuations, where negative headlines can result in stocks being dumped. “Disruption” is the buzzword of the day, and profitability takes a back seat. As a result we see many values in the stock market, and at the same time see signs of vastly overpriced stocks. Moving forward, we expect the economy to continue to expand. The flip side of a sluggish economy with a high level of fear is that there are few excesses. Without excesses, the economy can continue to grow. Still, given significant stock mar-

Christopher Grandy is a financial advisor with Pinnacle Investments, LLC (member FINRA/ SIPC). He specializes in retirement planning with a focus on fee-based managed accounts.

Stephen Fauer, CFA is chief investment officer of Pinnacle Capital Management, LLC in Fayetteville. He has served in that capacity since the firm’s founding in 2006. He oversees all separately managed accounts, and serves as portfolio manager to the firm’s 1789 Growth and Income Fund, the PAGGE L.P. fund and the NYSAFE L.P. fund He is a 1980 graduate from Michigan State University and earned his Master of Business Administration in Finance from New York University in 1984. He resides in Manlius with his wife Shari.

ket gains to date, we believe that more than ever disciplines must come into play. It will inevitably be counterproductive to chase hot stocks or attempt to time markets. While in some cases the markets may have gotten ahead of themselves, in other cases, the markets haven’t yet caught on. All of this also doesn’t mean there isn’t a significant upside for the markets as a whole. We’re still bullish, but cautious. Volatility has been low, though it might increase. As always, we will be keeping our attention on the economy, business fundamentals and valuations.

July 26, 2017

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Crouse Health begins new era in emergency care for Central New Yorkers Phase 1 of new Pomeroy Emergency Services ER now open

Crouse Health has opened the first phase of its $38 million emergency services renovation and expansion project. The hospital marked the milestone with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the new 21,000 square foot facility on July 12. Crouse began seeing patients in the new facility on July 18. With more than 82,000 patient visits in 2016, Crouse Health’s emergency services department is the busiest in Syracuse. Coupled with the lowest door-to-provider, EMS “offload” and heart attack intervention times — plus the region’s most advanced stroke rescue therapies — Crouse’s emergency team is also the most efficient. After more than 40 years of service, the hospital’s emergency services facility was in need of renovation and expansion. During Crouse l Page 16

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With the completion of phase 1, the Pomeroy Emergency Services Department has more than tripled in size — from 7,800 square feet to nearly 21,000 square feet.

Crouse receives major grant to expand access to treatment services Crouse Health has been awarded a $16,325,000 grant through the Department of Health’s Statewide Healthcare Facility Transformation Program to expand access to substance abuse treatment and recovery services based on regional need. Due to increased demand, Crouse has outgrown its current treatment location at 410 South Crouse Ave. – a site that is over 100 years old; current wait list is 125 patients. Crouse submitted a funding request last year to expand access to treatment and increase outpatient capacity by re-locating existing services from the current 34,000square-foot facility to a larger site within the City of Syracuse. Working with OASAS, Crouse has evaluated a number of potential locations but has not yet selected one. Crouse Chemical Dependency Treatments Services is Central New York’s only hospitalbased and longest operating substance abuse provider, providing treatment and recovery services since 1962. Increasing access to care will enable CDTS to expand treatment, counseling and primary care services for an additional 350 patients annually. Crouse is one of seven CNY organizations selected to receive an award from this funding. The award – which is in addition to a state economic development grant for $1 million received in 2016 – will allow Crouse

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Several new spaces, services offered at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital

t. Joseph’s Health is announcing several new medical spaces and services at its hospital in Syracuse to address the growth in demand for urgent and emergency care and improve the efficiency in each of these departments. The new services at the hospital will also further improve the community’s access to the right point of care, as well as efficiently moving patients through the continuum of care, and support overall population health.

‘InQuicker’ at St. Joseph’s Emergency Department

St. Joseph’s has partnered with InQuicker to offer Central New York’s first and only online selfscheduling for emergency department services. The online portal is available on the St. Joseph’s homepage at sjhsyr.org (just click on the InQuicker pod) and is mobile friendly. It allows emergency patients with non-life-threatening conditions to select estimated treatment times, to “check-in” online by providing information on why they’re visiting to ensure hospital staff is prepared for them and and to wait from home until their estimated treatment time. InQuicker is not an appointment or reservation service, as the nature of emergency medicine does not allow for the scheduling of treatment. Rather, InQuicker estimates treatment times based on available resources and allows prospective patients to wait from home, rather than the waiting room. InQuicker users do not skip the ED wait, nor are they seen ahead of individuals in the waiting room. In the event of a projected treatment time delay, InQuicker users are sent realtime notifications via email and a phone call, so they can continue

waiting at home. The InQuicker system is designed to filter for certain symptom keywords that may indicate a life-threatening or debilitating medical condition. A healthcare provider at St. Joseph’s also reviews all online check-ins for such criteria. Individuals indicating life-threatening or debilitating medical conditions are prompted to dial 911 or go immediately to the nearest ED.

FastER from St. Joseph’s Urgent Care Centers

For additional expedited urgency and emergency care, St. Joseph’s has also launched its new FastER program, which creates faster transitions for patients in its urgency care facilities who need to be transferred to the hospital emergency department. Dr. Maxime Berube, Emergency Department chair, said, “Both of these new services give our patients more control over their healthcare experience and faster access to medical care in our Emergency Room. We invested in these services because they have been shown to have a dramatic impact on patient satisfaction. Once the patient arrives at our Emergency Department, we’re committed to delivering high quality care as effectively and efficiently as possible.”

New Operating Room

St. Joseph’s Health has also added a new operating room to the hospital, which will allow doctors the capacity for more than 800 additional surgeries at St. Joseph’s Hospital each year! This also means that patients will be able to schedule their surgeries more quickly after their consultation with their doctors, and then get back to their doctors’ offices

more quickly for post-surgical recovery. This new operating room is also the first and only operating room in Central New York with a negative-pressure ante-room, which offers customized safety for complex patient scenarios. With the flip of a switch, surgeons can convert the airflow in the small outer room that leads into the operating room from positive pressure to negative pressure. The operating room is located in the hospital’s Operating Suite, which was completely renovated and re-opened in 2013; and is available for all types of procedures, including the new bariatric procedures and robotic surgeries being offered at St. Joseph’s.

New Electrophysiology Lab

As part of the Cardiovascular Center of Excellence for St. Joseph’s 150th Anniversary capital campaign announced just last month, the hospital is already opening the first component of its enhanced cardiovascular care with a new electrophysiology (“EP”) lab. This is the second EP in the hospital, with the latest and best electrophysiology equipment, and was built to meet a growing demand in the community. EP labs conduct tests that help doctors understand the nature of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). During electrophysiology tests, patients are mildly sedated and doctors use an electrode catheter to send electrical signals to the patient’s heart and record its electrical activity. This testing is critical for detecting irregular heartbeats that follow heart attacks, signify high blood pressure or simply come with aging, and may cause scar-

St. Joseph’s now offers CNY’s first and only online self-scheduling tool for emergency department services, available at St. Joseph’s homepage at sjhsyr.org (just click on the InQuicker pod) and is also mobile friendly. Both versions are pictured above. ring of the heart. AnneMarie Czyz, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer, said, “The additional operating room and electrophysiology lab were added to meet the growing patient demand of our current physicians and surgeons. In fact, because need was growing so quickly, we actually expedited the building and opening of this second EP lab before building out the entire new Cardiovascular Center of Excellence. Patients may have previously had to wait up to six weeks to get into the EP lab, and now they can be seen much more quickly. We’re also adding new equipment to this EP lab, including the first 3D mapping-Rhythmia device from Boston Scientific in the region, which allows us to diagnose and treat more complex arrhythmias.”

About St. Joseph’s Health

St. Joseph’s Health is a nonprofit regional health care

system, based in Syracuse., providing services to patients throughout Central New York and northern Pennsylvania. From primary to specialty to home care, to our Magnetrecognized hospital, and in collaboration with our community partners, St. Joseph’s Health is advancing the health of the communities we serve through an expanding range of healthcare services to ensure our patients achieve optimum long-term health. Ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital” and a 15time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice award, St. Joseph’s is widely recognized for quality, value and delivering the highest patient satisfaction. St. Joseph’s Health is affiliated with Franciscan Companies and St. Joseph’s Physicians and is a member of Trinity Health.

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Free breast screening patient navigator program to help women access care

reast Care Partners, LLC (BCP), a nationally accredited breast center, recently announced that Leesa Kelley has joined its program in the role of breast screening patient navigator. This new position is a key element of recent funding BCP received to expand services for underserved women, regardless of their insurance status, to navigate the healthcare system to complete breast cancer screenings. The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) Patient Navigation Project is one of a number of programs that are part of New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s statewide initiative to increase breast cancer screening by 10 percent over the next five years. For questions and concerns about scheduling mammograms, Kelley is directly available to women of all ages and medical providers by phone or text at (315) 313-3160.

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tending a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. Eligible students will receive up to $5,500 or the cost of tuition at their college of enrollment, as long as they study full-time and remain on track to finish their degree on time. If students receive a federal Pell Grant or New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award, their Excelsior award will be reduced by the amount of that other tuition assistance. Full-time community college students graduate at much higher rates than parttime students.* For those students who are able to attend full-time, Excelsior provides an additional incentive. For students whose circumstances require them to attend parttime, part-time Pell and TAP awards are available for those who qualify. As an open access college fully committed to making postsecondary education available to all, Excelsior is a welcome addition to our tool box, as we work towards our mission as central New York’s partner in education for success. Excelsior has generated thousands of inquiries to OCC and has provided us with the opportunity to connect with those students. OCC is also a member of the Achieving the Dream student success network, a nationwide group of colleges committed to implementing systemic reforms to build community college student success. Achieving the Dream colleges focus on closing equity gaps and accelerating success among

Messages left are confidential. The NAPBC Patient Navigation project began in October 2016 with the goals of: 1. Increasing the number of women screened for breast cancer 2. Improving the quality of breast cancer screening and diagnostic follow up by enhancing existing patient navigation services. The project is being implemented with support from Health Research Inc. and the New York State Department of Health. “The breast screening patient navigator is available at no charge to women or medical providers to help: secure convenient screening appointments; navigate the system of securing insurance to cover screening costs; understand the process of receiving a screening mammogram to alleviate fears; secure transportation to appointments, and more,” said Janet Ricciardiello, RN, BCP program director. “We’re making it easier for women to take advantage

diverse student populations. In our work on-campus, we are launching innovative programs to improve student completion rates by providing supports to students both in and out of the classroom. Excelsior’s focus on student retention and completion helps support our goals. The deadline date for this semester’s Excelsior applications was July 21. The program was just launched this spring, so it’s too soon to tell exactly what all of the effects will be. However, current reactions from the community lead me to predict two possible consequences. First, more students and their families will believe that it is possible to go to college. Research bears this out, indicating that reducing the cost of college increases the probability of college enrollment by at least 4-6 percent.** This is good news not only for students, but also for our communities, who benefit from having an educated citizenry to contribute to the local economy and civic life. Second, New York citizens will request more simplification and support to meet the diverse needs of our communities. Currently, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the New York State TAP Application, and the Excelsior Scholarship application, along with any required documents from the college and/or federal government. Additionally, individuals who started college earlier in their lives and hope to return to complete their de-

of this important cancer screening.” Ricciardiello added that the best protection against breast cancer is early detection and diagnosis. Annual mammograms can detect cancer early — when it is most treatable – often preventing the need for extensive treatment for advanced cancers and improving chances of breast conservation. According to the American College of Radiology, mammography has helped reduce breast cancer mortality in the U.S. by nearly 40 percent since 1990. Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in New York and Onondaga County. Kelley joins Breast Care Partners with many years of local healthcare community relations and marketing experience. She most recently served as community health outreach manger for Crouse Hospital, where she worked to address healthcare needs of underserved and underinsured individuals in

gree, and/or those who must attend part-time, are not eligible for Excelsior. We know that financial stability is one of the largest obstacles to college student

Onondaga County.

About Breast Care Partners

Formed in 2014, BCP is a diverse group of breast health specialists in Central New York, who have partnered together to ensure each patient the best possible breast care available. Members of the collaborative include Crouse Radiology Associates; St. Joseph’s Imaging Associates; Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY; CNY Surgical Physicians; St. Joseph’s Breast Care and Surgery; Crouse Health and St. Joseph’s Health, all of which have come together to provide a seamless, multidisciplinary program of breast care services – from initial imaging/ screening all the way through surgical intervention and post-procedure support, treatment and management of disease, psychosocial and nutritional support, rehabilitation and survivorship. BCP also is committed to overall breast healthcare and education in the community. In 2015, the

success,*** and we look forward to continuing to work with SUNY and New York state to support our students in achieving their educational goals. Working

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Leesa Kelley, breast screening patient navigator for Breast Care Partners, LLC (BCP), a nationally-accredited breast center. program received three-year, full accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.

together, we can all move “Ever Upward.”

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Dr. Suzanne Shapero: Continuously striving to be on the leading edge of dentistry 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. In October 2016 Dr. Shapero traveled in Padua, Italy for hands-on surgical training in the latest implant techniques. In addition, she toured the factory and was shown the company’s extensive precision and quality control. 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. She is involved in several local dental and business organizations including serving as vice president of the Onondaga County Dental Society for the year 2017. 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.” 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

Cazenovia College tion professionals. The program was launched late in the enrollment cycle, when many students had already made, or were about to make, their college selection. The details of the program came even later, and the application for the Enhanced Tuition Assistance (ETA) program for private colleges just became available for students in mid-July, which means

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Dr. Suzanne Shapero and office manager Lynora Virginia, certified phlebotomist technician. provide is love, compassion and concern. For the most part, that is what everyone is looking for in dentistry and life.” Dr. Shapero received her

Doctorate of 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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they won’t know if they qualify and will receive the aid until late August at best, after classes begin at many colleges. The Excelsior and ETA programs also come with requirements that are unrealistic for many students and will cause the students’ aid to be converted to a loan that has to be paid back if they fail to meet the requirements at any time during their college enrollment.

Students receiving the funding are also required to live and work in New York for as many years as they received the aid, which again is not necessarily in the best interest of the student. What many families fail to realize is that private colleges like Cazenovia provide a great deal of financial aid and scholarships to make attending a private institution affordable for all.

Our cost here at Cazenovia College is actually very competitive with SUNY schools. Students and families should choose the college that best fits their needs and interests, and should not be held to poorly defined standards on their enrollment, graduation and choice of place to live and work following graduation.

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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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JD Hunter/home to open new store addition Lower prices, free 30-day delivery part of brand extension John Hunter and Bob Winston know that not everyone who wants to purchase furniture, lamps, accessories or upholstery from their Cazenovia store, JD Hunter/home, can afford the higher price points that the quality of their products necessitates; but they also understand that most everyone wants to. This is why, as the pair prepares to extend their Albany Street store into the former Industrial Loft space next to their current shop, they have decided to

offer new items at lower prices — and add the benefit of 30-day delivery, free to customers within a certain geographical area. “Our motivation for this is two-fold: We knew we wanted to add to the market for high quality items at good prices, and we knew we had to find a resource to do that. The products we’ve been offering were of a higher price point and not always able to reach the folks we are trying to service,” Winston said. “We want to appeal to people who don’t want to spend $3,000 for a couch but who want good quality

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Typical grouping from the JD Hunter/home Millennial Style collection.

and style.” JD Hunter/home, which opened a store in Cazenovia in 2012, has offered awardwinning architectural and interior design services over the past four decades. The work of Hunter and Winston has been featured in numerous publications, including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, House and Garden and New England Home, among others. “[The store’s] function is to expose the public to our sense of style and taste as well as help people understand that we’re rather accomplished at what we do,” Winston said. “When involved with our design work, we meet with clients to assess what their needs are, discuss with them their lifestyle and taste and then make a presentation.” When Mark Papa, owner of Industrial Loft, decided early this year to leave his storefront at 53 Albany St. — right next door to JD Hunter/home — Hunter and Winston grabbed the 800-square-foot space and decided to extend their current 1,500-square-foot

Plank Road Fireplace: Proudly serving CNY for over 25 years Plank Road Fireplace and Stove Shop has been open for more than 25 years, serving the Central New York community. We sell American made fireplaces and we are passionate about supporting local business. Over the years we have seen many things come and go. The triedand-true philosophy of a solid local business with American products has pulled us through, and has proved to be as vital today as it ever was. Though we sometimes long for the good old days when choices were limited to either a wood stove with single door or wood stove with a double door, we embrace the modern variety. It can be daunting out there these days just trying to find the right alternative heating source, let alone finding a style that fits your home. We’re here to help you. There’s simply no substitute for the personal one-on-one professional attention our company provides. A trip to our warm, inviting showroom will bring you back in time to a place where knowledge and expertise is still available to you in a relaxed, neighborly setting. Sit by our cozy fire and chat about your dream fire-

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Bob Winston, left, and John Hunter, owners of JD Hunter/home, have offered awardwinning architectural and interior design services over the past four decades. Their work has been featured in numerous publications, including Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, House and Garden and New England Home. store. Since March, the pair have completely renovated the new space with new walls, floor, ceiling and electrical, readying for their move. Into the extension, to be called the JD Hunter/

home Millennial Style, Hunter and Winston will have a further selection of the high-quality items they are already known for, including a “huge selection” of couches and chairs, with more than 360 textiles, in-

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ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION “It’s been a pleasure to serve you and all of our Central New York customers since 1991” Thank you... Mike Frushell & Staff

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Fireplace X4237 gas fireplace has a generous 42-inchwide by 37-inch-tall viewing area. place. We’ve sold most all the brands, and we’re familiar with the various ways local builders have put our homes together. There’s always a way to do it right, and we’ll find it. We are proud to welcome Matt Davis, our new installer and service tech. Matt brings 15 years of experience in Central New York to Plank Road Fireplace. The three main fireplace brands we sell are Lopi, Avalon, and Fireplace Xtrordinair. They’re all U.S. made in the same factory in Washington State called Travis Industries. These three brands have stood the test of time and beat out every other brand we’ve ever had for reliability, performance,

warranty and value. Hands down, we can tell you that Travis Industries makes a product that is a cut above the rest. A privately-held manufacturing company, their philosophy is similar to ours: Don’t worry about what everyone else is doing, just do an honest job and be the best you can be. Sounds simple enough, but we all know how complicated it can be out there these days. If you’re thinking about a new fireplace or stove, do consider what we have to offer you, right here in your hometown. We’ll look forward to seeing you, for some storytelling of your own soon. Thanks for reading. Mike Frushell and The staff at Plank Road Fireplace and Stove Shop

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MPH Rising Initiative continues; multi-million dollar facilities prepare to open for 2017-18

he reshaping of the Manlius Pebble Hill School campus is officially underway. The school’s new multi-million dollar Athletics and Visual Arts facilities are scheduled to open in time for the 2017-18 school year. These state-of-the-art facilities will enable MPH student-artists and student-athletes to flourish and develop their talents and passions in a variety of ways. The lead donor on the project is MPH board president John Mezzalingua, Class of 1985, owner and CEO of JMA Wireless, who has contributed $7 million to the current construction. This project is, in turn, part of the larger MPH Rising initiative, which also includes enhancing the school’s educational programs, strengthening financial aid and increasing faculty compensation. Over the past five years, Mezzalingua has given more than $11 million to support various campus improvements, support the school’s annual fund and ensure adequate compensation for faculty members. His generosity and steadfast belief in the

MPH educational mission has inspired scores of other parents, alumni, past parents and friends to donate generously as well. As Mezzalingua said at the groundbreaking ceremony, “Our involvement and support of Manlius Pebble Hill School is an ongoing joy and privilege for my entire family. What an honor to play a role in the school’s evolution and witness the impact it has had on young lives here in Syracuse for almost 150 years.” The Manlius Pebble Hill mission is to inspire students to think critically, act responsibly and discover a passion for lifelong learning. MPH’s one-of-akind combination of academics, culture and community shapes intelligent, conscientious, selfdirected young scholars and citizens. One sees this “MPH Effect” in the way MPH students engage with each other and the wider world: they’re always interested, respectful, and eager to dive into the most complex challenges. At MPH, it’s cool to be smart—now and for life.

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Manlius Pebble Hill School campus is officially underway. The school’s new multi-million dollar Athletics and Visual Arts facilities are scheduled to open in time for the 2017-18 school year. These state-of-the-art facilities will enable MPH student-artists and student-athletes to flourish and develop their talents and passions in a variety of ways.

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Education

Amanda Riccardo: A Detour to New Opportunities

n 2011, Amanda (Teachout) Riccardo was a licensed cosmetologist working in a Destiny USA hair salon. While chatting with one of her clients, Riccardo received a piece of information that would redirect her career and turn her life in a new direction. The client was Mary Pagan, a former student advisor at University College (UC), the home of part-time studies at Syracuse University. She told Riccardo about the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP) – the only program of its kind in New York State that serves part-time students. HEOP provides financial aid and academic assistance for educationally disadvantaged students who want to earn a college degree. “I am the only one of my parents’ children to graduate from high school,” Riccardo said. “But I have a health condition that, over time, may limit what I can and cannot achieve. My body can’t endure standing for long hours, so I knew that my future as a hairstylist was limited. I

wanted a degree that would lead to a job I could do for the long term.” Riccardo was just 21 when she heard about the program, and since HEOP is geared toward adults 24 and over, she delayed her application for three years. “It was worth the wait!” she said. Even the challenges she experienced as a first-time college student didn’t deter her or diminish her enthusiasm. As an English and textual studies major with an affinity for creative writing, Riccardo felt left behind academically at the beginning of her educational journey. “A lot of students have read books that I never read in high school,” she said. “But I’ve surprised myself by how much I enjoy learning new things. I only work two days a week while I’m in school so I can focus on my grades and my health. Even though I wasn’t the best student in high school, I’ve made the dean’s list most of my semesters at SU.” Her diligence paid off when she reached an important milestone in May 2017 – Riccardo was awarded her Syracuse University

In May 2017 Amanda Riccardo was awarded her Syracuse University associate’s degree. associate’s degree. The difficulties of returning to school as an adult have been mitigated by the enthusiastic support Riccardo has received from her mentors. “I’ve had excellent professors along the way,” she said. “Any time I asked for

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From page 3 nology has enabled better communication between healthcare providers and patients. This award is a confirmation that we are providing critical health information to the providers and patients of our community,” said Christopher Ryan, Auburn Community Hospital chief information officer. “The Most Wired hospitals national recognition is a testament to our dedication to patients and our community. This is clearly a reflection of a lot of hard work by all of our employees at Auburn Community Hospital who are devoted to improving the quality of care for our patients,” said Scott Berlucchi, president and CEO of Auburn Community Hospital.

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reason for this “high quality at reasonable prices” is because their manufacturer, based in the U.S., works in an assemblyline fashion, which is very efficient, Winston said. They will also offer furniture, lighting and artwork in the Millennial Design Studio from other vendors of equal quality and reasonable price, he said. The artwork in the new studio will come from a new, and unusual, resource for JD Hunter/home: A wealthy art collector who, because of his ownership of original artwork by artists such as Andy Warhol, can make reproductions of the artwork at affordable prices. “Best of all, we are now offering onemonth delivery, free within a certain radius of Cazenovia,” they said. As they have since opening five years ago, Hunter and Winston will continue to offer customers complimentary design service. This means that if customers bring in

Innovation in patient care embraces emerging technologies and underscores the need for secure patient information exchange. Hospitals have increased their use of sophisticated IT monitoring systems to detect patient privacy breaches,monitor malicious activities or policy violations and produce real-time analysis of security alerts. Most Wired hospitals are transforming care delivery with knowledge gained from data and analytics. They are investing in analytics to support new delivery models and effective decision-making and training clinicians on how to use analytics to improve quality, provide access and control costs.

From page 11 a photo of their environment Hunter and Winston will advise them on which fabrics to choose, best placement of furniture and more, they said. “We are very touched and appreciative that this effort is being so readily appreciated in the community,” Winston said. “Everybody wants quality – now a great many people will be able to afford it.” A soft opening for the new JD Hunter/ home Millennial Style is expected around the end of July, with a grand opening celebration to occur in the future, Hunter and Winston said. J.D. Hunter/home in Cazenovia is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and Sunday and Monday by appointment. For more information about JD Hunter/home and their new Millennial Style brand, visit their website at jdhunterhome.com, call the store at (315) 815-4123 or email jdhunterhome@ hotmail.com.

help or expressed concerns, I received the help I needed. Professors are always willing to meet with you to help you understand the material and their assignments.” Financing her SU degree would likely have been impossible without the tuition

support Riccardo received from HEOP. “The advisors at University College have been nothing but helpful,” she said. “They are always so enthusiastic and just want to see their students succeed.” That success is critical for Riccardo, who

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dreams of becoming an English professor. “I will have my bachelor’s degree in Spring 2018, and plan to apply to the MS/Ph.D program here at SU,” she said. “Someday I hope to inspire people the way my professors have inspired me.”

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JCC’s school-year programs help kids learn and grow Although the end of summer may still seem like a long way off, now is the time to start preparing for the upcoming school year. From preschool and after school care to dance, gymnastics and other classes, the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center offers many quality programs to help children learn and grow. For the youngest learners, the JCC’s Jerome and Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program is a licensed childcare facility offering infant, toddler and preschool care for children six weeks old through pre-kindergarten. This program delivers activities designed to invigorate children’s minds, encourage their love of learning and satisfy their wondrous curiosity. The clean and secure facility features a variety of convenient enrollment options to give busy families peace of mind and flexibility. The JCC also offers a wide range of programs for school-age children. Before school care for Jamesville-DeWitt elementary students provides a safe and comfortable place to go in the morning before the school day begins and includes free busing to school. The After School Program gives kids from school districts in close proximity to the JCC a safe place to go from the close of school to 6 p.m. on school days. Children may attend anywhere from one to five days per week. In many cases, the JCC’s own bus can provide transportation to the program. Other school-age programs offered include school vacation camps and snow-day care. In addition, a variety of fitness and recreation classes such as sports, gymnastics and dance are held weekdays to get preschool and school-age children moving and having fun. The JCC of Syracuse is located at 5655 Thompson Road in DeWitt. For more information call 315-4452360 or visit jccsyr.org.

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Cazenovia College: An affordable choice

uch attention has been given to “free tuition” at SUNY schools, however Cazenovia College continues to be an affordable option for students seeking the benefits of a small, private college. In fact, when you factor in financial aid and scholarships, our cost to attend is very competitive with that of a SUNY school, but without the strings attached to the state’s Excelsior “free tuition” program. Named one of “America’s Best Colleges” and a “Best Value” by U.S. News & World Report, Cazenovia College has an enrollment of approximately 1,000 and with a student/faculty ratio of 12 to 1, the College provides a very personal, hands-on learning environment.

A Sound Investment

More than 93 percent of our students receive some form of financial aid. Both need-based and academic scholarships are available. Academic achievement awards range from $10,000 to $25,000. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application required.

Real-life Success

With an emphasis on real-life and cocurricular learning opportunities, our dedicated team of faculty and staff provide an individualized educational experience that prepares students for successful careers. In fact, 94 percent of our students complete at least one internship, and 94 percent of recent graduate survey respondents were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Internships

Internships, many of them in the Cazenovia area, are an integral part of most of our academic majors. Students work side

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by side with professionals in their fields, applying classroom learning to real-world situations.

find the security of small-town living combined with the many social, cultural and recreational activities Caz has to offer.

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Our students enjoy the benefits of being conveniently located in the historic lakeside Village of Cazenovia where they

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treatment. Care Net also provides referrals to hospitals, prenatal care, WIC and other community-based programs. Our services also include free parenting support with private and group classes and opportunities to earn free baby items such as diapers, wipes, strollers, cribs, also household supplies. For those suffering from a pregnancy loss such as miscarriage, still birth or abortion, our staff of men and women are available to listen and offer support.

Care Net is established in the Utica area. Talk about the process of opening the Syracuse office. Care Net of CNY opened its first office in Rome and has expanded to eight client service centers in the past 28 years. The organization received money to open its first office in Onondaga County from a graduate of Liverpool High School. Its vision is to establish four to five additional centers over the next few years.

How is Care Net supported? Care Net relies on the generosity of our community. Our Utica area offices have been established for more than 25 years due to the giving and support of our neighbors. Our offices are staffed with a center director and team of volunteers. Next Step testing, the medical LLC that partners with Care Net, is overseen by a volunteer physician and primarily paid nursing staff. All of our services are completely free and in effect paid for by our partners.

What led you to this job?

I began working with pregnant teens and women in New York City 12 years ago. I answered an ad for a “pregnancy care center advocate” on a volunteer website, visited a Bronx pregnancy center office very similar to Care Net of CNY and was hooked.

What drives you in this job? Inspired by my own personal journey and the women who have poured their lives into mine, I completely devoted my life 12 years ago to being a friend and support to women faced with a pregnancy decision. I answer our phone lines 24/7 and will drop most anything to listen, laugh or cry with one of our clients. Now married, our entire family pitches in…my husband is a staunch advocate for those who visit our offices and our foster daughters hold babies, sort donations and fold clothes regularly to help.

Is there anything else important about Care Net that you wish to share? Care Net is rebranding pregnancy help with our compassionate and empowering approach to unexpected pregnancy. Our support focuses on the bravery and inner strength of women, while not discounting the importance of the man and his role in the pregnancy decision. We believe that women and men should have an understanding of all of their options and choices before making a pregnancy decision. To learn more about Care Net, visit carenetcares.com.

for you.

Schedule a visit at www.cazenovia.edu/ visit-caz, or call 800-654-3210, or email admissions@cazenovia.edu.

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Edge stays ahead of the curve with renovations, new technology Staying ahead of the curve is a vital quality today in the financial services industry. The evolving landscape of banks, credit unions and emerging fintech companies makes competition fierce as smaller institutions fight to survive. Providing a congruent in-person and online experience that effectively appeals to all segments of the population can give a brand an edge over the competition. While online technology is changing at a rapid rate and being adopted by many, the value of the in-person experience has not fallen by the wayside. In Central New York, Edge Federal Credit Union, led by CEO Theresa Lotito-Camerino, strives to stay ahead of the curve. Offering many comparable products and services to the massive national brands, Edge also compliments their digital offerings with a new, modern in-branch experience. Edge is nearing the end of a physical transformation at their main branch located in Liverpool. What started as the Liverpool Central School District teachers’ credit union in the basement of a house has blossomed into a contemporary branch unlike any other in the area. An elaborate renovation now provides

more collaborative space to partner with staff for all of your financial needs, while also adopting new technology to make your visit more efficient. The physical changes mimic that of an HGTV show, removing more traditional décor and evolving the space into a modern financial retreat. New furniture, glass walls, fresh new paint and carpet are just a few perks of the new Edge. The traditional teller line you may see in other financial institutions has been replaced with a teller pod which holds a cash machine that facilitates a faster, more accurate transaction experience. The upgrade follows Edge’s historical dedication to change and consistently staying ahead of the curve of the industry. From adopting bill pay and mobile deposit early on to a full suite of consumer loan products, Edge stays competitive with the biggest players in the game. Edge not only stands out for it deep roots in education and student branching, it now compliments that history with modern technology, both online and in-person. To learn more about Edge visit edgefcu.org or stop in and see the changes at 7545 Morgan Road in Liverpool.

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care for Central New Yorkers,” said President and CEO Kimberly Boynton, adding that the emergency department is really the “front door” to the hospital. Some 54 percent of Crouse’s overall patient admissions come from the ER, says Boynton. Phase 2 of the project will be finished during 2018, when PromptCare, Crouse’s standalone, walk-in urgent care center, moves from across the street into the hospital’s main emergency department. With the completion of phase 1, the Pomeroy Emergency Services Department

From page 7 the last decade, patient visits to the ER and PromptCare increased nearly 52 percent. Groundbreaking for the new space took place in March 2016 when Health Foundation announced a generous naming gift made by The G. Pomeroy Foundation, well as a new name for the department: Pomeroy Emergency Services at Crouse Health. “Crouse is a community asset, and this major strategic initiative is a tangible expression of our mission to provide the best in patient l

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has more than tripled in size — from 7,800 square feet to nearly 21,000 square feet. “An improved, modern design allows us to move patients faster — and more comfortably and safely — through triage,” says David Mason, MD, medical director of Pomeroy Emergency Services. “Our new ER features the region’s most advanced technology to match the award-winning care our emergency services 150-member team provides.” The new facility features a variety of innovative improvements tailored to enhance the patient experience. The expansion includes

an increase in the number and size of patient care spaces — 30 private and one semi-private rooms; advanced technology in examination and diagnostic rooms; expansive, color-coded caregiver stations for quicker staff and visitor accessibility; a dedicated stroke treatment room, adjacent to the hospital’s CT scanning suite; an isolation space for airborne illnesses; a decontamination room; and upgraded family and visitor amenities. To learn more about Crouse Health’s new Pomeroy Emergency Services Department, visit crouse.org/TakeMeToCrouse.

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