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Public, private schools debate Cuomo’s free state tuition plan
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By Riley Bunch
arlier this month New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled his Excelsior Scholarship Program, a plan to make college free for students whose families make less than $125,000 a year. According to the governor’s office, an estimated 940,000 New York households have college-aged children who would be eligible for the program. The three year phase-in, beginning in the fall, will total $163 million towards tuition aid by 2019. As the proposal advances to the New York State
Legislature, both public and private colleges are debating the equity of the program and expressing concerns over funding, as well as increasing resources to accommodate an influx of students into the SUNY
and CUNY systems. Although it is still unclear how the state plans to fund the program when taking into account the projected $3.5 billion deficit in the next state budget, Cuomo has suggested it may come from a tax increase for New York’s wealthiest residents. Tuition at New York’s state-operated colleges, which includes 64 SUNY campuses, is $6,470 at four-year schools and $4,350 at community colleges for the 2016-2017 school year. The City University of New York’s campuses have similar tuition costs. The Excelsior Scholarship would cover the remainFree tuition plan l Page 4
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Health care in CNY: Facing an uncertain future By Bridget Whitfield
Many local hospitals and health centers in Syracuse and Central New York are in limbo with the uncertain future of federal health care laws and the Affordable Health Care Act in the United States. With President Donald Trump’s new administration, it’s clear that the Affordable Care Act (otherwise known as Obamacare) is doomed in its present state. However, neither the administration nor Congress has offered a replacement, leaving local health providers scrambling to plan for the future. Governor Cuomo announced in the beginning of January that New York state can expect a loss of 3.7 billion dollars and 45,000 people in Onondaga County would be at risk of losing health coverage if Obamacare was elliminated without a replacement. According to the Crouse Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Seth Kronenberg, this factor of the unknown has affected planning within the hospital, with people unsure if their insurance coverage will be available in the future. “The interesting part is the uncertainty because nobody knows what the changes are going to be,” Kronenberg said. “If the plan truly is to repeal without a replacement then it’s going to be a significant blow to both the hospital and the community.” Other than losing coverage, there are concerns of prices for insurance coverage rising again, the availability of Medicaid and the possibility of time limits on in-
“If the plan truly is to repeal without a replacement then it’s going to be a significant blow to both the hospital and the community.” - Crouse Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Seth Kronenberg 2010 by President Barack Obama, has received both praise and scrutiny. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 20 million Americans have gained health insurance from 2010 through early 2016 (since the Affordable Care Act was instated). Also, those with preexisting health problems can no longer be denied coverage, and that coverage would not expire. Kronenberg said the many benefits that have come from the Affordable Care
surance coverage returning. According to Jim Coulthart, vice president of the Onondaga Medical Society, there are worries of the possible disruption that could come with trying to change the very complex health care system that is already in place. “It’s like Jenga. If you disturb one piece, what will be the unintended impact on the whole structure?” Coulthart said. “Because the current health care system is a multifaceted arrangement between hospitals, physicians, and insurance companies, and everyone will have a different take on how things move forward.” The Affordable Care Act, signed in
Act include allowing access to people that previously would have been delayed access until they were really sick and helping with guaranteeing preventive exam coverage, and ultimately saving the state money by catching illnesses early before they become a lifelong ailment. However, those opposing the ACA say it has failed to control health care costs and has forced those that don’t want coverage to purchase it or face penalties. ACA l Page 10
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Cazenovia College has exciting summer offerings for your child
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Cazenovia College offers both its Creativity Summer Institute and a variety of Sports Camps for kids.
Creativity Summer Institute
Held July 10-21, the Creativity Summer Institute provides rising high-school juniors and seniors the chance to take college-level art and design courses and earn three college credits. Classes are approximately five hours per day and include:
Architectural and Design Perspectives
Intended for students interested in design professions such as architecture, product design, and interior design, this course will explore rapid visualization techniques using linear grid perspective and watercolor markers and pencil as the basis for creating effective presentations. It will include workshops and/or field trips to some of the top designers in the industry.
Buy-ology: Marketing for Fashion Design
This course is an introduction to branding as a vital component of marketing. Topics include business strategy execution, visual and other sensory brand identification, and producer/consumer perspectives of brands. There will be weekly field trip to meet professionals who have success-
fully branded their businesses.
Design and Build Your Own App
This project-based course will help students discover what makes a good app and how to plan, prepare, and build an original mobile app from conception to working program. Students will learn the secrets of how to prepare an app for public release.
Studio Art Portfolio Intensive: Figure Drawing and Kiln-Formed Glass
This course provides instruction in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art including life drawing (from the nude model) and kiln-formed glass. A group exhibit and reception will take place in the college’s art gallery. There will also be an optional museum field trip. Course fee of $1,100 includes tuition and lunch; partial scholarships are available. Visit cazenovia.edu/summer-institute for details.
Sports Camps
This summer, Cazenovia College is offering a variety of sports camps to accommodate different ages and skill levels, including baseball, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball. Camps will be led by college coaches, staff and current Wildcats athletes. Visit cazenoviawildcats.com/campsfor details.
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Auburn Community Hospital Stroke Center receives AHA and ASA’s highest level of award
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n Aug. 9, 2016, Auburn Community Hospital (ACH) received the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association’s (ASA) highest level of award, the Gold Plus Achievement Award, for the diagnosis, care and treatment of its stroke patients. Scott Berlucchi, ACH president and CEO thanked the entire ACH Stroke Center team for their coordinated and continued efforts to improve a stroke patient’s quality of life.
Warning signs of stroke
With acknowledgment to the American Stroke Association, ACH reminds everyone of the warning signs of stroke: • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body. • Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding. • Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. • Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination. • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause. Not all of these warning signs occur in every stroke. If some occur, don’t wait. Get help immediately. Stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911.
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Pictured from left are Franklin Fry, AHA executive director, Greater Syracuse Division, Tammy Sunderlin, ACH vice president of nursing , Ann E. Doran, ACH vice president for quality management, Scott Berlucchi, ACH chief executive officer, Karen Odrzywolski, MD, ACH neurologist, and Roseanne Hemmitt, AHA director of quality improvement.
Auburn Community Hospital unveils a state-of-the-art MRI scanner
Imaging system, ACH now provide its patients and physicians “ the very, very best our region has to offer.” Auburn Community Hospital is located at 17 Lansing St. in Auburn. For more information call (315) 255-7011 or visit auburnhospital.org.
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Rochester Radiology Department, members of the ACH Foundation and many invited guests, to celebrate the new technology. Berlucchi noted that in partnering with the URMC Radiology Department along with this state-of-the-art
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On Sept. 13, 2016, Auburn Community Hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI ) suite. Scott Berlucchi, ACH president and CEO, was joined by Assemblyman Gary Finch, Dr. David Waldman, chair of the University of
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GCC’s Success Coaching ensures student achievement, completion
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hile construction workers brave the outdoor elements to build Genesee Community College’s new Student Success Center, a group of seven new success coaches have been immersed in extensive cross-training. With their broad knowledge base, the new success coaches will follow students from the first stages of admissions through advisement, enrollment and registration and financial aid, and will also assist with student accounts right through to graduation and commencement. Genesee Community College is currently piloting the new student success coaching model at its Batavia campus. It provides efficient enrollment and student services through a new level of intentional engagement to help foster students’ academic and personal success. College officials anticipate the program could become a model for the nation in helping students achieve success and complete their degrees. The following team of success coaches has been professionally trained and assigned students in areas of targeted academic interest and demographic population: Lourdes Abaunza, Tarry Brockel, Debbie Erion, Becky Michalak, Sammy Naji, Diane Palmer and Carrie Sputore. “With the success coaches, efficient enrollment and student services is conducted through personalized, one-on-one meetings by engaging
students proactively along their academic journey,” Dr. Shelitha Williams, GCC’s associate vice president for student success, said. “The new coaches come with an impressive level of diverse experience, and they are cross-trained to provide our students with the guidance they need for their individual success.” Together, the new team of success coaches is already forming cross-campus partnerships and developing proactive communication plans to help students be prepared for their academic challenges. These include mapping out course schedules, understanding the importance of meeting deadlines, accessing co-curricular options such as athletics and student clubs and signing up for some of GCC’s extensive offerings of activities beyond class. The grand opening of the Student Success Center will be this September, but anyone interested in discussing their academic aspirations can visit a success coach today. Just call GCC at (585) 345-6805 or (866) CALL-GCC and ask to speak to a success coach. Pictured at top is a construction photo of GCC’s new Student Success Center that was taken Jan. 20, 2017 and looks strikingly similar to the architectural rendering developed by JMZ Architects & Planners, PC. GCC’s new Student Success Center will open this summer.
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ing balance after students receive aid from the already-established Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and other federal and state grants. Patrick Quinn, vice president of enrollment management at Cazenovia College, suggests reform of preexisting loan programs would be more beneficial to students. “At this point there is no indication on whether it is going to come from a broad increase in taxes,” said Quinn. “The TAP grant covers most of if not all of SUNY tuition, which people don’t realize. If the proposal is funded by increasing the dollars going into the TAP program then students should have the opportunity to choose whether they want to go to a SUNY [school] or can use the TAP to go to private schools.” The question of whether or not students should be able to use state funding to cover costs of either state-operated colleges or private institutions remains to be seen. Under current conditions, private schools are left out of discussion about increased loan programs. Public colleges have focused on accessibility to higher education. Private colleges have expressed concern about competing with free tuition at state-operated schools. “I think it would be very short-sighted for the legislature and the governor to provide this benefit to the middle-class and then limit their ability to choose where they
can use it,” said William Cheetham, assistant vice president of enrollment management at Le Moyne College. “We would certainly hope that we wouldn’t have to force a student to go to a school that they are not a good fit in just for free tuition.” Mark Hill, director of financial aid at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry agrees that the creation of an entirely new student loan program that only benefits public schools could be replaced by increasing the income limit and maximum award amount of preexisting programs. “From a financial aid point of view any-
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time there’s additional money for students to be able to afford to go to college it’s a good thing,” said Hill. “I’m in favor of anything that will help the students but I hope there could be a way to look at enhancing existing programs rather than making a whole program.” Onondaga Community College (OCC) estimates more than 90 percent of its students would meet the income eligibility requirements for the scholarship. With tuition currently less than the maximum TAP scholarship and Pell grant, some students are already under a no tuition obligation. OCC President Dr. Casey Crabill described the proposal as a “bold idea” that would open even more access to higher education for students. “Public education supported by public dollars is the most cost effective approach for the city,” said Crabill. “Community colleges have always been about access to make sure people can get into higher education and I know one of the big concerns for families right now is how much college costs.” Other aspects of the proposal, such as the requirement that students must enroll full-time, draws off of research showing that full-time enrollment makes a student more likely to finish college. Crabill hopes that the increase in aid will allow the 85 percent of OCC students who work an average of 20-30 hours a week the chance to engage more in school. If the proposal is passed, there may be a large increase in students entering the SUNY and CUNY systems. SUNY schools
have faced a series of drastic funding cuts. State support to SUNY has dropped from $1.32 billion in 2007-08 to less than $680 million this year—a decrease of nearly 50 percent, according to the United University Professions. In 2000, SUNY had 10,300 full-time faculty to instruct 185,000 students. Today, it has fewer than 8,700 full-time faculty to teach 220,000 students. Providing additional staff and facilities for students at stateoperated colleges is essential to successfully integrating the new loan program. “Our only area of concern that we have right now is how we will have the ability to not only have more students here but do the best we can for them,” said Crabill. “I’m not worried about our ability to handle increased enrollment at this point. Going forward, as long as the funding isn’t cut, I think we would do a great job.” Across the state the number of full-time, first-year enrolled students has decreased from 186,930 in 2010 to 174,855 in 2015, according to data collected by the New York State Education Department’s Office of Research and Information Studies. Governor Cuomo’s proposal hopes to bring those numbers back up. “One of the things that has been unique to New York state compared to other states is we’ve always seemed to be able to work together on what’s best for students and their families,” said Cheetham. “We try to keep SUNY/CUNY, private, public off the table as much as we can so that benefits students.”
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Three decades of experience with eye health Eye Plastics and Reconstructive Surgeons of CNY experts in opthalmic and reconstructive surgery
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ye Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of CNY, located at 3400 Vickery Road, North Syracuse, has been serving the needs of Upstate New York for 30 years. Doctors Thomas Bersani, Robert Hill and Bryant Carruth are board certified ophthalmologists (eye surgeons) who are fellowship-trained in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. The unique combination of eye surgery and plastic surgery training provide these doctors with the expertise needed to deal with problems near the eyes that may affect their function.. Eye Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of CNY also owns an on-site New York State Department of Health and Medicareapproved ambulatory surgery center, providing a safe, comfortable and intimate environment for your care. At Eye Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of CNY plastic surgery near the eye and orbit is performed to treat upper facial problems affecting the eyelids, eyebrows, face, tear ducts and the orbit behind the eye, and a number of cosmetic enhancement procedures are also done by the
team. Treatments and surgeries offered include: ✓ Cosmetic procedures of the upper face including blepharoplasty, midface lift and forehead lift. ✓ Use of fillers (Belotero, Restylane, Restylane silk, Perlane, Voluma.) ✓ Use of Botulinum toxins (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin.) ✓ Drooping eyelids and eyebrows affecting vision ✓ Sagging or inturning lower eyelids. ✓ Skin cancers near the eye. ✓ Injuries to the orbital area including lacerations and fractures. ✓ Tumors of the orbit. ✓ Facial palsies that weaken eyelid’s ability to close. ✓ Blocked tear ducts that cause watery eyes or infections. ✓ Thyroid-related eye problems (Graves eye disease.) ✓ Congenital abnormalities of the orbital area. ✓ Problems with artificial eyes. ✓ Botox treatment for migraines. ✓ Obagi prescription-only skin care.
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Oswego Health offers premier health programs, services Submitted By: Marion Ciciarelli Public Relations Director for Oswego Health
Oswego Health experienced a revitalization that breathed new life into all of the health system’s programs and services during 2016, positioning the health system as a premier healthcare provider.
Oswego Health includes Oswego Hospital and the Central Square and Fulton Medical Centers, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. The health system also operates The Manor at Seneca Hill, a skilled nursing facility with rehabilitation services and an Adult Day Health Services Program; Springside at
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A couple enjoys the library at Oswego Health’s Springside at Seneca Hill. The facility offers casual and carefree living for those ages 62 and older. For more information, please call 315-343-5658.
Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community and Oswego Health Home Care. In addition, the system includes an Oswego Health captive professional corporation, providing physician services in various specialties.
Oswego Health 2016 achievements and accolades:
Oswego Hospital was recognized by several prestigious groups for providing improved patient safety and customer service. Oswego Hospital was the only hospital in Oswego and Onondaga counties to earn an ‘A’ from the Leapfrog Group. The Leapfrog Group is a national group of employers and other health care purchasers committed to safer and high quality hospital care. Oswego Health was also honored to receive four awards from the Bankers Healthcare Group for Best Nurse of the Year, Amanda Neill; Best New Innovation of the Year, the collaboration with SOS; Best healthcare facility, The Manor at Seneca Hill; and the best volunteer, Maurice “Mo” Laws. Oswego Health and Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS), CNY’s most prestigious orthopedics group, collaborated to provide total joint surgeries in Oswego Hospital’s surgery center. Plans were developed to establish the Center for Wound Healing at Oswego Hospital in mid-2017. Wound management assists individuals who have hard-to-heal wounds that defy routine treatments. The health system also continues to maintain the most advanced medical equipment, installing three new computed tomography (CT) scanners, offering a much lower dose of radiation and superior image quality, at Oswego Hospital and the Central Square and Fulton Medical Centers.
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Home health care vs. living in assisted facilities weight? Where are all the their clothes going? Why do the clothes look so wrinkled and faded? Did they get the wrong medication, again? The resident aide mixed up Moms with Dads medications yesterday. Dad was sick all day, and Mom was dizzy and light-headed. Did the resident aide call the doctor? Someone just left a message, on my voice mail. No one called be back! Its Saturday, the facility nurse only works weekdays... Now what do I do? What is Nursing Solutions Services all about? They keep their seniors home. No assisted living facilities; no shared rooms with strangers, no thefts, no medication errors and no nonsense. They are available 24 hours daily. You will always speak with a nurse, not a message center or a machine. They monitor and care for all types of diagnosis and disorders. They call doctors when the “I don’t feel well” starts and when medications need to be re-ordered. Vital signs and weight monitoring is part of the care they give. Trips to doctor’s appointment, shopping malls and grocery stores are all-inclusive. Housekeeping, laundry and cooking are also part of living home safely. Professional one-on-one care by trained medical personnel is not a “gimmick”. It is their pleasure to care for aging seniors in the comfort and security of their home. They accept private pay and long term care insurances. They don’t change their prices “just because.” Call Nursing Solutions Services at 2563210 and speak with Beth O’Connor, Owner/ CEO. With greater then 30 years of experience in the medical field, American Red Cross Certified CPR Instructor, member of BBB in excellent standings, member of Cazenovia Chamber of Commerce, she and her professional team of care-givers will give you ‘peace of mind’ for you and your parent(s). We are the medical solutions to keep your family member in the comfort of their own home.
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FACT: Assisted living facilities (wow! That’s cold sounding) have become increasingly expensive vs. staying in the comfort and security of your own home. So, what are you paying for? FACT: Medications are paid through private insurances and/or medicare/medicaid. Regardless of (s)he has one medication to take, once daily, and/or a handful of medications, to take throughout the day, a separate payment is “required” from the family, to “handle” the medication(s) in some assisted living facilites. Oh wait ... There is the matter of choice in pharmacies. FACT: Some assisted living facilities prefer to have their own contracted pharmacy to handle the ordering, refilling and contacting of the medical doctors for all prescriptions. Regardless, if their hometown pharmacy has known them for greater then 20 years or not. Or, better yet, if their medications are less expensive if mail ordering a 90 supply, or Mom and/or Dads insurance company will pay most of cost and has a small co-pay fee. Regardless of your feelings, financial abilities, and at times, your preference, assisted living facility prefer and some require their facilities’ contracted choice. Also, you must give their contracted pharmacy a credit card number to have on file. (Just in case your parent(s) insurance doesn’t pay for their prescriptions.) FACT: Some assisted living facility require/demand a fee for transportation outside of a five-mile (or less) radius of their facility, for medical appointments and other activities. The fears we all have: Where did that bruise come from? How come Mom and/or Dad locks their door(s) all the time? Why do they look down and start to shake when that person comes near them? Where is Mom’s diamond ring? How come Mom and/or Dad look like they’ve lost
When it comes to short-term rehabilition, Syracuse Home at McHarrie Place is one of Central New York’s most recommended programs. “Our program focuses on recovery by helping individuals build the strength, independence and confidence they need to return home,” said Lori Crawford, PTA and director of rehabilitative services. The professional rehabilitation therapies staff works with individuals of all ages who are recovering from cardiac surgery, hip or knee replacements, injuries such as multiple fractures resulting from accidents and other diagnoses. Physical and occupational therapies develop skills that enable patients to lead independent lives. Occupational therapies address muscle strength, range of motion, plus cognitive and visual skills that enhance every day activities. When appropriate, speech therapies address treatment and management of communication impairments as well as swallowing disorders. Last year, over 500 individuals successfully returned home after short-term rehabilitation, and 100 percent of those patients surveyed would recommend our program to a friend or family member. McHarrie Life Senior Community is a not-for-profit organization that provides a continuum of healthcare programs and services for older adults including; independent living at McHarrie Towne, assisted living and memory care at McHarrie Pointe and skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation at McHarrie Place. All programs and services are conveniently located on a beautiful 140-acre campus at 7740 Meigs Road in Baldwinsville. For more information, contact admissions at 638-2521.
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Crouse Health: A trusted community asset BY Kimberly Boynton, President & CEO, Crouse Health
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rouse has been a trusted community asset in Central New York for 130 years. And while healthcare is continually changing, we remain true to the basic fundamentals that have been the foundation of our success since the beginning: quality care delivered by compassionate people in an environment that fosters innovation, healing and wellness.
Network of Care
We are Crouse Health – not just a hospital, but a network of care. We remain focused on nurturing our culture, embracing and encouraging diversity and inclusion, strengthening our community and regional connections, and providing the best in patient care – whether in the hospital, a physician’s office or in our community. Key elements of Crouse Health include our affiliation with Community Memorial Hospital in Hamilton and expanded
collaboration with employed and communitybased physicians across upstate New York.
Primary and Specialty Care
We’ve also been developing and strengthening Crouse Medical Practice, adding new providers for primary care, as well as cardiologists for heart care. The Crouse Neuroscience Institute, home to the area’s leading neurosurgeons and neurology specialists, serves patients from Central New York and beyond. They are among the more than 800 physicians who choose to serve on the Crouse medical staff. As we continue to position Crouse Health to meet the present and future healthcare needs of our community and surrounding region, our mission, vision and values continue to guide us, keeping us focused on what’s important to best serve our community. Despite today’s challenging healthcare environment, we see great opportunity. That’s why we
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Pictured above is Crouse Health President and CEO Kimberly Boynton. recently launched a historic comprehensive fundraising campaign for the expansion of the Pomeroy Emergency Services Department at Crouse Hospital and renovation of the Baker Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the region’s designated center
for the care of more than 900 premature and critically ill infants annually. Thank you for your sup-
port of Crouse Health. As a community resource, our network of physicians and care providers will contin-
ue to be here for you and your family. Whenever you need us, say, “Take me to Crouse.’’
Crouse Medical Practice part of national initiative to prevent heart attacks, strokes
Crouse Medical Practice (CMP) has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as one of 516 awardees in 47 states to help reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes among millions of Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries. Affiliated with Crouse Health, CMP is participating in the Million Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model program and will work to decrease cardiovascular disease risk by assessing an individual patient’s risk for heart attack or stroke and applying prevention interventions. Heart disease is the leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability in the United States. One in three deaths are caused by heart attacks and strokes, resulting in more than $300 billion of healthcare costs each year. Currently, healthcare practitioners are paid to screen for blood pressure, cholesterol or other risk factors individually. In testing a new approach, healthcare providers participating in the Million Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction Model’s intervention group will use a data-driven, widely accepted predictive modeling approach. This method generates personalized risk scores and develops specific plans in partnership with patients to reduce the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Accepted applicants were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group in accordance with the model’s randomized control design.
“Historically, our healthcare system has focused on acute care rather than preventive care,” said Carl Butch, MD, medical director of Crouse Medical Practice. “This initiative will enhance patient-centered care and give practitioners the resources to invest the time and staff to address and manage patients who are at high risk for heart attacks and strokes.” Overall, nearly 20,000 healthcare practitioners and more than 3.3 million Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries will participate in the five-year model. Crouse Medical Practice is participating in the intervention group and will work with Medicare fee-for-service patients to determine their 10-year individual risk for a heart attack or stroke. CMP will then work with patients individually to identify the best approach to reducing their risk of having a heart attack or stroke – for example, smoking cessation intervention, blood pressure management or cholesterol-lowering drugs or aspirin. Each patient will receive a personalized risk modification plan that will target their specific risk factors. Formed in 2010, Crouse Medical Practice is a multispecialty physician practice with multiple locations and more than 80 providers, including primary care physicians, neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroendovascular surgeons, cardiologists and hospitalists. To learn more about Crouse Medical Practice, visitcrousemed.com. For additional information about the Million Hearts Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Model, visit innovation.cms.gov/initiatives/Million-Hearts-CVDRRM/.
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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 The 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 January 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
Partner at HOA chairs prestigious national cancer research board
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r. Jeffrey Kirshner, Partner and Director of Research at Hematology-Oncology Associates of CNY, was selected in 2016 as the Chair of the Data and Safety Monitoring Board of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology (Alliance). The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology seeks to reduce Dr. Jeffrey Kirshner the impact of cancer by uniting a broad community of scientists and clinicians from many disciplines who are committed to discovering, validating and disseminating effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of cancer. They are headquartered at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, headed by leading oncology researchers that include but are not limited to the Mayo Clinic, MD Anderson, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Duke University. The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology seeks to reduce the impact of cancer by conducting high quality, multidisciplinary cancer control, prevention and treatment trials that engage a comprehensive research network. They are dedicated to furthering the understanding of the biology of cancer and treatment and they provide a scientific and operational infrastructure for innovation in cancer care and research. The research trials conducted by the Alliance promise new therapies and utilize the best science to develop optimal treatment and prevention strategies for cancer. The Alliance is funded by the National Cancer Institute and it comprises nearly 10,0000 cancer specialists at hospitals, medical centers and community oncology practices like Hematology-Oncology Associates across the US and Canada.
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 individ-
Pictured are Sara Connell Brady, Charles Farrell and Derek Shepard. ual 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, 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 families. Partner Paul Martin retired from the firm earlier this year after more than
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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 6353222.
Hematology-Oncology Associates was established in 1982. They are the only practice in Central New York certified by the American Society for Clinical Oncology for quality (QOPI Certification) and they are one of only nine practices in the United States and the only practice in New York State to have obtained designation as a Certified Oncology Medical Home (OMH) by the Commission on Cancer. Visit hoacny.com for more information.
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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.
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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
l From page 2 There are some that do want to make changes to the already existing program, including Congressman Katko, who has said the program is deeply flawed, but has no interest in any removal of the Affordable Care Act without a replacement. In the beginning of January, the House voted to begin the repeal process of the Affordable Care Act and Congressman Katko voted no. He is interested in repeal at the right time and said he will gladly vote yes when more planning has taken place. “I will continue to work with my col-
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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
leagues in Congress to come up with a clear, viable, and effective replacement plan,” Congressman Katko said. “When that happens, hopefully in the coming weeks, I will happily join my party in repealing Obamacare.” Bob Allen, vice president of communications and government affairs at Crouse Hospital, said the hospital is working closely with many advocacy groups like Healthcare Association of New York State and is actively lobbying and expressing the necessity of a replacement plan before
Doctorate of Dental Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Her practice is located at 1 Charlotte St., Baldwinsville, across from the police station in
a repeal. There are many different opinions on this issue, but there is a common interest of building an efficient healthcare system and there is hope that a middle ground will be reached with a shift in policy. “Separate from the ACA, to make sure that Medicaid state funding is conserved and the fundamental properties of the ACA, if the ACA is repealed, that those fundamental properties ensure adequate coverage,” Kronenberg said, “Not just going back to how it was prior to the ACA.”
the old post office building opposite the village hall. To learn more call 635-6643 or visit them online at baldwinsvilledentist.com.
Coulthart said the patient is always important when discussing healthcare coverage. “There are physicians in this community that want their patients to be taken care of some way or another health wise so that’s first and foremost in their minds,” Coulthart said. “So, how do you get to a point of the doctors being paid for the services that they render is up for conversation, disagreement, and agreement on some things.”
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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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The JCC’s Early Childhood Development Program regularly holds special events for its students. Pictured are the children of Classroom 5 along with some of their grandparents and other special visitors enjoying some laughs and lunch together during the program’s Grand Event—special days where grandparents come for a visit—held in January.
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undreds of local families rely on the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center each year for their childcare needs. From preschool and after school care to dance, gymnastics and other classes, the JCC of Syracuse 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 ages six weeks through five years. 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 445-2360 or visit jccsyr.org.
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