Some Central NY ambulances to receive EKG modems
Time is critical when it comes to treating a suspected heart attack. That's why local EMTs and emergency room doctors are happy about new cardiac technology getting into more ambulances.
View ArticleA step closer to online patient portals
The state is one step closer to giving patients access to their medical information online. The New York e-Health Collaborative has announced nine finalists in their competition to design an online...
View ArticleUpstate University Hospital offers seniors calmer ER experience
Upstate University Hospital's Community Campus will be opening up a new emergency room next week that caters to seniors. The goal behind the new E.R. at Upstate's Community General Campus, is to make...
View ArticleGeriatric ER at Upstate University Hospital helping more seniors
Since it opened in July, the geriatric emergency room, known as GEM Care, at the Upstate University Hospital Community Campus is getting more seniors in the emergency department compared to a year ago....
View ArticleDo you know when to visit the emergency room?
The emergency room has become an integral part of the American medical system. But how do you know when you should go to the E.R.? Lorraine Rapp and Linda Lowen, hosts of WRVOs health and wellness show...
View ArticleHow to get the most out of the modern day ER
When people hear emergency room, thoughts of high stress medical situations that could play out on televised shows such as ER often come to mind. While this is fitting to a certain extent, more and...
View ArticleLiquid in e-cigarettes resulting in more calls to upstate poison control center
Poisonings from the liquid that is used in electronic cigarettes is on the rise in New York state. They come in flavors like bubble gum, mint chip and grape, but only one swallow of liquid nicotine can...
View ArticleUpstate University Hospital investing in new pediatric ER
Upstate University Hospital is upgrading its pediatric emergency department, which will change the entire emergency room landscape at central New York’s biggest hospital. Upstate pediatric emergency...
View ArticleSt. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse selects new president
St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse has selected a new president and CEO for the health center. It comes at an uncertain time for the healthcare industry.
View ArticleNew emergency room open at Syracuse's Crouse Hospital
Crouse Hospital is opening up a new emergency room Tuesday, replacing an ER that’s four decades old. The new ER is replacing a space that hasn’t been working well, according to Crouse’s Emergency...
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