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Thompson has new director of infection prevention

Stacey Gibbs of Canandaigua was recently named UR Medicine completed his internship and residency at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in internal medicine as well as fellowships in clinical hematology and academic internal medicine. He is board-certified in internal medicine and hematology. He has been serving patients since 1982.

Thompson Health’s director of infection prevention.

“Patients need time to tell their story to their doctor—in their own words, sharing their personal journey, their unique psychosocial situation, medical concerns, and goals, he says. “This allows us to collaborate in the development of a personalized plan for prevention, wellness, and a productive, happy life.”

Stacey Gibbs

Gibbs, who received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh, started her nursing career at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital. Later serving as a nurse manager at a skilled nursing facility in Kane, Pennsylvania, she first joined Thompson in 2017 as a nurse manager in its skilled nursing facility, the M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center.

In 2019, Gibbs became the coordinator of associate development and infection prevention for the continuing care center, serving in this capacity throughout the pandemic while creating learning opportunities for the nursing staff. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology and is certified in infection prevention in long-term care by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Gibbs is a two-time recipient of Thompson’s Shining Star Award, which is based on nominations from peers and goes to the top 2% of the health system’s workforce.

“Stacey has proven herself as a leader here at Thompson. This professional growth not only benefits her but Thompson for the future. We are all looking forward to her leadership with infection prevention,” said Executive Vice President and COO Kurt Koczent.

Personal Medicine of Rochester welcomes physician

Personal Medicine of Rochester

Lifetime Benefit Solutions recognized as ‘Best in Class’

For the third year in a row, Life time Benefit Solutions (LBS) has been inducted into the Circle of Excellence by WEX, the global commerce platform. Syracuse-based LBS, with offices in Rochester and Buffalo, is an industry leader in designing, developing, and deploying reimbursement accounts, COBRA, retirement accounts and other employee wellness-related plans that promote employee health while safeguarding a company’s financial health.

Trish Mooney

“This honor places LBS among the top echelon of third-party administrators,” says LBS President Trish Mooney. “We are so proud of our team!”

Lifetime Benefit Solutions offers a full suite of ancillary benefits and specialty programs to help round out employer's traditional benefits. Each is built with scalability and flexibility in mind, providing added security to help both businesses and employees grow.

“The achievements and accomplishments of our Circle of Excellence members inspire us all to reach higher and do more,” says Robert Deshaies, chief operating officer of the Americas, WEX. “These organizations repeatedly rise to challenges and serve as catalysts for innovation. We are honored and humbled to celebrate their successes.”

To learn more about LBS, visit www.LifetimeBenefitSolutions.com.

James Budd has announced that physician James Budd will join the practice Aug. 1 and is currently accepting new patient inquiries . Personal Medicine of Rochester’s goal is to provide person-centered physician care to members of the greater Rochester community, with a focus on wellness and prevention. The new personalized primary care practice will offer an annual membership with convenient access to same-day or next-day appointments with a physician, as well as comprehensive personal wellness plans customized to each patient’s individual needs.

Budd received his medical degree from University of Chicago. He

FLIPA announces new name, new executive director

Finger Lakes Independent Provider Association has outgrown its name with the addition of new members outside of the Finger Lakes region and will now be named Forward Leading Independent Provider Association (FLIPA).

The new name embodies FLIPA’s mission more than ever, according to the organization. “It is all about the value FLIPA brings to members

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Build Anti-cancer Immunity, Improve Cancer Immune Surveillance Ability; Relieve Cancer Complications and Cancer Treatment Induced Side Effects; Drug-Free Care without Drug Interactions with Conventional Cancer Treatment; Personalized Cancer Supportive Care, Integrative Cancer Care.

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FLIPA’s newest members joining in 2022 and 2023 include: Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (Monroe and Yates County), Community Health Center of the North Country (Franklin and St. Lawrence County), ConnextCare (Oswego County), East Hill Medical Center (Cayuga County) and Westchester Community Health Center (Westchester County), among others.

FLIPA connects community health centers, behavioral health organizations, and community-based organizations to develop innovative solutions to drive successful outcomes for the individuals they serve.

Patricia (Patty) McMahon has been named the organization’s new executive director as of May 31. She succeeds Daniel Day, who retired on May 30.

McMahon previously held the role of FLIPA’s director of operations where she was responsible for onboarding nine new members and setting up FLIPA’s infrastructure and established a representative governance model. Prior to her time with FLIPA, she consulted with organizations across Central New York for strategic planning, program implementation and program evaluation.

“I am excited to lead FLIPA because it is such an innovative organization. Our staff and members are truly dedicated to partnering to develop solutions to drive better health outcomes,” said McMahon.

MCMS announces Edward Mott Moore recipients

The Monroe County Medical Society recently recognized two professionals with its 2023 Edward Mott Moore Physician and Layperson Awards. This award recognizes individuals whose dedication to the community goes above and beyond the usual call of duty.

• 2023 Edward Mott Moore Physician Award — Physicians Roger Oskvig, University of Rochester

Oskvig grew up on an Iowa farm. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Iowa. He did his categorical internal medicine residency at University of Rochester from 19741977. He joined the United States Air Force in 1977 and remained on active duty through 1981. He has worked as a private practitioner, in additional education, as program director and department chairman at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center prior to recruitment to URMC in 1989. Currently, he is a clinical professor of medicine, a chief medical adviser for Second Opinion with Joan Lunden for the past 22 years, an extended member of New York State Board of Medicine, of which he served as chairman. Professional interests include internal medicine, geriatrics, licensing, and credentialing.

• 2023 Edward Mott Moore Layperson Award — Mary Tantillo, Ph.D., University of Rochester

Mary Tantillo, Ph.D., is a professor of clinical nursing at the University of Rochester School of Nursing and a clinical professor in the department of psychiatry at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She is a fellow and previous board member of the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). She served as chairwoman for the AED Credentialing Task Force and as co-chairwoman for the AED Patient–Carer Committee and was awarded the Meehan-Hartley Award for Public Service and Advocacy by the AED in 2010. Since 2005, Tantillo has been the director of the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders (WNYCCCED), one of three NYS Office of Mental Health-funded CCCED’s. As part of this work, she and the WNYCCCED team initiated Project ECHO Eating Disorders in January 2017 and School-Based Project ECHO Eating Disorders in 2018. Additionally, in 2010 Tantillo founded The Healing Connection (THC), a free-standing, 501 (c) 3, nonprofit NYS Office of Mental Health-licensed eating disorders facility for adults and adolescents. Over the past 10 years she partnered with patients and families to develop a new and innovative relationally and motivationally-informed multifamily therapy group approach to treating anorexia nervosa in young adults called “Reconnecting for Recovery.” She co-authored a treatment manual for this multifamily approach with Jennifer McGraw and Daniel Le Grange that was released by Routledge in 2021.