Health News Physicians Urgent Care at Griffiss open Walk-in urgent care services are available in Rome for patients aged 2 and older. Physicians Urgent Care at Griffiss opened in the Mohawk Glen medical building in Suite 120, located in the rear of the building. Open to the public, Physicians Urgent Care will participate with most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Rome Memorial Hospital is working with Slocum Dickson Medical Group in New Hartford, which is staffing the new urgent care with a physician onsite working in collaboration with nurse practitioners and physician assistants to provide medical care for minor illnesses and injuries. When a patient can’t wait for an appointment with his or her own provider, Physicians Urgent Care will provide the community with an alternative for those minor problems that don’t need to be seen in an emergency department. These include treatment of sprains, broken bones, cuts, common illnesses and job-related injuries. Initially, the urgent care will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, but it will expand hours to meet the community’s evening and weekend needs.
Physician joins AMP Urology Urologist Brent E. Carlyle of AMP Urology has joined Rome Medical Practice to offer urological services in Rome. The office is located in the Griffiss Business and Technology Park at 267 Hill Road, Suite 300, accessed by turning on Avery Road next to AmeriCU Federal Credit Union. “Dr. Carlyle is a great addition to Carlyle the urology team, joining Dr. Wael Muakkassa and Dr. Bashar Omarbasha in providing treatment of diseases of the urinary tract in men and women,” said Giselle Wisdom, Rome Medical Practice administrator. Carlyle completed his urology residency at Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. He earned his medical degree at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; his undergraduate degree with Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is a member of the American Urological Association. “I became interested in urology because there is a lot of variety in this field of medicine,” Carlyle said. “Beside the differences in treating men and women, as an urologist I treat a Page 16
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and literacy education. — Betsy Harvey-Minutti was recently promoted to senior manager of rehabilitation clinical services. She has been with CABVI for 20 years. “Betsy was originally hired as a case manager and has consistently shown care and dedication to the job but, more importantly, to the people CABVI serves,” the spokesperson said. Harvey-Minutti graduated from SUNY Brockport with a bachelor’s degree in social work and received her vision rehab therapist training through Lighthouse in New York City.
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American Heart Association takes mission to new Utica location The carpet is fresh, there’s a huddle space with a treadmill and an exercise ball, and staff of the American Heart Association are settling in to their new offices at 125 Business Park Drive, Suite 106, Utica. The AHA/American Stroke Association recently cut the ribbon to officially open the new office. AHA-ASA volunteer Jim Stasaitis and board chairwoman Marolyn Wilson (center) cut the ribbon along with volunteers, survivors and representatives from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. “All of us are excited to continue the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association in our new space,” said Jennifer Balog, executive director of the Greater Utica AHA-ASA. “We will continue to strive to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.” variety of disorders.” Carlyle performs in-office procedures, including cystoscopy and vasectomies. Carlyle and his wife, Lauren Carlyle, a pediatrician, are the parents of five children, one set of twins and one set of triplets.
CABVI announces new hires, promotions The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utica recently announced hires and promotions. — Kelly Smith is the new CABVI base supply center manager at the Newport Naval Station in Newport, R.I. “Her decision to join the CABVI family was inspired by its mission to help people Smith and the chance to fully utilize her customer service skills,” a CABVI spokesperson said. — Felix Mendez is the new contact center manager. “With his educational background in business management, Felix continues to apply his knowledge to managing a seamless work environment,” the spokesperson said. — David Holbert, who started as an information technology technician, is the new IT manager. He has
been with CABVI for two years. He received a Bachelor or Science degree in computer information sciences from ECPI University, Richmond, Va. “As an Army veteran and skilled computer scientist, Dave is a great addition to the CABVI family,” the spokesperson said. — Kim Scerbo is the new Mendez children’s service supervisor, and has been employed with the agency for 11 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Utica College with a major in psychology and a minor in early childhood education. She also earned a Master of Science degree in education from SUNY Cortland. Scerbo In addition to her educational accomplishments, Scerbo earned her Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired Certification from Dominican College in Orangeburg and holds a New York state professional certification in early childhood education
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Slocum-Dickson Medical Group in New Hartford recently recognized Jennifer Rose for her 25 years of service. A celebratory breakfast for all employees was held in her honor. Rose began her career with SDMG in October of 1992 as a medical records clerk. Shortly after, Rose she transitioned into a position as a medical assistant in the dermatology department. By 1997, Rose found her permanent home in the ophthalmology department working as a medical assistant in the office of Alan D. Harris. Over her 25-year career with SDMG, Rose has proven to be a team player, helping out where ever she is needed in order to meet department goals and ensure high-quality patient care, according to an SDMG spokesperson.
SDMG names business office director Margaret (Peg) Sparrow has been named business office director for Slocum-Dickson Medical Group in New Hartford. She is responsible for the direction and coordination of business office operations and billing services. She provides leadership and oversight for a large staff of business office personnel Sparrow and patient service representatives. Sparrow began her career with SDMG in 2004 as an insurance specialist in the business office. She was later promoted to training educator, business office supervisor and then special projects coordinator. Sparrow has more than 18 years of experience in medical billing ser-
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