Bassett Healthcare Network

01/21/2024

Who are you excited to see every day at work? Whether you love working with patients, nurses, physicians, or any other part of the healthcare community, there's a place for your skills and dedication at Bassett! Sign-on bonuses up to $35,000 are available.*

This week’s featured jobs:
• Director, Medical Staff Recruitment (Full-Time) in Cooperstown: https://jobs.bassett.org/jobs/6236
• Staff Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Part-Time) in Sidney: https://jobs.bassett.org/jobs/4829
• Nurse Educator, Critical Care (Full-Time) in Cooperstown: https://jobs.bassett.org/jobs/6355

Many more opportunities are waiting for you at bassett.org/careers

*Terms & conditions apply - see job descriptions for details.

01/20/2024

Improving your cardiovascular health can be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other - a short daily walk can do wonders for your heart!

💪 Heart Strength: Boost cardiovascular endurance with each step.
⬇️ Lower Blood Pressure: Work towards or maintain a healthy blood pressure.
💓 Improved Circulation: Enhance blood flow, supporting overall heart health.

So grab a friend or a favorite playlist, take a 15-minute stroll around the neighborhood, and feel the heart-healthy difference!

01/20/2024

Congratulations to Rose Lamphere, RN, Medicare Coordinator at Valley Health Services, for being awarded LeadingAge NY’s Employee of Distinction Award!

Rose, affectionately known as “Peaches,” has been a valued member of the Valley Health Services family for 26 years. “Peaches leads by example and is a true inspiration and credit to her profession,” said Lisa M. Betrus, MBA, LNHA, Chief Administrative Officer of Valley Health Services & Valley Residential Services.

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The award recognizes extraordinary commitment to the residents of nursing homes by both direct care and indirect care staff members. The honoree must illustrate a positive effect on the lives of the residents as well as a strong commitment to their facility.

01/20/2024

Did you know that your eyes are still working hard, even while you're asleep? During REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the stage when vivid dreaming happens, your eyes move quickly in many directions.

Your eyes truly never take a break - so make sure you keep your vision healthy with proper care and regular eye exams. Make your next appointment with the Bassett eye care team: https://www.bassett.org/services/eye-care

01/19/2024

"When I was living at home by myself, I had no idea what I was missing.... Don't be alone, life's too short! Enjoy every minute you can. And they're here to do anything for you." - Nadine, resident at Valley Residential Services

Have you seen our new video profile of Valley Residential Services yet? Get to know Herkimer's premiere enriched housing/assisted living residence through the heartwarming words of our residents, caregivers, and community members:

Welcome home! Valley Residential Services, Herkimer’s premiere enriched housing/assisted living residence, combines the convenience of assisted living with t...

01/18/2024

"2024 will continue to bring advancements at Bassett Healthcare Network. I am determined to lead our journey forward with a focus on increasing efficiency, improving access and above all, keeping our focus day in and day out on improving patient experiences."

In her recent "Your Health" column for the Oneonta Daily Star, Bassett's interim President & CEO Staci Thompson discusses recent accomplishments from throughout the network, as well as her appreciation for the Bassett team and excitement for our future.

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I am determined to lead our journey forward with a focus on increasing efficiency, improving access and above all, keeping our focus day in and day out on improving patient experiences.

01/18/2024

If you're expecting a child, you've probably got a million questions on everything from diaper brands to teaching the ABCs. For answers about childbirth preparation, newborn care, breastfeeding, or car seat safety, our FREE classes are here to help!

Check out the February schedule of convenient online and in-person childcare classes, and register today:
February 6 - Childbirth Preparation (Online): https://fb.me/e/6iro3aeGG
February 8 - Breastfeeding Class (Online): https://fb.me/e/47BWvKWvz
February 10 - Childbirth Preparation (Cooperstown): https://fb.me/e/4Qunhi80d
February 15 - Car Seat Education (Cooperstown): https://fb.me/e/3yezx92wI
February 29 - Newborn Car for Expecting Parents (Cooperstown): https://fb.me/e/38VWQorXV

01/17/2024

Congratulations to Julie Hall, MSN, RN, on being awarded a 2024 Dr. Curt Reimann Baldrige Scholarship as part of the Baldrige Foundation’s Leadership Awards! Julie is the Chief Nursing Officer, VP of Patient Services, and Magnet Program Director for Bassett Medical Center; this award reflects her brilliant leadership, teamwork, and dedication to our communities.

Learn more: https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/baldrige-foundation-announces-2024-leadership-award-recipients-b42db5d72809c14daa70c7099d253eed

01/16/2024

Providing our patients with excellent care means empowering our caregivers with excellent knowledge and tools.

Recently, we announced the recipients of Bassett’s 2023 William F. Streck Fellowship in Health Policy and Management:
Dr. Timothy P. Korytko, Chief of Radiation Oncology
Muhammad Bilal, MBBS, Resident at Bassett Medical Center
Jennifer Hecox, Service Line Director of Women’s Health and Outpatient Psychiatry

This fellowship will allow these three caregivers to attend continuing medical education programs, such as conferences and seminars, to prepare them for future challenges in healthcare. Congratulations to the recipients - we can't wait to learn from your experiences!

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This fellowship will allow these three caregivers, chosen from among a pool of nine potential recipients, to attend continuing medical education programs that can prepare them for future challenges in healthcare.

01/15/2024

Cervical cancer can be preventable and treatable - when caught early. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are at a higher risk for this cancer, and less likely to have access to care.

On January 25, Bassett will be holding a special Cervical Cancer Prevention and Awareness Event at FoxCare Center in Oneonta - all are welcome! Come and learn about cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine, find out whether you or someone you know qualifies for no-cost screenings, and get information from community organizations, with a special focus on the needs of those in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Together, we can beat cervical cancer!

Learn more about cervical cancer by attending this event, receive an HPV vaccine, sign-up for a no-cost screening, or connect with community & health organizations.

01/15/2024

Bassett Healthcare Network's School-Based Health Program and Bassett Research Institute are proud to partner with our colleagues at Cornell University in an NIH-funded initiative to study health disparities among rural youth in New York.

Learn more: https://cals.cornell.edu/news/2024/01/nih-funded-initiative-study-health-disparities-among-rural-youth-ny

Our School-Based Health Program has 22 locations in 18 school districts across four counties, with more than 7,000 children enrolled across the system. The program provides accessible, comprehensive healthcare services to students regardless of income.

The project, "School-Based Health Centers - An approach to address health disparities among rural youth” is led by Sharon Tennyson, professor of public policy and economics; Mildred Warner, professor of city and regional planning and global development; John Sipple, professor of global development...

01/14/2024

Did you know that anemia is the world's most common blood disorder? This lack of enough red blood cells affects more than 3 million Americans, and can cause weakness, fatigue, and more.

One way to combat anemia is to get more iron, and you might surprised at some of the foods that can help you get there! https://www.health.com/foods-high-in-iron-7255472

Make sure to talk to your healthcare practitioner before making any changes to your diet!

Iron is an important mineral found in a variety of animal and plant foods. Here are 11 foods high in iron.

01/13/2024

Competitive salaries, sign-on bonuses,* outstanding growth potential, flexible scheduling, and a secure, supportive environment… these are just some of the many reasons to join our team at Bassett!

This week’s featured jobs:
Operating Room Technician I (Full-Time) in Cooperstown
https://jobs.bassett.org/jobs/3833
Staff registered Nurse, Emergency Department (Full-Time) in Sidney:
https://jobs.bassett.org/jobs/4829
Nurse Manager, Cardiovascular Imaging (Full-Time) in Cooperstown:
https://jobs.bassett.org/jobs/8346

Discover more at bassett.org/careers
*Terms & conditions apply - see job descriptions for details.

01/12/2024

If weight loss is part of your health journey, but you've struggled to make progress despite your hard work, bariatric surgery may be able to help.

Talk to your primary care practitioner, or join us for a free information session with our Bariatric Surgery team:

Bassett Healthcare Network offers weight-loss surgery options for those who have tried unsuccessfully with other weight-loss solutions, such as dieting & lifestyle changes.

01/12/2024

Happy National Blood Donor Month! This month, we celebrate the amazing, life-saving gift that is blood donation. With a single trip to a blood drive, you give enough to save three lives!

Have you ever wondered what happens to your blood once you donate it? Check it out:

Plasma gathered from your blood can be exported across the globe, but what exactly is it, and why is it in demand? A New Genetic Alphabet Is Creating Things ...

01/11/2024

During a heart emergency, every second counts.

Bassett Medical Center’s new 1,000-square-foot hybrid operating room is a state-of-the-art cardiac surgery facility that greatly expands options for emergency heart interventions. The new space combines the traditional operating room setting with a complete cardiac catheterization lab, also known as a “cath lab,” a specialized area where tests and procedures are performed to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases (conditions affecting the heart, arteries, and veins). Patients can get diagnosed and, if needed, receive surgical intervention immediately in the same space – eliminating delays and providing the best chances for full recovery.

“This is a huge advancement for patients in our region when time is of the essence,” said Dr. Cooper, FACS, Division Chief of Vascular Surgery at Bassett. Read more:

Bassett’s new 1,000 square foot hybrid operating room allows staff to perform complex procedures in one place at one time. This means patients can get diagnosed and, if needed, receive surgical intervention immediately in the same space – eliminating delays and providing the best chances for ful...

01/10/2024

According to the American Cancer Society, cervical cancer was one of the deadliest cancers for women... until women started going to regular screenings and Pap tests!

Depending on your age and risk factors, you may be due for a quick and simple screening - connect with our Cancer Care team to learn what you might need: https://www.bassett.org/cervical-health

01/10/2024

Temporary masking requirements are now in place across all of Bassett Healthcare Network’s facilities (including A.O. Fox Hospital and A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, Cobleskill Regional Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, all outpatient clinics, all school-based health centers, Valley Health Services and Valley Residential Services in Herkimer, all administrative offices, and other buildings). All patients, visitors, employees, students, and volunteers are required to wear medical-grade masks in our facilities. While these temporary measures are in place, signs will alert building entrants. Thank you for helping us protect our patients and caregivers! Read more:

Effective immediately, Bassett Healthcare Network has instituted temporary masking requirements across all its facilities per COVID-19 safety guidelines in place to protect patients, residents, and employees.

01/09/2024

We are proud to announce that the Bassett Cancer Institute has earned continuing accreditation from the Commission on Cancer, a national quality program of the American College of Surgeons. Bassett’s cancer program has been continuously accredited since 1947.

“Congratulations to all, as this was truly a multidisciplinary team effort,” said Dr. Alfred Tinger, FACRO, Medical Director of Bassett Cancer Institute. “To all the staff, Cancer Committee members and alternates, colleagues in Surgery, Pathology, Radiology, Palliative Care, Rehabilitation, Social Work, and Administration – we thank you for continuing to provide the best quality of care and support to our patients.”

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The accreditation maintains Bassett’s position as one of the longest standing Commission on Cancer accredited cancer programs in the country. Bassett has been continuously accredited since 1947.

01/09/2024

Skip the commute, beat the winter chill, and access healthcare from the comfort of your home with Bassett TeleHealth! Discover the ease of convenient video visits with a practitioner and many more options through our Get Care Now site.

Visit today:

Enter your symptoms to learn which in-person & TeleHealth health care options are available for your condition, & choose whichever option works best for you!

01/08/2024

Happy International Typing Day! Whether you're typing up a storm in the office or tapping out texts on your phone, typing is part of all our lives - and it can affect your health!

In fact, any frequent, repetitive actions with your hands and arms like typing (or picking produce, hammering nails, carrying boxes, etc) can cause a repetitive strain injury from doing the action too often - even if the action itself doesn't hurt to do.

Learn about different kinds of repetitive strain injuries:
• https://handandwristinstitute.com/texting-and-typing-common-hand-and-wrist-injuries/
• https://www.agriculture.com/family/health-safety/be-mindful-of-your-movement-to-prevent-injuries

01/08/2024

Big news! Bassett is now offering radiofrequency thyroid ablation treatment to remove non-cancerous thyroid growths. Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown is the only location in upstate New York to offer this advanced, non-invasive treatment that offers faster recovery, fewer complications, and no scarring.

“Our first procedure took only 11 minutes after set up,” says Dr. Anthony Ferrara, director of Interventional Endocrinology and Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology at Bassett Healthcare Network. “The patient was back at work the next day. Offering this treatment at Bassett is a huge win for patients in our network’s area and beyond.”

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Bassett Medical Center is now offering radiofrequency thyroid ablation treatment for patients with non-cancerous thyroid growths. The hospital in Cooperstown, NY is the only location in the state to offer the advanced treatment outside of New York City.

01/07/2024

Explore our open RN positions at https://www.bassett.org/careers or contact careers@bassett.org for more information.

01/07/2024

One of the best parts about living in Central New York is our easy access to outdoor fun, even in winter - a walk or hike through the snow can be fun, beautiful, and great exercise!

If you're planning to go outside in the cold, especially in rural areas, make sure you're prepared with warm layers, the correct gear, and lots of safety information. Watch this video to learn how to recognize and avoid one of winter's most dangerous risks, hypothermia:

Stay safe on your next outdoor adventure by learning how to recognize and avoid hypothermia. Hypothermia is usually thought of as a cold weather risk–and it ...

01/06/2024

From keto to Atkins to raw food to intermittent fasting... it feels like there are millions of trendy dietary plans out there. So which one (if any) should you choose?

Your body is unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all dietary plan for better health. Make sure to talk to your healthcare practitioner before making any major changes to your diet. They can give you guidance on what foods make sense for your health goals, and provide ongoing support if you decide to switch things up.

Call 1-800-BASSETT to schedule your next appointment!

01/06/2024

About 15% of American adults are participating in Dry January this year - that means they are pausing (or greatly reducing) their alcohol drinking for the month.

If you're curious about trying Dry January this year but haven't started yet, there's still time to join in! Check out this informative article to learn more about the health benefits of taking a break from drinking: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/02/well/eat/dry-january-health-benefits.html/

The physical benefits are likely numerous. But there may be psychological ones, too.

01/05/2024

Exciting news! Our caregivers at Bassett Health Center Norwich have earned a place on New York State's 2023 HPV Vaccination Honor Roll, sponsored by the NYS HPV Coalition, an organization founded by the American Cancer Society and New York State Department of Health! As a "Regional HPV Honoree," we're proud to be recognized for our outstanding vaccination rate increases in the Southern Tier Region.

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The "Regional HPV Honoree" distinction is given to medical centers with the greatest vaccination rate percentage point increases in each of ten regions in New York State.

01/04/2024

Temporary masking requirements are now in place at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. All patients, visitors, employees, students, and volunteers are required to wear medical-grade masks in our facilities. While these temporary measures are in place, signs will alert building entrants. Thank you for helping us protect our patients and caregivers. Learn more:

Effective immediately, Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown has reinstituted temporary masking requirements per COVID-19 safety guidelines in place to protect patients and employees.