Myron Luthringer, MD, has spent his career in private practice, specializing in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery for women. He has held positions as Director of Gynecologic Robotic Surgery at both Community General and St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse. In addition, he launched the Gynecologic Robotic program at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown. A…
One of the most common medical mishaps has to do with medication errors — when patients take too many, too few or the wrong pills. Medication errors can lead to serious complications, admission to the hospital or even death. The good news is that all adult patients and their families can play a vital role…
Crouse Health is the first hospital in Central New York to use the Watchman device, a minimally invasive implant approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as an alternative to long-term blood thinner therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder. Studies have shown that the Watchman device offers patients…
Crouse Health Board of Directors Chair Patrick A. Mannion has announced the appointment of Vicki Brackens, CHFC, to the health system’s Board of Directors. President of Brackens Financial Solutions Network, Brackens has over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur working in the area of financial education and financial services. She was co-host of Financial…
