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Amanda Neill, RN
Lorrie Galletta, RN
I. Michael Vella, MD
SOS Orthopedic
Surgeon
SOS Partnership
p. 3 — Collaboration
p. 5 — Allergy Season
p. 8 — Urinary
Incontinence
p. 11 — New CTs
Jerod Hines, MD
Oswego Health
Orthopedic Surgeon
John Ayres, MD
Oswego Health
Orthopedic Surgeon
Oswego Health
SPRING 2016
INSIDE HEALTHCARE
Welcome to our Spring edition of Inside Healthcare.
We are very pleased to feature our new partnership
with Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) in this
publication. By late summer, SOS orthopedic surgeons
will be providing care alongside our own orthopedic
team. They will care for patients in our emergency
room, conduct surgery in our state-of-the-art surgery
center, and will also be available for office consults
in suite 280 of the Oswego Health Services Center,
adjacent to Oswego Hospital.
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Chuck Gijanto
President and CEO of Oswego Health
Jeff Coakley
VP for Communications & Government Affairs
Jennifer Martin
Director of Marketing
This partnership will benefit our community. Oswego
County residents who previously traveled elsewhere
will be able to receive their orthopedic care close to home, from office visits and surgical
procedures to physical therapy services at convenient locations throughout Oswego
County.
Marion Ciciarelli
Director of Public Relations
Anne Raham
Communications Coordinator
Maureen Miceli
Administrative Assistant
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Elsewhere in this publication, you can read how to identify and treat several
summertime health ailments, including allergies and Lyme disease. We also highlight
our growing urology services that are anchored by three excellent surgeons: Dr. Felix
Oben, Dr. Elizabeth W. Bozeman and Dr. Gary Bozeman.
Happy reading and I hope you have a safe and healthy summer.
Chuck Gijanto
Oswego Health President and CEO
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Information in this issue comes from a range of medical
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specific content that may affect your health please contact
your health care provider.
The mission of Oswego
Health is to provide
accessible, quality care and
improve the health of
residents in our community.
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Comprehensive Orthopedic Services in Oswego County
Allergy Season: ENT Doctors Groch and Pence
Female Urinary Incontinence: Dr. Elizabeth W. Bozeman
Lyme Disease: Dr. Rajeev Saini
Collaboration Offering Quality Care in Orthopedics
Oswego Health and Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists
The physicians and staff of Oswego Health and Syracuse
Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) are excited to announce a
collaboration, which will bring SOS orthopedic surgeons to
Oswego County to provide care.
The SOS staff will work alongside Oswego Health’s orthopedic
team to provide office visits at the Oswego Health Services
Center and perform surgeries in Oswego Hospital’s surgery
center.
“This collaboration will complement the excellent
skills of our orthopedic team here at Oswego Health,”
said President and CEO Chuck Gijanto. “We look
forward to adopting the protocols that have enabled
SOS to become one of the best-known groups for
orthopedic care in the region.”
Mike Humphrey, SOS CEO said, “This is a great opportunity for us
to offer high-quality efficient care in Oswego County. Healthcare
keeps changing and I think the future is all about collaboration
and looking at the best way to provide effective care.”
Humphrey added that the collaboration will improve access to
care. “Most importantly, I think this new relationship will assist in
coordinating care with an individual’s primary care physician, as
well as with any physical therapy services that may be needed.”
offering orthopedic care, we need to continue growing our
services,” Gijanto said. “Gone are the days of a single orthopedic
provider or a small practice. Specialization has become the norm
and it’s what the patient expects. So this collaboration brings that
level of care conveniently to Oswego.”
While the details on the implementation of SOS care locally
are being coordinated, it is anticipated that by late summer
the Syracuse orthopedic group will be utilizing Oswego Health
facilities.
Physician
Partners
Oswego Health welcomes
I. Michael Vella, a boardcertified, fellowship-trained
orthopedic surgeon, to the
health system.
He will help coordinate the
collaboration of services at
Oswego Health.
SOS has 28 orthopedic surgeons on staff. Most specialize and
offer care for knees, hips, hands and upper extremities, feet/ankle
and the spine. They are also well-versed in treating sports injuries,
including those experienced by high school and college athletes,
along with weekend warriors.
Oswego Health currently has one independent orthopedic
surgeon and two employed orthopedic surgeons on the medical
staff. “We realize that in order to continue to be successful in
Sugery Center
http://www.oswegohealth.org/services/orthopedics
Education:
Dr. Vella earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate
Medical Center. He fulfilled his orthopedic residency
training at Rhode Island Hospital, where he served as
Assistant Resident and then Chief Resident .
Dr. Vella completed his Fellowship at Harvard Medical
School, in adult reconstructive surgery and returned to
upstate New York to practice and raise a family.
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Comprehensive Orthopedic Services in Oswego County
Convenient local care from the emergency room to a full recovery
The Oswego Health partnership with Syracuse Orthopedic
Specialists (SOS) will bring comprehensive orthopedic services to
Oswego County.
Later this summer, community
members will be able to conveniently
accesses high-quality orthopedic
services beginning in Oswego
Hospital’s emergency room right
through to rehabilitation services and
a full recovery.
“This is a partnership like none
other and we are so thrilled
to bring a complete line of
orthopedic services to our
community.” said Oswego Health
President and CEO Chuck
Gijanto.
Following surgery, orthopedic patients will recover in the
hospital’s medical/surgical unit, receiving exceptional nursing
care by a team of specially trained
nurses. Completing this care will be
rehabilitation services staff that will
provide physical, occupational and
speech therapy.
24-Hour Orthopedic Care Available
Services Provided in
Oswego by SOS:
This partnership allows the emergency
room to provide 24-hour orthopedic
care, so residents can receive care
quickly and close to their homes “Our
entire emergency room team is very
excited to meet the orthopedic
needs of the community, regardless
of when they occur ,” said Oswego
Hospital’s Emergency Services Director
Wajeeh Sana, MD.
• Joint Replacement
• Sports Medicine
• Foot and Ankle Care
• Hand, Wrist and
Shoulder Care
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If surgery results from an emergency
room visit, Oswego Health physicians
and SOS surgeons will collaborate
to determine the appropriateness of
managing that surgery in Oswego
Hospital’s Surgery Center.
This is a great
opportunity for us to offer
high-quality efficient care
in Oswego County.
Top Facility and Exceptional Care
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Of course, community members
will be able to make some of their
appointments with SOS physicians
locally in suite 280 of the Oswego
Health Services Center, adjacent
to Oswego Hospital. Others may
be asked to continue to visit SOS
offices in the Syracuse area when
medically necessary, as they do
today.
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—Mike Humphrey,
Syracuse Orthopedic
Services CEO
5. Shower and change your clothes.
After being outside, toss your clothes in the hamper and
rinse pollen from your skin and hair.
6. Dry laundry indoors.
As nice as the fresh-air smell may be, pollen can cling to your
clothes, sheets and towels.
It’s Allergy Season
It’s not the best news for those who suffer from allergies.
Neighboring Syracuse was named the worst city in the Northeast
and third worst in the nation for anticipated pollen count this
spring, reports the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
(AAFA).
The rankings are based on average daily pollen counts, allergy
medication usage, and the availability of board-certified allergists
in each city.
Last year, Syracuse ranked 20th, but this year the city received
an 87.97 “pollen score,” which is more than 25 points higher than
the national average. Causing the higher pollen count is the mild
winter that we experienced this year.
Oswego Health’s two board-certified otolaryngologists, who
provide ear, nose and throat care, offer tips for this allergy season.
7. Use high-efficiency filters.
They can trap pollen and other allergens if you use forced airconditioning or heating systems.
8. Try a neti pot.
Rinsing your sinuses is a quick, natural and effective way to
flush out mucus and allergens so you can breathe
9. Run OTCs by your doctor.
Some over-the-counter oral decongestants can cause side
effects, including increased blood pressure and insomnia; certain
nasal sprays should be used for only a few days. Your doctor or
allergist can help determine the best medication for you.
10. Treat early.
Most medications work best if taken before pollen hits the air.
Ask your doctor when you should start treatment.
11. Keep the bathroom free of mold.
1. Check pollen counts.
Visit the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and
Immunology’s National Allergy Bureau (aaaai.org/nab) for
up-to-date readings. If pollen levels are high, limit your time
outside and take allergy medications.
2. Shut the windows.
Good advice for at home and in the car to help keep pollen
out. Cool with the air conditioner instead.
Scrub the tiles regularly. Don’t forget the shower curtain, too.
12. Wash sheets weekly in hot water.
Make sure it’s at least 130 F. That’s hot enough to kill dust
mites. If your child has allergies, do the same with any
washable stuffed animals.
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3. Move outdoor activities to the afternoon.
Pollen counts are usually highest from 5 to 10 a.m.
www.oswegohealth.org/services/ear-nose-throat/
4. Head out on rainy days.
Moisture helps clear pollen from the air. Dry, windy days are
more likely to have a lot of pollen.
“
There are new allergy treatment options available.
Community members may not realize that it’s not just
antihistamines anymore
—Melanie Pence, DO
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Nicholas Groch, DO
Melanie Pence, DO
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In addition, both Dr. Duggan and Dr. Holman provide care to
women who discover they need to undergo a mastectomy or
lumpectomy. Last year, more than 70 of these procedures were
successfully performed at Oswego Hospital. “We both provide
care from the time an abnormal mammogram or ultrasound is
obtained, through all the services a patient may need including
definitive surgery. I will continue to follow the patient for years,”
Dr. Duggan explained. “By offering this single point of care, we
get to know our patients and their bodies quite well, developing
a wonderful relationship along the way.”
Dr. Holman reiterated that fact saying, “We offer advanced
personal care so that residents don’t need to travel elsewhere.”
To meet the continuing changes in technology, the surgery
center has consistently installed the latest equipment. The
department updates its high definition camera system used
mainly for laparoscopic surgeries routinely, providing the
surgeons with clear, real time images. For patients undergoing
colonoscopies and esophagoscopies, the instruments used
continue to become smaller, while image quality improves.
The Surgery Center of
Oswego Health
Comprehensive care with clinical expertise,
close to home
Meeting the general surgery needs of the community with a
range of procedures that can be scheduled or provided urgently
with excellent outcomes is Oswego Health’s Surgery Center
team.
Leading that team are the health system’s four general surgeons,
Allison Duggan, MD, Dawn Holman, MD, Jai Singh, MD, and
Alek Sokolovsky, DO. Among the procedures provided at nearly
a moment’s notice using the latest laparoscopic techniques
are appendectomies; cholecystectomies, colon resections, the
treatment of gastroesphageal reflux disease, small and large
bowel procedures, and a full range of hernia operations, from
repair to removal. Colonoscopies and esophagoscopies are also
performed in a technologically advanced four-suite area of the
surgery center.
“Residents can be assured that highly skilled care is provided
by the general surgery team and that they are able to safely
undergo these comprehensive general surgical services, which
further include the removal of skin lesions and thyroid diseases,”
said Jai Singh, MD.
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In addition, the hospital has been recognized for its low rate
of hospital-acquired conditions when compared to the three
Syracuse hospitals. A Medicare study, released last December,
stated that Oswego Hospital’s HAC score was the best in the
region, with two Syracuse hospitals noted as worse, having
scores at least double or triple OH’s score.
“Patient safety at Oswego Hospital is
paramount and our entire staff needs
to be commended as this has been very
much a team effort,” said Chief Medical
Officer Renato Mandanas, MD, who
oversees the hospital’s quality of care.
“It’s comprehensive care with clinical
excellence, close to home,” said Dr. Duggan, who also serves as
Oswego Hospital’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer. Surgeon Holman reiterated that fact saying, “We offer
advanced care so that residents don’t need to travel elsewhere.”
Complementing the surgeons, low HAC score and technology, is
the new team of skilled and experienced anesthesiologists, who
are committed to excellent patient care. Just as key are the welltrained and experienced registered nurses.
Members of the surgical team are available 24 hours a day, 365
days a year. Along with performing scheduled operations, team
members are on call to meet any urgent surgery needs from local
physicians or the hospital’s emergency room. Many laparoscopic
patients go home within 24 hours of their surgeries.
Excellent Surgery Care
Alex Peck arrived in Oswego Hospital’s emergency
room with severe stomach pain. After testing, it was
determined that he would undergo surgery to remove
his appendix. “I had never stayed in a hospital before
and the care throughout my experience was excellent,”
Peck said. “Everyone was so nice and kind to me, my
girlfriend and my parents, who drove up from Long
Island.”
The afternoon after his surgery he was able to return
to his SUNY Oswego dorm room and attend a couple
days of classes before traveling home for a school
break.
­— Alex Peck is pictured at the
Marano Campus Center, where he covers
college hockey games for station WTOP.
At Oswego Hospital, patient safety is paramount and the
surgery center takes numerous steps with each patient,
ensuring their safety throughout any surgical procedure. To
help patients prepare for surgery, we’ve included some tips
below.
• Leave your jewelry, money and valuables at home.
Preparing for Surgery —
Read it carefully. It lists:
Ask your doctor
• Are there any prescription or over-the-counter medicines
that you should not take before your surgery?
• Can you eat or drink before your surgery?
• Ask your doctor if labs, X-rays or consults are necessary and
be sure a form is available to you.
Ask someone you trust to
• Remove all piercings.
At the surgery facility
The staff will ask you to sign an informed consent form.
• Your name and the kind of surgery you will have.
• That you have talked to your doctor about the surgery and
asked questions.
• Your agreement to have the surgery.
Make sure everything on the form is correct. Make sure all of
your questions have been answered. If you do not understand
something on the form — speak up.
• Take you to and from the surgery facility.
For your safety, the staff may ask you the same question many
times.
• Be with you at the hospital.
• Who you are?
• Stay with you at home for the first 24 hours after surgery.
• What kind of surgery you are having?
Before you leave home
• The part of your body to be operated on?
• Shower, wash your hair, and remove any nail polish on your
fingers and toes. Do not wear make-up or use hairspray.
Your caregivers need to see your skin and nails to check
your blood circulation.
• They will also double-check the records in your chart.
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1 out of every 4 women experience urinary incontinence.
www.oswegohealth.org
Female Incontinence Service
Elizabeth W. Bozeman, MD
It can be embarrassing if you laugh or
cough and it triggers an involuntary loss of urine.
Urinary incontinence affects one in four women. It can also
impact men. Providing relief from incontinence are Oswego
Health Urologists Elizabeth W. Bozeman, MD, and her husband,
Gary Bozeman, MD. The urologists discuss the triggers, risks and
how they can help community members return to laughing
without worry.
What You Can Do Now:
Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises — These exercises called Kegels are
designed to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. Learning to
contract and relax these muscles help support the bladder and
other organs. By exercising your pelvic floor muscles and making
them stronger, you can reduce or eliminate Stress Urinary
Incontinence (SUI)related urine loss.
Common Triggers:
Treatments Are Available
It’s often caused by vigorous activity such as: • Exercise
• Sneezing
• Laughing
• Coughing • Lifting
Offering relief are Oswego Health’s urologists.
You are at Risk If You Are:
• Female
• Older
• Of Caucasian or Hispanic ethnicity
• Overweight or obese
• A smoker
• Constipated or have a chronic cough Questions to ask, signaling you need treatment:
• Is Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) limiting my daily
activities?
• Have I stopped participating in activities because I am afraid
I will leak?
• Have I become uncomfortable with my body because of the leaking?
• Am I avoiding sex because I am afraid I will leak?
• Have I stopped exercising because of leakage?
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“If your daily activities are impacted by incontinence, it is time
to talk about the issue with a physician,” said Dr. Elizabeth W.
Bozeman. “We have improved the quality of life for many women
and men with incontinence issues.”
The Bozemans offer several surgical options for their patients.
These procedures are done conveniently in Oswego Hospital’s advanced surgery center.
Urethral bulking is when a material is injected into the layers of the
urethra (the tube where urine leaves the bladder) to ‘bulk’ it up and
help tighten the opening of the bladder. A pubovaginal sling is a non-mesh solution using a biologic material to elevate the bladder neck. This is done through a vaginal
incision.
If you’d like to learn more on how you can overcome this most
embarrassing problem, please call the offices of Drs. Elizabeth and
Gary Bozeman at 297-4700.
Urinary Incontinence Service
oswegohealth.org/services/female-incontinence-services
Delivering Heathy Babies
One Family’s Story
When Cassie Nelson, of Hannibal, learned she was pregnant
with her first child, she was initially hesitant about delivering at
Oswego Hospital, where her husband, John, works in the medical
imaging department.
But when the couple’s daughter, Paisley, was born last October,
she found that their every need was addressed with care. “My
whole experience at Oswego Hospital from labor and delivery to
my stay was over and beyond what I thought it would have even
been,” Cassie said.
She also had high praise for Raj Mahajan, MD, of Oswego County
OB-GYN who delivered her baby.
Cassie and John Nelson, of Hannibal, with daughter Paisley.
“I believe Dr. Mahajan and the entire Maternity Center staff
went over and beyond what they had to,” she said. “People say
they think we got special treatment because John works at the
hospital, but I don’t think that was the case at all. I believe all
the nurses and staff truly care for you and enjoy what they are
doing. It is not just a “job” to them. I know when it comes to me
delivering again, I will have no reservations about delivering and I
will feel 100 percent confident in the staff and hospital.”
Ken Can Walk Again Thanks To
The Manor’s Rehab Program
When Volney Resident Ken Bartlett needed physical and
occupational therapy after a bad car accident last summer, he
chose The Manor at Seneca Hill.
“The Manor was the foundation of my getting better, ” Bartlett
said. “It’s been a long road, but I am in a good position because of
the care I received at The Manor.”
In the August car accident, Bartlett suffered seven broken ribs,
two cracked vertebrate, and both his feet were crushed. When
he arrived at The Manor, Bartlett couldn’t walk, get out of bed or
move his left arm, which he seriously injured in the accident.
Walking with a cane, Bartlett was able to return to his Mt.
Pleasant Road home on Veteran’s Day. To continue his progress,
he undergoes physical therapy three days a week at Oswego
Health’s Fulton Medical Center.
Throughout his recovery, Bartlett said his care was excellent. He
offered high praise for the entire staff, which treated him like a
member of their own family. “They opened the whole facility to
my family,” he said. “I owe my new abilities to the whole team.”
The Manor not only offers physical, occupational and speech
therapy to those who have been in an accident, suffered a stroke
or had surgery, but also provides skilled nursing care and an
Adult Day Health Services Program. For more information, please
call 349-5300.
From left, Occupational Therapist Assistant Vilma Digilio,
Ken Bartlett, and Rehab Manager and Physical Therapist
Shweta Singh.
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Third stage
This stage is called late (or chronic) Lyme disease. It can occur
weeks, months or even years after infection in people who never
received treatment for early Lyme disease, or in people whose
treatment did not kill all of the bacteria that cause the disease.
Problems can include:
Chronic Lyme arthritis—short bouts of joint pain and swelling,
usually in one or more of the large joints (especially the knees).
Chronic pain in the muscles.
Fitful sleep.
Nervous system problems, such as memory loss and difficulty
concentrating (these problems are rare).
Fulton physician, Rajeev Saini, MD
provides information on Lyme
disease.
Taking action
If you feel sick after a tick bite or develop a rash at the site of a tick
bite, contact your physician right away. Also call your physician if
you develop other symptoms of Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is an infection caused by a type of bacteria that is
carried by deer ticks and western black-legged ticks. The infection Early Lyme disease responds very well to antibiotic treatment.
can last weeks, months or even years unless it is effectively
Usually, 14 to 30 days of antibiotic treatment is enough to kill the
treated.
bacteria that cause Lyme disease.
Signs to watch for:
If a tick bites you and you remove it within 48 hours, your chances
of developing Lyme disease are greatly reduced. That’s because a
Lyme disease has three stages, each with its own set of symptoms.
tick usually needs at least 36 to 48 hours to transmit the bacteria
that cause the illness.
First stage
Known as early Lyme disease, this stage occurs days to weeks after If you have symptoms of Lyme disease, seek medical attention
right away.
infection. Symptoms include:
• Fatigue • Chills and fever
• Pain in muscles and joints
• Headache
Sources: American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of Physicians
How to remove a tick
• Swollen lymph nodes
Ticks can carry Lyme disease, but studies indicate they must
A skin rash. The rash usually starts at the site of the tick bite. It may be attached for at least 36 hours to transmit the virus. If a tick
gets attached to your skin, it should be removed promptly and
begin as a small red spot and grow larger. The center may fade,
properly.
creating the appearance of a bull’s-eye or ring. Sometimes the
rash includes many red patches that develop in different shapes
Here’s how to properly remove a tick:
and sizes around the body. The rash may burn, hurt or itch. Or you
Using fine-tipped tweezers, grasp the tick as close to the skin as
may not feel it at all.
possible. Be careful not to squeeze or twist the body of the tick.
Second stage
With a steady, upward motion, pull gently but firmly until the tick
This stage is called early disseminated Lyme disease, meaning
comes out. If any tick parts remain in the skin, you can either leave
that the infection is spreading and affecting bodily functions.
them alone or carefully remove them the same way you would
Symptoms, which can occur weeks to months after a tick bite, can remove a splinter.
include:
Cleanse the bite area, your hands and the tweezers with an
Numbness and pain in the arms or legs.
antiseptic or disinfectant.
Paralysis of facial muscles, usually on one side of the face.
Meningitis—a fever, stiff neck and severe headaches.
A slow or irregular heartbeat (rare).
Caution: Never use a hot match, petroleum jelly, gasoline,
kerosene, nail polish or other products to remove ticks. These
methods do not work and may actually increase your chance of
infection by causing the tick to excrete bacteria.
Additional sources: American Academy of Family Physicians;
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
New CTs Installed in Three Locations
As part of its continuing goal to provide the safest and best
patient experience, Oswego Health has installed new, lowdose computed tomography (CT) scanners at three convenient
locations throughout Oswego County.
The new CTs were installed at the Oswego Hospital, the Central
Square Medical Center and the Fulton Medical Center. “We
perform more than 12,000 CT scans each year and felt it was
important to provide this new technology at all our locations,” said
Oswego Health Director of Medical Imaging David Ruel.
The new Siemens CTs offer high-quality images for Oswego
Health physician radiologists to read, but with a significant
reduction in radiation dose. Siemens is a leader in the production Pictured at the CT open house held at the Central Square Medical
Center are Oswego Hospital Chief Financial Officer Eric Campbell,
of medical imaging equipment.
Oswego Health VP for Communications and Government Affairs
“CT scans are used to diagnose a wide range of illnesses and
Jeff Coakley; Oswego Health Interim VP for Human Resources
injuries, so our patients are benefiting from this improved
James Marco; Oswego Health President and CEO Chuck Gijanto;
technology that offers a significant reduction in radiation dose,
Oswego Health VP and Chief Operating Officer of The Manor
while producing high quality images,” said Oswego Health
Jason Santiago; Oswego Health Board Member Ellen Holst;
Medical Imaging Chief James Sherwood, MD.
Medical Imaging Director David Ruel; Central Square MultiThe reduction in radiation dose is at least 30 percent, depending Modality Technician Mark Heitmann; Assistant VP for Clinical
upon the study being conducted.
Support Services Margaret Glass; and Oswego Health Chief of
Radiology James Sherwood, MD.
A CT scan is one of the fastest and most accurate tools for
examining the chest, abdomen and pelvis because it provides
detailed, cross-sectional views of all types of tissue. It is used
to examine patients with injuries from trauma, such as a motor
vehicle accident, as well as patients with acute symptoms such as
chest pain, abdominal pain or difficulty breathing. It’s also often
the best method for detecting and monitoring many different
cancers.
Medical Imaging
www.oswegohealth.org/services/medical-imaging/
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Oswego Health
110 West Sixth St.
Oswego, NY 13126
Oswego Health Fulton Primecare Location Opens
Meeting the need for primary care physicians
To meet the need in Fulton for an additional primary care physician, Oswego Health’s Primecare Medical Practice has expanded its
primary care services and has opened an office at the Fulton Medical Office Building at 522 S. Fourth St., in Fulton.
Primecare Physician Kamal Gautam, MD, is providing care in suite 1700 and community members can call 592-3930 for an
appointment. Later this summer he will be joined by family practice physician, Joselito Ouano, MD.
The practice is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care, including the treatment of upper respiratory issues, sick visits, injuries,
infections, rashes and sprains or strains. The medical team can also provide physicals and smoking cessation counseling.
Springside in the summer
As the warmer weather arrives, it’s hot dogs and strawberry time
at Springside at Seneca Hill.
Members of the community are invited to stop by Oswego
Health’s premier retirement living facility for active adults, to
enjoy these summertime favorites.
Along with enjoying the treats of summer, community members
can see first hand this attractive facility that offers both one- and
two-bedroom apartments in a congregate living environment, as
well as one-story, duplex-style homes and cottages.
The duplex-style homes and cottages are adjacent to the main
building and offer maintenance services, privacy without the
chores, a patio and many more amenities. These feature two
bedrooms, two baths and a garage.
The center of the congregate apartment building is the hub
of daily life, where residents enjoy restaurant-style dining and
recreational and educational opportunities in the activity area.
Free wireless Internet is available in this building. For a tour,
please call 315-343-5658.
Two hot dog buffets are planned, June 7th and
August 9th, both Tuesdays, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. The annual strawberry festival will be held
Tuesday, June 28th from 6:30 to 8:30p.m.
There is a small charge for the food.