MDNews - Central New York

Thank you very much for reading the September– October edition of MD News. Once again, we examine the world-class health care available right here in Central New York. Ups t at e Me d ic a l Un iver sit y 's Ups t at e Ca nc er Center — Central New York's only academic-aliated cancer institution — is pursuing a long-term growth plan that matches requirements for National Cancer Institute cancer center designation. Its team has already begun programmatic expansion coordinated with its robust research, leading-edge technology and multidisciplinary model of care. Du r i ng t he pa st yea r a nd a ha lf, t he f ive-stor y, 90,000-square-foot Upstate Cancer Center has undertaken a significant structural reorganization to enhance its areas of strength and ability to o‹er patients the latest in cancer care, including personalized medicine. This e‹ort included appointing its first Director — Interim Director and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology Je‹rey Bogart, MD — as well as associate directors for clinical research, operations, basic and translational research, and community outreach. Once again, I would like to thank all those who come together to create our magazine. Here at MD News, we are dedicated to delivering an engaging reader experience with real local relevance. In each issue, we highlight distinguished and accomplished physicians and practice groups. We also provide updates on the latest medical studies, pointers for managing your practice and a unique look at what is happening in the local medical community. We love to receive nominations for our cover stories, current news within your organization and feedback on articles. I would also like to suggest that you visit mdnews.com to discover a wonderful resource for healthcare marketing. We are here to serve the physician and healthcare community. Enjoy your issue of MD News, Rich Keene Publisher: Richard Keene Managing Editor: ConnerArmstrong Contributing Writer: Gerald N. Hoffman Photographer: Chuck Wainwright Executive Consultant: Gerald N. Hoffman President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner B2B Sales Director and Group Publisher: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: JennTaylor Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: BrianNorman Creative Services: SteveBarrett, MarielaCosentino, SandeeCurry, JamieDent, MichaelFerguson, Jenny Havron, EmilyMain, JacobMoore, JenniferOncay, KimmiPatterson, MichaelSimmons, DavidSmith Production: Andrea Hull Financial Services: Ashley Byrd Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although ever y precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2016, True North Custom. All rights reser ved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. The healthcare providers featured in MD News comply with applicable Federal laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Central New York edition, call Publisher Richard Keene at 315-446-8331 or email rkeene@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to rkeene@mdnews.com. Central New York 05-820 PUBLISHER from the ............................................... Richard Keene PUBLISHER Central New York ............................................... rkeene@mdnews.com 315-446-8331 ............................................... @MDNewsCentralNY

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