Editor’s note: Astute readers may notice that there is much PR news here today, and the week’s personnel notes were posted yesterday (on PR Tuesday). No real explanation except poor oversight. Next week will be normal.
Saratoga Hospital adds surgical podiatrist
Jan. 6, 2021
Courtesy Saratoga Hospital
Dr. Zachary Criswell
Dr. Zachary Criswell, a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, has joined Saratoga Hospital Medical Group – Surgical Podiatry.
Criswell comes to Saratoga Hospital from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where he was a clinical instructor in the Department of Medicine. He also was an attending physician at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a Rutgers clinical affiliate in Paramus, New Jersey.
Criswell earned his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Pennsylvania and completed an internship and residency at University Hospital in New Jersey. He completed a surgical fellowship at Palo Alto Medical Foundation in California.
Criswell is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Warren County holds COVID vaccine clinic
Jan 5, 2021
Warren County Health Services staff administered their first round of COVID-19 vaccines Saturday at a clinic for individuals in New York State’s “Phase 1A” group.
The clinic was by invitation for the various priority groups in Phase 1A of the distribution process, using 100 doses of vaccine that Warren County received late last week. No adverse reactions were reported.
Warren County Health Services anticipates receiving more doses this week and will schedule clinics accordingly, as New York State expands the list of those eligible to be vaccinated.
As of Monday, there was no timetable for vaccine distribution to the general public. But Warren County Health Services Director Ginelle Jones said she anticipates that process to start later this winter, after priority groups are completed and more vaccine becomes available.
New York State determines which populations get the vaccine in different phases. Professionals in various phases will be notified when their group becomes eligible.
Until it comes time for all to be vaccinated, Warren County officials ask that residents and visitors continue to take precautions to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Read more here. To keep up with vaccine developments in Warren County, check this link on the Warren County COVID Hub website.
SUNY Empire State College will provide instructional support to U.S. Naval Community College students
Dec. 30, 2020
(Saratoga Springs, NY) State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras and United States Naval Community College (USNCC) President Dr. Randi Cosentino announced that SUNY and USNCC are partnering to provide expanded educational opportunities for sailors, marines, and coast guards through USNCC’s Phase I pilot program beginning in January 2021. The collaboration aims to better prepare enlisted service members, improve operational readiness, and support lifelong learning with naval-relevant education opportunities and tailored support services. SUNY is one of five institutions across the country providing educational support for Phase I of this USNCC pilot program.
SUNY’s inaugural class of nearly 130 students will enroll in Naval Leadership and Ethics as well as Introduction to Literature, Introduction to College Writing, and Contemporary Mathematics for the spring term at SUNY Empire State College. With its experience in military-supportive education, SUNY Empire State College will provide online course delivery and student support services, with SUNY Online providing additional coaching and support for USNCC students.
The USNCC was introduced to support enlisted sailors and marines in achieving professional certificates and associate’s degrees that will enhance operational readiness and improve warfighting capabilities, while putting sailors and marines on a path to lifelong learning.
SUNY Empire State College educates 16,000 students per year in person, online, and through a blend of both, at locations in every region of New York and at eight international sites worldwide.
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