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Three New York healthcare providers, including Amsterdam, N.Y.-based St. Mary’s Healthcare, Gloversville, N.Y.-based Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home and Amsterdam, N.Y.-based Mohawk Valley Orthopedics have launched a partnership, according to a Jan. 2 report from ABC 10 News.
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George Ozoude, MD, founder of Movement Orthopaedic Institute in Houston, has a unique practice model where the challenges now could lead to tailwinds down the road.
Frank Phillips, MD, is heading into the new year with a new spine tool in his arsenal.
Ronceverte, W.Va.-based CAMC Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, part of Charleston, W.Va.-based Vandalia Health, has added a new orthopedic robot.
Novartis is in the trial phase for a new experimental medicine that has shown promise in improving motor function in children with a form of spinal muscular atrophy, according to a Dec. 30 report from The Detroit News.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Memorial Medical Center has appointed Erik Freeland, DO, as chief of orthopedics, according to a Dec. 30 report from Niagara Frontier Publications.