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Phil Porter, CMPE, CEO of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group sits in the dunking booth at the group’s Employee Appreciation Picnic.
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As part of its year long 70th anniversary celebration, Slocum-Dickson Medical Group held an Employee Appreciation Picnic today. Employees enjoyed lunch from the Dinosaur Barbeque sponsored by Novo Nordisk along with raffles, contests and other activities. Prizes were presented to Slocum-Dickson employees every half hour through out the day.
The highlight of the entire celebration was the dunking booth. CEO and good sport, Phil Porter, CMPE, gave employees a chance to show off their throwing arms and dunk him in gallons of ice cold water. Phil, dressed in his usual suit and tie, braved the rain and chilly temperatures for this fun filled activity that had all the employees laughing.
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is celebrating 70 years of quality care. The group has grown from a small medical group founded by three physicians to a large multi-specialty group with over 70 physicians and 500 employees. The group is planning a 70th anniversary celebration for the public this fall. |
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Slocum-Dickson Medical Group would like to congratulate Kathy Taylor on 25 years of service with the group. Kathy began her career with Slocum-Dickson in 1983 in the Medical Records Department. In 1987, Kathy joined Slocum-Dickson’s team of Receptionists and was soon promoted to Reception Assistant Supervisor. In 1993, Kathy joined the Data Collections Team as a coder. Kathy became a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) in 2003. She has not only been a loyal employee for 25 years, but also an instrumental member of the Data Collections team. She is responsible for maintaining the accuracy of coding and data entry into the billing system. Kathy possesses extensive knowledge of procedural and diagnostic coding, as well as, health information documentation standards. When asked what attributed to her longevity with the group, Kathy responded, “The physicians and staff are great to work with and I really enjoy what I’m doing.”
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is thankful to Kathy for the contributions she’s made to the group. The group will be celebrating this milestone with an employee breakfast in her honor. Also, to show its appreciation, Slocum-Dickson will present Kathy with a gift. |
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Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is pleased to announce the selection of Deborah Fortuna as “Employee of the Quarter” for the second quarter of 2008. Deborah has been with Slocum-Dickson since 2003. In 2007, she took on the role of Laboratory Supervisor. She was nominated for “Employee of the Quarter” by her colleagues in the Laboratory because of the quality of her work. They describe her as fair, consistent, and conscientious. She truly leads by example. Her knowledge and professionalism make her a role model for the entire department. Herman VanHatten, Director of the Laboratory, conferred with the nomination stating that, “Debbie places the needs of our customers, both internal and external, first and is committed to quality. She is continually looking for ways to improve service by increasing efficiency and updating technology.” Mr. VanHatten also notes that, “Her professionalism, dedication to quality and attentiveness to the needs of the entire staff make her a real asset to our organization.” The physicians and staff at Slocum-Dickson congratulate Deborah on her achievements and contributions to the group. |
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Carolyn Zullo, FNP joined Aamer Mirza, MD in the Gastroenterology department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group on May 7, 2008. Carolyn received her Master of Science Family Nurse Practitioner Degree and her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the State University of New York Institute of Technology in Utica, NY. She received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Mohawk Valley Community College. Carolyn is a member of the Mohawk Valley Chapter of the Nurse Practitioner Association and the International Honor Society of Nursing. Carolyn is a welcome addition to the Gastroenterology Department. Carolyn Zullo, FNP is accepting new patients. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Mirza’s Office at (315) 798-1805. |
| The Breast Care Center at Slocum-Dickson Sponsors the Parkway Senior Center’s 5th Annual Red Hat Luncheon |
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, the Breast Care Center at Slocum-Dickson sponsored the Parkway Senior Center’s 5th Annual Red Hat Luncheon. This event was the perfect opportunity to share information about breast health with the group most likely to be affected by the disease; women over the age of 40. The Red Hat Society is a sisterhood formed by women over the age of 50 whose mission is to change the perception of aging women by having fun and connecting with fellow members. Several hundred society members attended the event held at the Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro. In addition to sponsoring the luncheon, the Breast Care Center had a display table with information about the Breast Care Center at Slocum-Dickson and breast health. Slocum-Dickson also donated two gift baskets to be raffled off to the Red Hat Society members.
The Breast Care Center at Slocum-Dickson offers comprehensive care that is unparalleled in the Mohawk Valley. Recently, the Breast Care Center added stereotactic biopsy capabilities, ultrasound guided biopsy, and genetic testing to its list of services. |
- Slocum-Dickson Medical Group PLLC, in New Hartford, NY, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in Breast Ultrasound as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
The ACR, headquartered in Reston, VA, awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice. Evaluations are conducted by board-certified physicians and medical physicists who are experts in the field. They assess the qualifications of the personnel and the adequacy of facility equipment. The surveyors report their findings to the ACR’s Committee on Accreditation, which subsequently provides the practice with a comprehensive report.
The ACR is a national organization serving more than 32,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, and nuclear medicine and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services. The Radiology Department at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group has already received ACR accreditation for OB/GYN, general and vascular ultrasound service including; peripheral vascular, cerebral vascular, and deep abdominal vascular, as well as, accreditation for mammography. The Radiology Department at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group offers a wide variety of clinical diagnostic & therapeutic imaging procedures that are preformed by registered CAT Scan, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and Ultrasound Technicians for your testing needs. Services include General Radiology, Mammography, Ultrasound, CAT Scan , Nuclear Medicine, and Bone Mineral Density. Slocum-Dickson also offers radiology services at the Ilion location at 55 Central Plaza in Ilion.
- John P. Sullivan Sr., MD, of New Hartford, NY, was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons on March 5, 2008, during the ceremonies at the Academy’s 75th annual meeting in San Francisco. Dr. Sullivan was one of 675 new members inducted. The Academy has 31,383 members worldwide. With offices at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group, Dr. Sullivan specializes in Orthopaedic Joint Surgery. He is a member of the American Medical Association. Dr. Sullivan has been practicing at Slocum-Dickson since September of 2004. He is a Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with Fellowship training in Orthopaedic Adult Reconstruction at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Sullivan strives to be on the forefront of the latest technology in orthopaedic joint surgery. He performs advance procedures such as; the gender specific female knee implant, minimally invasive hip and knee replacements, reverse total shoulder surgery, and new methods for managing pain during joint surgery. An orthopaedic surgeon is a physician with extensive training in the diagnosis and non-surgical as well as surgical treatment of the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. The Academy is the largest medical association for musculoskeletal specialists. Its Fellows have completed medical school, plus at least five years of specialty study in orthopaedics in an accredited residency program, passed a comprehensive oral and written exam, and been certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. With more than 31,000 members, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (www.aaos.org) is a not-for–profit organization that provides education programs for orthopaedic surgeons, allied health professionals and the public. An advocate for improved patient care, the Academy is participating in the Bone and Joint Decade (www.usbjd.org), the global initiative to raise awareness of musculoskeletal health, stimulate research and improve people’s quality of life. President Bush has declared the years 2002 – 2011 national Bone and Joint Decade in support of these objectives.
Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is located at 1729 Burrstone Road, New Hartford, NY.
performed the very first implantation of a new Boston Scientific wireless ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator) in North America. The Confient wireless ICD created by Boston Scientific just received FDA approval in late February. The new device is equipped with enhanced AV (atrial ventricular) features designed to reduce unnecessary right ventricular pacing. The wireless capability of the device eliminates the need for a programming wand and allows the device to be programmed while the physician is closing the wound. This means the surgery takes less time and the risk of infection is reduced. Confient features an Atrial Arrhythmia Burden Alert; this feature sends notification to the physician if the patient has been in atrial arrhythmia for an extended period of time. Because of this alert system, the physician is able to intervene earlier and more effectively manage the patient’s condition. One of the most notable attributes of the Confient ICD is its ability to wirelessly communicate with the Latitude Patient Management System. The Latitude system provides the physician with the ability to monitor patients daily for changes in cardiac status. The device allows for automatic monitoring and follow-up to be performed wirelessly. “We are proud to provide our patients with a new technology that improves patient management and follow up, as well as, allows us to more easily acquire patient data,” said Stephen Eadline, MD, President of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group. “At Slocum-Dickson we continue to pursue safe and new procedures to improve patient care.”
NEW HARTFORD, NY - October 2005 Eufrosina I. Young, MD will be joining Slocum-Dickson Medical Group P.L.L.C. on November 1, 2005. Dr. Young is Board Certified in Neurology by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. She specializes in diseases of the brain, spine, and nerves. For the past year she has been a Fellow in Clinical Neurophysiology at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She worked for three years as a Private Practice Neurologist at Newburgh Neurological Associates, Newburgh, New York. Dr. Young was the Chief Resident in the Department of Neurology at North Shore University Hospital Manhasset, New York. She completed her Neurology Residency at North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, New York. Dr. Young completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York, New York. Dr. Young was an intern with the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines. She received her Medical Degree from the University of the ast, Quezon City, Philippines. She received her B.S. in Biology from the University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines. Dr. Young is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the Medical Society of New York. Slocum- Dickson Medical Group P.L.L.C. is looking forward to Dr. Young’s arrival. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call Dr. Young’s office at (315)798-1639. Eufrosina I. Young, MD will also have office hours at our Rome location.
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