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Community Memorial is Growing Below are a few key updates for what is happening at Community Memorial: Growth: Expanded General Surgery  Now with 3 locations: Hamilton, Utica, Cazenovia  New procedures: Vein Disease Care and Breast Biopsies Center for Orthopedics Now in 3 locations: Hamilton, New Hartford, Cazenovia New pain relief treatments: Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP)…

The Community Memorial (CMH) Center for Orthopedics and the Utica Blue Sox, of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL), are thrilled to announce a new partnership that will bring expert athletic training and comprehensive orthopedic care to the Blue Sox program. This collaboration underscores Community Memorial’s commitment to supporting local athletes with sports medicine…

The Community Memorial (CMH) Center for Orthopedics is excited to announce a renewed focus on hip fracture care, launching a new specialty program. Dr. Richelle Takemoto, CMH board-certified orthopedic trauma surgeon, leads the initiative alongside Dr. Kamal Banga. This program offers patients a comprehensive approach to care for hip fractures. The full-service program navigates patients…

With recent cases of measles reported in Texas, New Mexico, and New York City, we encourage our patients and community members to know the facts, especially if you have recently or plan to travel to an area of outbreak. Your first line of defense is to be sure you are vaccinated against measles, mumps and…

Community Memorial (CMH) healthcare network is expanding the primary care team with the addition of a new physician as the organization continues to focus on patient needs. Dr. Andrew Call, board-certified in Family Medicine, will join Community Memorial’s Family Health Center team, seeing patients in Cazenovia. Dr. Call completed his post-doctoral training at the University…

The Community Memorial (CMH) healthcare network launches a new procedure option for patients with joint pain or injury. Platelet-rich plasma injections, or PRP, is a treatment now offered at Community Memorial Center for Orthopedics. The outpatient procedure involves drawing blood from a patient and processing it with a machine called a centrifuge to separate the…

Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) has received a renewal of its accreditation from The Joint Commission by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. Community Memorial underwent a rigorous, onsite review on Monday, September 9,…

Community Memorial Center for Orthopedics is excited to announce its expansion into New Hartford with a new office located at 83 Genesee Street within the CNY Brain and Spine building.  This expansion aims to improve access to specialized orthopedic care for residents throughout the region. Community Memorial Center for Orthopedics provides a comprehensive range of…

The Community Memorial (CMH) Center for Orthopedics is excited to add a physician assistant to the team of medical staff within the Center for Specialties. Frank Barber, PA, joins Dr. Richelle Takemoto and Dr. Kamaljeet Banga, with a distinguished career in orthopedic patient care. After completing his Physician Assistant Studies at the Inter-service Physician Assistant…

The Center for Orthopedics of Community Memorial (CMH) is excited to announce the addition of an Athletic Trainer Liaison within the healthcare network. Cody Herbert, MS, ATC, a certified local athletic trainer, joins CMH in a concentrated effort to develop relationships with area secondary schools and universities.  With an extensive history of collaboration with sports…