Oswego Health

Community members can assist the American Red Cross in meeting its need for blood during a blood drive to be held August 14 at Oswego Hospital. The Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage.

Oswego Health welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Glenn Axelrod, of Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, who will begin providing surgery and office visits at the health system’s Oswego Health Services Center. Dr. Axelrod is a well-known, board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, joint replacements, arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery and general orthopedics.

Joining the General Surgery Associates practice in the coming weeks will be board-certified surgeon Yuriy Zhurov. Dr. Zhurov will provide care to patients needing general surgeries and minimally invasive procedures in Oswego Hospital’s advanced surgery center.

Making a significant gift toward the recently unveiled Center for Wound Healing at Oswego Health was M&T Bank. The area banking institution made a $50,000 gift toward this new service that provides specialized treatment for those with hard-to-heal wounds.