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Foundation Awards $5,000 to Food Program

“The local community’s response to this program has been incredibly inspiring. We are so grateful to the Lucky Duck Foundation for their support,” said Mark Kirkby, program coordinator at Bassett Cancer Institute. “Our cancer patients face treatments, therapies, and other challenges with so much strength and resolve. We are honored that through this partnership with the Cooperstown Food Pantry we are able to take away the financial pressures and logistical challenges that can come with planning out meals and purchasing…

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Rotary Club Supports New Food Program for Cancer Patients

“This program would not run as effectively as it does without the expertise of the dietitians and nutritionists at Bassett Healthcare Network,” said Will Kleffner, director of the Cooperstown Food Pantry. “They give us the ability to medically-tailor the food we are providing to match each patient’s individual needs. We are thankful to them, to Cooperstown Rotary, and to every local community member who contributes to our mission at the pantry.”…

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News Briefs: July 8, 2023

ONEONTA—David Wightman of Wightman Specialty Woods will present his encyclopedic knowledge of trees and forests at the Swart-Wilcox House Museum at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 9. The talk will cover the history and value of Otsego County’s wooded areas.…

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Cancer Center Installs ‘TrueBeam’ To Treat Cancer More Quickly

Cancer Center Installs ‘TrueBeam’ To Combat Disease More Quickly Director: Accelerator A ‘Game Changer’ COOPERSTOWN – The Bassett Cancer Institute today announced the installation of a TrueBeam linear accelerator that will treat complex cancers much more quickly. Dr. Alfred Tinger, the institute’s chief and medical director, called the TrueBeam “a game changer in terms of cancer treatment in this region.” “Some cancers can be hard to reach and precisely target,” he said. “The TrueBeam changes that. It is an advanced…

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Resident Here 2 Decades Ago, Dr. Tinger Returns To Bassett As Director Of Cancer Institute

Resident Here 2 Decades Ago, Dr. Tinger Returns To Bassett As Director Of Cancer Institute College Friend’s Experience Inspired Career COOPERSTOWN – A resident at Bassett Hospital 20 years ago, Alfred Tinger, MD, has returned as Bassett Cancer Institute chief and medical director.  His appointment is effective today. Tinger, who has more than 20 years of experience as a radiation oncologist, spent his transitional year as a resident at Bassett after graduating medical school in 1992. He also has a…

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Cooperstown, Milford Boosters Raise $3,100 For Cancer Fight

Cooperstown, Milford Boosters Raise $3,100 For Cancer Fight COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Sports Booster Club, in combination with the Milford Central School Sports Booster Club, raised $3,100 for The Bassett Cancer Institute, the Cooperstown boosters announced today. The “Homestand Against Cancer” event on Saturday was organized by the Cooperstown club and highlighted cancer awareness and research.…