By Norah Machia When she was 13 years old, Ellen Somers volunteered to visit with the elderly residents of a nearby nursing home. As she spent time interacting with them, she began to observe varying degrees of memory loss, and...
Special Feature
Special feature: Healing by helping others to heal – Betsy Cusumano launches The Cus Foundation
By Janelle Davis Betsy Cusumano’s world changed forever in the fall of 2022 when her husband Tom, also known as “Cus,” unexpectedly took his life. “He never suffered from any mental health issues. He was the most even-keeled person you could...
WBOC Leading Lady
WBOC Leading Lady: Dr. Tina Chee – A more focused approach to medicine
By Alyssa Dearborn When Dr. Tina Chee started her practice with Up Design Primary Care, she wanted to enhance the collaborative journey between the patient and the physician. Building her business with a philosophy focusing on better health through lifestyle...
Guest Commentary
Inspire: Mary Pat Speno – Dance school director reflects on 40 years of teaching
By Alyssa Dearborn After 40 years of owning the Syracuse School of Dance and acting as the artistic director of the Syracuse Contemporary Dance Company, Mary Pat Speno is retiring. Over the years, the school has expanded the different dance...
Inspire
Inspire: Dr. Ellyn Riley, Ph.D. – Researching communication and human connection
By Kate Hanzalik Ellyn Riley has been investigating tough questions her whole life - some about the intersections of science, people, and family, some about her career and what it means to be a woman in the sciences. While the...
