NYOH News

#NewYorkTough - Amsterdam team creates video for state contest

May 18, 2020

When Governor Andrew Cuomo asked New Yorkers to create videos about why it continues to be important to wear a mask, our Amsterdam team answered the call! Videos were submitted across the state with the hashtag #NewYorkTough. The winning entry will... Read more


Cancer during COVID-19: Dr. Evangelist on WAMC’s Medical Monday

May 12, 2020

A recent guest on WAMC's Medical Monday, Dr. Makenzi Evangelist explained the ways NYOH is keeping patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. These include virtual visits, masks and not allowing guests at appointments. She also took listener... Read more


Cancer Won’t Wait: NYOH Urges Scheduling of Surgeries & Procedures

May 08, 2020

As the region’s largest cancer care provider, New York Oncology Hematology is urging anyone who has postponed cancer-related surgeries or procedures to schedule right away, now that the New York State Department of Health has granted waivers for... Read more


NYOH is proud to join Capital Region Cares

May 06, 2020

NYOH is proud to join #Capital Region Cares, a new campaign saluting the many ways people are caring for one another during COVID-19. Look for Dr. Ira Zackon, President of New York Oncology Hematology on Spectrum News and other cable stations. We... Read more


NYOH Research teams up with MD Anderson to keep patient on clinical trial

May 01, 2020

Thanks to Dr. David Shaffer and the NYOH research team, the coronavirus isn't stopping Brian McGarry from continuing his clinical trial. NYOH is working with MD Anderson in Texas, to keep Brian's treatment on track. Brian and Dr. Shaffer shared... Read more


#518RainbowHunt at NYOH

April 21, 2020

NYOH staff have been showing their true colors, getting creative at our offices as part of the #518RainbowHunt. Because of COVID-19 precautions, patients can no longer bring guests with them for treatment. To help keep their spirits high, radiation... Read more


NYOH Offering Telemedicine Appointments

April 20, 2020

New York Oncology Hematology is pleased to offer telemedicine appointments, allowing new and existing patients to consult with our team of doctors via secure virtual visits – from the comfort and safety of home. While telemedicine cannot fully... Read more


Mask Donations Accepted

April 10, 2020

We are so grateful to everyone who has contributed masks to our staff and patients! Our team is wearing N95s, and we are handing out hand-sewn and surgical masks to patients who do not have one. Here, some of our Patroon Creek team pose with 90... Read more


NYOH Employees Celebrate Patients, Nurses & Staff

April 01, 2020

NYOH employees, currently working from home, gathered outside the windows of our offices to show their support for patients, nurses and other staff who continue to provide direct care. Keeping social distance, they held signs and cheered outside the... Read more


Coronavirus Advisory

March 11, 2020

Whether you are a patient, caregiver, or close to someone with cancer, please know New York Oncology Hematology is deeply committed to the wellbeing of our patients. While we have no cases of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at NYOH, we are... Read more