Contact:
Phyllis Fisher
(212) 606-1197
Tracy Hickenbottom
(212) 606-1197
“We emphasize infection control as a best practice,” said Thomas P. Sculco, M.D., surgeon–in-chief of Hospital for Special Surgery, “and strive to maintain it at every level of patient care – from washing hands to a clean and safe environment for our patients in the operating room and the entire hospital.”
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Event: The New York Hospital Queens Cardiac Health Center will host an open house for the community to familiarize Queens residents with the higher level of services available for heart disease prevention and recovery right here in Queens. The open house will include live demonstrations and educational lectures on:
For more information, contact Scott Sieber at 718-670-1579.
When: Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 6-8 p.m.
Where:
173-03 Horace Harding Expressway
Fresh Meadows, NY 11365
Who: July 9th event is open to the public and news media.
Background: The
Bolton Landing, N.Y. – June 25, 2009 – The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) has awarded its ninth annual Pinnacle Award for Quality and Patient Safety to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Winthrop-University Hospital, St. Mary’s Hospital at Amsterdam, and Stony Brook University Medical Center for their efforts in developing and implementing initiatives to improve care in each facility.
Caption: Dr. Eliot Lazar, Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System, and Chief Quality Officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (right), accepts Pinnacle Award on behalf of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
HANYS created the Pinnacle Award for Quality Improvement in 2001 to recognize member hospitals and health care systems that significantly improve the health and safety of their patients. The program recognizes and encourages broad dissemination of successful quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
In the Mult-Entity or System Award,
Katherine Emmanouilidi
Manager, Marketing and Public Relations
(201) 833-7092
Nicole Russell
Public Relations Coordinator
(201) 833-3284
n-russell@mail.holyname.org
A highlight of the evening was the keynote speaker, George Martin, former New York Giant (1975-1988) and member of the New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame. In his address, Mr. Martin stressed the urgency of preventative healthcare and essential screenings. He emphasized the importance of maintaining good health not only for oneself, but for family members who love and depend on their father, spouse, or son. After his inspirational speech, fans were invited to have photographs taken with the defensive end while he signed autographs.
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Jane Ellis, Vice President, Marketing/Public Relations/
Representative from Golf Tec explaining to a guest how they can improve their golf swing through the Golf Swing Analyzer.
George Martin, Former
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The PillPick automated drug management system reduces medication errors by limiting the number of hands each dose must pass through to get to the patient. PillPick dispenses over 5,000 unit doses daily to Holy Name's 360 beds. The PillPick system's integrated components automate packaging, dispensing and storage while minimizing human intervention. The packaging modules prepare unit doses from bulk stock, and can over-wrap vials, cups, ampoules, syringes and blisters.
Contact:
Maureen Curran Kleinman
Coordinator, Marketing and Communications
(201) 291-6310
Ridgewood, NJ – June 23, 2009 – The Oncology Clinical Trials Department at The Valley Hospital has been named one of the top three performing institutions in the country by the
Top performing sites are selected based on several criteria that evaluate the quality of their patient selection, data submission and other factors. Valley’s Oncology Clinical Trials Department was recognized as a top performer at ACOSOG’s annual meeting in
The
Shown standing (left to right) are: Mara Grbic, Data Coordinator; Robert Korst, MD, Medical Director of the Blumenthal Cancer Center; Cheryl Parish, RN, MBA, Manager, Oncology Clinical Trials; Nancy Librera, Assistant Vice President, Oncology Services; and Anna Baiata, Regulatory Specialist. Shown seated (left to right) are: Jennifer Deraney, RN; and Susan Mock, RN. Not pictured: Eva Brodkin, RN.
Contact:
Jodi-Ann Bailey
Public Affairs Associate
(718) 780-5367
New York Methodist Hospital (NYM) recently partnered with Clean Air NY, an initiative sponsored by the New York State Department of Transportation, to encourage
On Tuesday, June 16th, representatives from the organization, along with Clean Air NY’s cloud mascot, visited New York Methodist Hospital to educate employees and visitors about the many different ways to reduce vehicle miles traveled by encouraging the use of mass transit, combining trips, carpooling, bicycling and walking. The mascot also visited the Hospital’s outpatient pediatric clinic, passing out coloring books and posing for photos with children while they waited for their appointments.
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Clean Air 10e: (Left) Annie Fung, human resources generalist, Clean Air NY’s cloud mascot, Jennifer Puentes, human resources training assistant, Stephen Stone, human resources assistant, and Jose Montes, human resources generalist.
Contact:
Roger Greene
Director, Public Relations/Marketing
(212) 410-8147
On May 5th, 2009, the Bronx Division of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association had the honor of presenting the first annual David Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship. David Gutierrez was a graduate of NYCPM. In attendance at the ceremony were the Gutierrez family, including David's wife, son and mother. The recipient was Blanca Diaz, a graduating senior from NYCPM. Blanca, originally from
One particular paragraph in her application stands out: "The four years I have been studying at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine were challenging, difficult, and rewarding. I overcame many obstacles when I moved to the Bronx from
Caption:
(left to right): Craig Herman, D.P.M., Past President, Bronx Division, NYSPMA; Donna M. Alfieri, D. P. M. , Associate Professor of Podiatric Medicine at NYCPM, and V.P., Bronx Division, NYSPMA; Blanca Diaz, NYCPM Fourth-Year Student and Winner of the David Gutierrez Memorial Scholarship; and Enid Goris, D.P.M. , President, Bronx Division, NYSPMA.
Contact:
Roger Greene
Director, Public Relations/Marketing
(212) 410-8147
Kenneth E. Raske, who recently celebrated his 25th anniversary as President of Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA), delivered the keynote address to the graduating class of the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) and received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters-Honoris Causa, during the College’s 98th Commencement Ceremony at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City on Wednesday, May 27th.
Contact:
Roger Greene
Director, Public Relations/Marketing
(212) 410-8147
Supported by a substantial founding donation from Bradley Bakotic, D.P.M., D.O., and Bako Pathology Services, the New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its completely new, state-of-the-art Anatomy Lab.
The new lab, to be known as the Bako Anatomy Lab, is divided into two distinct sections, allowing for two separate courses to be run simultaneously. The sections can also be combined. Forty-eight students, at six per table, can work in the larger of the two rooms, and twelve students can work in the smaller one.
The Bako Anatomy Lab is state-of-the-art in terms of technology, environmental features, and aesthetics. It has five twenty-two-inch, ceiling-mounted, flat-screen TV monitors, one fifty-inch, flat-screen LCD monitor, and one forty-two-inch, flat-screen LCD monitor. The lab also has video cameras and a computer system to assist with instruction. There is a large adjoining room for the storage of cadavers. All in all, this ultra-modern new facility will enhance the learning experience for podiatric medical students at NYCPM for generations to come.
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Cutting the ribbon to dedicate the new Bako Anatomy Lab at NYCPM are Bradley Bakotic, D.P.M., D.O. (center left), Principal Partner, Bako Pathology Services, and Louis L. Levine (center right), President and CEO of NYCPM. Looking on are (l. to r.) Michael J. Trepal, D.P.M., NYCPM Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean, Rosario J. LaBarbera, D.P.M., NYCPM Trustee, and S. William Sigler, NYCPM Executive Vice-President.
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Katherine Emmanouilidi
Manager, Marketing and Public Relations
(201) 833-7092
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Left to right: Charles Vialotti, MD, Holy Name Hospital Chief of Radiation Oncology and Medical Director of Villa Marie Claire Hospice; Pat Battle, Anchor and NJ Correspondent WNBC News 4 New York; Ginny DeGreef, President HNH Auxiliary; Sheryl Slonim, HNH Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services
Guests enjoyed refreshments, entertainment and remarks by Ginny DeGreef, Holy Name Hospital Auxiliary President; Charles Vialotti, MD, Chief of Radiation Oncology and Medical Director of Villa Marie Claire Hospice; Jane Ellis, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations; and Jackie Kates, Community Relations Coordinator.
For more than 75 years, the Auxiliary has helped Holy Name remain at the forefront of the healthcare industry, raising tens of thousands of dollars in support of many projects including the general building campaign, the new
For more information on joining the Holy Name Hospital Auxiliary, please call 201-530-7961
Contact:
Scott Sieber
Media Relations Manager
(718) 670-1579
scs9013@nyp.org
The American Diabetes Association with its “Outstanding Physician Clinician Award” lauded Daniel Lorber, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.D.E, an endocrinologist with New York Hospital Queens, and associate director at the hospital’s Lang Center for Research and Education. He was recognized at the association’s 69th annual Scientific Sessions. At this annual conference, 15,000 scientists, physicians and health care professionals from around the world gathered in
Pictured, Daniel Lorber, M.D., (r.) director of endocrinology, associate director of research,
Block Party at
When: Friday, July 10 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
What: Stop by for a family fun day! DJ and kids entertainment, clown, face painting, bouncy house for kids and giveaways. Free/low cost spay or neuter for cats and dogs. No-cost health screenings including HIV counseling and testing, pregnancy tests, blood pressure and glucose checks. Event co-sponsored by Health Plus, United States Census 2010 and ASPCA.
Where:
More Info: Call the center at (718) 388-0390 or email info@chnnyc.org
Summer Fun at
When: Tuesday, July 21 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
What: Stop by for a family fun day! No-cost health screenings also offered including HIV counseling and testing, pregnancy tests, blood pressure and glucose checks.
Where:
More Info: Call the center at (718) 778-0198 or email info@chnnyc.org
More about Caribbean House Health Center
When: Saturday, July 25th from Noon - 8 p.m.
What: Family Day of Fun!! Don't Miss It!! Moon bounce ride, face painter, gift raffle, and entertainment including The New York City Housing Authority Jazz Band. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, popcorn and snow cones. No-cost health screenings also provided. Bring your own tables, chairs and refreshments. Co-sponsored by Amerigroup Community Care.
Where:
More Info: Call the center at (212) 426-0088 or email info@chnnyc.org
More about Helen B. Atkinson Health Center
Block Party at
When: Wednesday, July 29 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
What: Stop by for a family fun day! DJ and kids entertainment, clown, face painting, bouncy house for kids and giveaways. Free/low cost spay or neuter for cats and dogs. No-cost health screenings including HIV counseling and testing, pregnancy tests, blood pressure and glucose checks. Event co-sponsored by Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., Affinity Health Plan and the ASPCA.
Where:
More Info: Call (718) 320-4466 or email info@chnnyc.org
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Men's Health Clinic at
When: The first and fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
What: Primary healthcare services for men in a male-centered environment.
Where:
More Info: Call the center at (212) 426-0088 or email info@chnnyc.org
More about Helen B. Atkinson Health Center
Contact:
Anthony Ercolano
Special Projects
(212) 801-1702
anthony.ercolano@downtownhospital.org
Warren Licht, M.D., Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, is accompanied by friends and colleagues at the 24th AIDS Walk
Contact:
Anthony Ercolano
Special Projects
(212) 801-1702
anthony.ercolano@downtownhospital.org
The results of a study entitled Chemotherapy-associated Steroid Use and Its Effect on Blood Glucose, Nephro-, and Other Toxicity of Chemotherapy for Non-Diabetic Oncological Patients conducted at
Contact:
Anthony Ercolano
Special Projects
(212) 801-1702
anthony.ercolano@downtownhospital.org
Contact:
Scott Sieber
Media Relations Manager
(718) 670-1579
scs9013@nyp.org
City Hall, Queens, NY – June 19, 2009 – A team of pediatricians from New York Hospital Queens joined fitness guru Richard Simmons and City Council Member Tony Avella on the steps of City Hall today in support of a City Council resolution calling on the United States Congress to improve standards for physical education through the FIT Kids Act. The federal legislation is designed to improve standards for physical education of children and adolescents.
Three years ago to address the growing problem of childhood obesity, New York Hospital Queens established a “Fit Kids” program through the department of pediatrics. The program teaches children, adolescents and their parents the benefits of healthy living through proper diet and exercise.
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(Above left) Joseph Abularrage, (center), M.D., F.A.A.P., chairman, department of pediatrics, New York Hospital Queens, with fitness celebrity Richard Simmons, (right), City Council Member Tony Avella (left), and health advocates, speaks out on the need to fight childhood obesity.
(Above right) Pictured from left to right, Anthony Porto, M.D., director of New York Hospital Queens “Fit Kids” program, fitness celebrity Richard Simmons, Joseph Abularrage, M.D., F.A.A.P., chairman, department of pediatrics, Peri Millman, director, pediatric gastroenterology say “so long” to childhood obesity.
For more information, or to seek a “Fit Kids” consultation at New York Hospital Queens, call 718-670-1800.
New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.
Contact:
Scott Sieber
Media Relations Manager
(718) 670-1579
scs9013@nyp.org
Flushing, NY – June 18, 2009 – New York Hospital Queens awarded 102 physicians-in-training diplomas this week during the annual graduation ceremonies held by the hospital’s clinical teaching departments. About 65 percent of the graduating doctors have elected to remain in Queens and the surrounding areas of
The NYHQ Graduate Medical Education Program includes residency and fellowship training in medicine, dental and oral medicine, emergency medicine, internal medicine, podiatric medicine and surgery, radiation oncology, cardiovascular, gastroenterology, geriatrics, infectious disease, nephrology and pulmonary/critical care medicine. Currently, there are 234 residents and fellows training in the hospital’s program.
Pictured from left to right are Terence M. Brady, M.D., F.C.C.P., chairman, department of medicine, Steven Reichert, M.D., F.A.C.P., residency program director, department of medicine, and chief residents in the department of medicine, Ellen Gutkin, D.O., Josette Narcisse, M.D. and Stephen Serynek, D.O. Dr. Gutkin will continue her studies through a gastrointestinal fellowship at NYHQ, and Dr. Serynek will pursue a cardiology fellowship at NYHQ. Dr. Narcisse plans to join a private practice in
Contact:
Scott Sieber
Media Relations Manager
(718) 670-1579
scs9013@nyp.org
Flushing, NY – June 9, 2009 – One of the world’s most respected medical journals, the New England Journal of Medicine, is publishing a landmark study this week that explores treatments for people with both Type 2 diabetes and coronary artery disease. The Lang Research and Education Center of New York Hospital Queens, Flushing Queens was one of the sites that conducted this study.
The study, known as
Phyllis August, M.D., M.P.H., (photo above) director, Lang Research Center for Research and Education, New York Hospital Queens, served as a co-investigator and co-author of the study. She called the results, “very exciting and good news.” “More than 20 million Americans suffer from type 2 diabetes and many of these people also have heart disease. This deadly disease duo is affecting more and more people at increasingly younger ages.”
Contact:
Melissa Weisstuch
Vice President, Marketing
(914) 681-2380
White Plains, NY - June 2009 - Louise Kuklis of New Rochelle has learned a great deal about herself, her loved ones and the joys of taking time for the “little but important things in life” since December 2006 when she was diagnosed with colon cancer. Those are the key messages Mrs. Kuklis shared with many cancer survivors, families and caregivers as the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual White Plains Hospital Center (WPHC) Cancer Survivors Day brunch, held Sunday, June 7, at the Westchester Marriott,
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Louise Kuklis displays the White Plains Hospital Center’s 2009 Cancer Survivors Day award at the Annual Cancer Surivivors Day brunch held Sunday, June 7. A colon cancer survivor, Mrs. Kuklis was the keynote speaker at the annual celebration of life, attended by more than 250 cancer survivors, their families, friends and caregivers. With Mrs. Kuklis are her husband, Bob (right) and son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Harriet.
Contact:
Lloyd Torres
Director, Special Projects
(718) 480-4023
lftorres@silvercrest.org
Briarwood, New York – May 7, 2009 – The Aster Awards, hosted by Marketing Healthcare Today and Creative Images, Inc., is an elite competition recognizing the nation's most talented healthcare professionals for outstanding excellence in advertising. The
With approximately three thousand entries, participants in the Aster Awards compete against similarly-sized organizations from all across the
Contact:
Amy Massimo
Director, Public Affairs
(845) 348-2773
Nyack, NY – June 15, 2009 –
“I am delighted to be a part of the team at
Most recently, Dr. Joseph was in a private practice in
Contact:
Scott Orstad
(203) 276-5933
Stamford, CT – June 17, 2009 – Stamford resident Dr. Charles E. Littlejohn has received Stamford Hospital’s Physician Recognition Award. Dr. Littlejohn, who specializes in colon and rectal surgery, was nominated by fellow physicians and medical personnel for the honor.
The Physician Recognition Award is given quarterly to the physician who has shown an ongoing commitment to the hospital’s Planetree philosophy of patient-focused care and has been a role model to other staff members. Additionally, the selected physician has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to living Stamford Hospital’s daily values: Teamwork, Integrity, Compassion, Respect and Accountability.
“Dr. Littlejohn sets the standard for others to meet. He has the greatest respect for other team members and holds himself accountable to his patients, two qualities that have certainly earned him this honor,” said Dr. John Rodis, Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs at Stamford Hospital.
Contact:
Scott Orstad
(203) 276-5933
Stamford, CT - June 17, 2009 – Stamford Hospital held an open house on Tuesday to officially showcase its expanded services at 1500 Post Road in Darien. First Selectwoman Evonne Klein joined Hospital President and CEO Brian Grissler for the opening ceremony and tour of the facilities.
Based on the growing demand, the Hospital added outpatient rehabilitation services for musculo-skeletal disorders and a second practice location for Fairfield County Surgical Specialists, whose physicians have experience in general and pediatric surgery and surgical oncology. For added convenience, the facility also includes an expanded Lab Draw Station and office of Fairfield County Obstetrics & Gynecology. Patients will continue to have access to all the services previously offered at 1500 Post Road.
Contact:
Amy Massimo
Director, Public Affairs
(845) 348-2773
Nyack, NY – June 8, 2009 – New York State Senator Thomas P. Morahan, a cancer survivor, visited fellow cancer survivors, care givers, families, friends, researchers, as well as healthcare providers who support cancer survivors as part of a National Cancer Survivors Day event at
“A ‘survivor’ is anyone living with a history of cancer – from the moment of diagnosis through the remainder of life. Cancer survivors may face many challenges such as hindered access to cancer specialists and promising new treatments, inadequate or no insurance, financial hardships, employment problems and psychological struggles," said Morahan."Despite these difficulties, cancer survivors can live active, productive lives."
Contact:
Scott Sieber
Media Relations Manager
(718) 670-1579
scs9013@nyp.org
Flushing, NY – June 2, 2009 – Late philanthropist, Theresa Lang, was remembered as a compassionate matriarch of the New York Hospital Queens family during the hospital’s A Spring Night Gala at Lincoln Center this Monday. More than 2,600 people attended the ceremony, which also featured a performance by Linda Eder and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. The hospital raised $2.1 million throughout the course of the evening.
Theresa Lang, who passed away last June at the age of 90, served as a volunteer, trustee and philanthropist of New York Hospital Queens for more than 40 years. Her distinguished career with the hospital began as a volunteer in 1958, shortly after the hospital opened. She was a founding member of the Women’s Auxiliary. Lang served as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1973 until her death last year.
Contact:
Anthony Ercolano
Special Projects
(212) 801-1702
anthony.ercolano@downtownhospital.org
New York, NY – June 1, 2009 – New York Downtown has named Christopher L. Mann as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, succeeding Bob Hunter, who completed his tenure as Chairman of the Board (2004-2009). Mr. Hunter served as a Trustee from 1991 to 1999, and again from 2003 to the present. He saw the Hospital to a break even budget in 2008 and will continue to offer the Hospital his wise direction as Vice Chairman and Treasurer to the Board. Mr. Mann has been a valued member of the Board since 2006. He is a partner of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, an international law firm based in
Contact:
Katherine Emmanouilidi
Manager, Marketing and Public Relations
(201) 833-7092
Drew Olsen, M.D., medical director, Holy Name Hospital Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine was advised of this national recognition and congratulated for the "excellence of the services being provided."
The CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, begun in the early 1960's, is recognized by the federal government as being equal to or more stringent than the government's own inspection program.
Contact:
Sharon Tietze
(718) 963-7741
Brooklyn, NY – June 2, 2009 –
Under the direction of Rekha Bhandari, M.D., Director of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and Chair of Elder Care Practice, a highly trained team of gerontology nurse practitioners and bi-lingual program coordinator has been assembled to provide clinical, administrative and outreach support for the program. Dr. Bhandari, who completed fellowships in geriatrics and palliative medicine at North Shore University Hospital/Manhasset and is board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics and palliative medicine, is working closely with local houses of worship, senior centers and community-based organizations to provide comprehensive healthcare services to a vulnerable population that might otherwise experience poorly coordinated, fragmented care.
Discussions are also underway to include training in home visits as part of rotations in Family Medicine for medical students and residents.
Contact:
Leanna Cherry
Publications Specialist
(516) 663-2234
lcherry@winthrop.org
Mineola, NY – June 1, 2009 – The Institute for Cancer Care at
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Established by the
Receiving care at a Commission on Cancer-approved program ensures that patients have access to:
· Comprehensive care, including a range of state-of-the-art services and equipment;
· A multispecialty team approach to coordinate the best treatment options;
· Information about ongoing clinical trials and new treatment options;
· Cancer-related information, education and support;
· A cancer registry that collects data on type and stage of cancers and treatment results and offers lifelong patient follow-up;
· Ongoing monitoring and improvement of care;
· Quality care close to home.
Patients of
For more information on the Institute for Cancer Care at
Contact:
Melissa Weisstuch
Vice President, Marketing
(914) 681-2380
White Plains, NY – June 3, 2009 – A “what if scenario” involving a dirty bomb detonation by a terrorist today tested the response of local hospitals, the City of White Plains Department of Public Safety and other agencies in the Hudson Valley to a large-scale event involving mass casualty injuries.
The interagency disaster drill began at 8:30 AM with a simulated terrorist incident at the former
Caption:
One of the ‘victims’ of the mock dirty bomb detonation is treated and decontaminated in the White Plains Hospital Center park lot where a triage tent was set up[. Another ‘parient’ with severe burns was taken by ambulance from
Contact:
Maureen Curran Kleinman
Marketing and Communications
(201) 291-6310
Ridgewood, NJ – June 4, 2009 – Richard D. Keenan, Senior Vice President – Finance, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of The Valley Hospital, has been named CFO of the Year in the charitable, nonprofit category by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s weekly business journal. The inaugural NJBIZ CFO of the Year awards were announced June 2 during a breakfast ceremony in
Keenan joined The Valley Hospital in 1973 and was named Chief Financial Officer in 1974. He also serves as CFO for Valley Health System, which includes The Valley Hospital, Valley Home Care, and Valley Health Medical Group.
“Rich is well deserving of this recognition,” said Audrey Meyers, President and CEO of The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System. “Over the past 35 years, due in large part to Rich’s leadership, Valley has grown to be the second busiest hospital in New Jersey and one of the most efficiently run and financially sound healthcare systems in the state.”
In addition to the traditional duties of a CFO, Mr. Keenan’s responsibilities include:
Contact:
Carin Grossman
Public Relations and Marketing
(914) 666-1200
Lisa Mockel
Public Relations Manager
(914) 666-1266
Mount Kisco, NY – June 5, 2009 - The Twigs of Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH), a large group of local volunteer women dedicated to raising funds for NWH and to providing services to its patients, recently held their 45th Annual Twigs Luncheon at the Pleasantville Country Club. The luncheon celebrated the 45th year of operation of the Twigs Thriftree Thrift Shop in
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(Photo, right) Twigs of Northern Westchester Hospital President Mary Santore (left) presents NWH Foundation President Hatsy Vallar with a check for $90,000—funds which were raised through the Twigs Thriftree Thrift Shop over the past year.
(Photo, left) During the Twigs of Northern Westchester Hospital’s 45th annual luncheon, several members dressed up in 1960s fashions to commemorate the 1964 opening Twigs Thriftree Thrift Shop including (L-R) Maureen Cowhey of Somers who was a bride in 1964, Maureen Kilyfoly of Chappaqua, and Helen Richards of Chappaqua who was a new mom-to-be that year.
Contact:
Carin Grossman
Public Relations and Marketing
(914) 666-1200
Lisa Mockel
Public Relations Manager
(914) 666-1266
Mount Kisco, NY – May 29, 2009 – Northern
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Contact:
Jodi-Ann Bailey
Public Affairs Associate
(718) 780-5367
Brooklyn, NY - June 11, 2009 - “I function day to day on a simple premise,” said Mervis Smith, R.N., a post anesthesia care unit nurse at New York Methodist Hospital (NYM). “If I take today and live it well, work to the best of my ability, then that day becomes the premise on which tomorrow is built.”
Ms. Smith was recently chosen by her peers to receive the Hospital’s 2009 Nurse of Distinction Award at the annual Nurse of Distinction Award Ceremony. The celebration honors registered nurses, nurse technicians and unit secretaries who make invaluable contributions to NYM each day. The annual awards ceremony is part of a series of events held during New York Methodist’s Nursing Appreciation Week. “I like to think of every nurse in this institution and every ancillary individual as a person of distinction,” said Rebecca Flood, R.N., senior vice president for nursing.
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Rebecca Flood, R.N., senior vice president for nursing, Mervis Smith, R.N., NYM’s 2009 Nurse of Distinction and Robert Seminara, M.D., president of the Hospital’s Medical Board.
Contact:
Nicole Russell
Public Relations Coordinator
(201) 833-3284
n-russell@mail.holyname.org
Teaneck, NJ – May 20, 2009 –On Sunday April 26, the Holy Name MS Center held its 12th Annual Spring Fashion Fling at the Marriott at Glenpointe, Teaneck, NJ. More than 500 guests were in attendance that day and enjoyed a luncheon, auction, and fashion show. "People love this event and come year after year," explains Susan Zurndofer, Event Chairperson and member, Holy Name Hospital Development Committee. "This fashion show is a celebration of the Holy Name MS Center, the work that it does, the patients it serves, and the people who make it happen."
Chris Cimino, Honorary Chairperson of the event, and meteorologist for WNBC-TV, lead the show, providing entertainment for all. Forty models—MS Center patients and family members, volunteers, and HNH staff—walked the catwalk wearing the latest in spring apparel courtesy of Lord and Taylor at Westfield Garden State Plaza. All proceeds raised benefit the Holy Name MS Center. "The outcome of the fashion show and support from the patients, their families, and staff at Holy Name was truly remarkable," said Scott Guevin, PT, DPT, OCS, Assistant Vice President,
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Bottom: Scott Guevin, PT, DPT, OCS, Assistant, Vice President Holy Name Hospital, Catherine Yaxley, CPA, MBA, RN, Vice President, Planning and Government Affairs, Holy Name Hospital, and Chuck Gerity, Assistant Vice President, Emergency Preparedness and Operations.
Top left: Kevin McCarthy, CFRE, Vice President of Development and Executive Director, Holy Name Health Care Foundation, Edwin Ruzinsky, member Enid Ruzinsky, and Joseph Parisi, Chairman, Holy Name Health Care Foundation.
Top right: Chris Cimino, Honorary Chairperson, Holy Name MS Center Fashion Show and Susan Zurndofer, Holy Name MS Center Fashion Show Event Chairperson and member, Holy Name Hospital Development Committee.
Men are invited to stop by one of the following health centers for a free health screening and workshop. Screenings include blood pressure, glucose and HIV counseling and testing.
When: Tuesday, June 16 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where:
More Info: Call the center at (718) 778-0198 or email info@chnnyc.org
Dr. Betty Shabazz Health Center
When: Thursday, June 18 from 10 a.m.-2p.m.
Where:
More Info: Call the center at (718) 566-6270 or email info@chnnyc.org
Men's Health Clinic at
When: The first and fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
What: Primary healthcare services for men in a male-centered environment.
Where:
More Info: Call the center at (212) 426-0088 or email info@chnnyc.org
Community Healthcare Network
Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization that includes 10 health centers that provide access to affordable, culturally-competent and comprehensive community-based primary care, mental health and social services for diverse populations in underserved communities throughout
Contact:
Scott Orstad
Manager, Corporate Communications
(203) 276-5933
Stamford, CT – June 9, 2009 – Stamford Hospital’s Dr. Noel Robin has been named “Teacher of the Year” by the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons’ Class of 2009. He was selected by the graduating class as the single educator whom they felt influenced them the most across all four years of their education.
Dr. Robin has received numerous honors from the Columbia medical students, including the “Teacher of the Year” award from the Class of 2000 as well as the Charles W. Bohmfalk Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching from the Class of 2006. The class of 2009 also selected Dr. Robin as one of its two Distinguished Educators for the 2007-2008 academic year, citing his caring attitude and skillful teaching in their nominations.
“The “Teacher of the Year” award is an honor that I will forever treasure because teaching to me has always been such a fountain of joy, and has given meaning, purpose, enrichment and depth to my life,” said Dr. Robin. “I also accept this award on behalf of Stamford Hospital, an institution deeply committed to the highest ideals of its calling, and where I have had the wonderful joy of association with dearest friends and trusted colleagues.”
Dr. Robin is Professor of Clinical Medicine and an Associate Dean at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, of which Stamford Hospital is a major teaching affiliate. A physician for over 40 years, he is Stamford Hospital’s Chairman of the Department of Medicine. Dr. Robin has also taught at Harvard University and New York Medical College.
Dr. Robin is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and has served as a member of the Connecticut Chapter’s Governor's Council.
Stamford Hospital
Stamford Hospital is a not-for-profit provider of comprehensive healthcare services in lower Fairfield County and the region. The mission of Stamford Hospital is to provide, together with its physicians, a broad range of high quality health and wellness services focused on the needs of our communities. Stamford Hospital is a Magnet Hospital and a member of the Planetree Alliance, a group of hospitals nationwide focused on patient-centered care. Stamford Hospital is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Health
