November 29, 2010 — Harris, N.Y. — Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Livingston Manor Family Health Center will hold an open house from 2 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 7. The open house will provide residents in Livingston Manor and the surrounding areas the opportunity to meet Family Nurse Practitioner Julie Vernold and staff, tour …
July 7, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center announced today that eight “Kimmie Cares” cancer dolls were recently donated to Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Oncology Department by Girl Scout Troop 731 of Liberty, N.Y. The dolls will be distributed to patients and their families. The troop, made up of 15 girls ages …
June 21, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – The Catskill Regional Medical Center Health Information Library and Adult Day Care program will co-host a free community workshop entitled, “Keeping Fit From the Neck Up”. The workshop, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, will be held Wednesday, July 21 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health …
June 7, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center announced today it will continue its free monthly community health lecture series on Tuesday, June 15 at the Grover M. Hermann Hospital Cafeteria in Callicoon, N.Y. The series covers common health topics and is scheduled at 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each …
May 28, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with the Sullivan County Office of Emergency Management, the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Department and the Regional Hudson Valley Hospital Mutual Aid Coordinating Entity conducted a full-scale emergency management exercise on May 21. Titled, “The Plane Crash,” the exercise simulated a plane crash …
May 24, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center and Catskill Regional Medical Center Emergency Physician Services, PLLC, an affiliate of MedExcel USA, Inc., held a recognition event for local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies on May 17 at the Garden Level Café of Catskill Regional Medical Center’s main Harris campus. The event …
May 21, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Brij Mohan, a general surgeon to its medical staff. Dr. Mohan received his M.D. from Government Medical College in India, and performed his surgical residency and chief residency in general surgery at New York Medical College in Bronx, N.Y. …
May 20, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – The Catskill Regional Medical Center Women’s Health Center in Monticello, N.Y., has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography based on a recent survey by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR awards accreditation to hospitals for achieving high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation. …
May 17, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – The Catskill Regional Medical Center Laboratory has been awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), an internationally recognized standard of excellence. Based on the results of a recent onsite survey and a rigorous set of requirements, Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Laboratory earned this prestigious accreditation for …
May 13, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center announced today that its Blood Donor Center has received the Life Share Platinum Level Achievement Award from the American Red Cross for outstanding employee participation in 2009 blood drive donations. The award was formally presented by Shawn James of the American Red Cross at …
May 7, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center announced today it will continue its free monthly community health lecture series on Tuesday, May 18 at the Grover M. Hermann Hospital Cafeteria in Callicoon, N.Y. The series covers common health issues and is scheduled at 1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each …
May 6, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center announced today it will host a free osteoporosis support group. The group sessions, to be held quarterly, will offer advice, encouragement and education to osteoporosis patients. The first session will be on Wednesday, May 26 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Catskill Regional …
May 4, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the installation of a new Computed Tomography (CT) system at its main campus in Harris, NY. The LightSpeed® VCT 64 configured system from GE Healthcare gives Sullivan County patients access to one of the most technologically advanced diagnostic tools available. …
April 30, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center is asking local golfers and sponsors to tee up for the 32nd Annual Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Golf Classic. The tournament will be held at Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club in Roscoe, N.Y. on Tuesday, Aug 3. Proceeds from this year’s event will …
April 23, 2014 – Harris, NY – Catskill Regional Medical Center is proud to celebrate National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, April 20-26. Catskill Regional Medical Center recognizes its Laboratory professionals and celebrates their dedication as a crucial member of the healthcare team and collaboration toward improving patient care and outcomes. In addition to Catskill Regional …
April 16, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – On Saturday, March 20th, Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Herman Hospital Auxiliary began a new year of activity. Auxiliary meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month (March through November) in the Grover M. Hermann cafeteria. With 18 members present, the Auxiliary …
April 16, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – On Saturday, March 20th, Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Herman Hospital Auxiliary began a new year of activity. Auxiliary meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month (March through November) in the Grover M. Hermann cafeteria. With 18 members present, the Auxiliary …
April 2, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center will launch a free monthly community health lecture series at the Grover M. Hermann Hospital in Callicoon, N.Y. The series, lead by Dr. Daryl McClendon of the Callicoon Family Health Center, will cover common health issues such as obesity and diabetes. It will be …
March 26, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the Grover M. Hermann Hospital in Callicoon, N.Y., recently received two awards from the federal Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA). The awards recognize Catskill Regional Medical Center for its participation in the HRSA Rural …
Sullivan County Community College (SUNY Sullivan) is pleased to announce that Joan Farrow, long-time college supporter and member of its board of trustees, was recognized with the Marvin A. Rapp Award for Distinguished Trustee Service from the New York Community College Trustees (NYCCT) of the State University of New York, Inc. In addition, Harris-based Catskill …
March 19, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center will host a free community workshop entitled, ‘Keeping Fit From the Neck Up’. The workshop, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, will be held Thursday, March 25 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Health Information Library at Catskill Regional Medical Center’s main Harris …
March 16, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Effective March 12, 2010, Catskill Regional Medical Center lifted the temporary visitor restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of H1N1 flu. In November of 2009, the hospital had restricted visitation for children under the age of 18. The restriction has been lifted due to a reduction …
March 10, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – After several days of heavy snow, WSUL/WVOS raised more than $55,000 for Catskill Regional Medical Center on Saturday, February 27, during the 32nd annual Heart-a-thon, which broadcasted live from the hospital’s garden level cafe. All contributions will go to Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Cardio-Pulmonary Department for the purchase …
February 23, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce its newly elected Medical Executive Committee Officers. The Medical Executive Committee has oversight of the Medical Staff departmental and committee activities, while routinely monitoring patient care. Each position is served in three-year terms. Jeffrey R. Gray, M.D. has been named …
February 19, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. Dr. Barbara Hackett Blakey is Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Support at Sullivan County BOCES. Dr. Blakey has been an Educator in Sullivan County since 1983 and is an active …
February 17, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Join WSUL/WVOS and Catskill Regional Medical Center for the 32nd Annual Heart-a-Thon at Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Garden Level Food Court on Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All contributions will go to Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Cardio-Pulmonary Department for the purchase of a …
February 10, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – The Rape Intervention Services and Education (RISE) program of Sullivan County will continue its mission of advocating for anyone who is or has been a victim of sexual abuse. The program has transitioned from Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley to Catskill Regional Medical Center as its lead agency, and …
February 5, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center donated $9,000 to the Thunder 102 / Town of Thompson Dollars for Haiti Radiothon on January 21. Medical staff and employees raised $4,500 and the hospital matched that amount for a total of $9,000. Donations raised from the radiothon helped support the efforts of …
February 1, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center, will continue its ongoing, free monthly lecture series at the Grover M. Hermann Hospital in Callicoon, N.Y. On Saturday, Feb. 20 at 1:30 p.m., Dr. Paul Salzberg will present a lecture entitled “The Highs and Lows of Blood Pressure” at the Grover M. Hermann …
January 29, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – The Sullivan West High School Girls Basketball team presented Catskill Regional Medical Center CEO Steven Ruwoldt with a check for $2,000 on Jan. 26. The funds were raised at the First Annual “Pink Out” game on Dec. 22 where all proceeds were donated to Catskill Regional Medical Center’s …
Liberty, New York (January 20, 2010) – Thunder 102, The American Red Cross and Catskill Regional Medical Center are once again sponsoring the Thunder Blood Bowl to help facilitate local blood donations for the American Red Cross. The Thunder Blood Bowl will take place at The Lodge at Rock Hill on Wednesday, January 27th from …
January 1, 2010 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center has delivered its first baby of the New Year. William Alfred Speirs, was born to Gina Varall and Allan Speirs of Wurtsboro at 12:20 p.m., weighing in at 7 pounds and 4.4 ounces. Dr. Ilan Zedek from Crystal Run Healthcare delivered young William. The …