October 8, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Callicoon Family Health Center, located at Grover M. Hermann Hospital, 8881 State Route 97 in Callicoon, will hold a flu immunization clinic for adults from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 25. The clinic will provide vaccines to prevent the influenza virus. …
September 24, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Support Group, in conjunction American Cancer Society will host its next group session at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16 in Boardroom A at Catskill Regional Medical Center’s main Harris campus. Amy Wen of the American Cancer Society will present an informational session …
July 2, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – On June 30, Catskill Regional Medical Center launched electronic health records (EHR) at its main Harris campus and Callicoon campus (Grover M. Hermann Hospital). An EHR system develops an electronic health record, or chart, for each patient. These records are accessible throughout the hospital, only to health care …
DATE: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 WHERE: 68 Harris Bushville Rd., Harris, NY Catskill Regional Medical Center’s next monthly blood drive on July 11 has been relocated from the Callicoon campus (Grover M. Hermann Hospital) to the hospital’s Harris campus at 68 Harris Bushville Road. Catskill Regional Medical Center sponsors a monthly blood donor drive in …
June 27, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center donated first aid kits to Sullivan West High School students who recently completed a first aid class at the school. On June 20, J.P. McGuirk, Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Director of Marketing and Public Relations, went to Sullivan West High School and presented Catskill Regional …
June 25, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a “Leader in LGBT Healthcare Equality” in the Healthcare Equality Index 2012 report, an annual survey conducted by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the country’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) organization. Catskill Regional Medical …
June 22, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Judy Delaine Knight, owner of By Delaine in Narrowsburg N.Y., has pledged to donate a portion of her store’s profits annually to Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Rape Intervention Services and Education (RISE) program of Sullivan County. By Delaine features a variety of handmade specialty home goods. All …
June 21, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center has received a Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law of New York State (HEAL NY) Phase 21 grant in the amount of $12.6 million. As stipulated in the award conditions, the funds will be used to reduce Catskill Regional Medical Center’s long-term debt. “We …
June 19, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. — Catskill Regional Medical Center celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day® with its 18th annual Oncology/Hematology Department’s Celebration of Life Picnic on Thursday, June 14. On a bright and sunny day, more than 200 people attended this joyous event, including survivors and their families, doctors, nurses and administrators from …
June 14, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – The Catskill Regional Medical Center Blood Donor Center recently received the Life Share Platinum Level Achievement Award from the American Red Cross for outstanding employee participation in 2011 blood drive donations. Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Blood Donor Center sponsors monthly blood drives at the hospital in conjunction with …
June 7, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – On Thursday, May 24, LifeNet of New York, a 24-hour critical care helicopter transport program, celebrated its five year anniversary of operating a base at Catskill Regional Medical Center. LifeNet staff, Catskill Regional Medical Center staff, local emergency responders and dignitaries celebrated under a tent behind Catskill …
May 31, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Support Group, in conjunction with the National Cosmetology Association and Personal Care Products Council, will host the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good, Feel Better” program at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19 in Boardroom A at Catskill Regional Medical Center’s main Harris campus. …
Event slated for June 15 May 30, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with the Sullivan County Cancer Services Program, has announced a day devoted to cancer screening for eligible women. On Friday, June 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free breast, cervical and colon cancer screenings will …
May 16, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – The Health Information Library of Catskill Regional Medical Center has received an Outreach to Consumers Award of $9,800 from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region at the University of Pittsburgh. The grant will fund a local health literacy campaign in Sullivan County. With the …
May 14, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. –In its continued efforts to become a green, environmentally responsible member of the community, Catskill Regional Medical Center joined the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership. The partnership recognizes Catskill Regional Medical Center’s efforts to use green power and be environmentally conscious. Since February of 2012, Catskill …
May 9, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce its Marketing and Public Relations Department recently received four prominent national marketing awards, including a gold award, from the 29th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards competition and the 2012 Aster Awards for excellence in medical marketing. Catskill Regional Medical Center …
May 8, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – On April 21, April White and Krista Nobe of Sullivan West High School’s National Honor Society presented a check for almost $200 to Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Hermann Hospital Auxiliary. The Sullivan West Honor Society raised the money by selling Valentine’s Day treats, and chose the …
May 7, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center has announced its 34th Annual Golf Classic, where local golfers and sponsors are invited to tee up to support the hospital’s mission of advancing patient care. The tournament will be held at the Villa Roma Resort’s award-winning golf course in Callicoon, N.Y., on Wednesday, …
May 3, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center recently announced that it has moved to single-stream recycling in its continued efforts to become a green, environmentally responsible member of the community. By implementing single-stream recycling, the practice of co-mingling plastics, glass, and paper products in one container, the hospital will reduce …
May 1, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center, in conjunction with the Sullivan County Cancer Services Program, has announced a day devoted to cancer screening for eligible women. On Monday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free breast, cervical and colon cancer screenings will be available to eligible uninsured and …
April 30, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center is pleased to name Darrell Supak as Chair of its Board of Directors, and Joseph Loughlin as Vice Chair. Gerald Skoda, former Board Chair, recently completed his term, but will remain an active member of the Board. Gerald Skoda has served on the Board …
Mary Cade Memorial Fair will promote healthy living April 26, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center and the Grover M. Hermann Hospital Auxiliary are sponsoring the Annual Mary Cade Memorial Health & Craft Fair on Saturday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grover M. Hermann Hospital, located at …
April 24, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Liberty Rotarians recently donated more than 25 dozen roses to the Catskill Regional Medical Center Community Services Department. The roses were then delivered to departments throughout the hospital to celebrate spring and to thank staff members for their community service. Pictured (from left to right): Jodi Goodman, Catskill …
Please join us in recognizing and thanking all of Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Volunteers — we are so grateful for all they do! National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, 2012, is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek ways to engage in their community. It’s about meeting challenges not as individuals, but as members of …
April 12, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – The Liberty High School girls basketball team recently presented Catskill Regional Medical Center with a check for $415. The funds were raised at a “Pink Out” fundraiser game on Feb. 21; all proceeds from the fundraiser were donated to Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Oncology Department. On April 5, …
April 10, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – The Catskill Regional Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Department will offer occupational therapy services at Grover M. Hermann Hospital in Callicoon, N.Y., starting May 1. Catskill Regional Medical Center will offer a full range of general occupational services, as well as full-service hand therapy, to include care …
April 6, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – On April 4, Catskill Regional Medical Center received a check for more than $3,480 raised at the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser, held on February 11 at Sullivan County Community College to raise funds for Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Oncology Department. The fourth annual Coaches vs. Cancer Fundraiser, …
Open house slated for April 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. April 5, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center has announced the appointment of Sarah Dittmar as its new Program Manager for the Rape Intervention Services & Education (RISE) program of Sullivan County. To welcome Dittmar and raise awareness of …
March 30, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Support Group, in conjunction with the National Cosmetology Association and Personal Care Products Council, will host the American Cancer Society’s “Look Good, Feel Better” program at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17 in Boardroom A at Catskill Regional Medical Center’s main Harris campus. …
Session slated for April 16 March 29, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center announced its next free support group session for individuals suffering from hearing loss supported by the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA). The session will be on Monday, April 16 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Catskill Regional Medical …
March 29, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center has joined the New York State Partnership for Patients (NYSPFP), a statewide quality improvement initiative engaging more than 170 hospitals in activities aimed at improving quality and patient safety by reducing complications and avoidable readmissions. “Patient safety and providing quality health care are …
Call for New Members and Volunteers March 13, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – On Saturday, March 17, Catskill Regional Medical Center’s Grover M. Herman Hospital Auxiliary begins a new year of activity. Auxiliary meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month (March through October) in the Grover M. Hermann cafeteria. …
March 1, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center recently announced that it has entered into a contract with Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to match 10 percent of its electricity use from December 2012 through December 2014. Additionally, based on its current energy consumption, the new contract …
February 29, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – WSUL/WVOS raised $65,068 for Catskill Regional Medical Center on Saturday, February 25, during the 34th annual Heart-a-thon, which broadcasted live from the hospital’s garden level café. “WVOS/WSUL goes above and beyond putting this event together, and their passion for this cause shows,” said J.P. McGuirk, Catskill Regional …
February 28, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center announced today its next free osteoporosis support group session will be held on March 20 at 2 p.m. in Boardroom A of Catskill Regional Medical Center’s main Harris campus. The group sessions, held quarterly, offer advice, encouragement and education to osteoporosis patients. Osteoporosis …
February 28, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center announced today its next free osteoporosis support group session will be held on March 20 at 2 p.m. in Boardroom A of Catskill Regional Medical Center’s main Harris campus. The group sessions, held quarterly, offer advice, encouragement and education to osteoporosis patients. Osteoporosis …
Middletown, NY – The Greater Hudson Valley Health System, comprised of Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris and Orange Regional Medical Center in Middletown, welcomes additions to the Corporate Compliance Department. Trish Manna has accepted the position of Director of Audit & Compliance Analytics. Ms. Manna joined Orange Regional Medical Center in 1988 as …
February 17, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center recently received a generous $500 donation for the Rape Intervention Services and Education (RISE) program of Sullivan County from the Fallsburg Lions. RISE advocates for anyone who is or has been a victim of sexual abuse. Founded in 1987, RISE provides an array …
February 13, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – Catskill Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Mohammad Shahbaz Khan, general surgeon, to its medical staff. Dr. Khan received his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Allama Iqbal Medical College in Pakistan and his Doctor of Medicine from New York University; he performed his …
“Broadway Goes Blue” slated for March 5 through 9 February 7, 2012 – Harris, N.Y. – The Cancer Services Program of Sullivan County, administered by Catskill Regional Medical Center, urges everyone to “GO BLUE” for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March. From March 5 through 9, local businesses along Broadway in Monticello will display …