Crouse Connects

All across the country, including in our region, people have been avoiding emergency rooms fearing they will be exposed to the COVID-19 virus. Since the coronavirus pandemic hit, the number of patients visiting emergency rooms nationwide has dropped by 40 to 50 percent. These statistics mirror what we are seeing in Syracuse and across Central…

12/09/2020

Local Editor Reports on His Stroke Experience

By: Wagner Dotto

> Heart Attack or Stroke? Seek emergency care immediately: It’s Still Safe During Pandemic The past six months have been the healthiest of my life. I started a regimen of walking three to four miles every day; I nearly eliminated alcohol consumption; and drastically increased eating fruits and vegetables, while reducing red meat. I…

12/03/2020

Remembering Advocate for Brain Conditions

This past August, the Crouse Health family and the Central New York community were deeply saddened by the loss of Mary Rozzano Cook, a tireless advocate for individuals and families whose lives have been impacted by a brain aneurysm or hemorrhagic stroke. After her own successful surgery for a brain aneurysm, Mary established the CNY…

12/01/2020

Beads of Courage String Together NICU Experiences, Memories

Having a newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is challenging and emotional. Renee and Ray Halbritter know first-hand what that experience is like. Their son, Riverstone, came into the world three months early. For the next 105 days, the fragile newborn resided in our Baker Regional NICU, surviving one day at a time…

11/23/2020

Creating a Cheerful Culture of Caring for Nurses

Nurse cheerleader and nurse for the nurses is how Ashley Haugstatter, BSN, RN, CPN, CCRN, describes herself. After pursuing her dream of working in pediatric critical care nursing, she transitioned to a new role: Manager of Nursing Relations and Retention. Advocating for Crouse Nurses Ashley spends her workdays interacting with future nurses, encouraging them to…

11/16/2020

Telehealth is Here to Stay

> TELEMEDICINE AT CROUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE Call it telehealth, telemedicine or virtual visits, one thing is clear: The COVID-19 pandemic has forever altered how we connect, not only with each other, but with patients as well. What’s more, it’s here to stay. A recent survey of 1,300 physicians found that 90% of respondents were using…

11/11/2020

Surviving COVID-19, Giving Thanks

UPDATE NOV. 11, 2020: COVID-19 activity in our community is on the rise. We urge everyone to protect themselves from acquiring the coronavirus by wearing a mask when in public; socially distancing as much as possible; avoiding large gatherings; and practicing hand hygiene. Learn more on our COVID-19 resource page. “You are my heroes and…

10/21/2020

Meet Andrea Hammond, RN: Patient Care is Anywhere It’s Needed

“It’s what I hope someone would do for me.” That’s how Andrea Hammond, RN, described a recent Friday morning. She was running late for her shift in our Witting Surgical Center, but saw a man fall in the middle of the street. “He was an older gentleman, and I pulled over to make sure he…

10/16/2020

Art to Heart for Crouse Healthcare Heroes

Working in both the medical field and the art world, Syracuse native Robin Kasowitz felt the need to give back to both communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. An artist and a psychotherapist, Robin serves on the Everson Museum’s board of trustees. When the pandemic hit Central New York, she said she saw people “being so…

10/07/2020

Carepassion in Action: Carepassion Award Recipients

Each quarter, we honor the recipients of our Carepassion Awards, which are supported by the Paul Kronenberg, MD, Employee Recognition Fund of the Crouse Health Foundation. Recipients are nominated for being ‘defining examples of Carepassion.’ Join us in congratulating each of the most recent recipients! Petronilla Krause 8 Irving – Labor and Delivery Nilla is…

10/01/2020

Crouse Nursing Student Hero: Life Saved by a Nurse in Training

How many nursing students can say they’ve saved a life? At least one who we’re proud to say is one of our own: Vincenzia Diglio, a Syracuse native and Bishop Ludden High School grad who’s a second-year student nurse in the Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital. Vincenzia happened to be caring for a…

09/24/2020

Message to the Community

> JOIN US IN PAYING TRIBUTE TO OUR CROUSE HEROES We keep caring. And so do you. No part of our society has been untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this disruptive and uncertain time, we continue to be humbled by the compassion and generosity of the Central New York community. Throughout this health crisis,…

09/21/2020

Return to CNY: From Crouse Junior Volunteer to Primary Care Doctor

The appointment of Christina Walton, DO, to the primary care provider team at Crouse Medical Practice is a homecoming of sorts for the young physician, who is welcoming new patients at our Manlius office. The Central New York native was a member of Crouse’s Choices program and Junior Volunteer corps during her years as a…

06/05/2020

Treating All with Compassion, Empathy and Respect

By: Kimberly Boynton

We have been shocked by the story out of Minneapolis regarding the killing of an unarmed black man. Today, everyone knows his name: George Floyd. His tragic death — and the resulting unrest across the country and here in Syracuse — once again renews the call to end racial injustice and unequal treatment of people…

05/28/2020

Crouse Leads the Way to Care for Mothers with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder

As the upstate New York leader in OB care, Crouse Health delivers more babies — about 4,000 each year — than any other regional hospital. The number one obstrical complication is Perinatal Mood and Disorder (PMAD), according to Christine Kowaleski, DNP, MHNP-BC, a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has counseled mothers for years. Without treatment, PMADs…

05/24/2020

Saluting Our Crouse Family Military Members

As we commemorate Memorial Day 2020, we also salute members of the Crouse family who have served in a branch of the United States military. We thank them for their service to our country and to the Central New York healthcare community. Yasser Abazeed – Egyptian Army Aaron Armelino – U.S. Navy Tim Breezee –…

05/22/2020

When Normal Isn’t Normal: A Preeclampsia Survival Story

> DONATE NOW TO PREECLAMPSIA AWARENESS FUND May 22, 2020, is Preeclampsia Awareness Day. Crouse Health Foundation has established a special fund for which donations will enable Crouse Health to raise awareness about the condition (and about HELLP Syndrome) through programs and support activities. We thank Jackie Terribile of Manlius for telling her story of…

04/22/2020

Delivering During the Pandemic: Safety First for Babies, Moms, Families

At 38 weeks pregnant, Jenn Scott is excited to welcome a new baby into her current family of three. Yet with a due date rapidly approaching, Jenn is more concerned with her health and that of her husband as she prepares to give birth during the coronavirus pandemic. Concerns During COVID-19 She already knows what…

04/20/2020

Pomeroy College of Nursing Alum Continues Spirit of Nursing Award

In early 2016, Pomeroy College of Nursing alumnus Karl Schindler (Class of ’15) worked with Crouse Health Foundation and college leadership to establish the “Spirit of Nursing Award.” Funded through his first paycheck as an RN, Karl wanted the award to be given to a female student, in her last semester, who was a single…

04/02/2020

Message to Our Community

By: Kimberly Boynton

For over 130 years, Crouse Health has been a trusted community resource in Central New York, providing care to all residents, in good times and especially in times of crisis. As we all work to adapt to the significant disruption in our daily lives, we remain focused on the health and safety of our patients,…

03/31/2020

Staying Healthy in 2020: Fitness Simplified

By: Paraskos Araouzos, MD

by Paraskos Araouzos, MD The start of spring is typically the perfect time to begin forming healthy exercise habits. This year, we find ourselves in the unique situation of social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic, leading to the temporary closure of gyms and athletic clubs. Yet now, staying active is more important than ever…

03/28/2020

Crouse Cardiac and Stroke Emergencies

You’ve no doubt heard the phrase, “Take me to Crouse.” When it comes to stroke and heart issues, the doors of our Pomeroy Emergency Services Department are open around the clock, seven days a week, to serve the needs of our community. If you or someone else are experiencing symptoms of either of these conditions,…

03/26/2020

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