News Archive - Crouse Health

06/18/2024

Crouse Medical Practice Welcomes Stephan Barrientos, MD

Crouse Medical Practice – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery welcomes Stephan Barrientos, MD, to the practice. Dr. Barrientos, received his medical degree from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. He completed his residencies at Brody School of Medicine/ECU and University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Barrientos received craniofacial fellowship training at The Craniofacial Center…

06/07/2024

Breyah Ogletree Named 2024 Joan Fernbach Kingson Award Recipient

Congratulations to Breyah Ogletree, an aide in Environmental Services, who was selected as the 2024 recipient of the Joan Fernbach Kingson Award. Breyah was nominated by her supervisor, who remarked on Breyah’s friendly disposition and cheerful smile. “Breyah is friendly to all,” the nomination said. “She talks to patients and their families as she cleans…

05/23/2024

Bill and Sandra Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital Hold 109th Commencement Ceremony

The Bill and Sandra Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital held its 109th Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 23, at the Hendricks Chapel on the campus of Syracuse University. 47 graduate nurses received diplomas, representing both the traditional day program as well as the evening/weekend program option. Graduates were also joined by members of…

05/20/2024

Crouse Health Earns “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” Designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index

Crouse one of 462 healthcare facilities nationwide earning the “LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer” designation.

05/08/2024

Crouse Health Foundation Announces New Chair and Members

The Crouse Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony “Tony” Fiorito, member of the Board’s Executive Committee, as the new Foundation Board Chair. Fiorito, an architect and real estate developer, is President of Partnership Properties and Board Chair of the Downtown Committee of Syracuse. While welcoming Fiorito, the Foundation acknowledges the exemplary…

04/12/2024

Crouse Health Named ‘Business of the Year’ by CenterState CEO

Crouse Health has been named a 2024 ‘Business of the Year’ by CenterState CEO, Central New York’s premier business leadership and economic development organization. Crouse received the award in the ‘over 50 employees’ category. The awards were announced during CenterState CEO’s annual meeting on April 11 at the Oncenter in downtown Syracuse. Crouse was one…

04/10/2024

Crouse Launches Leadership Institute as Key Component of Workforce Development Initiative

With a goal of providing educational and career advancement resources and opportunities for its 3,500 employees, Crouse Health established the Workforce Development and Training Center earlier this year to support Crouse’s workforce development strategic focus for all Crouse employees – both union and non-union. As part of the workforce development initiative, Crouse is establishing the…

03/27/2024

Laboratory Alliance Opens Patient Service Center in Watertown

Laboratory Alliance of Central New York has opened a patient service center at 20053 Summit View Blvd. in Watertown. The center will be open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

03/13/2024

Crouse Health Names Director of Human Resources

Crouse Health has announced that Rebecca Houde has been appointed Director of Human Resources.

02/02/2024

Crouse Health Announces Opening of Workforce Development and Training Center

Center designed to support workforce development focus for all employees.

01/17/2024

Crouse Health Foundation Announces New Executive Director

Crouse Health has announced that Heather Allison Waters has been named Executive Director of the Crouse Health Foundation. A community leader and accomplished development executive, Waters most recently served as Head of Impact for Akili Ventures, Nairobi, Kenya, responsible for raising capital for infrastructure development. Prior to that, she was consulting co-executive director for the…

12/19/2023

Crouse Medical Practice Acquires Liverpool-based Family Practice Associates, PLLC

The move will enhance access to primary care by supporting the addition of 13 family practice providers to the CMP family.

12/12/2023

William G. Pomeroy to Donate Former Switz’s Building to Crouse Health

Will Allow Crouse to Expand Clinical and Wellness Services to Northern Suburbs

12/12/2023

Statement From Crouse Health Regarding PJ&A Data Breach

Perry Johnson & Associates (PJ&A), a medical transcription service assisting providers across the U.S., has experienced a data breach as a result of a hacking incident in its own systems. At least 4 million New Yorkers have been impacted by the data breach, including some (but not all) Crouse Health patients. There was no compromise…

12/07/2023

Crouse Health Adds Advanced Mako SmartRobotics to its Comprehensive Robotic Surgery Program

Innovative robotic technology allows orthopedic surgeons to personalize total knee, partial knee, total hip procedures to each patient.

11/15/2023

Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital Launches New Program Completion Pathway

Effective fall 2024, Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital will offer a licensed practical nurse (LPN) advanced placement program completion pathway for LPNs who have obtained licensure within the past five (5) years.

11/13/2023

Crouse Health Welcomes Syracuse University’s Mike Haynie, PhD, to its Board of Directors

Crouse Health Board of Directors Chair Patrick A. Mannion has announced the appointment of Dr. Mike Haynie to the organization’s Board. Dr. Haynie is currently Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation at Syracuse University and Executive Dean of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.

11/08/2023

Crouse Health Foundation Launches 36th Annual Lights of Love Campaign

Clocktower Lighting Ceremony Will Take Place Monday, Nov. 27

10/25/2023

Saint Agatha Foundation and JMA Wireless Support Life-Saving Next-Generation 3D Mammography Technology at Crouse Health

Combined Gifts of $800,000 Enable the Purchase of Cutting-Edge Digital Tomosynthesis Machines to Facilitate Early Breast Cancer Detection & Improve Patient Outcomes

10/18/2023

Area Hospital Leaders Launch Respect and Heal Campaign

Leaders from hospitals and health systems across Central New York have launched a new collaborative effort, Respect and Heal, aimed at ensuring the safe and respectful treatment of healthcare workers. The move comes as incidents of disrespectful and disruptive behavior aimed at healthcare workers have increased. The Respect and Heal campaign will aim to build…

09/29/2023

Crouse Hospital Receives Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Maternity Care

In an ongoing effort to assist prospective parents in finding hospitals that deliver quality, affordable maternity care, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced that Crouse Health has been once again designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care. Crouse is the only Syracuse hospital to receive the Center+ distinction and was one of the first…

09/26/2023

Crouse Health First Hospital in Syracuse to Use QDot Micro Catheter

Crouse Cardiologist Nikhil Joshi, MD, is the first in Syracuse to use the QDot Micro Catheter, which allows for a more precise ablation in a fraction of the time, improving procedural efficacy and efficiency. An ablation is a procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder. Afib occurs when the upper…

09/01/2023

Crouse Medical Practice Welcomes Jacqueline Barkley, PA

Crouse Medical Practice welcomes Jacqueline Barkley, PA, to the practice. A Syracuse native, Jacqueline completed her physician assistant training at LeMoyne College and received an undergraduate degree in biology from Penn State University. She is currently seeing new patients at CMP – Camillus.

08/01/2023

Crouse Health Surgeon Po Lam, MD First in Region to Use Single Incision Robotic Surgery with SP da Vinci Robot

Crouse Health Surgeon Po Lam, MD First in Region to Use Single Incision Robotic Surgery with SP da Vinci Robot Crouse Health is the only hospital in Central New York to acquire the innovative da Vinci SP (Single Port) system, which provides surgeons with robotic-assisted technology designed for deep and narrow access to tissue in…