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05/22/2018

Crouse Health Receives Certification as a Comprehensive Stroke Center

Crouse Health has received certification from DNV GL – Healthcare as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of regional experience for the treatment of serious stroke events. With this latest designation, Crouse becomes one of just 10 hospitals in New York State to have earned Comprehensive Stroke Center certification.

05/07/2018

Crouse Health Presents the First DAISY Team Award

This month, Crouse is proud to introduce the DAISY Team Award, given to the nurse-led team that exemplifies the Crouse mission, vision and values and are role models of collaboration and teamwork. The first recipients of the team award are John Rankin and Theresa Whipple from the Ostomy team.

04/30/2018

Registered Nurse Honored with DAISY Award

Jason Lyons, RN, from our 6 North Irving Unit, is the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing. Jason was nominated by a patient who was in Jason’s care on the day of his lumbar puncture. The patient says the procedure was his worst fear and he was very anxious. He couldn’t voice…

03/23/2018

Educational Coordinator Receives DAISY Award

Nominated for her attention to detail, can-do spirit and pleasant demeanor, Karen Ramsdell, Educational Coordinator, is the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing. Karen has worked tirelessly over the past year with the Wound Care team, the Clinical Nurse Specialists, bedside staff and the management team to help improve the quality and…

03/19/2018

Crouse Hospital Renovation Update

Beginning Tuesday, March 20, the Irving Avenue entrance and main lobby of the hospital will be temporarily closed for renovation work related to Phase 2 of the Pomeroy Emergency Services project. Once completed, these renovations will expand the available space in the lobby and will include additional seating for patients and guests. During the renovation,…

03/08/2018

Crouse Health Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer

Michael Tengeres has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. He will oversee and provide strategic direction and leadership for all financial aspects of Crouse’s integrated delivery network, including finance, revenue cycle, purchasing and oversight for facilities.

03/01/2018

ICU Nurse Presented with DAISY Award

Amy Brown, RN, from the Intensive Care Unit is the recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing for February.

02/22/2018

Crouse Health’s Spirit of Women Presents Fifth Annual Day of Dance

The annual event will take place on Saturday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Canyon area of Destiny USA.

02/08/2018

Crouse Health Recognized for Higher Quality in Bariatric Surgery

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has recognized Crouse Health with its Blue Distinction® Center+ for Bariatric Surgery designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.

01/31/2018

Crouse Health Names Clinical Quality Medical Director

Allison Duggan, MD, FACS, has been named Clinical Quality Medical Director for the health system.

01/31/2018

Crouse Health Names Vice President, Revenue Cycle Management

Carolyn Hastings as Vice President, Revenue Cycle Management, overseeing all aspects of the revenue cycle to ensure full reimbursement for the services for the community.

12/29/2017

DAISY Award Presented to Nurse from 4 North Irving Unit

Emily Clark, RN, from 4 North Irving Unit is the latest DAISY award recipient. Emily was nominated by a patient’s family member who felt she took exceptional care of the patient. The patient had suffered a severe intracranial bleed, was treated in the emergency room and ICU before being transferred to “comfort care” on 4…

12/12/2017

Three Northern New York Hospitals Enter Into Clinical Affiliation Agreements with Crouse Health

Today, the boards of directors of Carthage Area Hospital, Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, River Hospital and Crouse Health announced clinical affiliations to enhance healthcare quality and access in Central and Northern New York. The agreement allows the three Northern New York hospitals to develop strong professional and clinical relationships between one another and Crouse Health in…

11/27/2017

Ostomy Nurse Presented with DAISY Award

Thank you, John, for your kindness and dedication to nursing and the needs of your patients.

11/16/2017

Crouse Hospital Designated Blue Distinction^® Center+ 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 designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care for the second consecutive year. Crouse was one of the first hospitals in New York State to receive this…

10/30/2017

DAISY Award Presented to Nurse from 6 North Irving Unit

Jennifer was nominated by a 90-year-old patient’s daughter, who explained that her mother still speaks fondly of Jennifer and the care she received at Crouse.

10/25/2017

Diane Zeni deFerrante, MD, Joins Crouse Health Palliative Medicine Team

Diane Zeni deFerrante, MD, has joined the palliative medicine team at Crouse Health. Most recently Dr. deFerrante split her time between Cortland Regional Medical Center, where she practiced inpatient palliative medicine and geriatric medicine, and Hospicare of Cortland County where she was Associate Medical Director. Prior to relocating to Central New York two years ago,…

10/25/2017

Crouse Medical Practice Attains Highest Level of PCMH Accreditation

PCMH accreditation is considered one of the leading standards of measuring a medical practice’s commitment to patient-centered care using evidence-based procedures.

10/05/2017

Pomeroy College of Nursing Grad Receives DAISY Award

Christol, a graduate of the Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital, was nominated by a patient’s mother when her son was transferred to Christol’s care.

09/13/2017

Crouse Health Appoints New Medical Staff Leadership for Hospitalist Service

Crouse Health recently announced the appointment of two highly regarded physicians to lead the Crouse Hospitalist Service, which is focused on the general medical care of its inpatients.

09/11/2017

The Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Health Inducts New Members to Honor Society

Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society Fall 2017 class

The Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital welcomed 18 fourth-semester nursing students into the Delta Zeta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Nu Nursing Honor Society.

08/31/2017

Kienzle Family Maternity Center Nurse Receives DAISY Award

Thank you, Dawn, for the care and compassion you show patients every day.

08/24/2017

Crouse Health Foundation Hosts 41st Annual Tribute Evening

This year’s black-tie gala, with its theme of Civic Pride, will honor the accomplishments of Judy and Eric Mower, being recognized for their long-standing community leadership, civic endeavors and support of Crouse and the greater Syracuse area.

07/28/2017

DAISY Award Honors Nurse from Oncology Unit

Patients will often comment on how supportive Trevor is during difficult times and how they think of him as family.