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09/19/2018

Crouse Health Announces Plans to Expand Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Crouse Health has announced plans for the expansion and renovation of its Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is designated by the New York State Department of Health as the only hospital in Central New York to serve as the area’s Regional Perinatal Center. Major Gift for NICU Expansion Project Crouse Health Foundation also…

07/30/2018

Le Moyne College and Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital Announce “Degree in Three” Program in Nursing

Le Moyne College and the Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital announce “Degree in Three,” a new three-year dual degree program in nursing. The first of its kind in Central New York, the program will provide students with dual matriculation at both Pomeroy and Le Moyne colleges, culminating upon completion in an associate in…

07/27/2018

North Country Hospitals, Crouse Health Make Early Strides

Three Northern New York hospitals and their Syracuse-based affiliate are making progress on several strategic initiatives to enhance quality care for patients across Northern and Central New York. In December, Carthage Area Hospital in Carthage; Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center in Ogdensburg; and River Hospital in Alexandria Bay announced a clinical affiliation with Crouse Health to bolster…

07/03/2018

Crouse Health Receives Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring heart failure patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines founded in the latest scientific evidence. The goal is speeding recovery and reducing hospital readmissions for heart failure patients.

07/03/2018

Crouse Health Receives Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Achievement Award

Crouse Health has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

06/13/2018

Crouse Health Receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus and Target: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll Award

In recognition of the high-quality stroke patient outcomes that Crouse Health’s team achieves, the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association has presented Crouse with its Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus and Target: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll Award.

06/07/2018

The Crouse Health Foundation Presents the Third Annual Crouse Health Polo for Preemies

Proceeds from Crouse Health Polo for Preemies support the work of the Baker Regional NICU at Crouse Health, where the region’s highest risk premature and critically ill infants — our “little fighters” — receive care from a dedicated team of neonatologists, pediatric specialists and nurses.

05/30/2018

Daisy Award Recipient Acknowledged for His Skills

Eric Russell, RN, from our 6 South Irving Unit, is the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing.

05/24/2018

Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital Holds 103rd Annual Commencement Ceremony

Pomeroy College of Nursing Class of 2018

The Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital recognized graduates during its 103rd annual commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 24, in Hendricks Chapel on the Syracuse University campus. Keynote Speaker was Margaret Wells, Ph.D., ANP-BC, Dean of the Le Moyne College Purcell School of Professional Studies. Greetings were delivered to the graduates by Crouse Hospital…

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…