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St. Elizabeth School of Radiography is closed today, February 25th.

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St. Elizabeth School of Radiographyis closed today, February 25th.

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The School of Radiography will be closed today, Monday March 7th 2011.

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School of Radiology will be closed March 7, 2011.

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Radiology School is closed March 7, 2011

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ST. ELIZABETH COLLEGE OF NURSING NAMES TOP 2011 GRADUATES

UTICA -- The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing is pleased to announce that three students have tied for the highest GPA in the Weekday Program.

Weekday Valedictorian – Thomas Fielder

 Of New Hartford, NY

 Son of Duane and Gail Fielder

 Graduate of New Hartford High School, with an Associate of Arts Degree from Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute. Thomas also holds Bachelor of Fine Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees from SUNY New Paltz.

 Plans to work for St. Elizabeth Medical Center following graduation

Weekday Valedictorian – Michelle Miller

 Of Boonville, NY

 Daughter of Arnold and Carol Miller

 Graduate of Adirondack Central School, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. John Fisher College

 Plans to work for St. Elizabeth Medical Center following graduation

Weekday Valedictorian – Gregory Parker

 Of Whitesboro, NY

 Son of Gary and Geraldine Parker

 Graduate of Whitesboro High School, with a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Albany

 Plans to pursue a career in Nursing following graduation

Weekend Valedictorian – Susan Menendez

 Of Burlington Flats, NY

 Daughter of Kevin and Nan Kelly

 Graduate of Glenelg High School (Glenelg, MD), with an Animal Science Degree from Virginia Tech

 Mother of two children: Daniel, 17; Kelly, 15; Cassie, 11

 Plans to work at Bassett Medical Center following graduation

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Weekday Salutatorian – Donna Croke

 Of Vernon Center, NY

 Married to Steven Croke

 Graduate of Morrisville State College with a Bachelor of Technology Degree in Equine Science

 Mother of two children: Jacob, 25, and Katie, 22

 Plans to work for St. Elizabeth Medical Center following graduation

Weekend Salutatorian – Glenda Whittaker

 Of Utica, NY

 Married to Brad Whittaker

 Daughter of Glenda D. and the late John Jerominek

 Graduate of Proctor Senior High School, with an Associate’s Degree from Mohawk Valley Community College

 Mother of two children: Sarah, 18; and James, 7

 Plans to work for St. Elizabeth Medical Center in acute care following graduation

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St. Elizabeth Medical Center And Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare Connect To HealtheConnections

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:06:37 -0500

St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare are now connected to a health information exchange that allows authorized, participating healthcare providers to securely access patients’ consolidated medical histories for better care.

HealtheConnections is the Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) of Central New York and is one of 12 RHIOs in New York state. HealtheConnections provides authorized healthcare professionals with secure access to patient medical records in real time to deliver more comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective care. HealtheConnections also governs the online exchange of medical information and provides security protections with a sophisticated, encrypted system. Only authorized medical personnel can access the online health information exchange. Patients benefit from fewer duplicate tests and procedures, faster second opinions, a reduced risk of errors caused by illegible handwriting or incomplete records, and more informed care during office visits and emergencies.

The information available in HealtheConnections comes from the electronic medical records of participating healthcare providers, including hospitals, laboratories, physician practices, and radiology and imaging centers. Using HealtheConnections, patients’ electronic health information, such as histories, labs, reports and diagnostic tests from all of their participating healthcare providers is collected in one single, secure view online.

“This health information exchange will enhance healthcare for patients,” said Richard H. Ketcham, FACHE, President/CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. “Providers will have access to important information immediately and be able to follow patient records, whether in the hospital or in a physician’s office.”

Patients must provide consent to each of their participating healthcare provider organizations for their medical information to be shared electronically by authorized physicians. If a patient has not yet signed a consent form but is involved in a life-threatening, emergency situation,

physicians are able to access HealtheConnections on a one-time emergency basis unless the patient has specifically declined consent. To opt out of HealtheConnections, patients need to specifically decline access to each of their healthcare providers.

“Participating in the RHIO is an important step in collaborative healthcare for our organizations and healthcare organizations in Central New York,” commented Scott H. Perra, FACHE, President/CEO, Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare. “The benefits to our patients are many including decreased need for duplicate tests and procedures, timely information for second opinions and the reduced risk of errors caused by illegible handwriting or incomplete records.”

The state and federal governments are promoting the creation of community-supported RHIOs in a movement toward national standards for the secure, electronic exchange of health information, and more efficient, cost-effective care. Health information exchanges have proven to reduce the cost of healthcare through the reduction of duplicate tests and procedures and by providing instant access to complete medical information. RHIOs across New York State are receiving positive responses and support, with very high levels of signed consent from patients.

Physician practices with electronic medical systems are also being connected to HealtheConnections. Over time, HealtheConnections will continue to connect physician practices, adding laboratories, radiology and imaging centers and long-term care facilities from communities across Central New York.

About HealtheConnections

HealtheConnections (pronounced “healthy-connections”) is the Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO) of Central New York that is responsible for overseeing the secure, electronic health information exchange that gives authorized, participating medical providers access to complete patient medical histories and information in real time. HealtheConnections was launched in May 2010 and has currently connected 15 hospitals and one lab across 11 counties. Expansion will continue with regional hospitals, labs, diagnostic centers, and physician practices.

Area hospitals include Community General Hospital, Crouse Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center, SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, and Laboratory Alliance of Central New York, LLC, Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Oswego Health, Auburn Memorial Hospital, Cayuga Medical Center, Cortland Regional Medical Center, Carthage Area Hospital, E.J. Noble Hospital, Lewis County General Hospital, River Hospital and Samaritan Medical Center.

St. Elizabeth College Of Nursing Announces Scholarship Awards For Fall 2011

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:10:58 -0500

The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing has announced that eight senior students have been selected to receive Scholarship Awards for the fall 2011 semester.

Awardees fulfilled the requirements for eligibility as set forth in the guidelines by each organization and responded to an essay describing how, as a student/community member, he/she exemplifies and promotes the college mission.

The Slocum Dickson Foundation has graciously provided scholarships to the College since 1998.

In honor of Sister Camilla Smith, a memorial scholarship fund was established in March of 2005 through the efforts of the Central New York Community Foundation and Ms. Betty Kemz, a close personal friend.

Area winners are as follows:

Slocum Dickson Foundation:
Susan Okey, Oriskany
Kim Penner, Holland Patent
Sandy Lim, Utica
Nicole Traglia, Holland Patent

Sister Camilla Smith Memorial Scholarship:
Tori Lansing, Utica
Andrea Zumpano, New Hartford
Kayla Krenichyn, Herkimer
Katherine Wines, Cleveland

SEMC Foundation 33rd Annual Dinner Dance Raises Over $91,000

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:09:51 -0500

The St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation held its 33rd annual dinner dance during an elegant evening with the theme “Timeless Tiffany”. The event was held on Saturday, October 1 at Daniele’s Banquet Specialists in New Hartford. Two hundred and ninety-two people attended the gala, helping to raise over $91,000 to benefit the purchase of digital mammography equipment at St. Elizabeth Medical Arts.

The evening began with a cocktail hour, followed by a gourmet dinner. The event also included a live auction for a one-week vacation to Panama City, Panama, a silent auction, a wine grab bag, a photo booth, dancing to the popular local band, Showtime, and more.

Special thanks to Co-Chairs Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ketcham, the Dinner Dance committee, the Presenting Sponsor, an (anonymous donor) and our Diamond Sponsor, IBEW Local 43/NECA Fingerlakes Chapter. Sapphire Sponsors include, an (anonymous donor) and Bank of Utica, Mohawk Valley Imaging, Oneida Electrical Contractors, and Uptown Anesthesia Associates.

For more information about other Foundation events, call 734-3525 or visit www.stemc.org/foundation.

Dinner Dance Committee:

Front, left to right, Sue Cooper and Marlene Anderson

Back, left to right, Amy DeMetri, Karen Burton, Andrea LaGatta, Elizabeth Hotvedt,
Susan Ketcham, Richard Ketcham, Sandy Srour, Marie Borrill, Rita Nassif, and Sherri Freiberger

Not pictured: Kristen Franklin, Maryann Lewis, CaSandra Packard, and Lisa Rocci.

Mohawk Valley Heart Institute's Heart Teaching Day

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 11:04:48 -0500

Physicians, mid-Level providers, nurses and healthcare workers coming together to learn more about the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

To learn more about this event go to MVHI's website.

Sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Heart Institute and Masonic Medical Research Laboratory.

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Documentary Focuses On St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Physician Assistant And Staff

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:00:49 -0500

A film crew from the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) spent Thursday, August 18 at the St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Center to film a documentary. The focus of the documentary was Kevin Mahoney, PA-C, who works at the Family Medicine Center on Hobart Street. Mr. Mahoney spent 31 years working in the New York Mental Health System and upon his retirement decided to begin a new career. He attended Albany Medical College in its Physician Assistant Program and became a member of the NHSC.

The NHSC is a network of primary healthcare professionals that work in underserved communities across the country and provides clinicians with financial support in the form of loan repayment and scholarships. Corps members must agree to work for certain periods of time; in return members receive payments toward their student loans.

“The St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Center is pleased to have Kevin on our team,” said Dr. William Jorgensen, Residency Program Director. “His dedication and commitment to his patients is an inspiration to co-workers.”

The St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program, which is housed at the Family Medicine Center, has grown quickly. It was established in 1975 with four residents who began seeing patients at the Medical Center. By 1979, the program had expanded to 12 physicians in training and moved to Foery Drive in South Utica. The program continued to grow and in 1987 added the Albert C. Redmond Family Health Center in Barneveld and the James Street Family Health Center in Utica, to patient treatment sites.

The Family Medicine Center moved to its current location at 120 Hobart Street in 1995 at the site of the historic Utica Free Academy High School building, tripling in size. The Family Medicine Center embodies the core mission of St. Elizabeth: providing care for the underserved.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mahoney’s career spanned diverse challenges, preparing him for work at St. Elizabeth. He began as the Business Officer and Rehabilitation Program Director at the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center. During his last five years with the New York State, he was the Rehabilitation Program Director at the Central New York Psychiatric Center in Marcy. It was during those last five years that he and his team developed workshops on non-violence, substance abuse recovery, spirituality and conflict resolution at the maximum security hospital.

After the attack of September 11, he trained to become an Emergency Medical Technician. “In my second career, I wanted to do something that was hands-on, such as be a nurse,” said Mr. Mahoney. “A friend suggested looking into a career as a Physician Assistant.” On January 3, 2006, the day of his retirement, he started classes at Albany Medical College.

His prior community affiliations include: board member and trustee of Utica Catholic Charities, board member and past-president of the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees and co-founder and board member of the Sister Barbara Ginter Health Care Ministry. He was a fellow of the American College of Health Care Executives.

Mr. Mahoney and his wife, Kathy, reside in Utica. They are the parents of three adult children.

View a behind the scenes look at this documentary and see what else Dr. William Jorgensen hade to say about
Mr. Mahoney here.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Guild Creates Cookbook

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:59:14 -0600

The St. Elizabeth Medical Center Guild members have developed a cookbook. The cookbook is spiral bound and consists of over 125 pages of favorite family recipes.

The cookbook includes recipes for appetizers, salads, vegetables, side dishes, stews, soups and sauces. Main dishes, breads, muffins and desserts are also included. Additionally, there is a section on many different holiday favorites, from Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Halloween, and Thanksgiving to, of course, Christmas.

The book is available in the Medical Center’s Gift Shop for $8.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center & Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare Receive Consumer Choice Award For Eighth Year In A Row

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:54:17 -0600

St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) and have been recognized as two of the nation’s top hospitals by National Research Corporation (NRC). Both earned the 2011/12 Consumer Choice Award for the eighth consecutive year.

Winners were announced in Modern Healthcare magazine in October. The award identifies hospitals in 300 markets throughout the United States. This is the sixteenth year NRC has conducted the research.

In a joint statement, Richard H. Ketcham, FACHE, president/CEO of SEMC, and Scott H. Perra, FACHE, president/CEO of FSLH, thanked patients and families for their confidence in the healthcare organizations.

"We are grateful for this recognition. It is our exceptional employees, volunteers and medical staff who help us meet the needs of our patients, their families and the community,” they said. “We are pleased that our hospitals have the commitment and resources to provide exceptional healthcare services for the patients that we serve.”

Several cooperative initiatives by the hospitals have helped raise the level of care for the region's communities. Those collaborations include the Mohawk Valley Heart Institute, the Regional Cancer Center and the Central New York Diabetes Education Program.

Winners of the award were determined through quality and image ratings by consumers in an annual healthcare market survey. Of the 3,200 hospitals named by consumers in the study, the winning facilities rank highest in their Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs), as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. NRC surveyed more than 250,000 households representing 450,000 consumers in the contiguous 48 states and District of Columbia.

“Consumers are taking a more proactive role in their healthcare decisions and demanding higher quality,” said Susan L. Henricks, president/COO of NRC. “In a constantly changing healthcare industry, consumer perception is becoming more and more vital to the success of all hospitals. The Consumer Choice Award recognizes those facilities that are meeting or exceeding the needs of consumers – their patients.”

St. Elizabeth College Of Nursing To Hold Free College Financial Aid Workshop

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:51:19 -0600

The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing will hold a free college financial air workshop on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The program will be held at the College of Nursing at 2215 Genesee Street, Utica, in the Multipurpose Room. It is open to the general public.

Learn about financial aid from A – Z. The program will include:

• How, when and why to file the FAFSA (free application for Federal Student Aid)

• Upcoming regulations changes for 2012 – 2013

• Pitfalls to avoid in the financial aid process

Seating is limited. Deadline for registration is Monday, November 28. Call (315) 798-8144 to register.

Memorial Mass Scheduled For Sister Rose Vincent Gleason, Former President/CEO Of St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:56:32 -0600

On Wednesday, November 23, Sister Rose Vincent Gleason, OSF, passed away peacefully at Jolenta Convent, Syracuse.

A Memorial Mass to honor Sister Rose Vincent was held Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 2222 Genesee Street, Utica.

It was Sister Rose Vincent’s wish to have her funeral in Syracuse as is the tradition of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. She was such an important part of the Utica Community that it is important to have this tribute to her here, as well.

View the news story on WKTV.

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St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation Concludes 11th Annual Lights Of Love Campaign

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:56:49 -0600

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation wrapped up its 11th Annual Lights of Love Campaign presented by Empower Federal Credit Union with a Remembrance Service and Candle Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 30 in the Medical Center Chapel.

This special event remembered loved ones, honored individuals and acknowledged excellent care. The service was followed by the lighting of the Medical Center holiday lights. Each light shines in honor and in memory of the special people that donations recognized through this year’s campaign.

A list of donors and honorees will be on display at the Medical Center throughout the month of December and can also be viewed here. The event raised over $30,000 to help purchase digital mammography equipment for Imaging at St. Elizabeth Medical Arts.

View the Lights of Love Remembrance Service, complete with reading of names of those honored or remembered here.

Special thanks to presenting sponsor Empower Federal Credit Union, event co-chairs, Susan Cooper and Bunny Gottuso, the Lights of Love committee, Whitesboro Middle School Chorus, Marrone Photography, Village Florals, Coriale Flowers, Price Chopper, River Road Greenhouses, Musicians Tim Ferguson, Maggie Tallman, Maria Rabbia and Denise DiSpirito, program participants and all event sponsors.

Pictured left to right are: Katie and Sarah Freiberger, Norma Schug and Patricia Fletcher. Katie and Sarah are the daughters of Dr. Eric and Sherry Freiberger of New Hartford.

Medical Center Celebrates 145 Years of Service to the Community

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:08:54 -0600

St. Elizabeth Medical Center celebrated its 145th anniversary Monday, December 12 by honoring an employee and a recipient of its community award.

Following a 12:30 p.m. Founder’s Day service in the Medical Center Chapel, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter NYSARC received the Founder’s Day Community Service Award and Barb Zumpano received the Mother Bernardina Award, which is named after the Medical Center’s founder and is presented to an employee. The winner of this award is chosen by Medical Center employees.

The Arc was selected because of its contributions to the community and individuals with developmental disabilities. The mission of The Arc is to provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, residential, family support, service coordination, guardianship, respite care, recreational rehabilitation, day habilitation, clinical, senior and children’s services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. The agency serves over 1,650 individuals throughout Oneida and Lewis counties.

“As a community, we are extremely fortunate to have an organization such as The Arc to assist those who need the services it provides,” said Richard Ketcham, President/CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. “The mission of The Arc is not unlike the Medical Center mission to care for all with respect and dignity.”

Barb Zumpano has been employed at the Medical Center for 40 years. She is currently the assistant in the Marketing and Public Relations Department. Ms. Zumpano is a graduate of Whitesboro High School. She is always available to help her colleagues, promote the mission and image of the Medical Center, take photos and plan events.

“Barb is a loyal, hard-working employee, who consistently exceeds what is asked of her,” said Robert Scholefield, Vice President/COO. “Barb is also well known in our community and is involved in volunteering. She exhibits the spirit of Mother Bernardina.”

Ms. Zumpano resides in Utica. She is the parent of three adult children, Shelly, Lisa and Heather. She has four grandchildren, two girls and two boys: Stephanie, Brandon, Kyle and Marissa.

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Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:39:22 -0600

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St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare Explore Merger Opportunities

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:07:06 -0600

The Boards of Directors for both St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare have each recently passed a resolution to begin discussions on the feasibility and benefits of merging, or undertaking other transactions that would more closely link the two hospitals.

“The economic and regulatory environments continue to make it difficult for hospitals to survive. During the past several years, hospitals, particularly in New York State, have been struggling with the changes in reimbursement, unfunded mandates and an increasingly challenging regulatory environment. I applaud both boards for having the vision and commitment to explore a merger in order to sustain the healthcare needs of our community,” stated Gregory McLean, chairman of the Board of Directors for Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare. “Both institutions have strong commitments to the community and both recognize the need to be pro-active in this ever-changing healthcare arena.”

While officials are unsure of the specific timeline, they anticipate the process will take 18 to 24 months.

“As we look around New York State, a number of hospitals have already merged or are in the process of merging,” notes Norman I. Siegel, chairman of St. Elizabeth Medical Center Board of Trustees. “Consolidation and joint partnerships are not new for our area. Faxton Hospital and St. Luke’s Memorial consolidated their services in 2000. Both St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare jointly own the Mohawk Valley Heart Institute and have collaborative agreements for the Regional Cancer Program and the Central New York Diabetes Education Program. As we, the board members, look at the future, we feel it is responsible and prudent to explore the possibility of a combined system.”

The two organizations employ nearly 4,900 employees and have combined operating budgets of more than $535 million dollars.

“As community hospitals, we have done a good job working together to not duplicate services in a number of areas. That alone has saved our community millions of dollars in resources. As we look to the future and see the continued decrease in reimbursement and the additional burden placed on healthcare for regulatory reform, we recognize it is no longer business as usual,” commented Scott H. Perra, FACHE, president/CEO, Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare. “We will be exploring other models for the delivery of healthcare. While we are going through this process, we are very sensitive to what this announcement means to our healthcare family and our community. We recognize there will be concern among our employees, medical staff and members of our community. They will be anxious to know what this means regarding their jobs, where physicians practice and where patients receive care. Our pledge is to keep an open dialogue throughout this process.”

“Both the hospitals are busy, with more than 90,000 patient visits in our combined Emergency Departments and Urgent Care and caring for more than 29,000 inpatients annually. As we begin this process, we have no preconceived ideas about the final outcome or what the new system might look like. There are a number of excellent resources throughout New York State, systems who have merged, and we will be talking directly to a number of them in the coming months,” said Richard H. Ketcham, FACHE, president/CEO, St. Elizabeth Medical Center. “As we begin this journey, we have many avenues we need to explore, including working with the New York State Department of Health and our national, state and local government officials.”

“It is very important that the sponsor of our Medical Center, the Sisters of St. Francis, is fully involved as our discussions develop,” Mr. Ketcham stated. “I am pleased that they have already pledged their full support for our participation in this process.”

St. Elizabeth College Of Nursing To Hold Open House

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:58:52 -0600

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) will hold an Open House on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the College.

The College offers a two-year associate in applied science (AAS) degree in nursing, fully integrated theoretical learning with clinical experience within a caring environment. The nursing courses include patient care that is planned and supervised by a faculty member with expertise in a particular nursing area. One of the strengths of the program at St. Elizabeth is its clinical component that combines the theory learned in class with actual nursing practice, allowing for immediate transfer and application of knowledge. SECON offers an evening/weekend nursing program in addition to the weekday program. It is designed to meet the needs of the adult learner who is unable to attend class during the weekday hours.

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing is one of the first hospital-based nursing programs to receive dual accreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

To reserve a seat at the Open House, go online at www.secon.edu. For more information, call (315) 798-8347.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation Establishes The Sister Rose Vincent Legacy Fund

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 07:38:15 -0600

The St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation has established the Sister Rose Vincent Legacy Fund in memory of the former President/CEO of the Medical Center who passed away on November 23. Sister Rose Vincent was a pillar of St. Elizabeth, a cherished friend and a prominent member of our community.

To honor Sister Rose Vincent, several lead gifts from donors in the community have been made to begin the Sister Rose Vincent Legacy Fund to ensure that her legacy lives on forever at the Medical Center. The Foundation invites the community to join in making contributions to honor Sister Rose Vincent, and to recognize the ways in which Sister has made a lasting impression on so many people.

The intent is for the endowment fund to grow over time, to support projects, programs and services that will allow the Medical Center to continue Sister’s work of advocating for those in need.

Gifts may be made in a number of ways including cash, stocks and securities, through a charitable bequest, life insurance policy, or by including the Medical Center in a Will. For more information on making a donation to the Sister Rose Vincent Legacy Fund, contact Andrea LaGatta at the SEMC Foundation at 315-734-4440, or visit www.stemc.org/foundation.

"Detox: A Way To Transform Your Health" Program To Be Held On January 18

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:42:47 -0600

Collaborative Healing will be holding a program on January 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Knights Inn located at 20 Albany Street, Little Falls. The topic of the discussion is “Detox: A Way to Transform Your Health.”

Dr. Julie Perlanski and Kim Thompson, Functional Nutritionist, will be presenting the program and will begin by providing clarification of what true metabolic detoxification is and how it differs from cleansing, fasting and other fad detox plans on the market. They will explain the medical benefits of improving your detox abilities and/or completing a detox program. The program will also cover how genes play a role in the body’s ability to detox harmful toxins, as the public is exposed to toxins on a daily basis through food, prescriptions, pesticides and other chemical substances. They will discuss the how, what and whys of foods that improve your body’s natural detox ability. Finally, they will help you determine if a detox program is right for you and how you can clean up your everyday life to lessen your toxic burden.

The class is open and free to the public. A $5 donation is always appreciated.

Collaborative Healing can be contacted at infoatch@gmail.com or by visiting www.collaborativehealing.org.

Dr. Julie Perlanski has her Fellowship in Integrative Medicine and practices through the St. Elizabeth Medical Group Office located at 500 E. Main Street, Little Falls. She can be reached at 823-1113.

Kim Thompson is a Functional Nutritionist and the owner of Healthy Transformations located at 3985 Oneida Street, Suite 104, New Hartford. She can be reached at 737-8270 or kim@healthytransformation.net. More information is also available at www.healthytransformations.net.

Both Dr. Perlanski and Kim are completing their Certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine.

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Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:38:23 -0600

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St. Elizabeth Medical Center Laryngectomy Support Group Open to Public

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:29:53 -0600

The laryngectomy support group will be meeting at St. Elizabeth Medical Center on Thursday, January 12 at 1 p.m. in Conference Room C on the first floor.

This months program will feature a special guest, Dave DiToro, the Northeast Territory Manager for InHealth Technologies as our guest speaker. David will provide information on InHealth's latest products as well as information relevant to the needs of laryngectomees.

A laryngectomy is the procedure to remove a person’s larynx and separates the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. The laryngectomee breathes through an opening in the neck, called a stoma.

The public is welcome to attend. If you have questions please contact the Speech Therapy Department at 315-734-3475.

The support group will be held the 2nd Thursday of each month.

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St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Center Named In Memory Of Former President/CEO

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:36:31 -0600

The Family Medicine Center will be renamed in honor of Sister Rose Vincent Gleason, OSF, former President/CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

“In order to recognize Sister Rose Vincent’s longstanding commitment to the underserved and to education, effective January 14, the Family Medicine Center, located at 120 Hobart Street, Utica, will be known as the Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center,” announced Richard H. Ketcham, FACHE, President/CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. “There were over 30,000 patient visits at the center last year.” Mr. Ketcham made this announcement at a Memorial Mass in honor of Sister Rose Vincent January 14.

During her tenure as President/CEO, Sister Rose Vincent had a major impact not only on St. Elizabeth Medical Center, but also on the healthcare community as a whole. Education was important to Sister and, as a result, the St. Elizabeth Family Residency Program was initiated.

“Sister Rose Vincent was one of the five most inspirational people in my life,” wrote Dr. Reynold Golden in a note sent to the Medical Center. He was the first director of the Family Medicine Residency Program from 1978 to 1992. This sentiment has been shared by many people that were touched by Sister Rose Vincent.

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St. Elizabeth College Of Nursing To Hold Open House

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:01:34 -0600

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing (SECON) will hold an Open House on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 6 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the College.

To reserve a seat at the Open House, go online at www.secon.edu. For more information, call (315) 798-8347.

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Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:42:47 -0600

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St. Elizabeth's New Approach For Hip Replacement Allows Faster Recovery

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:59:15 -0600

St. Elizabeth Medical Center now offers anterior total hip replacement. This alternative to traditional hip replacement surgery provides patients the potential for less pain, a faster recovery and improved mobility. Unlike traditional hip replacement surgery, this technique allows the surgeon to work between the muscles and tissues without detaching them from either the hip or thigh bone. The procedure is performed by Andrew Wickline, M.D.

Additional benefits to patients are: fewer restrictions during recovery, reduced scarring and stability of the implant sooner after surgery. Although every patient responds differently, the procedure helps many patients bend their hip and bear their full weight immediately, or soon after surgery. This is the only site in the Central New York region to offer this advanced technique.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center was also named a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield in March 2011 for demonstrating better overall quality of care and patient results in knee and hip replacement surgery. A large number of the orthopedic nursing staff has Certification in Orthopedic Nursing. Orthopedic pain-reduction techniques have also improved ambulation and recovery time.

Learn more about our orthopedic services here.

Note: Designation as Blue Distinction Centers means these facilities’ overall experience and aggregate data met objectives criteria established in collaboration with expert clinicians’ and leading professional organizations’ recommendations. Individual outcomes may vary. To find out which services are covered under your policy at any facilities, please call your local Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Plan; and call your provider before making an appointment to verify the most current information on its Network participation and Blue Distinction status. Neither Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association nor any of its Licensees are responsible for any damages, losses, or non-covered charges that may result from using this resource or receiving care from a Blue Distinction provider.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Is Running New Energy Efficient Co-Generation System

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:47:42 -0600

St. Elizabeth Medical Center is now running its co-generation unit. The Medical Center was awarded $2 million by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to design and install the co-generation system. The results are a yearly economic savings for the Medical Center while significantly cutting its energy use and providing additional secure backup for critical hospital operations.

“The system St. Elizabeth has installed is good for both patients and for the environment. It will also help control healthcare costs,” said Francis J. Murray, President and CEO of NYSERDA. “NYSERDA congratulated the hospital for its leadership and initiative. Their efforts will help reduce their energy use, and is an example of contributions that are necessary for New York to create a cleaner, more energy efficient, and sustainable energy future.”

“NYSERDA was pleased to provide $2 million as a result of a competitive selection process for this incredibly worthwhile and groundbreaking project, which demonstrates the Medical Center’s commitment and vision,” said Mr. Murray. “St. Elizabeth Medical Center is a shining example of what an organization can achieve when it adopts, as an organization policy, both energy efficiency and distributed generation as integral resources. Through hard work and a keen eye for opportunity, they have shown what is possible, and NYSERDA is proud to have partnered with them to assist in achieving their energy efficiency and reliability goals.”

St. Elizabeth Chief Operating Officer Robert Scholefield said, “The Medical Center’s staff appreciates NYSERDA’s support of this project, which will help us to conserve environmental resources while also utilizing financial resources to best provide services to people across our region.”

The highly efficient on-site co-generation system will allow St. Elizabeth each year to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 900 tons, reduce energy costs by $690,000, and provide revenues of $107,000 for energy the hospital will supply back to the power grid. The system, (called Combined Heat and Power (CHP) or co-generation), increases efficiency by capturing and using the waste heat in the day-to-day operations of the Hospital. The Hospital will not be affected during grid-power interruptions.

A sophisticated tracking system developed by Intelligent Energy Solutions (IES), the project developer, monitors both the hospital’s energy operations and energy pricing to allow St. Elizabeth to determine the economics of generating their own power vs. purchasing power through the electric grid and also when economics would dictate producing excess power and selling it back to the utility. Four years worth of hourly performance data will be collected by NYSERDA and shared with other entities to help them improve their energy planning.

For the last decade, NYSERDA has promoted the CHP process to help businesses and institutions generate cleaner and more efficient power and to develop trailblazing equipment, economically-important applications, and novel business models that can benefit a variety of users. Each NYSERDA R&D investment is selected to help sites acquire premium technology and create new learning opportunities for other energy users. Over the past 10 years, NYSERDA’s investments of more than $100 million for CHP have helped industrial, commercial and institutional facilities implement innovative approaches to cut their energy costs and decrease their energy use. During this time, NYSERDA has amassed the most comprehensive repository of publicly-available CHP performance data in the nation.

SUNY Empire State College and St. Elizabeth School of Radiologic Technology Program Enter Into Seamless Transfer Partnership

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:22:54 -0600

The State University of New York (SUNY) Empire State College and the St. Elizabeth School of Radiologic Technology Program have entered into a partnership that allows for easy transfer into academic-degree programs at SUNY Empire State College. Using the college’s generic evaluation for radiological technology, students are able to gain college credit for their training at St. Elizabeth.

This agreement will be signed formally at the SUNY Showcase at SUNY-IT on Thursday, Feb. 16. Nikki Shrimpton, dean of the college’s Central New York Center, will represent SUNY Empire State College and Dr. Douglas Gleasman, director of the St. Elizabeth School of Radiography, and Robert Scholefield, vice president and COO, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, will represent St. Elizabeth.

Shrimpton noted, “We are very excited about this partnership. Much like our partnerships with community colleges across the state, this is in keeping with our mission to serve local communities and their adult learners.”

“We are pleased to collaborate with SUNY Empire State College to benefit our radiography students,” Scholefield said. “St. Elizabeth’s mission includes excellence in education, as well as health care. This agreement will enhance our mission.”

About SUNY Empire State College

SUNY Empire State College was established in 1971 to offer adult learners the opportunity to earn associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the State University of New York. Students learn through independent studies, online courses, seminars and residencies. Learners also may earn credit for prior college-level learning from work and life experience. The college serves more than 20,000 students worldwide at more than 35 locations across the state and online. Its 63,000 alumni are active in their communities as entrepreneurs, politicians, business professionals, artists, nonprofit agency employees, teachers, veterans and active military, union members and more. For additional information, visit www.esc.edu.

About St. Elizabeth School of Radiologic Technology Program

The School of Radiologic Technology at St. Elizabeth Medical Center was originally established in 1945. With the support and guidance of the Sisters of St. Francis, the education of radiologic technologists became a formalized program in 1964. Successful completion of this program leads to a certification in radiologic technology and eligibility to take the national licensing examination.

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MVHI will provide free cardiac health screenings at Health & Fitness Expo

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:19:17 -0600

The Mohawk Valley Heart Institute (MVHI) will again sponsor the Health & Fitness Expo and a Health & Wellness Assessment Booth as part of America’s Greatest Heart Run/Walk. The Expo is being held on Friday, March 2 at the Utica College gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will feature a variety of health-related exhibits. View parking information here.

The Health and Wellness Assessment booth will provide free cardiac health screenings from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., which will include:

blood pressure reading
cholesterol reading with a breakdown of LDL and HDL
triglycerides
diabetic score (that replaces blood a glucose screening)

Various healthcare professionals will be on hand to assist and educate you on your results.

The Risk Assessment is sponsored in part by Medtronic.

Also available at the risk assessment will be pulmonary function testing provided by Mohawk Valley Community College.

MVHI will have a booth that will display information about cardiac-care services available at St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare. This year, MVHI’s booth will highlight minimally invasive cardiac surgery services.

MVHI is a collaboration of St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare, which provides cardiac-care services at both campuses.

Trauma & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator Receives State Award

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:19:49 -0600

Filomain Talerico, RN, MS, Trauma & Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, has been awarded the New York State Trauma Coordinator of Distinction Award by the New York State Division of the American Trauma Society in Troy, NY. Each year, the American Trauma Society presents awards to a Coordinator, Registrar and Physician of Distinction. The first award was presented in 1997. These awards were developed to recognize trauma care excellence among the membership. The recipient is selected based on his or her significant contribution to trauma care over the past year.

Mrs. Talerico received her Master’s Degree in Health Services Management from the New School For Social Research and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from SUNY Institute of Technology at Utica Rome. She is a graduate of the St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing.

In her role as Trauma Coordinator, Mrs. Talerico is responsible for coordination of care for the critically injured trauma patients in our community, in addition to the various injury prevention programs developed at St. Elizabeth Medical Center and now utilized statewide. She is responsible for the annual Trauma Symposium, which trains providers in the care of trauma patients in our region, and the Trauma Nurse Core Course, which Mrs. Talerico teaches along with other instructors to improve care for trauma patients.

Mrs. Talerico has been instrumental in assisting other Trauma Coordinators throughout the state with program development, has hosted those coordinators at St. Elizabeth Medical Center and has shared materials and insight into developing programs with new staff. This is especially noteworthy since the St. Elizabeth Medical Center Trauma Service is celebrating its 25th year of service to critically injured patients.

As the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Mrs. Talerico collaborates throughout the region and on a state level concerning preparedness activities.

She and her husband, Joseph, reside in Utica.

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Family Nurse Practitioner Joins Adirondack Neurosurgical Specialists

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:07:21 -0600

St. Elizabeth Medical Center has announce that Margaret A. Quinton, F.N.P. has joined Adirondack Neurosurgical Specialists.

She joins Clifford B. Soults, M.D. They currently have an office at 2206 Genesee Street. They plan to relocate to New Hartford in the near future.

Ms. Quinton received her Associate of Science Degree in Nursing from Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield, MA and her Nurse Practitioner Certificate, FNP, from Community General Hospital, Syracuse.

Ms. Quinton has many years of experience in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Neurosurgery. She is a resident of Waterville.

Trauma Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary Of Saving Lives

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:18:55 -0600

The St. Elizabeth Medical Center began its New York State Designated Area Trauma Center 25 years ago on Friday, March 9. The Trauma Center has been committed to saving the lives of victims of traumatic injury. During its 25 years of service, an average of 700 patients per year have been treated at the Trauma Center, translating to more than 17,500 patients. The Trauma Center’s risk-adjusted mortality rates are well below the New York State average.

For a trauma victim, the first hours after an injury are when an accident victim’s chances of survival are greatest, and is the time when any treatment for injury will be most effective. Prompt, effective medical care becomes a critical priority.

“Trauma is a team approach,” said Filomain Talerico, RN, MS, Trauma and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. “It would not work without the cooperation of nearly every department in the hospital. Guidelines are in place enabling all the designated departments to carry out specific duties as soon as the Medical Center receives notification from Emergency Medical Services that a patient is en route.”

“St. Elizabeth Medical Center has developed a comprehensive trauma program that is the modeled after the American College of Surgeons, meets the New York State Standards for trauma centers, and provides care for all types of severe trauma and life-threatening injury,” said Dr. John DeTraglia, Medical Director of the Trauma Center. “It is staffed around the clock by appropriate, in-hospital specialists and on-call physicians.”

For the critically injured patient, time is crucial. When a trauma patient is located in the field, the hospital Emergency Department is put on alert. Paramedics and other pre-hospital personnel call in the patient’s condition and the hospital activates the Trauma Protocol, which assures the immediate availability of a trauma surgeon, anesthesiologist, radiologist, nurses, respiratory therapists and other personnel required for rapid resuscitation when the patient arrives. As specific injuries are identified, other specialists are called in to help treat the patient as part of the Trauma Team. These may include neurosurgeons, orthopedists, vascular surgeons and eye surgeons as well as many other medical providers. A well-coordinated trauma system can mean the difference between life and death, or between a permanent or temporary disability.

Injuries are the leading cause of death for New Yorkers ages 1 – 44 years and are among the top causes of death for all other age groups.
According to the New York State Department of Health, more than 7,250 New Yorkers die every year as a result of injury with recognized risk factors.
Injuries are consistently among the leading causes of hospitalization for New Yorkers of all age groups.
More than 145,000 individuals are injured severely enough to require hospitalization annually.

In addition to treating trauma patients in the hospital, the Trauma Center staff is also involved in community education to help reduce the number of trauma cases, with the “Think First” Program for high school students, a head and spinal cord injury prevention program and the “Fall Prevention Program” for senior citizens. A NYS Trauma Registry for tracking the quality care of the trauma patient is maintained. Trauma Nursing Education is provided locally to nurses throughout the community. Additionally the preparation for the facility for emergency preparedness is on going.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center also hosts an annual Trauma Symposium, a day-long educational event for healthcare providers. The 26th symposium will take place Friday, June 1 at the Radisson Hotel – Utica Centre. Learn more.

For additional information regarding the Trauma Center, contact: Ms. Filomain Talerico at 315-798-8127.

Laryngectomy Support Group To Meet At St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:31:53 -0600

The Laryngectomy Support Group will be meeting at St. Elizabeth Medical Center on Thursday, March 8 at 1 p.m. in the Cafeteria Private Dining Room on the first floor of the hospital.

A laryngectomy is the procedure to remove a person’s larynx and separates the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. The laryngectomee breathes through an opening in the neck, called a stoma.

The public is welcome to attend. If you have questions, please contact the Speech Therapy Department at 734-3475. The meetings for the Laryngectomy Support Group are held the second Thursday of each month at 1 p.m.

Prohibition Party To Aid St. Elizabeth Medical Center Equipment Purchase

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:12:56 -0600

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation and F.X. Matt Brewery will hold the 4th Annual Prohibition Party, sponsored by Dr. Greg Orlando of Mohawk Valley Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The event will be held on Friday, April 27 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the historic F.X. Matt Brewing Co.

Tickets cost $40 per person if purchased by April 20, and $45 per person if purchased after April 20. Admission includes Saranac beverages, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, a 1930s costume contest and a silent auction. Local musicians Lawless, Strung Sideways, Crushing June and Rocky Graziano will perform throughout the Brewery. Only adults age 21 and over may attend. Fifty percent of the ticket price is a tax-deductible contribution to the Foundation. Proceeds from this year’s event will support the purchase of Neurostar angiography equipment.

The number of tickets available is limited and the Foundation anticipates selling out early for the event again this year. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call (315) 734-4287, or email egrimes@stemc.org. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.stemc.org/foundation or by visiting the St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation Office at 2209 Genesee Street, Utica, or the F.X Matt Brewing Co. Gift Shop/ Tour Center at 830 Varick Street, Utica.

“On behalf of the Medical Center, I would like to thank the Matt family for its partnership with the Foundation to host this one-of-a-kind event that the community looks forward to each year,” said Richard Ketcham, President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. The Foundation also thanks event sponsors Bank of Utica, Theresa Flemma CFF, VP of M. Griffith Inc., IBEW Local 43/NECA Finger Lakes Chapter, Northland Communications, Brown and Brown Insurance, and media sponsors Mix 102.5 and WKTV.

Medical Staff Elects New Officers At St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:19:08 -0600

Emergency Department Medical Director, Timothy E. Page, M.D., F.C.C.P., of Fayetteville has been elected president of the Medical Staff at St. Elizabeth Medical Center for 2012.

Mark E. Warfel, D.O., of Clinton, Director of Medical Education and Medical Director of the St. Elizabeth Medical Group, has been elected vice president and Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Frederic S. Joyce, M.D., of Utica has been elected secretary-treasurer.

Delegates-at-Large to the Medical Executive Committee are: Francis Chabot, M.D., Family Medicine; Nabeel El-amir, M.D., Cardiothoracic Surgeon; Ashok Patel, M.D., Cardiologist; Clifford Soults, M.D., Neuro Surgeon; Leo Sullivan, M.D., Surgeon; and Eric Yoss, M.D., Pulmonologist.

Dr. Page received his Medical Degree from Hahnemann University Medical School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He completed his Residency and a Medical Internship at Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Clinic, Sayre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Page completed a Critical Fellowship at SUNY at Syracuse. He is a Fellow in the American College of Chest Physicians, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Page serves on St. Elizabeth Medical Center’s Emergency Department Management Committee, Trauma Committee, and Medical Executive Committee. He is also on the staff at Upstate Medical University at Syracuse Emergency Department and is the Medical Director at Watkins Glen International Racetrack and Interim Emergency Department Medical Director at Rome Memorial Hospital. Dr. Page was the Medical Director of the Year 2011 for Team Health East. He is also The Team Health Regional Medical Director for Emergency Departments at Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare, Corning Hospital, Oneida Hospital and Rome Memorial Hospital. Dr. Page and his wife, Brigitte, reside in Fayetteville. He has two step-children.

Dr. Warfel is a Family Practitioner and is a graduate of the St. Elizabeth Hospital Family Medicine Program. He received his Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME., and a Bachelors of Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians; and member of the New York State Academy of Family Practice; Medical Society of the State of New York; the Oneida County Medical Society; American College of Physician Executives: American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the American Osteopathic Association. Dr. Warfel and his wife, Katie, reside in Clinton. They are the parents of six children.

Dr. Joyce is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with the Mohawk Valley Surgery Group. Originally from Rhode Island, Dr. Joyce received his Medical Degree from Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark. He has been a cardiothoracic surgeon with the Mohawk Valley Heart Institute since it began in 1997. Dr. Joyce is board certified in thoracic surgery by the Danish Ministry of Health, Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. He is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons; the American Society of Echocardiography; the New York State Medical Association; Central New York Academy of Medicine; the Utica Medical Club and the American College of Phlebology. He and his wife, Lynn Luthern, are the parents of two children, a daughter, Morgan and a son, Julian.

Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center Holds Open House To Display New Digital Radiology Equipment

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:45:37 -0600

The Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center held an open house March 8 to show its new, advanced digital mammography imaging equipment. This is the same model of equipment that was recently installed at St. Elizabeth Medical Arts in New Hartford.

The addition of the digital imaging equipment was made possible by the generosity of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, the Mele Family Fund, a donor-advised fund of The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and Dr. Martin Morell.

“It is through the support of these benefactors that St. Elizabeth Medical Center is able to enhance services provided by the Family Medicine Center,” said Richard Ketcham, President/CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. “The benefits to patients who receive care at this location are varied. Patients can have many of the tests needed at the same appointment when they see healthcare providers. They don’t have to travel and they receive results before they leave the center.”

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Community and Member Health Improvement Council grant will help improve access to life-saving mammography screenings for uninsured and underserved women in the community. “Mammography is the best tool for the early detection of breast cancer, yet studies show that the lower a woman’s income level, the less likely she is to receive regular screenings,” said Eve Van de Wal, regional president, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. “The availability of this new equipment, coupled with increased education and outreach efforts, will save lives.”

The Mele Family Fund, a donor-advised fund of The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties, Inc., supports community projects that have the capacity to touch many lives and to enhance the impact on individual lives. “We, the Foundation and Mele Fund advisors Raymond Mele and Michael Valentine, are truly honored to partner with St. Elizabeth Medical Center in bringing the most up-to-date digital mammography equipment to the Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center,” said Peggy O’Shea, President/CEO of The Community Foundation.

Martin Morell, M.D., owner of Arthritis Specialists, located at 4401 Middle Settlement Road, Suite 106, New Hartford, has donated a GE lunar prodigy bone density unit and a high-frequency Dell radiographic unit (x-ray machine) to the Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center, located at 120 Hobart Street, Utica. This has allowed the Radiology Department at the Family Medicine Center to enhance services for patients. It is newer technology with a higher frequency generator and uses less radiation while improving image quality.

"Sister Rose Vincent believed in providing services to under privileged, uninsured residents of this community, I wanted to answer her call to assist these patients," said Dr. Morell.

The Department of Radiology has enhanced the equipment by adding an AGFA CR75 Computerized Radiology System, which converts plain film x-ray images to digital format to the radiographic unit. This technology eliminates the need for repeating images due to under- or over-exposure errors. The electronic imaging process improves the turnaround time of reports, physician access and quality from 24 hours to five hours or less. It has the same digital benefits as equipment at the Medical Center and Imaging at St. Elizabeth Medical Arts.

(Photo Identification: Pictured left to right are:
Dr. Martin Morell, Eve Van de Wal, Peggy O’Shea
and Richard Ketcham)

St. Elizabeth Medical Group New Hartford Office Moving

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:32:07 -0500

The St. Elizabeth Medical Group New Hartford office at 86 Genesee Street will be relocating effective Monday, March 19. The new office is located at the St. Elizabeth Medical Arts building at 4401 Middle Settlement Road, Suite 201, New Hartford. Patients should use entrance A and go to the second floor. There is elevator access to the office.

Driving directions.

The Medical Group providers at this location are: Mark Warfel, DO; Sandy Gaetano, FNP; Sally O’Callaghan, FNP and Danielle Swiderski, FNP.

In order to facilitate the move, the office will be closed on Friday, March 16. The office phone numbers will remain the same, (315) 738-1835 and (315) 797-2398. Please call the office if you have questions.

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Sports Medicine Symposium Held March 16

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:35:47 -0500

A Sports Medicine Symposium took place Friday, March 16, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Medical Center’s Adirondack Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Center and Genesee Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Associates. The event was held from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, New Hartford.

The event featured the following presentations:

“Update on Recognition and Management of Sports Concussions” by Brian Rieger, Ph.D., Concussion Management Program Director, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse.

“Video Presentation of Current surgical technique of Rotator Cuff and SLAP repair” by James Dennison, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon with Genesee Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Associates.

“Assessment and care of traumatic sports injuries” by Jonathan D. Wigderson, D.O., Trauma Surgeon with Genesee Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Associates.

“Building and rebuilding the Warrior Athlete” by Jason Suby, ATC, Director of Sports Medicine, Department of Physical Education, United State Military Academy, West Point.

“Evaluation and treatment of Paget-Von Schroetter Syndrome (Effort Thrombosis)” by Dan Dichiera, PT, DPT, ATC, Director of Sports Medicine, Adirondack Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy Center of St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

A hands-on workshop – Upper Extremity Evaluation by Dan Dichiera and Angela Spetts, MS, ATC, Athletic Trainer with Genesee Orthopedic and Hand Surgery Associates.

View news coverage from WUTR here.

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Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:43:47 -0500

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St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation Receives Grant From Stewart's Holiday Match

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:11:41 -0500

St. Elizabeth Medical Center has received a grant from the Stewart’s Holiday Match program in the amount of $1,250. Since 1986, Stewart’s has collected and matched donations from its shops from Thanksgiving until Christmas to benefit many worthwhile organizations throughout its service area. This is the fifth consecutive year the Medical Center was awarded a grant from Stewart’s Holiday Match.

The Medical Center will use the grant to purchase an incubator for the Pediatric Unit. Premature and ill newborn babies often have trouble maintaining an appropriate body temperature and need to be placed in incubators where the temperature of the air that surrounds them can be controlled and elevated as needed.

“St. Elizabeth Medical Center is grateful to Stewart’s Holiday Match program for its continued support, which benefits the children in our community,” said Richard H. Ketcham, President/CEO.

Students Experience the 'Real-World' of Healthcare at St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:09 -0500

Students entering 8th and 9th grade this fall will have the opportunity to spend two days in the world of hospital healthcare this summer. M.A.S.H. Camp will be held on June 26 and June 27 at the St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

M.A.S.H. stands for Medical Academy of Science and Health. This two-day camp is sponsored by St. Elizabeth Medical Center, the Central New York Area Health Education Center (CNYAHEC) and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The three organizations have partnered on this initiative to address the mutual goal of alleviating the shortage of health professionals by encouraging young people to explore health careers.

A variety of careers will be highlighted during M.A.S.H. Camp through fun, hands-on workshops for students, including lots of attention from dedicated health professionals. All campers will receive hospital scrubs to wear each day at camp, breakfast and lunch, a tee shirt, and education materials. The camp fee is $25 per student. CNYAHEC is pleased to offer scholarships to those students who need assistance with the registration fee.

Space is limited to 20 students at M.A.S.H. Camp, and applications will be determined by a selection process. The deadline for applying is Friday, May 4th. Students can access the online application by visiting the CNYAHEC website www.cnyahec.com. For information contact: Abby Bordiuk, Nurse Recruiter/MASH Camp Coordinator at (315) 798 - 8340.

MVHI Holds Second Annual Heart Teaching Day

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:10:14 -0500

Keynote speaker Dr. Jose Di Diego discusses heart regeneration.

The Mohawk Valley Heart Institute’s (MVHI) second annual Heart Teaching Day, held on Saturday, March 24, 2012, featured keynote speaker Jose Di Diego, MD, the Program and Laboratory manager of the Experimental Cardiology Department at Masonic Medical Research Laboratory (MMRL). The teaching day was held at the Masonic Care Community in Utica, New York, and provided an educational opportunity for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and healthcare professionals to learn about the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. More than 90 physicians and healthcare professionals were in attendance.

Dr. Di Diego’s keynote presentation discussed cardiac arrhythmias, stem cells and heart regeneration projects at MMRL. Di Diego actively participates as an experimental cardiac electrophysiologist in technologies that may one day regenerate the human heart. One of the most promising goals of the MMRL Stem Cell Center is the development of lab-grown hearts. This research has the potential to provide an alternative to heart transplantation and/or repairing of damaged hearts. Using cells from the recipient patient eliminates an auto-immune response or the need for drugs to repress this response.

Additional presentations given by MVHI providers, covered topics such as acute coronary syndrome, mitral valve regurgitation and sudden cardiac death.

View presentations from this years speakers here.

The Heart Teaching Day was sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Heart Institute and Masonic Medical Research Laboratory. The Mohawk Valley Heart Institute is a collaboration of Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

Dr. Jose Di Diego, keynote speaker,
and Dr. Fred Talarico, speaker and co-chair of the Mohawk Valley Heart Institute Heart Teaching Day.

Lymphedema Therapy Now At Adirondack Sports Medicine And Physical Therapy Center

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:52:25 -0500

Adirondack Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy Center of St. Elizabeth Medical Center has announced the addition of Lymphedema Therapy Services at Medical Arts, 4401 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford. Daniel Curri, PT, DPT, CLT, WWC has joined the staff and provides this service Tuesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. New patients are being accepted by calling 315-798-8766.

Dr. Curri received his Bachelor’s and Doctorate in Physical Therapy Degrees from Utica College. He is an expert in evaluating and treating lymphedema and impaired skin integrity utilizing complete decongestive therapy and other research-based techniques. Dr. Curri is a certified lymphedema therapist through the Academy of Lymphatic Studies and is wound-care certified through the National Alliance of Wound Care.

Lymphedema is a condition that causes swelling in one or more of the upper or lower extremities. It is the result of impaired flow of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is a network of vessels throughout the body that collects excess lymph fluid, which is filtered and eventually returned to the bloodstream. When the lymph vessels become blocked, it results in localized swelling, called lymphedema.

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Dr. Kaul Receives CDT Healthcare Practitioner of the Year Award

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:47:46 -0500

Sushma Kaul, M.D. received the Center for Donation and Transplant (CDT) ‘2012 Healthcare Practitioner of the Year’ award. Dr. Kaul was presented the award by David Conti, M.D., Interim Executive Director of CDT, at its 16th Annual Education Day and Awards Dinner on March 21 in Saratoga Springs. Dr. Kaul is a Pulmonologist and Intensive Care Unit Intensivist. She is a partner with Pulmonary and Critical Care Associates in New Hartford.

Some comments by those who nominated Dr. Kaul state, “Dr. Kaul is a wonderful, caring, thoughtful and incredibly intelligent physician. We were very lucky to have her as our Intensivist this past fall when we had two organ donors on the same weekend. She was extraordinary to patients, families, staff, and CDT personnel during a hard situation.” Another nomination said, “Dr. Kaul goes above and beyond to care for her patients and is always willing to meet with families to provide holistic care. Over the course of 2011, Dr. Kaul was very involved with several patients and families that resulted in organ donation. Dr. Kaul is a true champion for organ donation.”


Pictured with Dr. Kaul, left, is Dr. David Conti.

Medical Center Staff Holds Organ Donation Awareness Event

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:10:21 -0500

On Tuesday April 17, Medical Center staff held an Organ Donation Awareness Day.

April is designated National Donate Life Month. This designation is to create an awareness of the importance of making a decision to become an organ donor. The Medical Center recently organized a Donation Council that will work with the Center for Donation and Transplant (one of several in New York State) to increase awareness at the hospital and throughout the community.

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St. Elizabeth Medical Center Honors volunteers - 48 Serve 159,200 Hours

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:24:55 -0500

St. Elizabeth Medical Center has named Peggy Goldstein of New Hartford Volunteer of the Year. Mary Margaret Napoli of Utica has received the St. Elizabeth Guild’s Eleanor Nelson Award, named for an active, former Guild member who passed away many years ago.

The two top volunteers were announced at the Medical Center’s annual Volunteer Breakfast on Friday, April 20, where special recognition pins were awarded to 48 people who have each logged from 100 to 38,000 hours of volunteer service. Those 48 volunteers have volunteered a cumulative total of 159,200 hours. Sandra Fentiman, Manager of Marketing and Public Relations, was the guest speaker. The event’s theme was “Exceptional People, Extraordinary Hearts.”

“We cannot thank our volunteers enough for all that they do to support the Medical Center’s mission to provide excellence in healthcare and education,” said Richard H. Ketcham, FACHE, President/CEO. “The volunteers provide an incredible benefit to the Medical Center, the staff, patients and their families.”

Peggy Goldstein has been a volunteer for eleven years and has accumulated over 4,400 hours of service to the Medical Center. Mrs. Goldstein primarily volunteers in the Medical Group Office, but through the years has volunteered in Central Admitting, Marketing and Public Relations, The Advantage Program, Grants and Special Projects and the Volunteer office.

She was raised in Ithaca until the age of 13, when her family relocated to New York City. She attended Rockwood Park High, a private school in Boston. She and her husband, Ira, were married in 1962. He passed away in 1980 after 18 years of marriage. They had a son and a daughter they raised while working on a farm. She later attended Utica College and worked as a nurses’ assistant for 12 years. Mrs. Goldstein also volunteers for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Mary Margaret Napoli has been a member of the Guild of St. Elizabeth Medical Center since 2004 and has accumulated over 3,800 hours. She began volunteering at the Medical Center as part of the Advantage Program in 2003. Mrs. Napoli has volunteered in the former sewing room, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory waiting room and Ambulatory Surgery waiting room.

She has helped with Guild Fashion Shows, Christmas Bazaars, and has chaired clothing sales, bake sales, and the annual Guild Christmas luncheon. She participates on many Guild Committees and has been recording secretary, assistant corresponding secretary and currently serves as Guild Vice President.

Mrs. Napoli is a graduate of T. R. Proctor High School. She is a lifelong resident of South Utica. During her career, she was a long-time employee of P.C. Food Market and the Medical Arts Bureau. Best known to her family as ‘Noni’, she has three adult children, three grandchildren and recently became a great-grandmother.

100 Hours	300 Hours	1,000 Hours	1,500 Hours
DeSimone, Janine	Freiberger, Sherri	Gonzalez, Rossy	Allen, Barbara
Filipelli, Christopher	George, Lani	Harrington, Helen	Buehler, Winifred
Foresti, Mary Joan	Hammond, Diane	Presite, Ronald	Nunziata, Victor
Lechman, Daria	Hammond, Diane	Reitema, Marta	Sommers, Paul
Penabad, Joseph	Vabishchevich, Yulia	3,000 Hours	Tomaino, Frank
Ritchie, John	2,500 Hours	Benson, Rosemary	3,500 Hours
Slocum, Karen	Hauck, Barbara	Kosuda, Jane	Donohue, Sister Walter Marie
Varma, Nikhil	LaBella, Gina	Rice, Shirley	Fletcher, Patricia
Vermeulen, Sandra	LaBella, Terri	5,000 Hours	Napoli, Mary Margaret
Wilczek, Donna	Rashid, Shirin	Frankland, Joan*	5,500 Hours
2,000 Hours	4,500 Hours	Lalonde, Margaret	Gaffney, Emily
Kornutiak, Sharon	Dwyer, Jane Ann	7,000 Hours	Gigliotti, Genevieve
Kurtyka, Linda	6,500 Hours	Groezinger, Alan	18,000 Hours
4,000 Hours	Burton, Mary		Walker, Ruth
DeFazio Bouse, Grace			*Deceased
Jadlowski, Theresa
6,000 Hours
Luley, Marian*
38,000 Hours
ARC

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Wed, 02 May 2012 13:38:29 -0500

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Prohibition Party Benefits St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:55:28 -0500

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Foundation and F.X. Matt Brewery held the 4th Annual Prohibition Party, sponsored by Dr. Greg Orlando of Mohawk Valley Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

The event was held on Friday, April 27 at the historic F.X. Matt Brewing Co, and raised $43,000 to support the purchase of Neurostar angiography equipment. Over 500 guests heard music provided by Lawless, Strung Sideways, Crushing June, and Rocky Graziano while enjoying Saranac beverages, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.

“On behalf of the Medical Center, I thank the Matt family for partnering with the Foundation to host this one-of-a-kind event that the community looks forward to each year,” said Richard Ketcham, President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. The Foundation also appreciates Sodexo, KP Photo Studio, the musicians, and all event sponsors including Dr. Greg Orlando, Bank of Utica, Theresa Flemma CFP, VP of M. Griffith Inc., IBEW Local 43/NECA Finger Lakes Chapter, Northland Communications, Brown and Brown Insurance, and First Source Federal Credit Union.

(Pictured from Left to Right: Richard Ketcham, President and CEO; St. Elizabeth
Medical Center and Fred Matt, President and COO; F.X. Matt Brewery.
Photo by: KP Photo Studio)

Laryngectomy Support Group To Meet At St. Elizabeth Medical Center

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:04:53 -0500

The Laryngectomy Support Group will be meeting at St. Elizabeth Medical Center on Thursday, May 10 at 12 p.m. in the Sister Johanna Conference Room on the first floor of the hospital.

The topic for discussion will be a travelling demonstration of Tokyo Larynx and emergency whistles.

A laryngectomy is the procedure to remove a person’s larynx and separates the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. The laryngectomee breathes through an opening in the neck, called a stoma.

St. E's News

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:13:06 -0500

St. E's News

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Celebrates National Nurses Week, Names Nurses of Distinction

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:59:21 -0500

(Pictured left to right are: Daniel Baker, Amanda Aiello, Kimberly Gizzi, Mary Ellen Zangrilli and Karen Coyle.)

Annually, National Nurses Week begins on May 6 and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as a modern profession.

Four nurses were recognized with Nurse of Distinction Awards from St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Case Management, Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center, and the College of Nursing on May 10. Also named were a Nurse Technician and Ward Clerk of Distinction.

Named as St. Elizabeth Medical Center Nurse of Distinction is:

Karen Coyle, BSN, RN is a graduate of the St. Elizabeth College of Nursing and was recognized as the class Valedictorian. Additionally, she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Utica College of Syracuse University and graduated with high honors. Mrs. Coyle has been employed at St. Elizabeth Medical Center since June 2005. She and her husband, James, reside in Clinton. They are the parents of a son, Geoffrey.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Case Management Nurse of Distinction:

Amanda Aiello, BSN, RN is a graduate of the St. Elizabeth College of Nursing and has been employed at the Medical Center for four years. She has worked as a staff nurse on the Special Care Unit and currently works in Case Management. She received her Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Hartwick College, Oneonta. Mrs. Aiello is also a Certified Emergency Medical Dispatcher and Paramedic. She and her husband, Joseph, reside in Utica. They are expecting their first child in June.

St. Elizabeth College of Nursing Nurse of Distinction:

Kimberly Gizzi, MS, RN received her Master of Science Degree from Excelsior College and a Bachelor of Science Degree from SUNYIT. She is an Instructor of Nursing at the St. Elizabeth College of Nursing, specializing in Medical-Surgical Nursing and Pediatrics. Mrs. Gizzi was recognized by her colleagues for her patience, optimistic attitude and willingness to help both peers and students in achieving their goals in the St. Elizabeth Nursing Program. She is a positive role model and is the ultimate caring individual. Mrs. Gizzi resides in Poland with her husband, Joseph, and their two daughters, Danielle, 18, and Kristin, 16.

Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center Nurse of Distinction:

Mary Ellen Zangrilli, BSN, RN currently is attending school at SUNY Upstate Medical University for her Nurse Practitioner Degree in Psychiatry and a dual Master’s Degree in Nursing Education. She has been employed at the Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center since June 2009. Mrs. Zangrilli and her husband, Jason, reside in New Hartford. They are parents of three children: Thomas, age 6, Matthew, age 3, and Ella, age 22 months.

Named as St. Elizabeth Medical Center Nurse Tech of Distinction:

Daniel Baker has been employed at the Medical Center since 2002 and works in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. Mr. Baker was recognized for his hard work, dedication and professionalism. He is a Medical Center CPR instructor, as well as an instructor with the Safe Patient Handling Program. In addition, he is a member of the Disaster Response Team and has participated in a number of community and Medical Center drills. Mr. Baker is a volunteer AEMT-I for the Yorkville Fire Department and works part time with Amcare Ambulance in Rome. He and his wife, Marianne, reside in Yorkville. They have one adult son, James.

Named as St. Elizabeth Medical Center Ward Clerk of Distinction:

Melanie Platt has been a valued employee of St. Elizabeth Medical Center for 30 years. She works as a Ward Clerk and has worked on a number of different nursing units. Ms. Platt demonstrates consistent performance and accomplishments and is always diligent and conscientious. She is a seasoned professional who consistently demonstrates a dedication to the Medical Center. Ms. Platt interacts effectively with her peers, works harmoniously with all departments and is an excellent team player. She resides in Oriskany.

St. Elizabeth Medical Center Names Director Of Surgical Services

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:22:46 -0500

St. Elizabeth Medical Center has announced the appointment of Timothy W. Duffey as Director of Surgical Services. In this position, Mr. Duffey will be responsible for the General Operating Rooms (OR), Ambulatory Surgery, Pre-Admission Testing and Post Anesthesia Care Unit.

Mr. Duffey received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Services Administration from SUNYIT. Prior to joining St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Mr. Duffey was affiliated with Albany Medical Center in various positions. He has 30 years of hospital administration experience, most recently as Director of South Clinical Campus Surgery Center.

His memberships and affiliations include: the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Mr. Duffey resides in Utica and is the father of two adult daughters and has a granddaughter.

St. Elizabeth College Of Nursing Graduates 86 New Nurses

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:50:09 -0500

The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing will graduate 86 new nurses on Saturday, May 19. The 106th graduation will be held at the Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Utica, following a procession across Genesee Street from the College.

The Associate Degree in Nursing will be presented to Weekday and Weekend graduates by Mrs. Marian Kovatchitch, President of the College, and Ms. Laurie Franklin, Dean of Academic Affairs.

The St. Elizabeth College of Nursing pin will be presented by Mrs. Elaine Brown, MS, RN, and Mrs. Jennifer Dunlap, MS, RN, class advisors.

Mr. Robert Scholefield, Vice-President/COO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center, will welcome the graduates, faculty, staff and participants. The commencement address will be given by Mr. Richard Ketcham, FACHE, President/CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc., and registered by the New York State Education Department.

Graduates are:
Barneveld
Bhumika Patel
Blossvale
Lauren Collins
Boonville
Corrine Reed
Richelle Mastraccio
Camden
Valerie Fuller
Lori Staelens
Canastota
Heidi Acosta
Cassville
Alyssa Beach
Marc Ritter
Chadwicks
Stephanie Lounsbury
Cleveland
Katherine Wines
Clinton
Kari Sperduto
Cooperstown
Christina Phares
Copenhagen
Brittany Petrus
Deansboro
Karina Moran
Deerfield
Barbara Hardy
Dolgeville
Chascity Bonczkiewicz
Edmeston
Chelsea Slentz
Frankfort
Marcia Malorzo-Varin
Jeffrey Sylvester
Herkimer
Sandhya Farrington
Kayla Krenichyn
Hinckley
Michael Spine
Holland Patent
Kim Penner
Ilion
Brenda Cook
Heather Marusic
Candy Salvati
Lafayette
Ryan Nellis
Lee Center
Rachael Pegues
Little Falls
Jennifer Bacher
Elizabeth Cimino
Rebecca Kuehnle
Amber LeFave
Sarah Null
Paulette St. Louis
Danielle Stephenson
Lowville
Sarah Pate
Marcy
Mary Friot
New Hartford
Ryan Finley
Kristina Grossman
Tess Potaczala
Andrea Zumpano
Samantha VanDyke
North Bay
Maracia Kimball-Smith
Old Forge
Kathy Aliasso
Karen Russell
Oneida
Leah Jakubowski
Oriskany
Danielle Anderson
Mary Falero
Susan Okey
Poughkeepsie
Allison Giglio
Rome
Olivia Mellace
Amanda Sandstrom
Leesa Streeter
Leanna Sweet
Alicia Trudeau
South Otselic
Amber Wood
Utica
Claudia Bailey
Dennis Bova Jr.
Jennifer Curtis
Justin Farrier
Christine Fatiuk
Kathleen Kunkel
Tejahn Kweh
Lori Lansing
Sandy Lim
Sonya Lim
Donna Marhaver
Christopher Money
Kaylin Page
Melissa Paolozzi
Michael Pattison
Jessica Provost
Daniel Santoro
Amandeep Sindhra
Christina Tedesco
Nicole Traglia
Erin Williams
Vernon Center
Megan James
Waterville
Charles Oliver
West Winfield
Bridget Dickinson
Westernville
Ashley Urtz
Kelsey Bird
Whitesboro
Laura Keating
Amanda O'Connell
Woodgate
Marie Burr