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St. James Mercy Hospital Welcomes
Three New Board Members
Three community leaders have joined the board of directors of St. James Mercy Hospital. Susan Gray, Peggy Gorman, RSM, and Eric Weyand were elected to the Hospital board effective April 2012.
Lions Club Radiothon Nets $2,500 for St. James Mercy Hospital Foundation
St. James Mercy Hospital (SJMH) Foundation announced that it has received $2,500 in proceeds from the Maple City Lions Club annual radiothon held on February 25, 2012. Hosted by Hornell station WLEA. . .
St. James Mercy Hospital Unveils New Adult Psychiatric Unit
St. James Mercy Hospital unveiled its newly renovated and relocated 26-bed Adult Psychiatric Unit at a public open house on April 24. The new unit is expected to officially open for patient care in the next few weeks, upon completion of final regulatory inspections.
St. James Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Recognized for Advocacy Efforts
St. James Mercy Hospital (SJMH) Auxiliary was recently recognized by the Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) for its advocacy efforts on behalf of the Hospital. The annual HANYS Auxiliary Advocacy Recognition acknowledges auxiliaries that have committed significant time and effort serving as advocates for their health care facilities and communities during the past year. To qualify, auxiliaries must meet specific criteria, such as participation in HANYS’ legislative letter-writing campaigns and community outreach activities.
St. James Mercy Hospital Joins NYS "Partnership for Patients"
St. James Mercy Hospital (SJMH) has joined the New York State Partnership for Patients (NYSPFP), a statewide quality improvement initiative engaging over 170 hospitals in activities to improve quality and patient safety by reducing complications and avoidable readmissions.
"We are delighted to join the state partnership to reduce hospital-acquired conditions by 40% and preventable readmissions by 20% over the next two years," said Mary E. LaRowe, SJMH President and Chief Executive Officer. "This initiative speaks to our mission of providing the best quality care to meet the most urgent health care needs of our rural area."
"Friends Fore Mercy" 9th Annual Golf Tournament
Friday, June 8, 2012
Twin Hickory Golf Club, Hornell
Player and Sponsor forms available
New Suboxone Treatment for Opiate Addiction
St. James Mercy Hospital now offers a safe and effective outpatient program for people addicted to opiates, such as morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine or heroin.
St. James Mercy Hospital Celebrates "Patient Safety Awareness" Week
St. James Mercy Hospital participated in the national Patient Safety Awareness Week held March 4-10. The goal of this event was to raise awareness of patient safety activities, and develop lasting partnerships among staff, patients, and the community.
The highlight was the selection of the best employee idea to improve patient safety. The winning idea was submitted by Jeanie Andrus...
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Hornell Rotary Partners with St. James Mercy Hospital
for Community Blood Screening May 19th
The Hornell Rotary Club has engaged the laboratory services of St. James Mercy Hospital for its annual Community Blood Screening. The screening will be offered from 6:00 to 10:00AM on Saturday, May 19th in the St. James Mercy Hospital Cafeteria. Participants should use the Canisteo Street Entrance. To register, please contact St. James Mercy Hospital at (607) 324-8092 between the hours of 9:00AM to Noon or 5:00PM-7:00PM, Monday through Friday.
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Public Health Department Needs Your Help to Determine Health Care Needs over Next 5 Years
Your Public Health Department is conducting a survey to determine how best to meet your health care needs over the next five years.
They are asking residents to tell them what they think about health-related needs in their County. The results will help to shape health priorities in your County over the next few years. To get started just click on the link below and then click on your county link.
Start survey here »
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New Chaplain Joins St. James Mercy Hospital
St. James Mercy Hospital is pleased to announce that Patricia Bancroft recently joined the Hospital as a Chaplain. Ms. Bancroft received her Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan University, and her Master of Divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary (Chicago, IL) and Ecumenical Theological Seminary (Detroit, MI). She completed her hospital chaplain residency at the internationally renowned Cleveland Clinic Foundation Hospitals, Department of Pastoral Care (Cleveland, OH)...."We are very pleased to welcome Chaplain Bancroft to our pastoral care team. She brings a rich background of working with diverse cultures, beliefs, and faith traditions, and will be a valuable member of our pastoral care team serving patients, residents and their families. Her talents include providing pastoral support to terminally ill patients and their families, palliative care, as well as counseling for people of all ages going through difficult situations," stated Ms. Bryant.
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St. James Mercy Hospital Awarded $30,000 Grant for
Psychiatric and Addiction Treatment Services
St. James Mercy Hospital has been awarded a $30,677 Heritage Fund grant from Catholic Health East (CHE) for new kitchen facilities at MATCH (Mercycare Addiction and Treatment Center of Hornell) and the Psychiatric Care Unit. A portion of the grant will be used for new appliances, cabinets, dining chairs, and flooring at MATCH to provide a safer, more functional, and welcoming space for patients...
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St. James Mercy Hospital Receives Grant to Launch Addiction Education Program
St. James Mercy Hospital announced that it has received a $2,000 grant to launch an education program for community residents, caregivers, and others who have family members struggling with alcohol or chemical addiction. The new program will be offered free of charge to help participants understand the cycles of addiction and develop coping strategies. The grant was awarded by Allegany Franciscan Ministries through the ACOR (Allegany Community Outreach) program.
According to Trish Uldrich, SJMH Chief Nursing Officer, "Alcohol and drug addiction education is essential to help families cope with this significant problem so often hidden in our society. Currently, St. James Mercy Hospital offers family education to members of our inpatients’ family, but there is no program of this kind for the general public in our area, and we are excited about bringing a new, valuable and free service to families in need."
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St. James Mercy Hospital Diabetes Education Program Receives Accreditation
St. James Mercy Hospital Diabetes Self Management Education Program recently attained accreditation by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). Diabetes education, provided by diabetes educators, is a collaborative process through which people with or at risk for the disease can learn how to modify behavior and successfully self-manage diabetes and its related conditions.
Bonnie Button, RN, CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator), Diabetes Education Program Coordinator for St. James Mercy Hospital, has worked diligently to get this program accredited to increase access to critical diabetes education services in and around the Hornell area.
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New Surgeon Joins St. James Mercy Hospital
St. James Mercy Hospital is pleased to announce
that Irfan Rizvi, MD will be joining the Hospital as a General/Colorectal Surgeon on
March 1, 2012. Board-certified in surgery and colon-rectal surgery, Dr. Rizvi attained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from Aga Khan University Medical College (Pakistan), and completed his fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons (England)....According to Dr. Bradley Truax, St. James Mercy Chief Medical Director, "We are very pleased and fortunate to recruit a surgeon of Dr. Rizvi’s caliber. He is an experienced
and well-respected professional whose special interest in GI problems and cancer will expand local access to these much-needed services in the community.
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