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Everyone deserves to be cared for and to live a healthy life. And we’re here to help make it happen. We have affordable health plans for businesses, individuals and families, and we work every day to put the health of our communities first. Because we work and live here, it’s our mission to make care more accessible and affordable. And when we do that, everybody benefits. Visit us at lines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States.

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutri ents to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery times.

“As the stroke director of St. Joseph’s Health, I am delighted we have received the esteemed Gold Plus Award from the AHA for excellent stroke care,” said neurologist Fahed Saada. “This accolade is a testament to the unwavering dedication, hard work and commitment of our exceptional staff. Their tireless efforts have been instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of stroke care and improving outcomes for our patients. We remain steadfast in our mission to provide the best care possible and make a positive impact in the lives of those affected by stroke.”

Get With The Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke

Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest evidenceand research-based guidelines. Get With The Guidelines – Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death.

Loretto hires Janes, Penfield for development team

Loretto has hired Jennifer Janes as director of development for The Loretto Foundation and Kristen Penfield as marketing and development coordinator. The Loretto Foundation is a nonprofit organization established by Loretto to advocate for elders and support Loretto’s role as an innovator in long-term care.

Janes

Janes will oversee the Loretto Foundation, serving as an internal and external liaison representing the organization to donors and the public, directing all development and gift giving efforts for Loretto to fund strategic priorities and programs, managing Loretto’s WeCare employee fund, and supporting the Loretto Foundation board’s strategic role in helping to promote a philanthropic culture for Loretto in the region.

Penfield will work closely with Kristen Penfield

Janes to strategically grow the Loretto Foundation, building relationships with foundation donors, as well as providing support for developing and executing marketing programs, community events and other activities to promote the good will of Loretto. In addition, she will provide administrative support for foundation-led employee initiatives and overall support for the marketing and development team.

“These development roles are critically important to Loretto’s ability to fulfill our mission, especially because Loretto is the community’s safety net provider of long-term care and relies on inadequate Medicaid funding for more than 75% of our residents,” said Julie Sheedy, chief marketing officer at Loretto.

Janes comes to Loretto from the Upstate Foundation where she served as the director of grateful patient programs and annual giving. She previously served in several leadership roles in higher education fundraising at Hartwick College, SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Wells College and SUNY Cortland.

Penfield also previously worked at the Upstate Foundation where she served as special project associate for the Alumni Association and Cancer Center. She was also a writer for the Women of Upstate NY magazine.