Staff Matters - March/April 2017

STAFF MATTERS

Update for Catskill Regional Medical Center employees, physicians and volunteers

March/April 2017

September/October 2015

A Message From Our Leader It’s hard to believe, that just last October, we held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Catskill Regional Medical Group’s new Monticello (Town of Thompson) Urgent Care and Primary Care office and that, in less than one month, we will hold a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to help unveil it to our community.

The ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. on May 25 at 38 Concord Road in Monticello, in the Town of Thompson. Those who are able to attend will be offered guided tours of our newly-constructed facility and learn more about the medical services that will be provided there. If you are working that day and Dr. Gerard Galarneau are unable to attend, please make sure to visit and support your fellow healthcare providers as soon as CEO & CMO you are able.

Primary Care in Harris will be moving to the new Monticello location. Urgent Care and Primary Care at Adelaar has an overall footprint of 11,000 square feet, and is comprised of 12 exam/procedure rooms, laboratory space and state-of-the-art x-ray and scan technology.

Located at the intersection of Route 42 and Concord Road in the Town of Thompson, the office is easily accessible by patients traveling in either direction on State Route 17 and is within minutes of the soon-to-be-completed resort and casino at Adelaar.

This is CRMG’s fourth location. Our Group already has offices in Harris, Livingston Manor and Callicoon. It continues to grow as a multi-specialty, hospital-supported Group with Board-certified doctors, Board-certified nurse practitioners and Boardcertified advanced practice professionals providing outpatient and inpatient care.

Our Group serves Sullivan, Ulster, Delaware counties and beyond, so please share this information with your families and friends so that we all can be committed to a healthier community.

Sincerely,

Gerard Galarneau, MD CEO & CMO

Catskill Regional ‘Goes Blue’ for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, celebrated each year during the month of March, helps to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and prevention. On Friday, March 3, Catskill Regional Medical Center staff dressed in blue to bring attention to the cause.

Thank you to our Volunteers Catskill Regional Medical Center celebrated National Volunteer Week from April 23 to April 29.

The next time you see a volunteer, please take the time to thank him or her for their service to our patients, visitors, staff and departments.

GHVHS Medical Group

Update Making Progress!

Our newest Catskill Regional Medical Group location at 38 Concord Road in Monticello (Town of Thompson) is looking great! If possible, please join us for a Grand Opening on May 25 at 3:30 p.m.

Please note: Primary Care in Harris will be relocating to the new Monticello location. Specialties, including Behavioral Health, will remain at the Harris Campus. Primary Care has additional offices in Livingston Manor and Callicoon.

Quarterly Medical Staff Dinner The GHVHS Medical Group had its Quarterly Medical Staff Dinner on April 19 at Bernie's Holiday Restaurant. It was a lively night with round table discussions by GHVHS providers and Executive Leadership. In addition, Executive Director, Jerry Dunlavey, gave a financial, operational and strategic updates. The next Quarterly Dinner is set for July 20. Please stay tuned for more details.

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Employee Donates to Oncology Patients

Dr. Abdul Shahzad, general surgeon, was featured in The Sullivan County's Democrat's "Men at Work" special section. Way to go!

Thank You Thank you to all of our employees for your dedication and hard work during the March blizzard.

We are fortunate to have such dedicated staff, not only in the Emergency Department but throughout Catskill Regional Medical Center! Many people went above and beyond to help assure that the needs of our patients and community were met – including folks like Emergency Department Registered Nurse, Brenton Smith, who rode into work from Narrowsburg on his snowmobile.

Pictured L to R: Catskill Regional Medical Center employees Tanya Ryan and Jodi Goodman. Tanya donated several comfort bags for oncology patients, of which thirty-one were filled with snacks, mind games and personal care Items. Thank you, Tanya!

Kaylee Fisher has been promoted to Non-clinical Staff Educator in the Staff Development/Professional Practice Department.

Kaylee began her career at Catskill Regional Medical Center in 2010 as a Confidential Secretary for Staff Development.

She later transitioned to Staff Development/Professional Practice Coordinator in 2014. Throughout her career at Catskill Regional, Kaylee has been a valuable resource to all departments, enhancing staff development and professional growth.

In her new role, Kaylee will continue her executive administrator responsibilities with Healthstream and Medworxx. She will now have direct oversight of the MIDAS program at Catskill Regional and will be an active trainer for Prevention of Crisis Situations and Management. She will also continue as a RELATE trainer and will explore future training opportunities for staff enrichment and education.

Kaylee holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Roberts Wesleyan College and is currently exploring a Master's program in Education.

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Honoring Our Emergency Responders

Woodland Wildlings Spring is here and the Community Garden Club is again scheduling Wednesday gardening days at Woodland Wildlings Gardens. This year you will notice landscaping changes and some new plantings.

Look out for the trillium, the fritolaria and epimedium as they emerge in that seasonal order. The picnic area and path benches are still in place, so shorten your next lunch hour to come say "hello" to us as we welcome questions and even helpers!

During National Emergency Services Week, which takes place from May 15 – May 23, Catskill Regional Medical Center will host our annual county-wide celebration. At the celebration, we will formally recognize the contributions of all levels of Emergency Responders in Sullivan County. Thank you for all that you do to protect the health of our community!

Sullivan Renaissance Staff from Catskill Regional Medical Center recently attended the Annual Sullivan Renaissance Expo, along with Morrison Food Service staff, to help create and maintain beautiful and healthy communities.

At the expo, our staff served healthy fruit and veggie smoothies, took participants’ blood pressures, shared information on the Eat Healthy, Eat Local restaurant initiative, promoted the upcoming Sullivan Wellness Coordinator Training and provided education on the Cancer Services program at the hospital.

Catskill Regional was well represented and proud to support the amazing work of Sullivan Renaissance!

Catskill Regional Medical Center is proud to offer several fitness discounts to our employees.

Monticello Fitness Factory

Liberty Fitness Center

New membership prices!

1 year paid in full $419 or 12 month commitment $33 per month.

ID required for discount 3 months $110 (cash or check only) or 1 year for $349.

Upstate Cycle Studio

36 Forestburgh Rd. Monticello, NY 12701 845-794-7344

85 N. Main St. Liberty, NY 12754 845-292-0756

187 Mill St. Suite #9 Liberty, NY 12754 845-292-2453

www.libertyfitnesscenter.net

www.upstatecyclestudio.com

www.monticellofitnessfactory.com

15% discount for Catskill Regional Medical Center employees.

Coming Soon Blood Drive Second Wednesday of each month 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Catskill Regional Medical Center Second Floor Boardroom, Ambulatory Services Building, Harris Campus

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