Oswego Health’s many healthcare programs and services are available to our community 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When Jessica Goodnough initially brought her husband, Eric, to the Oswego Hospitals’ Emergency Department last February, the couple thought he was suffering from serious flu symptoms. However, when examining Eric, Emergency Medicine Physician James Syrett, MD, recognized that he had an illness that was much more serious. Eric was suffering from a type of “Dr. Syrett knew what lifesaving medical care strep that was attacking his body, causing his organs to was appropriate and it’s important for the shut down. Dr. Syrett immediately provided the necessary treatments and care for Eric to survive. community to know that these services are here Jessica wrote a note to the hospital this spring that said in our local hospital,” said Jessica. “thank you for all that you did that night to save Eric, we are thankful that you were there when we needed you!” Each year our emergency department’s physicians and staff provide care to more than 28,000 community members like Eric. While this department features all the latest life-saving technology, we are in the midst of updating the department with a new welcoming look that patients of all ages will find comforting when undergoing treatment. Your support of our continued improvements is vital. Our healthcare infrastructure is a basic foundation for a successful community. Upgrading our facilities, programs and Behavioral Health services is integral to Oswego Health remaining a viable healthcare organization serving our community. It is our desire to remain a locally led institution, actively recruiting physicians to support our economic, social and community wellness. The community’s generosity and support ensure that exceptional healthcare services continue to be available right here in your community, close to home. Please join us in making a gift in support of the continued advancement of healthcare in Oswego County. If you have any questions, please contact the Oswego Health Foundation office at 315-326-3473 or foundation@oswegohealth.org. Sincerely, Barbara J. Bateman Foundation Chair
Michael A. Harlovic President & CEO
