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Please join us in welcoming new SLCH employees hired in July!
Front Row:
Alexa Sporbert – PCA II - 5N,
Robyn Kelley – PCA II - 2N,
Gina Haugland – PCA II – 7N,
Danielle Storno – Development Intern,
Tracee Helton – Admin Asst, Administration.
Middle Row:
Kimberly Luc – PCA II Float Pool,
Uriece Bell – PCA II – 4N,
Saroje Portious – Central Scheduling Assoc.,
Margaret Bayer – Medical Lab Tech,
Maeve Halliday – HAMS Assoc.,
Beth Stokrocki – Case Manager,
Alison Amato – ICU Unit Secretary,
Julia Ghee – OR EVS Assoc.,
Bridget Jackson – PCA II – 4N
Christopher Keller – Transportation/Messenger Assoc.
Back Row:
Anne Gaya – Admin. Supervisor, Shift Operations,
Susan Butler – Travel RN, Freedom Healthcare,
Jose Martinez – Medical Technologist,
Robyn Smith – Travel RN, Freedom Healthcare,
Gregory Flynn – Marketing Intern. |
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Jonathan R. Fugo, DO, Plastic Surgeon, specializes in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the face, breasts, body and hands. As a specialist in breast surgery at St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital’s Littman Cancer Center, Dr. Fugo works with an equally talented team of medical and surgical oncologists, providing state of the art care for breast cancer patients from diagnosis to recovery and beyond.
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Dr. Fugo has extensive training in the full array of Cosmetic Surgical procedures including facelift, eyelid surgery, nose surgery, breast augmentation, breast lift, body contouring and liposuction to name a few.
Dr. Fugo earned his medical degree from Midwestern University -Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his General Surgery residency training along with a Surgical Critical Care Research Fellowship at Brody School of Medicine -East Carolina University. He completed his Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Massachusetts - Division of Orthopedic Surgery and went on to complete his Plastic Surgery training with an emphasis on Cosmetic Surgery and Breast Surgery at the University of Massachusetts - Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Fugo is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a candidate for active membership of the American Society of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Fugo has volunteered his time and reconstructive surgical expertise as a surgical team member for “Project C.H.A.N.G.E.” and “Hands Across The World”. Through his experiences in a third world country, he has touched the lives of hundreds of patients and their families, who otherwise have no access to surgical care.
As a member of the St. Luke’s Cornwall Medical Group, an affiliate of St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital, Dr. Fugo seeks to partner with members of the medical community to enhance patient access to state of the art Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Dr. Gaesser is a well known Internal Medicine physician in this community. He brings a wealth of experience in Primary Care. Dr. Gaesser’s new office is located at 1510 Rt. 9W, Suite # 102 in Marlboro, NY 12542. The office is a modern facility with state-of-the-art equipment and electronic medical records. For more information, please call 795-5500. |
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St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital (SLCH) is proud to announce Stephen Lepak, RN in the Emergency Department as the August Star of the Month. During a recent overnight shift, Stephen was caring for a patient involved in a tractor trailer rollover accident. |
The patient had no injuries, however, his clothes and shoes were soaked in diesel fuel. The patient was in town from Michigan, and did not have access to clothing. Stephen provided the patient with donated clothes, including the shoes off of his own feet. The man became tearful at his kindness and put on the shoes. Stephen proceeded to put on a pair of slipper socks and without hesitation walked to his car in the rain.
“This amazing act of kindness is more than the necessary responsibilities found in Stephen’s job description,” said Barbara Hermance, Clinical Nurse Manager for the Emergency Department. “This is an example of the extraordinary standards our nurses hold themselves to.”
Congratulations Stephen!
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ASU/Endo Ribbon Cutting
SLCH hosted more than 50 physicians, community leaders and employees for the ribbon cutting of the Ambulatory Surgery and Endoscopy Unit. Allan E. Atzrott welcomed the guests and talked about the new features available in the unit, including a minor procedure section, enclosed bays for pediatric patients, two endoscopy rooms, and a private walkway from the Operating Room to recovery bays, providing a quiet and intimate space for patients in recovery. Food and refreshments were provided by Food and Nutrition and the ASU/Endo staff provided tours to all who were interested.
Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists
The Laboratory has been accredited by the College of American Pathologists, widely recognized as setting the “gold standard” for laboratory services. This accreditation acknowledges SLCH for commitment and success in implementing excellent quality control, safety procedures and overall effectiveness.
Join us in celebrating their success at the Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, August 11 at 3 p.m.!
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August Wellness Activities
Dr. McLaughlin presents on Arthritis
More than 85 community members joined Dr. McLaughlin for a presentation on Arthritis of the Knee, Hip and Shoulder including symptoms, treatment methods and replacements of the knee, hip and shoulder and different types of arthritis. The group was extremely interested and asked many questions, ranging from symptoms, treatments, medication options, surgical alternatives and surgery recovery.
Thank you Dr. McLaughlin!
Clean out those closets!
Check out the end of summer sales and get ready for the colder weather!
The New to You Boutique, located at 436 Blooming Grove Turnpike, Rt. 94 in New Windsor needs your help. Hot items for the store include furniture, clothing and house wares. Call Brian Andrade at (845) 569-0014 and bring your stuff today!
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July was Skin Cancer and UV Safety Month. Big thanks to Irene Marino, Melanoma Survivor, for providing hospital employees with informational packets and goodies regarding Skin Cancer and UV safety
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There is still time to plan your vacation or “staycation”! Don’t forget to check out the Recreation Page on the Intranet for great deals on amusement parks, hotels, Broadway shows and more! Please feel free to contact Amanda Alves, HR Generalist at (845) 568-2450, for assistance.
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We have recently partnered with Community Blood Services (CBS) to offer bi-monthly blood drives. Visit the CBS van in the front parking lot of our Cornwall campus from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of every month.
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For more information or to register (walk-ins are welcome!) contact Kate Dabroski at (845) 458-4240. |
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Only 50 spots left to win an iPad 2, have you “Like” SLCH on Facebook yet?? After 500 “Likes” all names will be entered into a raffle, to be selected randomly.
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**Please note, all information and photos posted on your Facebook page are blocked to administrators and fans viewing the SLCH’s page. |
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There are still two chances left to win big with this year’s Wealth for Health Fundraiser Raffle! You could win enough for a warm getaway as the winter months approach! |
Remember, all tickets are re-entered for future drawings including the grand prize drawing of $10,000, to be pulled at the Gala on September 10! To purchase tickets call the Foundation office at (845) 568-2152 and look for members of the Foundation team outside of the Hudson View Café on Tuesday, August 16! |
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Thinking about going back to school for your Bachelor’s Degree? For the last three years, NYACK has been providing classes on-site for employees enrolled in the Bachelor’s program for Organizational Management. Take the next step in your personal and professional growth and meet with a representative this month!
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As the summer comes to an end and going back to school is on parents’ minds, here are some backpack fitting tips to help you and your child find the perfect fit. Buy a pack with wide, padded shoulder straps. Make sure the straps are long enough. |
Never put more weight in a pack than you can comfortably carry. You should carry roughly 15 percent of your weight or less in a pack. Anymore and your posture will change to accommodate the weight load and this can result in back strain and injury. Position your pack low on your back. You should never wear your pack too high because this can increase shoulder and neck pain. Adjust the hip belt correctly. Your pack should rest right above your hip bones. The hip belt serves as a bounce reducer, helps distribute the weight load evenly and helps keep the pack comfortably in place. Use both straps to carry your pack. This is a must especially for children, who have a tendency to fling their pack over one shoulder. Using just one strap increases the amount of back pain and discomfort you are likely to experience. Typically if you are able to stand up straight and comfortably when using your pack, you have a good fit.
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403(b) - How Can Recent Tax Cuts Benefit Your Retirement?
In mid-December 2010, President Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 to keep tax breaks alive and help the average worker. The Act reduces employee 2011 Social Security payroll taxes from 6.2% to 4.2%. This could add up to a savings of almost $1,000 for the average U.S. employee. What this means for you is 2% of the money that normally is automatically taken from your paycheck to pay Social Security now stays with you. Why not consider taking that extra 2% and investing it in your 403(b) to help enhance your retirement benefit?
Visit our 403(b) representative, Anthony Sambrato from Hamilton Cavanaugh (schedule below) to find out how easy it is to increase your contribution. Anthony can also be contacted directly at 1-800-433-9832 or via e-mail at anthonys@hamcav.com.
August 19 (Newburgh campus) 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Conference Room B
Thursday, September 15 (Cornwall) 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. – Conference Room B
Friday, September 16 (Newburgh) 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. – Conference Room C
Voluntary Benefits
If you are interested in learning more about voluntary benefits or have specific questions, Lew Mauro, EFP representative will be on-site the following dates:
Tuesday, September 13 (Newburgh) 9:00 am to 1:00 pm – Nursing Conference Room
Tuesday, September 13 (Cornwall) 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm – Conference Room B
(Please contact Lew Mauro, from EFP, (800) 229-5129, ext. 241 to schedule a specific appointment.)
VPI Pet Insurance
Did you know VPI pet insurance can help pay for your pet’s healthcare costs?
While it’s hard to anticipate accidents and illnesses for your pet(s), you can be prepared for them. VPI Pet Insurance can provide protection for your pet when he or she needs it most.
For more information, you can visit their website at eb.petinsurance.com or call VPI at 877-PETS-VPI.
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