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Congratulations to Tammy Hibbert, MS, BSN, RN, who has been named chief nursing officer (CNO) at Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital (MFSH) and DeGraff Medical Park (DMP), where she has served as interim CNO since December 2024. Hibbert previously served as director of perioperative services at MFSH, and also as director of nursing. She began her nursing career at MFSH as a staff nurse in 2002, and is a member of numerous committees and professional organizations, including American Nurses Association and Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders. A born and raised Buffalonian, Hibbert is proud to be leading nursing at the hospital where she was born! More at https://ow.ly/K3aW50VkhzB

Now showing at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital, a Kaleida Health hospital: Artifacts of Us, a special exhibition from the Western New York Smithsonian Women's Making History Artwork collection! Unveiled in honor of Women's History Month, this powerful exhibit celebrates women's achievements, resilience and diverse contributions in our community. We were honored to welcome NYS Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, members of the Burchfield Penney Art Center and community leaders to mark this special occasion. Created by talented local students, Artifacts of Us is a testament to the strength of women's voices, past and present. We extend our gratitude to the students, artists and supporters who made this project possible!

A commemorative plaque was dedicated this week at the Gates Vascular Institute to the late Dr. L. Nelson “Nick” Hopkins. Known as the father of endovascular neurosurgery, Dr. Hopkins founded the Jacobs Institute and Gates Vascular Institute, bringing expert minds together to study, treat and develop innovative approaches to vascular and neurological diseases. The Canon global office in Japan, with whom Dr. Hopkins had a close working relationship, created the plaque to sit between two previously gifted Daruma dolls to honor his memory; the dolls symbolize perseverance, resilience, and the ability to overcome challenges.?Teams from Kaleida Health, University at Buffalo Neurosurgery (UBNS) and the The Jacobs Institute were on-hand to celebrate the unveiling.

Please join us in welcoming Stephanie (Salmon) Guchone, MHSA to the Kaleida Health team. Guchone has been named service line leader for oncology as part of Kaleida Health’s service line strategy. In this role, Guchone will oversee the oncology service line to improve patient experience across Kaleida Health. She joins us from Rochester Regional Health, where she served as vice president of operations. Guchone is also a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association. More at https://ow.ly/6IuJ50VcQLa

Kaleida Health and Catholic Health have teamed up to sponsor WNY's first-ever “Be Fast WNY: Accelerating Stroke Awareness for EMS" event! Be Fast was the first collaboration between the two organizations in an ongoing series of educational events for first responders to provide additional training, technology, and resources to optimize high-quality emergent stroke care for WNY. Visit https://lnkd.in/eNAj9XKi for more information about this event.

In this week's Medical Minute, learn how Child Life Specialists at John R. Oishei Children's Hospital use play, education and emotional support to help young patients navigate their healthcare experiences. From easing anxiety before procedures to creating moments of joy, their work makes a lasting impact. Learn more about Child Life and how you can support this essential team at https://ow.ly/pjOU50VbhwA

Our residents are integral to the success of our hospitals, and their dedication, hard work, and commitment to patient care do not go unnoticed. On #ThankAResidentDay, we want to express our gratitude for the top notch care they provide to our patients every day across the system. Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo

Congratulations Dr. Talal on your 2025 Top Ten Clinical Research Achievement Award from the Clinical Research Forum!

Kaleida Health was a proud sponsor of Bizwomen Mentoring Monday 2025, hosted by Buffalo Business First. Marjorie Quint-Bouzid, DPA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive for Kaleida Health, was a featured mentor. Several women leaders from Kaleida Health including, Briandi Little, Maya Meredith, Randi Nees, Samantha Burfiend, Michelle Fry, Claire Crean, Erin Hartnett, Mary Rozak and Jackie Bett, participated in the networking event.

Congratulations to Vijay Iyer, MD, PhD, who has been named physician leader and medical director of the cardiovascular service line for Kaleida Health. In this role, Dr. Iyer will work with the physician leaders in the cardiovascular departments of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, interventional cardiology and electrophysiology, among others. In addition, Dr. Iyer will work with leadership and chiefs of service to optimize clinical quality and innovation to achieve best practices. Beyond his new service line leadership role, Dr. Iyer currently serves as chief of cardiovascular medicine and associate professor of medicine at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. He also directs the complex valve clinic at Buffalo General Medical Center, as well as structural heart interventions at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute. More at https://lnkd.in/ey6T_KCu