St. Joseph's Health

Tonight, the St. Joseph’s Health Hospital tower shines green in memory of Jeremiah Huff. ?? May this light serve as a tribute to his life and a symbol of support and condolences for all who knew him.

St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to welcome Jonathan Ramalho, M.D., to its nationally recognized Cardiovascular Institute. Dr. Ramalho is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He practices Electrophysiology. Dr. Ramalho received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Loyola University and graduated cum laude. He was a Division I tennis athlete and selected to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. He earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine where he graduated with honors and completed his Internal Medicine Residency and Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in New York City. He went on to complete a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship at Westchester Medical Center. “I am beyond thrilled to be joining the highly skilled medical team at St. Joseph’s Cardiovascular Institute,” said Dr. Ramalho. “The advancements in cardiovascular disease treatment, including novel ablative therapies in electrophysiology, make it an exciting time to be practicing. I look forward to working with a stellar group of colleagues dedicated to improving heart health in Central New York.” Dr. Ramalho is a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). He has been part of multiple research projects and written several publications, including some unique case reports on supraventricular tachycardia. Dr. Ramalho is from Westfield, NJ where his family still resides. Outside of work, Dr. Ramalho enjoys working out, cooking and trying new restaurants. Dr. Ramalho is seeing patients at St. Joseph’s Cardiovascular Office in Camillus. 5301 West Genesee St., Camillus, New York. P: 315-253-2333.

March is National Nutrition Month?. ?????????? St. Joseph’s Health Food Farmacy partnered with the Just Say Yes to Fruits & Vegetables (JSY) program to bring interactive nutrition and movement education to our patients. Through this collaboration with the Food Bank of Central New York, participants engaged in a hands-on workshop designed to promote healthy eating and chronic disease prevention. The session featured USDA-approved nutrition lessons, cooking demonstrations and practical recipes to encourage increased fruit and vegetable consumption. The Food Farmacy is a grant-funded program that provides fresh, nutritious food and support services to eligible patients across St. Joseph's Health. Designed to address food insecurity. Designed to address food insecurity and chronic health conditions, the program offers: ? Nutritional counseling from a registered dietitian ? Access to community resources through a Community Health Worker ? Fresh, healthy food (three days’ worth per week for 10 weeks) ? Educational workshops like those provided by JSY We are grateful for this partnership and look forward to future collaborations with JSY to continue supporting our Food Farmacy patients with the tools and knowledge they need for healthier lives. To learn more about the Food Farmacy, call 315-448-6470.

We were live on Facebook with Danielle O’Brien, RNC, BSN, CBN, Hernia & Heartburn Center Program Coordinator, and Tara Frey, RN, BSN, Heartburn Center, celebrating Gastrointestinal Nurses & Associates Week (March 16-22). The Heartburn Center at St. Joseph’s Health is the first dedicated and comprehensive heartburn treatment center in the greater Syracuse region. We offer a complete team approach consisting of a gastroenterologist, general surgeons, general robotics, and other experts to address the disease, not just the symptoms of reflux. To schedule an appointment for the Heartburn Center, call 866-HRT-BURN or 315-726-7033 or visit https://bit.ly/4cFfD9c.

St. Joseph’s Health, in collaboration with Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists, PC, is now offering Mako SmartRobotics? for Total Knee, Partial Knee, and Total Hip replacement. This transformative technology for joint replacement procedures allows surgeons to create patient-specific surgical plans with greater accuracy and precision. Mako SmartRobotics? will be in the St. Joseph's Health Hospital lobby on Thursday, March 20, from 3 to 5 p.m., along with SOS physicians, for patients and visitors to learn more. Read here: https://bit.ly/4kHq54G

Today, March 19, is National Certified Nurses Day, a yearly recognition celebrated globally to acknowledge nursing professionalism, excellence, recognition and service. Nursing specialty certification is a voluntary title earned by individuals who exhibit a high level of competency, skill and knowledge in their nursing field. Certification affirms their advanced education and practice, enabling them to confront modern nursing challenges. Join us in celebrating our nurses who have earned and continue to maintain the highest credentials in their respective nursing specialties. ????

Happy St. Joseph’s Day! ?? St. Joseph’s Day is the feast day of Saint Joseph, husband of Mary, the legal father of Jesus, and the namesake of our non-profit health care system. Also called the Feast of Saint Joseph or the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, the feast day is celebrated every year on March 19 during the Lenten season. St. Joseph’s Day celebrations did not become customary until it was first recognized by the Roman Catholic Church in 1479. As with most holidays and celebrations, there are certain practices, foods, wines and desserts that are associated with St. Joseph’s Day. Red clothing is often worn during family celebrations and at many parades and processions held in St. Joseph’s honor. Although brown and green are the colors in which St. Joseph is most often depicted, red has become the defining color for those celebrating him. While red has many connotations within the Christian tradition, it also represents good luck. St. Joseph’s Day celebrations can include fava beans, breadcrumbs to represent sawdust, a nod to Joseph’s work as a carpenter, and various breads and pastas. In addition to wearing red, items like fava beans and lemons are also said to bring luck to celebrants.

Alison is preceptor of the quarter and turns out this is her one year anniversary in interventional radiology. Alison is so kind and caring, she is patient and attentive. We are very lucky to have her working in IR.

St. Joseph's Health celebrated St. Patrick's Day by hosting Irish dancers from Rince Na Sonas School of Irish Dance at the Hospital for visitor and colleague enjoyment. ?? Megan Hickey, PT, MS, Director of Operations Musculoskeletal SL & PM&R at St. Joseph's Health, is one of the school's founding members and has organized this exciting event at the Hospital for many years. To learn more about Rince Na Sonas School of Irish Dance, visit their website: https://bit.ly/48Tg6SA

Happy St. Patrick's Day from St. Joseph's Health. ?? Did you know that St. Patrick's Day, celebrated annually on March 17, commemorates St. Patrick (March 17, 461 A.D.), the patron saint of Ireland? This day has been observed as a religious holiday intertwined with Lent for over a millennium. St. Patrick, born in Roman Britain and brought to Ireland, is credited with introducing Christianity to the Irish. His life and teachings became ingrained in Irish culture, and legends include his explanation of the Holy Trinity using a shamrock. While the first St. Patrick's Day parade occurred in America, its origins date back to the ninth or 10th century in Ireland. Today, this day is celebrated worldwide, honoring Irish heritage and culture. ??