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Please extend a warm welcome to Janet L. Vasquez-Magjacot, who has joined St. Mary’s as a medical laboratory scientist (MLS) and chemistry lead tech. Janet has more than two decades of clinical laboratory experience, including 10 years as a quality officer. She comes to us from King Abdulaziz Medical City in Saudi Arabia, a 750-bed hospital that averages 2,000 samples (23,000 lab tests) per day. Janet has a bachelor’s degree from Ago Medical and Educational Center-Bicol Christian College of Medicine in the Philippines. A registered medical technologist (RMT) and clinical laboratory technician (CLT), she is board certified as an international MLS by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Janet!

St. Mary's celebrates National Laundry & Linen Week! We recognize and appreciate the incredible team we have across our campuses. This team ensures to keep our linens clean and hygienic! From hospitals to hotels, clean linen is essential for comfort and health. Thank you to all the laundry professionals who work tirelessly to make a difference each and every day! Pictured is some of the team, we appreciate your dedication in the work that you do.

Saleena Maxson, RN, has been named nurse manager of our Urgent Care centers. She joined our Urgent Care team in 2019 and, two years later, was recognized as a St. Mary’s VIP—Values in Practice award recipient—for going above and beyond for both patients and colleagues. Saleena also works per diem in our Emergency Department. In addition, she has four years of experience as an RN in our Progressive Care Unit. Before coming to St. Mary’s, Saleena provided nursing services at area schools through Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery (HFM) BOCES. She continues to serve as an RN at HFM BOCES Pathways in Technology Early College High School (PTECH). Saleena earned an associate degree in nursing from Fulton-Montgomery Community College. She and her family live in Johnstown. Congratulations, Saleena, on this much-deserved promotion!

At St. Mary’s Healthcare, whenever possible, we take a minimally invasive approach, such as laparoscopic or robotic surgery. With smaller incisions, there is often less pain, shorter hospital stays and recovery times. To learn more about robotic surgery at St. Mary's Healthcare, click on the link below: https://lnkd.in/eMBdZhKN

The St. Mary's Healthcare Birthing Center and its fantastic care team are proud to introduce a precious little one who was welcomed into the world! The team proudly introduces baby Ayden Ora born on 3/11/25! St. Mary's extends our congratulations to the family on the birth of their child.

Trouble Breathing or Sleeping? At. St. Mary's Healthcare, we have a team of experts skilled at treating patients with chronic respiratory and sleep-related conditions. Learn more about pulmonology and sleep medicine at St. Mary's Healthcare, visit https://lnkd.in/eK6GpJFD

Looking for a career where you’re valued and your voice matters? At St. Mary’s Healthcare, we believe every patient’s journey is unique—and so is yours. Let’s make a difference together. View our career opportunities by visiting www.smha.org/careers

Recently, our Quality Department came together to CELEBRATE a year of success, hard work, and dedication in preventing hospital-acquired infections. This milestone is a true testament to the commitment of our incredible associates who work tirelessly every day to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients. We hope many of our associates stopped by the candy and hot cocoa bar and indulged in a sweet treat!

Seasonal allergies can make spring feel like a struggle. But don’t worry — there are effective ways to ease the symptoms! Dr. Athanasios Tournas, an experienced Otolaryngologist - Head and Neck Surgeon, shares his expert tips on the most effective treatments to manage seasonal allergies and help you breathe easier. Read Dr. Tournas’ full write-up and discover helpful solutions for relief! https://lnkd.in/eZyQTius

March is National Nutrition Month! Our registered dietitians are food and nutrition experts who provide personalized nutrition guidance to help people understand the connection between the foods they eat and how these foods impact their health throughout life. Essentially, dietitians translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for healthy living while assisting individuals in making positive lifestyle changes. As members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, dietitians create individualized care plans as part of the provision of medical nutrition therapy that typically results in the prevention, delay, or management of diseases and/or conditions. Dietitians are critical in the identification and treatment of malnutrition, delivery of nutrition support, and provision of diet education to patients, residents, caregivers, and the community. The dietitians also work closely with the Food and Nutrition Services team to ensure high quality, nutrition food options are available for our patients. On a broader level, dietitians promote food security and health equity by advocating for access to nutritious food and the prevention and management of chronic disease. At St. Mary’s Healthcare, we are fortunate to have members of the clinical nutrition team with advanced certifications. Two team members are Board Certified in Gerontological Nutrition and one is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. While every attempt is made to screen all hospital patients, the dietitians prioritize hospital patients deemed to be at highest risk as well as any patient with a provider ordered nutrition consult. All nursing home residents are followed by the clinical nutrition team. The dietitians are available in-house Monday through Friday, and a clinical nutrition team member is on call every weekend and holiday.