St. Joseph's Health

As part of the fifth annual Lighting the Way event, colleagues and visitors are invited to browse holiday shops at St. Joseph's Health Hospital today until 4 p.m. ???? The tables feature items organized by colleagues, friends and family, including a variety of arts, crafts and more—all perfect for holiday gifting. Join us tonight at 6:30 p.m. as the Auxiliary illuminates Prospect Hill Circle and the A. John Merola, MD, Bridge. You can tune into our Facebook Live to watch the event. If you would like to donate to Lighting the Way, proceeds will support St. Joseph's Health Hospital Emergency Department. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46h7WC0

St. Joseph’s Health is pleased to announce Amy Carter, MD, is continuing her medical career as a Family Medicine Physician and Hospitalist, having just completed a three-year residency at St. Joseph’s Health. Receiving most of her education in Ontario, Canada, Dr. Carter is fluent in both English and French. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph where she was on the Dean’s List. She went on to study Biomedical Science at Carleton University in Ottawa and received her Doctor of Medicine from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, where she received an International Peace Scholarship. Dr. Carter worked as a Medical Assistant for a medical group in Ottawa and as a Clinical Research Assistant at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. As a Family Medicine Resident Physician at St. Joseph’s Health Hospital, she received extensive outpatient training, including specialty and pediatric practices serving a wide range of socio-economic communities. Among other roles, she also completed three months of obstetrical inpatient training and provided prenatal and postpartum care. “It is always my goal as a physician to provide high quality, patient-centered care, while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. These are goals shared by my colleagues at St. Joseph’s Health and I’m looking forward to continuing to pursue my passion among like-minded professionals,” said Dr. Carter. “It will be rewarding to watch patients progress from illness and injury to healing and discharge from the hospital.” Outside of work, Dr. Carter enjoys baking, dance and playing pickleball. Dr. Carter is seeing patients at St. Joseph’s Physicians Primary Care Syracuse, 104 Union Ave, Suite 908. To schedule an appointment, please call (315) 703-5220.

Check out Carol Marshall, event chair, and Loretta Quigley, president of the Auxiliary of St. Joseph’s Health on NewsChannel 9 WSYR's Bridge Street, talking about our annual Lighting the Way event. ?? https://bit.ly/4911Bhk Join us in person or live on Facebook in front of St. Joseph's Health Hospital on Wednesday, November 20, at 6:15 p.m. for the fifth annual Lighting the Way event by the Auxiliary of St. Joseph's Health. ??? (Lights will begin at 6:30 p.m.) The Auxiliary will illuminate Prospect Hill Circle and the A. John Merola, MD, Bridge in honor of our St. Joseph's Health colleagues, the community, and the spirit of the holidays. ?? The lights can be seen until mid-January 2025. Thank you to presenting sponsor, American Food & Vending, with additional support from National Grid.

St. Joseph's Health Hospital tower and nationwide health care organizations are illuminated green tonight to represent National Injury Prevention Day, established by Injury Free Coalition for Kids. ???? Today, we raise awareness about injury and violence being the leading cause of hospitalization for people ages 1 to 44. Green symbolizes the value of prioritizing health for yourself, friends and family. Join us as we light a green pathway to a safer future. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZalBdQ

Meet Winston, our colleague and therapy dog who visits St. Joseph's Health Hospital. Winston is a nationally registered therapy dog with Pet Partners of CNY, and he brings joy and comfort to our patients, providing essential support during their healing journeys. ????

Join us for the Trinity Health 4th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Health Equity Symposium on January 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET. This is a virtual event, and we welcome you to invite your friends and colleagues. Stay tuned for registration details coming soon. Can’t wait to attend? You can view the previous MLK Health Equity Symposiums to watch past speakers. Link: https://bit.ly/4fHfN0P

A national movement geared toward helping smokers kick the habit is just a few days away. The Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 21. ?? It’s the opportunity for smokers to take their first steps on a smoke-free journey with the support they need. Learn more with the CNY Regional Center for Tobacco Health Systems at St. Joseph’s Health: https://bit.ly/48NFta7

St. Joseph's Health is a proud sponsor of the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women Luncheon. Held in October, this event brings together the community in a shared passion to end heart disease and stroke in women. The luncheon featured other dedicated local organizations that, like us, are committed to educating and supporting the community. It was inspiring to hear the stories of women who are bravely fighting against heart disease. Heart disease and stroke account for 1 in 3 deaths among women each year; 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be preventable through education and proactive measures. Learn hands-only CPR today: https://bit.ly/3QYdxWM ??: Hands-only CPR training at the Go Red for Women Luncheon; St. Joseph's Health colleague, Stacey Demers, RN, MSN.

Yesterday, the team at St. Joseph's Health Primary Care Center-West (PCC-West) held a Patient Appreciation event to celebrate current, new and prospective patients. Over 200 attendees enjoyed a hot lunch that included grilled hot dogs with all the fixings (sauerkraut, ketchup, mustard), homemade chili, cookies, chips, fruit and a selection of beverages. ???????? Eventgoers could also take home new and gently used clothing that had been donated. The team provided various services, signing people up for appointments, scheduling new visits, and taking blood pressure, height and weight measurements. ??? Many resource members were on hand to answer questions, translate and offer information about the practice and community support available. The event was a heartwarming celebration of the community ahead of the holiday season. Call today to schedule your appointment: 315-703-2600

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