Garnet Health Medical Center

Congratulations to Garnet Health Doctor's February Employee of the Month Linda McDonald, Executive Assistant! 🙌🐝 Nominated by four members of her team, Linda is the heart of the Garnet Health Doctors Administration. She consistently goes above and beyond to support her colleagues with kindness, dedication and professionalism. She is the go-to person for any challenge, always resolving issues with efficiency and a positive attitude. Linda fosters a welcoming and appreciative office culture by organizing celebrations, supporting onboarding, and ensuring every team member feels valued. Whether stepping in to help during high-pressure moments, or even personally funding events, Linda's selflessness and commitment make her truly exceptional and deserving of this recognition.

Selin Tekin, MSN, RN, FNP-BC has rejoined Garnet Health Medical Center as Nurse Unit Director for 3 North Progressive Care/Step-Down Unit. Selin started her Garnet Health Medical Center career in 2015 as a Staff Nurse in the Progressive Care Unit. In 2021, she transitioned to the critical care float pool where she rotated her time between the various critical care units. In 2022, she joined the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Selin comes back to us after her most recent role as Nursing Director at Delaware Valley Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. In her new position, Selin will oversee daily operations, performance improvement initiatives, financial management, and patient and staff satisfaction. She has always served as a positive role model for nursing, with a commitment to excellence. Her extensive critical care expertise will be an asset in this role.

Be prepared for the unexpected and learn how to save a life with the American College of Surgeons' Stop the Bleed program offered at Garnet Health! 🩸👐 This vital program will teach participants how to recognize a life-threatening bleed, how to treat the wound to stop the bleed, and how to reduce panic in high stress situations. FREE course offered to groups of 8 or more. Available in Orange and Sullivan counties. No prior medical experience is required. Register today! Email John Nowinski at JNowinski@garnethealth.org

Congratulations to Garnet Health Medical Center - Catskills' February Employee of the Month Lauren Licata, MD, General Surgery! 🙌🐝 Dr. Licata's dedication to patient care is truly exceptional. She consistently responds in a timely manner, approaching each patient with compassion, patience and respect. Her willingness to engage with clinical staff, conduct thorough medical assessments and break the stigma surrounding mental health demonstrates her unwavering commitment to providing dignified and comprehensive care. With her warm demeanor and professional excellence, Dr. Licata sets a remarkable example of how all patients should be treated. Her contributions to Garnet Health are invaluable, and we are grateful for her outstanding dedication. Congratulations, Dr. Licata, on this well-deserved recognition! 👏🙌

April is National Donate Life Month! 💙💚 This month-long recognition is a time for education on the importance of organ, eye and tissue donation, as well as honor donors and the lives they have saved and healed. This year's theme is "Let Life Sing!" birds, which are known as the most welcomed and visible sign of spring - representing new beginnings. Learn more about National Donate Life Month and its mission: https://bit.ly/3RzkijX

Take your career as a Registered Nurse to the next level and join Garnet Health Medical Center's Cardiology team as a Cardiovascular Performance Analyst - RN. 🩺🙌 In this role, you'll manage all performance measure activities in the Cardiology Service Line, including Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiothoracic Surgery and related inpatient units, non-Invasive Cardiology, and Cardiac Rehab. Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/41raTj4

Join Garnet Health on April 9 at 5:00 pm for a FREE Virtual Breast Cancer Support Group! 💻🎗 This group, offered through Garnet Health Medical Center’s Ray W. Moody M.D. Breast Center, offers cancer survivors a place to share their knowledge of how to deal with experiences and challenges presented by cancer and treatment. For more information and to register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3Y3Hz1e

Garnet Health offers the American College of Surgeons Stop the Bleed program! Free for groups of 8 or more, this life-saving program has prepared nearly 4 million people worldwide on how to stop a severe bleed. Led by John Nowinski, EMS Liason/Injury Prevention Coordinator, Trauma, participants will be able to recognize a life-threatening bleed, learn how to treat the wound and learn how to reduce panic in high stress situations. Medical experience is not required. Interested in registering? Contact John today: JNowinski@garnethealth.org

Did you know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths, and early detection can reduce the risk by up to 90%?  Join us for a FREE Virtual Self-Care Forum on Colon Cancer on Thursday, March 27 at 7:00 pm. This empowering online self-help webinar is focused on raising awareness about colon cancer and understanding the importance of early screening starting at age 45. For more information and to register, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eCWQsY3Y

In March, we celebrated Dr. Ronald Israelski, our first Designated Institutional Official, whose vision and leadership paved the way for Garnet Health to become a teaching institution. His dedication was instrumental in developing our Graduate Medical Education (GME), Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. Faculty and staff gathered in the GME suite to present Dr. Israelski with a personally engraved chair—a token of appreciation for his lasting impact on medical education at Garnet Health. Dr. Israelski continues to generously give his time as a member of our Board of Directors. Thank you, Dr. Israelski, for your unwavering commitment and the incredible legacy you leave behind!