Calvary Hospital’s 26th Annual Bereavement Course will begin on March 4 (at the Bronx campus, on Monday nights from 6-8:30 pm) and on March 6 (in Brooklyn at St. Joseph High School on Wednesday nights from 6-8:30 PM). The course is designed for those in the helping professions, and not for bereaved family members. This…
For the 13th consecutive year, each year since the inception of an awards program, Press Ganey Associates, Inc. has recognized Calvary for the Hospital’s consistent top scores for patient and family satisfaction. This year, Calvary received the Guardian of Excellence award for maintaining scores at or above the 95th percentile for patient satisfaction throughout the nation. Press Ganey currently…
NEW YORK, NY, October 29, 2018 — At their 35th Annual Awards Gala on November 8th at The Pierre Hotel in New York City, Calvary will be honoring Mr. Juan Ramón Alaix, Chief Executive Officer of Zoetis. At the event, the Hospital will present him with The Calvary Medal, in recognition for Mr. Alaix’s distinguished corporate…
On October 22, Calvary Hospital’s event on Making Palliative Care a Global Public Health Imperative, attracted more than 160 people, many from the leading hospital and healthcare facilities in the tri-state area. Keynote speaker Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, shared his personal experience with Palliative Care as he navigated the healthcare system with his 102-year-father. He discussed healthy living,…
Calvary Hospital recently hosted four groups of Emergency Medical Technicians from The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). During their one day visit to the Hospital’s Bronx campus, the EMTs learned about Calvary’s unique approach and international leadership in palliative care, how to best care for patients at the end of life,…
Hospital Event Brings in New York’s Top Trusts & Estates Attorneys BRONX, NY, October 2018 – Calvary Hospital hosted its 15th Annual Trusts and Estates Conference at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City. This invitation only event attracted more than 300 of New York’s most experienced trusts and estates attorneys. Over the past decade,…
Bronx Resident Honored for her Professional Excellence BRONX, NEW YORK, September 2018 – Calvary Hospital recently honored Bronx resident, Donna McKenzie, with the “Unit Secretary Excellence” Award for the first half of 2018. This award was created as a way to recognize the value of Unit Secretaries who made a difference during a patient stay…
Calvary Hospital and EnoB are collaborating on “Flowers for Healing,” a program in which caregivers will be able to make floral arrangements each week. The program is being offered in the Family Care Center at Calvary’s Bronx campus. It started on Friday, September 21, and will continue through December 14. Before and after each session, Calvary will measure the…
Making Palliative Care a Global Public Health Imperative Monday, October 22, 2018 6:00 to 9:30 pm The Roosevelt Hotel Madison Avenue by 45th Street New York City There is no fee to attend. ALL ARE WELCOME. Keynote speaker will be: Lawrence O. Gostin, JD, University Professor, Georgetown Law; Founding O’Neill Chair in Global Health Law;…
Bronx Resident Honored for Her Professional Excellence Calvary Hospital recently honored Bronx resident, Erica Swinnie, CCT with the “Catch A Star” Award for 1st half 2018. Honorees are expected to go above and beyond to make a difference, and exemplify a “healing touch” presence with patients and family members. The Hospital encourages patients, family members, visitors and employees to…