mHealthIntelligence just published a story featuring Dr. Christopher Comfort’s expert commentary on the future of telemedicine in palliative care. Dr. Comfort is Medical Director at Calvary Hospital. Here’s the link: https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/telemedicine-extends-palliative-care-to-the-outpatient-setting
One of the universally most difficult situations to face is having a loved one who is nearing the end of life. Religious practices that are dear to the patient and family can offer comfort and solace. What Is Halachic Care? At Calvary, clinical staff are particularly sensitive to needs of observant Jewish families. Medical and…
Calvary Hospital participated in a remarkable gathering of Torah Scrolls from Memorial Scrolls Trust (MST), many of them more than 100 years old. The reunion – the first-ever reunion of MST Scrolls in New York City — took place at Temple Emanu-El as part of the opening reception for the synagogue’s newest exhibit entitled “The Guiding Hand: Torah Pointers…
Local Chapter has raised more than $1,145,000 million to date BRONX, NY, February 2019 – On Sunday, February 3, Calvary Hospital hosted 120 people at their 39th annual communion mass and breakfast sponsored by the New York Chapter Knights of Columbus. The Chapter presented a check for $10,000 to Timothy P. Barr, Executive Vice President,…
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,…