Press Releases

Peekskill, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, federally qualified health care system offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that the HRHCare Elsie Owens Health Center in Coram will host a Holiday Auction and Fundraiser on Saturday, November 8th. This family event will be held at St. Michael’s Community Center in Medford and will benefit local families in need this holiday season. The auction, a raffle-like event where each item has its own “hat” from which to draw the winning ticket, will feature festive items […]

HRHCare’s Community HealthCorps® Members Walk to Raise Funds for Blood Cancer Research and Awareness   Peekskill, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, federally qualified health care system offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is proud to announce that several members of their Community HealthCorps®, the largest national health-focused AmeriCorps program in the country, will participate in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Westchester Walk.   The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, founded in 1949, is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, […]

HRHCare Staff Member Wins Planetree Award for Excellence in Patient Care   Peekskill, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, federally qualified healthcare system offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is proud to announce that facilities staff member Lonnie Parker will be presented with a Planetree Award for excellence in patient care. HRHCare’s Planetree Institute presents these awards to employees who go above and beyond to make healthcare more personalized and create a warm and welcoming environment for all.   Known throughout the Health Center in Peekskill for his […]

HRHCare Joint Venture with Coordinated Behavioral Health Services   Peekskill, NY –HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare) and Coordinated Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) have jointly formed an independent practice association (“IPA”) to facilitate the integration of their services and provide a framework for value-based contracting under New York State’s Behavioral Health Medicaid Managed Care redesign initiatives and as a partner organization under the State’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (“DSRIP”) Program.   Clinical integration of primary care and behavioral health providers is critical to the success of both of these initiatives. The State’s vision for Behavioral Health Medicaid Managed Care is fully […]

Coram, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, federally qualified health care system offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is organizing a free six-week Healthy Choices NY education program, in collaboration with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, for people living with diabetes starting on October 2nd.   The Living Healthy with Diabetes workshops will help you with:   Finding practical ways to deal with sick days, fatigue and pain. Discovering better food and exercise choices. Understanding new treatment choices. Learning better ways to talk with your doctor and loved […]

New Rochelle, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, federally qualified health care system offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is organizing a free six-week Healthy Choices NY workshop series in New Rochelle for adults and caregivers dealing with any ongoing health condition such as Diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Pain, Arthritis, Memory Loss, Depression and High Blood Pressure. This series will be held each Wednesday beginning on October 8th.   The Healthy Choices six-week programs are free of charge and meet once a week in a small group. They provide support […]

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   For more information contact:   Lauren Candela-Katz VP of Communications & Development 914-734-8555 lcandelakatz@hrhcare.org   Jeffrey Palmer Public Relations & Development 914-524-4107 ext. 62015 jpalmer@hrhcare.org     HRHCare Receives Highest Amount from Federal Grant to NY Community Health Centers   Peekskill, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, federally qualified health care system offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, has received funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of $6.3 million granted to community health centers throughout New […]