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Eunice Hoolihan, MD, to See Patients at Atrium Health Center at Poughkeepsie

On November 4, 2015 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Poughkeepsie, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that Family Medicine Physician Eunice Hoolihan, MD, will now be seeing patients at the HRHCare Atrium Health Center at Poughkeepsie. Already serving patients at the HRHCare Health Center at Beacon, Dr. Hoolihan will be a welcome addition to the HRHCare team in Poughkeepsie. Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Hoolihan is fluent in both Spanish and English. She is a graduate of the Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas […]

HRHCare Signs ‘80% by 2018’ Pledge with American Cancer Society to Eliminate Colorectal Cancer

On November 2, 2015 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Peekskill, NY – HRHCare, one of the largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country, yesterday announced its participation in the ‘80% by 2018’ pledge in a ceremony at their flagship facility. Part of an initiative by the American Cancer Society, Center for Disease Control and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, the pledge is a commitment to regularly screen 80% of adults over 50 for colorectal cancer. HRHCare Chief of Clinical Quality and Physician Leadership Development Dr. Sophia McIntyre and HRHCare Chairman of the Board Hon. Alan Steiner signed the pledge today with Dr. Alvaro Carrascal, Vice President […]

New Paltz Outreach Worker Wins Planetree Award for Excellence in Patient Care

On October 27, 2015 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

New Paltz, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that Erika Agustin, an outreach worker at the HRHCare Health Center at New Paltz, will be presented with a Planetree Spirit Award for excellence in patient care. HRHCare’s Planetree Institute presents these awards to employees who go above and beyond to make health care more personalized and create a warm and welcoming environment for all. Erika Agustin is truly committed to the mission of […]

Mejor Vida Spanish Language Workshop Series in Yonkers

On October 26, 2015 / News / Comments Off

Mejor Vida is an interactive workshop series designed for Spanish-speaking people with different chronic health problems and those who care for them. Taking place at our Valentine Lane Health Center at Yonkers, these workshops will focus on topics including healthy eating, exercise, managing depression, appropriate use of medication, effective communication skills, use of the health care system, evaluating new treatments, and techniques for better breathing. This six-week workshop series will begin October 29th and will be held every Thursday from 10 AM until 12:30 PM, ending December 10th. The series be given entirely in Spanish without translators. Each participant will […]

HRHCare Joins in National Food Day Campaign

On October 22, 2015 / News / Comments Off

On Friday, October 23rd, HRHCare will participate in the Food Day nationwide campaign with an ‘Apple Crunch’ at all of our 25 Health Centers! Patients and community members will be able to take home a selection of locally grown apples generously donated by orchards in our service area and learn where to find the closest farmers market. Information on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will also be available. A campaign started by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food day aims to inspire Americans to […]

Peekskill Patient Representative Wins Planetree Award for Excellence in Patient Care

On October 22, 2015 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Peekskill, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that Alicia Hudson, a patient representative at the HRHCare Jeannette J. Phillips Health Center at Peekskill, will be presented with a Planetree Spirit Award for excellence in patient care. HRHCare’s Planetree Institute presents these awards to employees who go above and beyond to make health care more personalized and create a warm and welcoming environment for all. A member of the HRHCare family for only […]

HRHCare Foundation Raises Over $250,000 at 11th Annual Cornucopia Gala

On October 22, 2015 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Funds Raised at Cornucopia 2015 Will Provide Vital Health Care Services to People In Need Throughout Westchester, Hudson Valley and Long Island Benefit Honors Community Leaders in Medicine and Healthy Living: Mimi Edelman, Andrew S. Richter, Ph.D., and Steven M. Safyer, MD Chappaqua, NY – HRHCare, one of largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country hosted its 11th annual gala Cornucopia: A Celebratory Benefit of Harvest & Health on Saturday, October 17th. Held at the farm-to-table restaurant Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua, the event raised over a quarter million dollars while recognizing HRHCare’s 40-year history of providing […]

HRHCare Foundation to Host 11th Annual Cornucopia Gala

On October 8, 2015 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Funds Raised at Cornucopia 2015 Will Provide Vital Health Care Services to People In Need Throughout Hudson Valley and Long Island Benefit Will Honor Community Leaders in Medicine and Healthy Living: Mimi Edelman, Andrew S. Richter, Ph.D., and Steven M. Safyer, MD Chappaqua, NY – HRHCare, one of largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) systems in the country, will host its 11th annual gala Cornucopia: A Celebratory Benefit of Harvest & Health on Saturday, October 17th. Held at the farm-to-table restaurant Crabtree’s Kittle House in Chappaqua, the event will recognize HRHCare’s 40-year history of providing quality health care to those […]

H-Art Gallery Show to Benefit HRHCare

On October 8, 2015 / News / Comments Off

HRHCare and the H-Art Gallery of Peekskill invite you to attend the opening for artist Jen DeMattio on Saturday, October 24 from 6 to 9 PM. Her solo exhibition entitled NOLD features a series of works documenting found objects. Intensely visually stimulating, her work encourages the observer to either dissect or accept the unnoticed aspects of everyday life. Founded in 2006 by sculptor Wilfredo Morel, the H-Art Gallery is well known for showcasing emerging raw talent in the Peekskill community as well as exhibitions of more established artists. The proceeds from this show will benefit HRHCare. The H-Art Gallery, 1 […]

Anne Kauffman Nolon Receives Leadership Award from City & State Reports

On September 25, 2015 / News, Press Releases / Comments Off

Peekskill, NY – HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare), a nonprofit, Federally Qualified Health Center offering a range of medical services for underserved communities throughout the Hudson Valley and Long Island, is pleased to announce that HRHCare CEO Anne Kauffman Nolon, MPH, was presented with a Special Leadership Award for providing quality health care to vulnerable populations throughout the New York region by City & State Reports, an affiliate of City & State Magazine. With the guidance and support of the Board of Directors and HRHCare Founding Mother and Executive Vice President the Reverend Jeannette J. Phillips, Mrs. Nolon has provided vision […]

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