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HRHCare Welcomes NYS Comptroller to the Alamo Health Center at Goshen

On May 20, 2015 / News / Comments Off

HRHCare was very proud to welcome New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli to our HRHCare Alamo Health and Farmworker Community Centers at Goshen during his tour of the Black Dirt Region on May 19th. With a desire to learn more about farming in New York State first hand from agricultural workers, the Comptroller was able to have a discussion with several HRHCare staff members about the numerous medical, dental and outreach services we provide to the migrant farmworker community. He was then given a tour of the Alamo led by Kathy Brieger, Chief of Human Resources and Executive Director of […]

Kathy Brieger Honored by the Migrant Clinicians Network

On May 14, 2015 / News / Comments Off

Congratulations to our very own Kathy Brieger, Chief of Human Resources and Executive Director of the Planetree Learning Institute at HRHCare, on being honored as one of the 30 Clinicians Making a Difference by the Migrant Clinicians Network! In commemoration of its 30th anniversary, the Migrant Clinicians network is celebrating the work of 30 individuals who have dedicated their lives to migrant health from across the globe. Associated with our organization for nearly 30 years herself, Kathy Brieger originally came to HRHCare as a Nutritionist assigned to the Migrant Outreach program. She has worn many hats while at HRHCare but […]

HRHCare Becomes Partner in Suffolk Care Collaborative

On May 11, 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 its inclusion as a partner in the Suffolk Care Collaborative, the Performing Provider System for Suffolk County under the Delivery Reforms Incentive Program (DSRIP). James Sinkoff, Executive Vice President and CFO of HRHCare, has also been appointed to serve on the newly formed panel. Led by Stony Brook Medicine, the Suffolk Care Collaborative has resulted from the recent partnership of thousands of health care delivery partners across […]

National Nurses Week

On May 8, 2015 / News / Comments Off

Wishing a very happy National Nurses Week to all of our HRHCare nurses! Let’s remember to thank the nurses in our lives for the incredibly important role they play in delivering health care to our families and communities.

HRHCare and Sharon Hospital Offer Free Chronic Disease Self-Management Course

On May 6, 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 partnering with Sharon Hospital to offer a free six-week Healthy Choices NY workshop series on chronic disease self-management beginning June 12th in Sharon, Connecticut. This workshop is open to all adults and their caregivers dealing with any ongoing health condition including diabetes, pain, arthritis, memory loss, depression and high blood pressure. The two and a half hour group discussions will include topics such as use of medication, discovering better food […]

HRHCare Yonkers Nurse Manager Wins Planetree Award for Excellence in Patient Care

On April 30, 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 proud to announce that Handumanan Sy, Nurse Manager of the HRHCare Park Care Health Center at Yonkers, 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 part of the HRHCare family for nearly four years, Handumanan Sy, […]

Youth Health Summit at Peekskill Middle School

On April 27, 2015 / News / Comments Off

On Thursday, April 30th, HRHCare is partnering with the Peekskill Middle School to offer a Youth Health Summit, connecting youth to healthy living. Lasting between 4 and 6 PM, the Health Summit will give young people the opportunity to learn from various area health vendors, try healthy snacks, exercise by dancing to music provided by our very own DJ, and the chance to win prizes including a smart tablet, movie tickets and much more. For more information on the Youth Health Summit, contact Tuesday McDonald, Youth Health Coordinator, at 914.402.7178 or tmcdonald@hrhcare.org. Peekskill Middle School 212 Ringgold Street Peekskill, NY […]

Four HRHCare Health Centers Receive NCQA Level 3 PCMH Recognition

On April 17, 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 proud to announce that the HRHCare Health Center at Hudson, the HRHCare Livingston Street Health Center at Poughkeepsie, the HRHCare Maxine S. Postal Tri-Community Health Center at Amityville and the HRHCare Kraus Family Health Center at Southampton have all received the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) recognition. The highest PCMH ranking available, this recognition solidifies these four health centers, along with the 18 […]

HRHCare Launches Coram Community Walking Club

On April 14, 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 excited to announce the launch of the Coram Community Walks program with a Kick-off Fun Walk on Monday, May 4th. With the proven success of walking clubs at other Health Centers throughout the HRHCare network, The HRHCare Elsie Owens Health Center at Coram is proud to join in the effort of encouraging group walking as a fun and significant step towards better health. Coram Community Walks will meet every Monday […]

Medical Academy of Science Expo for 7th and 8th Graders

On April 13, 2015 / News / Comments Off

HRHCare is proud to partner with the Bronx Westchester Area Health Education Center to present a series of Medical Academy of Science (MASH) Mini Health Expos. The MASH Expos are on opportunity for young people to meet and network with local health professionals and learn how their own talents can forecast a future career in the health care field. On April 29th, all 7th grade students are invited to attend the MASH Health Expo from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Arena in the Yonkers Middle High School to browse a variety of health information displays and meet health […]

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