HRHCare Hudson Health Center Patient Care Partner Wins Planetree Award for Excellence in Patient Care

Sally Mullaney

Sally Mullaney

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 Sally Mullaney, a patient care partner at HRHCare’s Health Center in Hudson, 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 health care more personalized and create a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Known for her breadth of knowledge and dedication to patient advocacy, Sally Mullaney serves as the “go to” person at HRHCare’s Health Center in Hudson. From referrals to costs to insurance information, Sally has it covered and goes to great lengths in order to get the patients the information and care required. “I like to provide accessibility,” said Mullaney. “Patients want you to be there for them at the moment they need you. Helping our patients get what they need, even outside of medical care, is something that we all strive for here.” Along with her dedication to high quality medical care, Mullaney has also endeavored to make the Hudson Health Center a beautiful space with seasonal flowers and décor and has done extensive work in beautifying the site’s garden. She also enjoys gardening at home, delving into a good book and taking care of her Mastiff and Great Dane.

“Sally has contributed in so many ways to the overall positive atmosphere here,” said Liza MacPherson, Licensed Practical Nurse at HRHCare’s Hudson Health Center. “Patients and staff love her, and she is an integral part of the Hudson Health Center’s great team.”

Planetree is the global leader in advancing patient-centered care solutions, integrating the technology of modern medicine with the healing dimensions of compassion, comfortable surroundings, shared knowledge and freedom to make educated choices. HRHCare has been an affiliate since 1996 and remains the only Federally Qualified Health Center to be a part of this alliance. The HRHCare Planetree Institute was established in 2012 and provides state-of-the-art training to prepare staff in delivering passionate and personalized care. The HRHCare Planetree Award honors employees who have been nominated by their colleagues for going above and beyond to provide individualized patient care and enhance health care services in their respective facility.

About HRHCare

HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare) is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Founded in 1975 to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, HRHCare has grown to include 29 health centers delivering care throughout a 10 county region of New York to 112,000 patients with nearly 200 primary care practitioners.

HRHCare provides comprehensive services including adult and pediatric care; obstetrical and gynecological care; family planning; HIV counseling, testing and referral; dental services; mental health counseling; nutrition counseling; podiatry; WIC services; health education; and a full complement of outreach, translation, transportation, benefits counseling and health insurance enrollment assistance.

HRHCare has a profound commitment to the communities it serves and works to improve community health through partnerships and collaborations with key stakeholders including local businesses, social service agencies, housing organizations, food banks, farm worker alliances and other community organizations.

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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

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