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Patchogue, 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 Kathleen Moloney, a patient representative at the HRHCare Health Center at Patchogue, 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 medical receptionist and intake clerk at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital in Patchogue for 29 years, HRHCare was pleased to welcome Kathleen Moloney as a patient representative when our Health Center at Patchogue opened its doors in 2014. With a vast knowledge of the local area and the health care field, Kathleen is always willing and able to connect our patients with the information they need. From referrals, to insurance information, to just a friendly word of encouragement, Kathleen never fails to come through. “I am the first and the last face the patients see, so it’s my responsibility to make sure each person gets what they need and is treated in a kind and respectful manner,” said Kathleen. “It is my goal to serve all of our patients with respect, loyalty and consistency.” And to prove that she is not only concerned about our patients in her area, she and a team of her dedicated co-workers recently organized a collection for the food pantry at the HRHCare Alamo Health Center at Goshen in the Hudson Valley.
Not surprisingly, Kathleen has garnered several awards and glowing letters of thanks from patients over the course of her health care career. In her free time, she enjoys a good yard sale, refurbishing furniture, long walks on the beach and volunteering for charity, including a recent Pancreatic Cancer Walkathon at Jones Beach. Kathleen has a soft spot in her heart for animals, including her own cats Ginger and Bella, and donates supplies to her local animal shelter. She has also recently become a proud new home owner with her wonderful partner of 19 years, James.
“Kathleen always impresses our patients and staff with her professionalism and compassion,” said Sally Duffy, RN, of the HRHCare Health Center at Patchogue. “Sometimes patients don’t know where to turn in the health care system. Kathleen is dedicated to preventing that from ever happening.”
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 Spirit 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 is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Founded 40 years ago to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, New York, HRHCare is now one of the nation’s largest community health providers. From the Capitol Region to the east-end of Long Island, HRHCare’s network of 26 health centers provides affordable, accessible care to more than 135,000 patients through 500,000 visits annually. Our more than 350 primary care practitioners and 700 specialists and support staff have made HRHCare a destination for high-quality and compassionate care for all.
As HRHCare has grown it has retained its core values of community and compassion. Excelling in patient care, HRHCare provides comprehensive services to anyone who walks through our doors. HRHCare’s health centers provide primary and preventative treatment 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 local community leaders, businesses, social service agencies, housing organizations, food banks, agricultural worker alliances and other local stakeholders. HRHCare believes if it wants to ensure quality care for its patients, it should ensure quality pay for its staff, which is why it provides a minimum living wage of $15 an hour for all employees.
For more information contact:
Jeffrey Palmer
Public Relations Specialist
914.425.0890
jpalmer@hrhcare.org
