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Northern Dutchess Hospital is one of six hospitals in New York to receive a Top Teaching Hospital award for outstanding quality and safety. 👏🏼💙 “We are honored to be recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital,” said Dr. Hossam Hafez, medical director of the Nuvance Health Family Medicine Residency program. “This award reflects the dedication of our faculty, residents and staff who work tirelessly to provide outstanding care while educating the next generation of physicians.” Dr. Andy Wilson, vice president of medical affairs and Dr. Diane Kantaros, chief quality officer, recently went to Washington D.C. to accept the award on behalf of our incredible team! 🔗 Follow the link to read more about Northern Dutchess Hospital's 2024 Leapfrog Top Hospital award: https://bit.ly/408AH4i

Happy Holidays to our team and community! This time of year is a great reminder of all that we have to be thankful for across Nuvance Health 💙

After a devastating car accident left U.S. Army veteran Samuel paralyzed, the dedicated Danbury Hospital emergency medicine, neurosurgery, critical care and rehabilitation teams stepped into action. The 37-year-old has lived a life of strength and service: He has traveled the world protecting others as a combat medic. “Not being able to walk was a huge struggle, physically and mentally,” Samuel said. “Actually, 95% of the fight was mental. I went from living a fast, adrenaline-seeking life and working to being home full-time, with my wife as a full-time caregiver.” With complex spine surgery and ongoing recovery support, Samuel is now walking short distances and making steady progress. “I notice gains every week,” he said. Neurosurgeon Dr. Jeffrey Gilligan said Samuel has had “a remarkable recovery, considering people with this type of injury usually have either continued paralysis or minimal improvements. We were able to get him to surgery quickly, which I think has helped his recovery. His determination to use physical therapy over these last several months and mindset have been the key to his continued improvements.” 👏 Show Samuel some love and thank the incredible care teams in the comments! 🔗 Follow the link for his full story: https://bit.ly/49N65Z3

The holiday season just got a bit brighter for Vassar Brothers Medical Center's cutest patients! Thanks to Jean Willey, Pediatrics and NICU are fully stocked with hundreds of her handmade stuffed animals that our care teams will gift to their patients. Her talent and kindness is such a gift. 💙

We partnered with Project My Day for the second consecutive year to provide holiday gifts for over 300 local children in foster care. 💙 The Vassar Brothers Medical Center team purchased, wrapped and delivered over 450 gifts! A huge thank you to our amazing staff for helping to spread holiday cheer! 👏🏼

Please join us for a virtual hiring event! If you are an experienced RN in Labor & Delivery we want to meet you!

From serving as captain in the United States Air Force to earning his black belt in judo, Liu has spent a lifetime in top physical shape — until he wasn’t. 👀 On Sept. 18, 2023, Liu awoke to shortness of breath and persistent pain in his jaw. A trip to Northern Dutchess Hospital’s Emergency Department revealed he suffered a heart attack. “Fitness has always been a part of my lifestyle, as normal as brushing my teeth,” said Liu, 60, of Tivoli. “But what I wasn’t giving enough credit to was a family history of heart disease.” Now, after rehabilitation and consistent monitoring, he wants his story to be a reminder to people: Talk to your provider about family history! 👨👩👦 🔗 Follow the link to read Liu's full story and the steps he is taking to ensure his heart stays healthy!

Jamie Foxx recently shared the impactful story of his recovery after a hemorrhagic stroke — and we thought it was the perfect time to share this video! 💙 Our experts are here to talk about ways to lower your risk to how to handle a stroke — calling 911 quickly can make a HUGE impact on someone’s outcome! 👀🩺 Tune in, act swiftly and save lives in the event of a #stroke! 🔗 Follow the link for more short videos on stroke: https://bit.ly/3OUzlDF

Our Annual Endowed Chair Dinner was a wonderful opportunity to be together and celebrate our incredible chairs, including two newly inducted doctors! ⭐️ Dr. Jonathan “Keith” Joseph, the new Diana and Stephen Goldberg Endowed Chair in Primary Care at Sharon Hospital ⭐️ Dr. Paul Wright, the new John and Joanne Patrick Endowed Chair for Advanced Technology in Neuroscience at Nuvance Health The 18 endowed chairs were selected for their impactful work within their respective fields and communities. These endowments are possible thanks to generous, visionary donors who prioritize the continued advancements, research and pursuit of better health across the areas we serve! 💙

As tipping becomes more widespread, does it remain a simple act of kindness, a "guilt trip" or a response to wage inequality? 🤔 Dr. Paul Wright, senior VP and system chair for the Neuroscience Institute at Nuvance Health, shared with CBS News that tipping actually triggers the release of feel-good chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin in the brain, which are associated with happiness and social connection. However, with tipping now common in many different industries, some feel that it may be less about generosity and more about fulfilling societal expectations or addressing wage inequality. We’d love to hear your perspective — how do you feel about tipping?