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December 2019

CMH to Honor Winnie Thorn at Winter Blast

2023-01-23T16:40:20+00:00

Hudson, N.Y. December 12, 2019 Community volunteer and philanthropist Winnie Thorn will receive the prestigious Columbia Memorial Health (CMH) Clara Kellner Award for public service. Ms. Thorn will be honored at the CMH Foundation’s annual Winter Blast at Club Helsinki on Saturday, February 1, a fundraiser to benefit CMH. Clara Kellner was a long-standing volunteer and benefactor of CMH and former chairwoman of the CMH Board of Trustees. The award carries her name to recognize individuals who continue Mrs. Kellner’s legacy of volunteerism and philanthropy on behalf of CMH and the greater community. Ms. Thorn currently serves on the CMH Foundation Board of Trustees. She has served on the CMH Board of Trustees and as Vice President of the Columbia Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Her volunteer service extends to numerous organizations including the American Cancer Society, Columbia-Greene Community Hospice, Fund for Columbia County Committee at Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, Friends of Olana, Columbia-Greene Community College, Columbia County Council on the Arts, Hudson Junior Service League, Jaycees, Boys’ Club Auxiliary, and on the Vestry of Christ Episcopal Church in Hudson. Ms. Thorn has been the recipient of several prestigious American Cancer Society (ACS) awards including [...]

CMH to Honor Winnie Thorn at Winter Blast2023-01-23T16:40:20+00:00

Columbia Memorial Health Foundation Announces New Board Appointment

2021-03-15T18:54:55+00:00

Hudson, N.Y. December 5, 2019 Ryan Scott of Saugerties had been named as a new member of the Columbia Memorial Health Foundation board of trustees, the philanthropic arm of Columbia Memorial Health. Scott received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from the State University of New York at New Paltz in 1996. Scott is the general manager at Pro Printers, a family-owned business in Hudson, which his father founded 30 years ago. Under his leadership, Pro Printers has won numerous awards for best business practices, including "Highest Customer Loyalty Award" by Survey Advantage for the second quarter of 2019 and "Best Graphic Design Company" in the 2019 Best of Columbia County Awards sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Columbia-Greene Media. He is active in the business community and is a member of four regional Chambers of Commerce, including Columbia, Greene, Ulster and New Paltz. Additionally, Scott, who believes in putting people first, has served as a member of the Hudson Rotary Club for five years, including two as president. In that role, he has made it his mission to grow the chapter by implementing more manageable service projects and strategic changes [...]

Columbia Memorial Health Foundation Announces New Board Appointment2021-03-15T18:54:55+00:00

October 2019

Medical and Community Leaders Unveil Life-Saving 3D Biopsy Technology at CMH

2021-03-15T18:54:50+00:00

Hudson, N.Y. October 24, 2019 Medical and community leaders joined today in Hudson to unveil state-of-the-art 3D breast biopsy technology that will significantly improve the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for breast cancer patients in Columbia and Greene counties. The stereotactic 3D biopsy system, known as Affirm, will provide more precise targeting of tissue abnormalities identified through CMH’s 3D mammography capabilities, yielding earlier and more accurate detection of breast cancer. The technology was acquired through the generosity of community members who contributed to the Columbia Memorial Health Foundation. “This life-saving 3D biopsy technology, paired with our 3D mammography service, provides our patients with the most advanced diagnostic care available in locations that are comfortable, convenient and close to home,” said CMH President and CEO Jay P. Cahalan. In addition to offering 3D mammography and 3D biopsy services, CMH has significantly augmented its radiology and pathology expertise through its affiliation with Albany Med. The Albany Med and CMH radiology and pathology services are now fully integrated, which means that mammograms, and all imaging and diagnostic studies, are interpreted by the region’s leading experts. Tariq Gill, M.D., Chief of Radiology at CMH said: “Each year in [...]

Medical and Community Leaders Unveil Life-Saving 3D Biopsy Technology at CMH2021-03-15T18:54:50+00:00

July 2019

CMH Foundation New Board Appointments

2023-01-23T16:40:51+00:00

James Lapenn of Hillsdale and Richard Byrne of Kinderhook have been named as new members of the Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation board of trustees, the philanthropic arm of Columbia Memorial Health. James Lapenn has served on the Columbia Memorial Health Board of Trustees since 2009 and is currently Treasurer of the Board. Lapenn also serves on the Board of Directors of Kaaterskill Commons, Inc., the Columbia Economic Development Corporation and the Workforce Development Board of Columbia and Greene Counties. Lapenn spent 35 years with the international law firm, LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae (including predecessor and successor firms), specializing in municipal and project finance. Richard Byrne enjoyed a long career as an operatic soloist with over 600 performances in the United States, Europe, South America and Asia. He sang for seven seasons at the Metropolitan Opera and 18 seasons at New York City Opera and also appeared with the opera companies of Washington, Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, New Orleans, and other major cities. In 1995 he made his European debut in Nice and went on to perform in Geneva, Marseille, Vienna, Toulouse, Dublin, Tokyo, Santiago, Chile, Hong Kong and cities throughout the world. He has [...]

CMH Foundation New Board Appointments2023-01-23T16:40:51+00:00

June 2019

31ST Annual CMH Foundation Ball Raises $587,000

2023-01-23T16:41:10+00:00

CMH Trustees V. Richard Back, MD.and Mary Gail Biebel, PhD Hudson, N.Y.  June 4, 2019 The 31st Annual Hospital Ball hosted Saturday by the Columbia Memorial Health Foundation raised a total of $587,000 to support Columbia Memorial Health’s (CMH) mission of providing comprehensive, community-based health services to the people of Columbia and Greene counties.  Themed “Le Cirque,” the event featured a special auction that raised $180,000 to support CMH’s acquisition of 3D biopsy technology — an advancement that will augment CMH’s 3D mammography capabilities made possible through donations made at the 30th Annual Hospital Ball in 2018. “This is the second year in a row that our community responded with tremendous generosity to help us provide the most advanced care possible for the detection and treatment of breast cancer,” said Foundation Board Chair Patti Matheney. “The combination of 3D mammography and 3D biopsy will mean that breast cancers can be detected earlier and treated far less invasively than ever before. We are enormously grateful to our donors for their gift of life and hope for breast cancer patients.” CMH President and CEO Jay P. Cahalan said: “The staff at CMH provide care [...]

31ST Annual CMH Foundation Ball Raises $587,0002023-01-23T16:41:10+00:00

April 2019

CMH Now Offering Life-Saving 3-D Mammography

2023-01-23T16:44:42+00:00

Hudson, N.Y.  April 23, 2019 Columbia Memorial Health today announced it will conduct a special auction at its 31st Annual Hospital Ball with proceeds earmarked for the purchase of innovative 3D breast biopsy technology for CMH’s Women’s Health Services.  The Hospital Ball “Le Cirque,” hosted by the Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation (C-GHF), will be held on June 1 at the Point in Catskill. Columbia Memorial acquired 3D mammography technology earlier this year through a generous donation from the C-GHF. The ground breaking technology, currently available in both Hudson and Catskill, provides superior images that make it possible to identify early breast cancer abnormalities within a three dimensional plane. Suspicious abnormalities identified by mammography are subsequently biopsied, ideally with a minimally invasive technique. Proceeds from the Ball’s special auction will be used to acquire an advanced 3-D breast biopsy system that will allow physicians to precisely sample the abnormalities identified by CMH’s 3-D mammogram.  The stereotactic 3D biopsy system, known as Affirm, will provide precise targeting of a mammographic abnormality in a safer, accurate and more comfortable environment for the patient.  Most importantly, this system will help save lives by yielding earlier and more accurate detection [...]

CMH Now Offering Life-Saving 3-D Mammography2023-01-23T16:44:42+00:00

CMH Annual Ball to Raise Funds for Advanced 3D Breast Biopsy Technology

2023-01-23T16:43:09+00:00

Hudson, N.Y.  March 19, 2019 Columbia Memorial Health today announced it is now offering advanced, lifesaving 3-D mammography at its Catskill and Hudson campuses. The leading edge imaging technology generates a three-dimensional picture of the breast, giving providers a more complete view of tissue compared to conventional two-dimensional mammogram images. Several studies have found 3-D mammography to be more effective than conventional mammography in identifying cancers earlier, which can lead to more effective and less aggressive treatments that yield better outcomes for patients. It is particularly more effective with denser tissues, and has been found to reduce the number of false positives. “This technology is at the leading edge of medicine and is a true game-changer in the detection and treatment of breast cancer,” said Tariq Gill, M.D., CMH’s Chief of Medical Imaging. “More than 100 women from Columbia and Greene counties are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. This technology will help us detect these cancers earlier, giving our patients earlier access to treatment options that are most effective and best suited to their needs. “We believe this technology absolutely will save lives through earlier detection,” Dr. Gill said. The acquisition of [...]

CMH Annual Ball to Raise Funds for Advanced 3D Breast Biopsy Technology2023-01-23T16:43:09+00:00

CMH to Honor Mary Gail Biebel, PhD and V. Richard Back, MD

2022-12-20T21:13:36+00:00

Hudson, N.Y.  March 19, 2019 Columbia Memorial Health today announced it is now offering advanced, lifesaving 3-D mammography at its Catskill and Hudson campuses. The leading edge imaging technology generates a three-dimensional picture of the breast, giving providers a more complete view of tissue compared to conventional two-dimensional mammogram images. Several studies have found 3-D mammography to be more effective than conventional mammography in identifying cancers earlier, which can lead to more effective and less aggressive treatments that yield better outcomes for patients. It is particularly more effective with denser tissues, and has been found to reduce the number of false positives. “This technology is at the leading edge of medicine and is a true game-changer in the detection and treatment of breast cancer,” said Tariq Gill, M.D., CMH’s Chief of Medical Imaging. “More than 100 women from Columbia and Greene counties are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. This technology will help us detect these cancers earlier, giving our patients earlier access to treatment options that are most effective and best suited to their needs. “We believe this technology absolutely will save lives through earlier detection,” Dr. Gill said. The acquisition of [...]

CMH to Honor Mary Gail Biebel, PhD and V. Richard Back, MD2022-12-20T21:13:36+00:00

December 2015

The Stryker “Mako” System

2022-12-20T21:14:55+00:00

The computerized system, known as the Stryker “Mako” system, is designed for knee and hip replacements. The Mako technology uses three-dimensional planning generated from a CT scan to create a personalized pre-operative plan that is completely individualized for each patient. “This is completely new for our region. It allows for much more accuracy during the surgery,” Gorczynski said. “There are some for whom ‘good enough’ is the goal. Joint replacement can be very forgiving, and many people do very well. But I disagree with the idea of ‘good enough.’ My goal is to make it perfect.” While any surgery’s outcome has a number of variables, including the rehabilitation process, this technology adds a degree of precision that hasn’t been available before. “The accuracy, Gorczynski said, can be far better than conventional surgery, down to just a millimeter.” “Take the knee, which has multiple sliding parts and soft tissues. The Mako system allows us to optimize and accurately balance the soft tissues,” Gorczynski said. “The more accurate the balance, the more natural it will feel.” The Mako robotic device is constantly under the direct command of the surgeon during the procedure. Once the information [...]

The Stryker “Mako” System2022-12-20T21:14:55+00:00

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