A WAY TO SAY “THANK YOU”
The Gifts of Gratitude Program is a way to recognize those who have provided exceptional care at CMH. Whether you choose to honor an individual or an entire department, your donation is a meaningful way to show your gratitude while supporting quality and compassionate care. We will be delighted to notify the honoree(s) of your thoughtfulness and present them with a Champion of Caring pin without mention of the amount of the gift.
Honoring Scott Brashears, RN
CMH Foundation has received a generous donation in honor of Scott in appreciation of his exceptional, compassionate care. Scott was presented with a Champion of Caring Pin which symbolizes the direct impact he has on the lives of our patients. Congratulations Scott for making a difference!
Honoring Dr. Manuel Revuelta
CMH Foundation received a generous donation in honor of Dr. Manuel Revuelta!
Dr. Cliff Belden, CMO, MaryEllen Plass, CNO, and Dorothy Urschel, COO presented Dr. Revuelta with a CMH Champion of Caring pin in recognition of his exceptional, compassionate care! Congratulations Dr. Revuelta – thank you for making a difference!
Honoring Ruth Seibert, ER Case Manager
Social Services Director Bev Turner presented Ruth Seibert, ER Case Manager with a CMH Champion of Caring pin in recognition of her exceptional work and compassionate care!
Honoring Melissa Heermans, PA
Dr. Michael Weisberg & Barbara Klassen, Executive Director of the CMH Foundation presented Melissa Heermans, PA with a CMH Champion of Caring pin in recognition of her exceptional, compassionate care! Congratulations Melissa Heermans!
Honoring Dr. Daniel Melamed
CMH Foundation received a generous donation in honor of urologist, Dr. Daniel Melamed. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cliff Belden, presented Dr. Melamed with a CMH Champion of Caring pin. Congratulations Dr. Melamed – thank you for making a difference!
Honoring Ed Muruch, RN
The CMH Foundation received generous donations in honor of:
Asna Amin, MD, FACS, FASCRS, Colorectal Surgery & General Surgery, Columbia Memorial Surgical Associates; Kathleen Marici, DO, Family Medicine, Hudson Medical Care and John Pomichter, MD, Internal Medicine, Hudson Medical Care
Honoring Thomas McKibbin-Vaughan, PA at Valatie Rapid Care
Dr. Michael Weisberg & VP of Care Center Administration Patricia Finnegan presented Thomas McKibbin-Vaughan, PA at Valatie Rapid Care with a CMH Champion of Caring pin in recognition of his exceptional, compassionate care! Congratulations Thomas McKibbin-Vaughan – thank you for making a difference!
Honoring Helen Brady, FNP
Valatie Family Care
Patricia Finnegan, VP of Care Center Administration, Brian Keeler, Director of Care Center Operations and Arlene M. Walch, MS, RN, CSPHA, Director of Clinical Operations presented Helen Brady, FNP of Valatie Family Care with a CMH Champion of Caring pin in recognition of her exceptional, compassionate care! Congratulations Helen Brady – thank you for making a difference!
Honoring Katheleen Smith, RN
CMH Foundation received a generous donation in honor of Katheleen (Katie) Smith, Emergency Nurse. Dorothy M. Urschel, CEO presented Katie with a CMH Champion of Caring pin. Congratulations Katie – thank you for making a difference!
Honoring Hannah Haddad, RN
Honoring Dr. Rakel M. Astorga
Grateful patient and auxilian, Shirley McThenia presents Champion of Caring pin to Dr. Rakel M. Astorga.
Honoring Dr. Monica Reed
CMH Foundation received a generous donation in honor of Dr. Monica Reed on National Doctor’s Day!
Dr. Cliff Belden, CMO, Jay Cahalan, President & CEO, Office Manager Danielle Eger, & Dorothy Urschel, COO presented Dr. Reed with a CMH Champion of Caring pin.
Honoring Michele Buoncore, PA
Dr. Michael Weisberg & Barbara Klassen, Executive Director of the CMH Foundation presented Michele Buoncore, PA with a CMH Champion of Caring pin in recognition of her exceptional, compassionate care! Congratulations Michele Buoncore!
Honoring Dr. Jonas G. Wilson-Leedy
Patricia Finnegan, VP of Care Center Administration presented Jonas G. Wilson-Leedy, MD of the Women’s Health Center with a CMH Champion of Caring pin in recognition of his exceptional, compassionate care! Congratulations Dr. Wilson-Leedy – thank you for making a difference!
Honoring Jared Goodrich, Ultrasound Technician
CMH Foundation received a generous donation in honor of Jared Goodrich, Ultrasound Technician. Dorothy M. Urschel, CEO presented Jared with a CMH Champion of Caring pin. Congratulations Jared – thank you for making a difference!
I received incredible care in the Emergency Department and the Emergency Observation Unit at Columbia Memorial Health. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for saving my life. My wife of 30 years, my four children, my extended family and friends are forever grateful to the CMH Emergency/Observation teams, Dr. Stanger, Dr. Weber, P.A. Patrick, RN Justin, RN Miranda, and RN Rhonda.
An avalanche of medical staff descended on the cubicle and surrounded her bed, and while the doctor asked her questions, the rest went about their dedicated tasks with speed and professionalism. I stood back and watched with tears welling in my eyes as I realized that someone I loved very deeply was receiving the benefit of a highly skilled, well trained and dedicated team of nurses and doctors who are a credit to the ER and your hospital.
We think we will never need an emergency room visit, but most likely it will happen. When that time does occur, we all hope for the best physicians and care possible you will find at Columbia Memorial Health. We in Columbia and Greene Counties are blessed with a very special hospital and caring staff. I would suggest, we as residents, support this institution in every way possible as one day it will be your turn to visit as it was mine.
The nursing staff have been phenomenal; tough as nails, yet flexible, compassionate, organized, working tirelessly. God bless and protect them all.
The Emergency Department personnel are caring, compassionate, patient and extremely hard workers. They never lose their cool, and are very attentive to everyone’s needs.