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Community Memorial Expands Walk-in Care with New Cazenovia Location

September 15, 2026

Community Memorial (CMH) is expanding access to convenient, high-quality care with the launch of Caz CareNow, within the Cazenovia Family Health Center, offering care each day for patients throughout the region. The expansion is accompanied by the addition of Brittney Putnam, MSN, FNP-C, who joined the CMH team in late August. The Cazenovia location builds…

Healthy Living Volume 28

September 7, 2026

  IN THIS ISSUE: Completion of Transformative Expansion and Modernization Project CEO Update Board Chair Update Community Memorial Launches After Hours Orthopedic Walk-inClinic Community Memorial Welcomes New Behavioral Health Specialist Community Memorial Receives Two National Recognition Ratings Expanding Rehabilitation Read the PDF By Clicking Here Completion of Transformative Expansion and Modernization Project Community Memorial (CMH)…

Community Memorial Welcomes New Behavioral Health Specialist

July 7, 2026

Community Memorial (CMH) is pleased to announce that Tiffany Rivenburgh, MSN, RN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, will join the medical staff beginning July 6, 2026, providing both primary care and psychiatric services within the network. Rivenburgh brings more than a decade of experience caring for patients across rural and underserved communities throughout Central New York. As a…

Community Memorial Recognized Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Nurse Communication

June 15, 2026

Community Memorial (CMH) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the nation’s top hospitals for nurse communication, based on patient experience data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The recognition highlights hospitals that earned a 5-star rating in nurse communication, a measure based on patient feedback regarding how effectively…

Community Memorial Wins National Healthcare Advertising Award

May 20, 2026

Community Memorial and its marketing partner, Trust & Proof (formerly MPW Marketing), recently won a Silver Award in the Television Advertising-Series category from the 43rd Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards for their orthopedic television campaign. The award-winning campaign showcased Community Memorial’s orthopedic expertise through engaging storytelling and strategic messaging. It was designed to resonate with patients…

Healthy Living Vol. 27

April 2, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE: Expert Hip Athroscopy CEO Update A Note from the Chair Community Memorial Awarded Scholarship Fall Prevention Education Convenient Walk-In Care Funding Awarded for EMR Hospital Auxiliary Read the PDF By Clicking Here Expert Hip Athroscopy CMH is excited to announce that Dr. Tom Toole is now performing hip arthroscopy procedures locally, bringing…

Community Memorial Celebrates Completion of Construction With Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

March 25, 2026

Community members, donors, employees, and local leaders gathered on March 22nd to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of Community Memorial’s (CMH) new facility, marking the successful completion of a transformative construction project and capital campaign. The event commemorated the culmination of years of planning, fundraising, and collaboration to bring the new facility to life. Guests…

COMMUNITY MEMORIAL ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

March 25, 2026

Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is pleased to announce Kathryn (Kate) Willbarger as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 26, 2026. A healthcare executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, Willbarger brings a proven track record in hospital operations, financial stewardship, and strategic growth. She most recently served as Chief Operating Officer at…

Community Memorial Hospital Recognizes Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month with Expanded Access to Surgical Care

March 4, 2026

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Community Memorial (CMH) encourages individuals to prioritize their health by scheduling recommended screenings and learning the warning signs of colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early through routine screening. According to health reports published in January, colorectal cancer rates and deaths…

Community Memorial Awarded Scholarship to Support Workforce Development

February 23, 2026

Community Memorial (CMH) is proud to announce it has received a grant from the Community Benevolent Foundation (CBF) to establish a scholarship program supporting employees who are pursuing a degree in nursing. The scholarship is designed to strengthen the local healthcare workforce by investing in the education, advancement, and retention of current staff. As healthcare…