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This year Community Memorial is expanding access to flu vaccine for all community members by offering flu pod services at our Family Health Centers. All community members are welcome, please bring your health insurance identification cards.
The Community Memorial (CMH) health network will no longer require employees to have the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment, following updated guidelines from the state and federal levels. CMH Infection Preventionist Shelly Trost, RN, noted that the declaration made by the federal government stating the COVID public health emergency has ended, which allows…
From providing treatment and comfort for the sick to welcoming new life into the world, nurses across the nation are central to healthy and optimistic communities, offering an unparalleled impact on healthcare. That’s the message the American Nurses Association (ANA) is touting with the 2023 National Nurses Month theme “You Make a Difference.” At Community…
Community Memorial (CMH) in Hamilton is pleased to welcome experienced orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richelle Takemoto to its medical staff. The healthcare network continues to lead the way in orthopedic care in Hamilton and the surrounding region. Previously with a local orthopedic surgical practice, Takemoto decided to seek out other opportunities to serve the community. Endeared…
The 8th annual Go Red Lunch and Learn event was held on Friday, February 3, again hosted at Colgate University’s Hall of Presidents through the partnership of Community Memorial (CMH) and Colgate’s CU Well Program. This event for women and men serves as an education symposium focusing on heart health. Community members, CMH patients and…
In the midst of 2022, Marney Rowland was an avid walker, logging anywhere between four to seven miles daily. The tread on her sneakers showed her success, and the scale did, too, as she’d begun losing weight and feeling healthier. Dropping 25 pounds, Marney noticed her heart felt like it was skipping beats. Community Memorial…
The Community Memorial (CMH) healthcare system is excited to welcome Gregory Ripich, MD, who joins the organization’s surgery team as a General Surgeon. Dr. Ripich joins Dr. Martin Ernits in the General Surgery Program at CMH; this addition provides the community with a greater scope of care and allows CMH to care for a greater…
The Community Memorial (CMH) healthcare system is excited to welcome Kareem Hamad, MD, and Matthew McKay, MD, who will both join the organization’s Hospitalist Team. Expanding the current team of CMH hospitalists compiled of Nathan Keever, DO; April Lamunion FNP; and Lynette Champagne, NP; Dr. Hamad and Dr. McKay will round out the group of…
Community Memorial (CMH) is proud to welcome Heather Bernard, DNP, RN, CIC, FAPIC, as the new Vice President of Nursing and Clinical Services. Bernard joins the administrative team following the retirement of Diane Chase, RN. As the Vice President of Nursing and Clinical Services, Bernard provides mentorship and guidance to nursing leaders and assigned patient…
[Hamilton, NY] Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) was rated five stars in patient satisfaction by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) for 2020. The Becker’s Hospital Review released their annual list of the hospitals across the country that were rated four or five stars in patient satisfaction for 2020. Community Memorial is the only…