The Community Memorial (CMH) network continues to grow with the addition of a new nurse practitioner to the Center for Cardiology within the Hamilton Family Health Center.

Amanda Stewart, FNP-BC, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Utica College of Syracuse University before advancing to earn her Master’s in Science in Family Health from SUNY IT. She joins the Community Memorial Center for Cardiology with ten years’ experience in acute settings, providing comprehensive healthcare services and is skilled in patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. As the lead of a Hospitalist program in a large facility, Stewart brings leadership and extensive experience in clinical and inpatient care. Additionally, she has worked in both inpatient and outpatient cardiology with interventional and electrophysiology (EP) experience, focusing on structural heart. Her focus on structural heart care led her to help establish a structural heart program to elevate cardiovascular care. Stewart is passionate about a team-based approach to medicine, emphasizing communication, transparency, and accountability to optimize patient outcomes.

“We are excited to welcome Amanda Stewart to our medical staff,” noted Dr. Michael Walsh, Chief Medical Officer. “Her knowledge and deep expertise in both the inpatient and outpatient settings will enhance the cardiac care provided within the CMH network and further elevate the reach that our cardiology team has with our community.”

A member of the Society of Hospital Medicine, Stewart is also certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, along with both Advanced Coronary and Pediatric Life Support certifications. Stewart will be joining fellow nurse practitioners Shelby Sharp and Sherri Loucks on the CMH Cardiology team, led by esteemed Dr. Avneet Singh.

“Joining the Community Memorial network is an exciting transitional step in my career,” added Stewart. “I’m looking forward to the collaborative care that I can provide with my peers while bringing my skills in cardiac care to patients.”

With continued recognition of the important need for primary care and the challenges faced with access to care in rural areas, CMH has dedicated considerable efforts to bolster its provider team and support staff. This activity around preventative care has supported the network in several areas of growth, including primary and specialty care.

With the Hospital located in Hamilton, services are streamlined for patient efficiency across all primary care offices, including ancillary services such as laboratory, radiology, rehabilitation and more. Patients looking to make an appointment with any office are encouraged to call the CMH Referral Line at 315.824.6620.

Community Memorial also offers primary care in six locations (Hamilton, Cazenovia, Morrisville, Munnsville, Sherrill and Waterville) and warmly welcomes patients for all services, including specialty care. Regularly check the ‘News and Events’ section of the website for the latest updates as services continue to expand.