News Posted in 2014

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital has appointed Donald T. Morrish, MD, to the position of Interim Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology. Dr. Morrish has assumed responsibilities for the Department’s operations.
St. John's Episcopal Hospital Department of Social Work will hold two information sessions about the Affordable Care Act and the new online marketplace, the New York State of Health. These sessions will also provide opportunities to sign up for health insurance.
The Bishop Hucles Nursing Home has been acquired from Episcopal Health Services by Providence Care, Inc. Operation of the 230 bed facility will continue uninterrupted, as of July 17, as Providence Care Rehabilitation Center.
St. John’s Episcopal Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke GoldPlusQualityAchievement Award from the American Heart Association. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted guidelines.