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St. Joseph’s Health Hospital Earns ‘A’ Rating for Patient Safety

St. Joseph’s is the only hospital in Syracuse and Onondaga County to receive this top rating, one of only eight in New York State.

St. Joseph’s Health Named One of Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health

St. Joseph’s Health has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in the recently released 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2018 study. The annual study, conducted by Truven Health Analytics, now part of IBM Watson Health, identifies the top U.S. hospitals for inpatient cardiovascular services. This study is part of the Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals program.

Designated Stroke Care Options Expand in CNY

No matter where you're coming from, nationally recognized and designated stroke care is now available at all three major hospitals in Syracuse. St. Joseph’s Health has received the Bronze Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association “Get With The Guidelines®” Stroke program. In addition, the Public Health and Health Planning Council of the New York State Department of Health has designated St. Joseph’s Health Hospital as a Primary Stroke Center.

Hundreds of Customers Attended our CPAP Open Houses!

Hundreds of CPAP customers attended our Sleep Events in March, which is National Sleep Awareness Month.

St. Joseph’s Health Acquires New York Heart Center

Agreement secures greater patient access to the leading cardiovascular care program in the region.

New Moms and Babies are Sleeping Safer: St. Joseph’s Health Hospital Adds HALO® Bassinest Swivel Sleepers

St. Joseph’s Health Hospital has introduced HALO® Bassinest Swivel Sleepers to its mother- and baby-centered features in the Women and Children’s Unit, allowing mothers and babies to be closer and safer than ever before.

St. Joseph’s Health is First in Upstate NY to Earn National Recognition for Efforts Aimed at Reducing Heart Attacks and Strokes

The American Heart Association and American Medical Association have announced the 310 physician practices and health systems nationwide being recognized for their commitment to reducing the heart attacks and strokes that result from adults with uncontrolled blood pressure and improving health outcomes associated with heart disease. St. Joseph’s Health is among this group of first-time recipients, and is the only organization in Upstate New York to receive the AHA and AMA’s Target: BP™ Recognition Program award.

Local Hospital Says: A Dog Could be Your Heart’s Best Friend

February is National Heart Month, and St. Joseph’s Health is encouraging everyone to consider adding a dog to their lives to support better heart health.

Vaping Banned Anywhere Cigarettes are Prohibited in NYS

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Monday signed a bill to ban vaping anywhere cigarettes are already prohibited, like workplaces, bars and restaurants. The ban begins in 30 days. E-cigs, as the vaping products are often called, were added to New York’s Clean Indoor Air Act this summer by the State Assembly, and the measure was approved by the Senate.

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