Crouse Connects

Crouse isn’t just about healthcare. We’re about what we believe sets us apart: Carepassion™ .

We always say we’re not a ‘perfect’ hospital. But our physicians, nurses, providers and staff strive to listen to each patient and family member’s feelings and needs with the respect and dignity you deserve.

Our CrouseConnects blog is designed to talk about some of the ways we connect and do just that. How we work on achieving clinical advances that help us provide the best in patient care for our community and region. And how we try to tend to the “little things” — parking, getting around and dining, for example — to make anyone’s visit or stay at Crouse more welcoming and comfortable.

Category Archives: Maternity

Leading with Heart and Passion in Labor and Delivery

One of the reasons our nurses love working at Crouse is because we foster an environment where they can chase their passions. For Sarah Hitt, RN, that passion was – and still is – taking care of moms and babies on our Labor and Delivery unit.  Her decision to become a nurse was very personal.…

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The History Behind Our NICU Reunion

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Certified Coordinator Linda Kurz has been with Crouse for over 45 years, and since she started, she has been involved with the NICU reunion. In 2014, the reunion moved into a bigger space, and there were so many attendees they took an entire floor. “Our first one [in the new…

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Celebrating Women’s History at Crouse

Women’s History Month is a time dedicated to celebrating women’s contributions to history, culture and society. The National Women’s History Alliance designated the 2025 theme to be “Moving Forward Together! Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Crouse Health is reflective of this theme, particularly at our Pomeroy College of Nursing, where the next generation of nurses receive…

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Labor & Delivery Staff Creates Special Anniversary Celebration for Patient

A phrase you might hear at Crouse is that our staff makes “every moment matter” when it comes to providing the best in patient care. This week, our staff made moments matter outside the realm of patient care by helping a couple celebrate their anniversary in a very special way. Joy Flateau has been an…

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