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: Women's Services
08/28/2026
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…
Read more03/27/2025
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…
Read more05/23/2022
Providing Help for Moms in Need
Welcoming a new baby into the world “should” be a joyous time. Yet, not every mom has that experience. If you’re feeling down, nervous, or easily angered you’re not alone. Many women wrestle with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Christine Kowaleski, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certified in family, neonatal and psychiatric care, offers important advice for…
Read more11/23/2021
Don’t Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle: Coping with Holiday Stress
The holidays are a time of giving, joy and merriment, but for many, they can also be a big source of stress. In fact, according to a study by the American Psychological Association, 38 percent of people feel their stress levels increase during the holidays. Crouse experts Christine Kowaleski, DNP, MHNP-BC and Tolani Ajagbe, MD,…
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