Four-year-old Olivia Commisso is the daughter of Amanda Commisso, one of our nurses on 4 Memorial. Olivia suffers from Beta Thalassemia Major, a blood disorder that requires her to receive a blood transfusion every three weeks. Imagine how much blood will be needed to help Olivia during her lifetime — and those of other patients…
The DAISY Award is given out each month at Crouse to an individual nurse who has gone above and beyond in their patient care. This month, a DAISY Nurse Leader Award was given to a leader who “impacts staff and/or the patient care they manage by role modeling extraordinary behavior and creating an environment where…
We cordially invite you to donate a pint of blood in memory of Corporal Schneider, who lost his life in Afghanistan in June 2011. Kyle’s parents are Lorie & Rick Schneider (from Medical Imaging). They are graciously serving as co-chairs of this special drive. To schedule a blood donation, call 800-REDCROSS (733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and type…
The Bill and Sandra Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital held its 111th Commencement Ceremony on Thursday, May 22, at the Hendricks Chapel on the campus of Syracuse University. 44 graduate nurses received diplomas, representing both the traditional day program as well as the evening/weekend program option. Graduates were also joined by members of the…
