As a nationally registered Safe Sitter®teaching site, Crouse Spirit of Women for Kids now offers a comprehensive babysitter training program for adolescents in grades 6-8. Program goals include handling emergencies when caring for younger children and being equally equipped with the tools needed to safely stay home alone. To graduate from the Crouse Hospital Safe…
What sets a nurse apart is not education or experience, necessarily, but exhibiting compassion and empathy in every encounter. One such nurse was recognized recently, having been nominated by one of her peers for a DAISY Award. Shannon Bouchard, nurse manager on 7 Irving, nominated Belinda Blanck, a long-time member of the Kienzle Family Maternity…
Crouse Health has been awarded a $125,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to help support and expand services for individuals in treatment for substance use disorders. The grant will expand access to Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA) outside of traditional treatment hours. CRPAs are individuals with lived experience who understand the toll of…
With a goal of providing educational and career advancement resources and opportunities for its 3,200 employees, Crouse Health has established the Crouse Workforce Development and Training Center. Located on 7 West Tower, the dedicated center is designed to support Crouse’s workforce development strategic focus for all Crouse employees. In partnership with the 1199SEIU Training and…
