Monthly Archives: March 2013

This has been a particularly stressful week for many.  The New York State legislature is unsettled as they try to negotiate a final state budget.  We, at University Hospital and at SUNY, have worked hard to have our voice heard … Continue reading →

Since the establishment of the very first public hospital in the United States in the early 1700’s, public hospitals and health systems have remained an essential part of our nation’s healthcare system.  Public hospitals, defined as those with some level … Continue reading →

In the complex world of an academic medical center we often focus on complicated procedures, dramatic life saving events, and medical/surgical care by interdisciplinary teams.  We forget sometimes that the simplest of procedures may actually be life-saving. This week, there … Continue reading →

Earlier this week, senior staff attended an early morning celebration with our Environmental Services staff.  This was to recognize Environmental Services for a steady improvement in their Press Ganey scores.  One of the very gratifying parts of this was that … Continue reading →