CMC Auxiliary Shows Support For Haiti
3-5-2010

Representatives from Community Medical Center’s Auxiliary met with the American Red Cross to present them with a check to support relief work in Haiti. Staff, volunteers and visitors to the hospital Gift Shop were given the opportunity to buy a chance for one of three $50 gift certificates. The initiative, led by the CMC Auxiliary, raised $210.00 which will benefit the American Red Cross International Relief Fund.

All of the proceeds raised by the Auxiliary will be directed to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The Red Cross has helped nearly 1.9 million Haitians since the January 12 earthquake, and expects to support hundreds of thousands of additional survivors in the years ahead.

The American Red Cross thanks the Auxiliary, staff, volunteers and visitors for their continued support.

PHOTO: Cindy Strenkoski (Development Director, American Red Cross), Maria Elisa Giordano (CFO & Sr. Director, American Red Cross), Nan O. Wandalowski (President, CMC Auxiliary), Ann Lewis, R.N. (Vice President, CMC Auxiliary).

Radiology Department Receives Award
2-23-2010

CMC Employees were presented with the "Commitment to Quality Award" for their contributions to improving quality in the Radiology Department. Rosemarie Shilinski, R.T.RM, Senior Mammography Tech and Joan Ewins, BS, R.T. (R)(CT)(MR), Senior MRI Tech have been instrumental in planning for Outpatient Radiology Core Measures. Michelle Holton, Senior Radiology Transcriptionist was instrumental in coordinating quality improvement efforts with the Radiology group and the medical staff.

CMC received 2009 VHA Pennsylvania APEX Award
2-12-2010

Community Medical Center recently accepted the 2009 VHA Pennsylvania Achieving Patient Care Excellence Award. This award was earned by demonstrating extraordinary levels of clinical performance by meeting and exceeding APEX award criteria. Standing L to R: Norma Nocilla, BSHA LPN CPHQ, Director of Quality Management / CQO, Barbara Bossi, RN,VP Patient Care Services, Marilyn Rudolph, VHA, Gina McCabe, Director of Clinical Operations / Patient Safety Officer, Michelle Churney, Nurse Manager, Ruth Renna, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Trina Augustine, Infection Control RN, John Nilsson, Pres. & CEO.

CMC Celebrated the 27th Annual Asthma Ski Day
2-11-2010

Community Medical Center participants enjoyed themselves at the 2010 27th Annual Asthma Ski Day event in January at Sno Mountain. This day encourages asthmatic children to participate in sports activities: Participants, from left: Jesse, Rhea Coleman and Abby.

CMC Celebrated the 27th Annual Asthma Ski Day
2-11-2010

Community Medical Center participants enjoyed themselves at the 2010 27th Annual Asthma Ski Day event in January at Sno Mountain. This day encourages asthmatic children to participate in sports activities: Participants, from left: Stacy Haddix, Logan and Nathan.

CMC Celebrated the 27th Annual Asthma Ski Day
2-11-2010

Community Medical Center employees and participants helped to make the 27th Annual Asthma Ski Day in January a hugh success at Sno Mountain. Seated, from left: Carol Armstrong, RN, Volunteer; Sharyn Wozniak, Coordinator of Asthma Ski Day and CMC Community Education Dept; Marilyn Wolk, Coordinator and Marcia Zimniski, CMC Respiratory Therapist. Standing, from left: Dr. Melvyn Wolk, founder of Asthma Ski Day and Dr. Jakub LeKach, Allergist and medical advisor for Asthma Ski Day.

CMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Department Celebrates
2-11-2010

Community Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department will be celebrating National Rehabilitation Week in February. CMC salutes our Cardiac Rehab Department for their contributions to improving the health and physical performance of our cardiac patients. Standing (L-R): Julia Wallis, RN, Michele Summa, BS Exercise Specialist; Madhava S. Rao, MD, Cardiologist and Medical Director of Cardiology at CMC; Marian Shambe, RN, BSN, and Katrina Bernacki, MS, Clinical Exercise Physiologist.

Boys Scouts visit CMC
1-11-2010

Community Medical Center’s Pediatric Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit received a visit from Boy Scout Troop 73 of Throop. They delivered presents to CMC patients during the Holidays. Kneeling from left: Jason Sansky, William Betz Jr, Joe Pochis Jr. and Chris Pochis, Boys Scouts Standing from left: William Betz, Assistant Scout Master; Peggy Trotter, RN, CMC Pediatric Unit; Matt Sansky, Boys Scout; Debbie Gerrity, LPN and Dale Langan, RN, CMC Pediatric Unit; Bob Kokinda Sr., Assistant Scout Master; Robert Kokinda and Thomas Betz, Boy Scouts; Joe Pochis, Scout Master and Corey Kujawski, Assistant Scout Master

Villa Capri Cruisers visits CMC
1-11-2010

Community Medical Center’s Pediatric Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit received a visit from the Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club. They donated stuffed animals to CMC patients during the Holidays. Standing from left: Mike Greenstein, Villa Capri Cruisers Member; Peggy Trotter, RN, CMC Pediatric Unit; Deb Sandy, Unit Secretary CMC Pediatric Unit; Kathy Carr, CMC Respiratory Therapist; Michele Churney, RN Pediatric Manager, Barney Comparetta, Villa Capri Cruisers Member; Vanessa Thomas and Seymour Kurzwek, Villa Capri Cruisers Members