Accolades, Awards, Accreditations
Saint Francis' dedication to excellence has resulted in recognitions it is extremely proud of
Saint Francis' dedication to excellence has resulted in recognitions it is extremely proud of including:
- The Center for Diabetes Management received a 4-year extension of its accreditation by the American Diabetes Association.
- The Inpatient Rehabilitation program was awarded a 3-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.
- Professional Radiology Oncology Services (PROS) at Saint Francis Hospital was awarded full accreditation status by the American College of Radiation Oncology.
- The Hudson Valley Renegades honored some of those who helped save the life of an 11-year-old boy who collapsed while playing a Little League Baseball game. Among those introduced on the field prior to the start of the Aug. 4 game were Drs. Zubair Zoha and Steven Ritter, Emergency Department Nurse Manager Bridget Romani and Nurses Stacy Fell and Sarah Ogasian.
- The Cancer Center was awarded a 3-year accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers administered by the American College of Surgeons.
- Saint Francis Home Care Service, Inc. was named among the nation’s top 25 percent “Elite” home care agencies by Outcome Concept Systems and Decision Health.
- The hospital’s annual Caregiver Conference was named one of 33 finalists for a national charitable organization’s award.
- The hospital’s community relations department was honored with two national Aster Awards for a radio commercial and TV commercial, and with a Silver Telly Award for “The Best is Yet to Come,” a 4-minute information video about the hospital. The Telly Awards, presented in Silver and Bronze categories, recognize outstanding local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs.
- Saint Francis Hospital and Health Centers was a winner of a $200,000 New York State Department of Health Patient Safety Award.
