Not Only a Career, but a Calling

Not Only a Career, but a Calling

March 20, 2024 – Donna Gillette, RN MSN ANP, is an incredible nurse practitioner who has devoted her career to helping the residents and patients at St. Camillus Skilled Nursing and Short-Term Rehab facility. However, her interesting career path started at St....
In Good Health: Q&A with Mike Schafer

In Good Health: Q&A with Mike Schafer

November 1, 2023 – Michael Schafer was named CEO and president of St. Camillus in December 2022, having served as former VP for the St. Camillus Nursing Facility for 11 years. Nearly a year into the job, Schafer discusses his work and the ever-changing skilled...
St. Camillus sews quilt to honor its residents

St. Camillus sews quilt to honor its residents

August 9, 2023 – Losing a loved one is hard to cope with, regardless of age. A nurse of St. Camillus Char Snyder began to sew during the pandemic and made an honor quilt to respect and pay tribute to those residents who have passed. Post-Covid, St. Camillus has...
In Good Health: Q&A with Mike Schafer

St. Camillus Receives $60K Grant From CNY Community Foundation

August 29, 2023 – St. Camillus recently received a $60,000 grant from the Central New York Community Foundation. The funds are earmarked to help support St. Camillus’s initiative to upgrade and replace resident room furniture which will significantly improve the...
Dedicated Nurses Vital to Long-term Care

Dedicated Nurses Vital to Long-term Care

June 7, 2023 – For many families of loved ones who are in long-term or end-of-life care, it can be extremely challenging to leave their loved ones when they need to move into a nursing facility. Having consistent care from the same nurse or group of nurses can...