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We are excited to announce the launch of our new Employee Sunshine Award
At St. Camillus we value our employees. And, we have so many incredible staff members who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve. That’s why we are thrilled to launch a new employee appreciation program called: The St. Camillus Sunshine Award.
How it works:
The Sunshine Award spotlights employees who go above and beyond – those who exceed expectations by embodying our mission and vision through compassion, exceptional skills, and outstanding care.
Who is eligible?
We understand the importance of each department here at St. Camillus. To ensure those who go above and beyond are recognized, all employees are eligible for a Sunshine Award.
How do employees get nominated?
- Employees can be nominated by management, co-workers, residents, family or visitors.
- Anyone who observes or experiences the employee going above and beyond their typical job description, or does their job extraordinarily well.
If you would like to nominate an outstanding staff/team member, please click here to fill out a brief nomination form. Or you can fill out a nomination form located on our new Sunshine Recognition Board found in the main lobby of our building. Thank you!
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
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 nursing...
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 began...
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...
St. Camillus Receives over $6M in NYS Health Care Facility Transformation Grant Funding
September 1, 2023 - St. Camillus recently received $6,431,159 in funding through the New York State Health Care Facility Transformation Grant (Phase 2). The New York State Department of Health announced the availability of funds under the Statewide Health 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 be key...
Michael Schafer named President and CEO of St. Camillus and Integrity Home Care Services
December 16, 2022 - St. Camillus is pleased to announce that Michael Schafer, former VP for the St. Camillus Nursing Facility for 11 years, has accepted the position of President and CEO, effective December 16, 2022. Mike has extensive operational knowledge as well...
Senator Mannion Visits St. Camillus
August 19, 2022 - Thank you, Senator John W. Mannion, for taking the time to visit St. Camillus on Friday, August 19th! There are many challenges affecting nursing home workers and residents in the 50th Senate District and across the state. Thank you for meeting with...
St. Camillus’ Resident Council Making a Difference
September 5, 2022 - Residents at St. Camillus hold monthly meetings lead by their elected co-presidents, Mary Lou Thompson and Marion Hennessey, giving everyone who resides at St. Camillus a voice. Recently, the group decided they wanted to help those in the...
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Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, affecting one in 8 women. It's also one of the most treatable cancers when detected early. It is likely that we all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer. Our thoughts go out to loved ones, friends and members of our St. Camillus family.
Join us in the Month of October to celebrate the survivors and honor those who have lost their battle. But most of all, let's raise awareness and help find a cure for our future.
Upstate Mammo Van
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Thank you for booking the SUNY Upstate Mammovan. Between caring for my father, working in retail, getting a new AWESOME JOB, caring for Dad more at home, and then losing him, a very much overdue mammogram happened because it was "convenient" and I didn't have to take tine off. I had "irregular" results and had very prompt appointments with The Breast Center. My supervisor made it WORK and my well-being a priority. St. Camillus has been so supportive about appointments and morale with everyone who I know who participated. Relieved that it wasn't cancer, but everyone supported me. St. Camillus is special. Thank you for this example of caring for the people who care for people.
Fall Fun, going ONCE, TWICE, THREE TIMES - AND SOLD to the residents at St. Camillus!
We are Fallin' For Fun at the Annual St. Camillus Fall Auction! 🍁🌻🍂For this social and interactive event, our residents receive tickets and can bid on lots of great donated items including lap blankets, jewelry, puzzles & stuffed animals. There are even a few friendly bidding wars! And the best part - they can keep the items for themselves or gift them to a loved one.
***Great big thank you to all those who donated items for this event. You can see how much joy you brought to our friends. 🥰
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Looks like everyone had a fantastic time!
What a fun idea! Glad everyone enjoyed it!
The only thing more beautiful than these vases of flowers is the kindness of the DeMonte Family! Maria, Dan and their son Joe assembled and delivered 20 bouquets of flowers to hand out to our residents. What a perfect way to brighten our day! And just look at these smiling faces. Each resident got to pick out their own vase and decorate their room. Thank you DeMonte Family, your kindness is so greatly appreciated.
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How wonderful to have such kind-hearted people in our community!
Maria. They are so beautiful. It’s a wonderful thing that you are doing. Those people are so lucky to have you.
This made our day to see the smiling faces. We hope to bring more smiles to the residents in the future.😊
Woof Woof! It's Milo's 14th Birthday! He's a very special pup that brings so much joy to all of us here at St. Camillus. We threw him a spectacular pup pawty with pup cup treats, balloons, decorations and he was surrounded by all of his hooman friends. Happy Birthday Milo!
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Heather is such a great pup mom. How fun that she shares puppy joy with St. Camillus .
Happy Birthday Milo ❤️
Happy birthday Milo 🎂🎂❤️❤️
🥁Drumroll Please🥁 The winner of the Resident Council Lottery Board Raffle is..... AUDRA from Physical Therapy, Rehab Services Department. Congratulations! A HUGE thank you to all who bought tickets, we raised $799 - the most the council has ever collected. Thank you to the residents who volunteered their time to sell tickets, especially Resident Council President Marion H. It definitely was worth the effort. When asked what they are going to do with all of the earnings, they said: The first thing we're going to do is have a big BBQ party with hot dogs and all of the fixins'!
(Sidenote: if Audra doesn't show up to work tomorrow, we'll all know why 😂😜)
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Congratulations on the win ! 🎉
Awesome Audra! Hope there's a few great results for you! Good Luck!
Congratulations Audra!
Join us in celebrating National Rehab Week 2024 - What a great opportunity for us to acknowledge and appreciate the positive impact our Rehab Team makes in the lives of our residents and patients every day!
Our program provides comprehensive rehab that effectively prepares individuals to return home following surgery, illness or injury. It is intense and accelerated, yet modified to help patients build strength and independence. We offer a full range of services and amenities in a comfortable, caring and family-oriented environment. The experienced, multidisciplinary rehab team provides a bridge from hospital to home for our short-term rehabilitation patients by helping them achieve their health care goals as quickly as possible, as well as supporting our long-term care residents' rehab needs. St. Camillus operates the region’s ONLY New York State certified traumatic brain injury unit, with a focus on targeted rehab for those individuals.
Our extensive clinical capabilities, diverse medical services, technological innovation, and collaboration with community partners, including Upstate Medical University's Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, further augment our mission to deliver quality care and services.
But most important, our passionate and dedicated team truly makes the difference!
#NationalRehabilitationAwarenessWeek #skillednursing#physicaltherapy#occupationaltherapy#speechtherapy
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Awesome, caring and compassionate rehab team!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Whatever "FLOATS" your boat! We honored the dedicated St. Camillus Environmental Services Team in our Monthly Department Recognition celebration with Root Beer Floats 🥤, Creamsicle Floats 🍊, and you guessed it.... POOL FLOATS 🤣🏖🌊. We appreciate you and are grateful for all that you do.
And, a shout out to Rob, Director of Environmental Services, for dressing up to cheer on his team!
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Love the floats theme! Ice cream always makes everything better!
This was an amazing event to celebrate the hard working staff of St. Camillus! Thanks for all that you do!!
Everyone is important at their place of work! Way to celebrate❤️
We are so lucky to have our very own SWEET CAROLINE here at St. Camillus! And, it just so happens to be her 90th birthday today. Please join us in wishing her a very special day!❤🎂🎂
Here's a collection of special photos from the past year with our sweet Caroline.
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Caroline, you bring so much sweetness to St. Camillus. Happy 90th birthday!
A very happy birthday to Caroline!!!
Happy Birthday to a dear woman!
Happy 63rd Wedding Anniversary to the cutest couple we know... George & Rose! We are so lucky to be a part of your lives. Plus, here is a glimpse of some of the many events shared together at St. Camillus. Your love for each other is an example to us all! ❤
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And many more years of love and happiness!
Today is Caroline’s 90 th
Stopping by to say happy anniversary to you guys hope all is well ❤️ #dosie
News Archive
- The Original “Wise Guys” Raising Money For Centers At St. Camillus | localsyr.com
- ‘Bruno Presents The Original Wise Guys’ comedy show to benefit St. Camillus | syracuse.com
- St. Camillus to honor individuals, school | thecatholicsun.com
- Innovation keeps St. Camillus nifty at fifty | eaglenewsonline.com
- St. Camillus’ celebration of service honors individuals | leadingageny.org
- Brain injury rehabilitation center gets a $1,000 boost | thecatholicsun.com
- Construction Continues on Harborbrook Apartments Near Centers at St. Camillus |cnybj.com
- Bishop Ludden students visit St. Camillus | bishopludden.org
- Company news: Aileen Balitz awarded Lawrence E. Larson memorial award | syracuse.com
- LeadingAge New York Awards Highest Honor to Aileen Balitz | leadingageny.org
- St. Camillus celebrates $3M expansion | syracuse.com
- Centers at St. Camillus, Solvay firefighters slate ’50s sock hop | syracuse.com
- St. Camillus employees shave their heads to raise money for health center | syracuse.com
- Fifth-graders visit residents of St. Camillus | syracuse.com
- To Better Health: St. Camillus Health and Rehabilitation Center completes $3.3 million project | syracuse.com
- The longest-lived person from the Republic of Ireland? | syracuse.com
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