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AHMC Welcomes New Family Nurse Practitioner October 20, 2011
 Priya Bajracharya, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, has joined the Alice Hyde Medical Center medical team and is providing care at the Alice Hyde Health Center in Malone, NY. Ms. Bajracharya is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.Ms. Bajracharya most recently worked as a Registered Nurse on the Medical Surgical Unit at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, New York. Prior to that, she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Transitional Care Unit at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh, New York.
Ms. Bajracharya graduated with her Master in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) from the Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. She received her associate degree in Nursing from Clinton Community College at Plattsburgh, NY. She also has a Bachelor’s degree of Science and Arts in Environmental Science from the State University of New York Plattsburgh, NY.
To make an appointment, please call (518) 481-2800, or walk-in for same-day care. The health care providers at the Alice Hyde Health Center offer primary and preventive care for adults and children. Other services include well child exams, immunizations, and allergy injections. In addition, blood-draw services are available weekdaysfrom 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., with a health care provider lab slip.
The Alice Hyde Health Center, located at 134 Park Street (entrance in rear), is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HMO members require a referral from a primary care provider.
Alice Hyde Medical Center Health Centers:
Bessette Health Center, Rte. 11, Chateaugay, (518) 497-6622
Dwyer Health Center: 969 Rte. 11, Moira, (518) 529-7847
Salmon River Health Center: 577 Cty. Rt. 1, Fort Covington, (518)358-3008
Tower Health Center: 76 N. Main St., St. Regis Falls, (518) 856-0033
Family Maternity Center Receives Recognition for Vaccination Efforts
October 20, 2011
.jpg) The Family Maternity Center recently received a special certificate of recognition from the Franklin County Department of Health. The certificate recognizes efforts to prevent perinatal transmission of the Hepatitis B virus. Alice Hyde Medical Center had 100% compliance during a recent Medical Record review. Pictured from left, Linda McClarigan, RN, BSN, Janie Sevey, RN, and Taina Marlow, RN, Nursing Supervisor of the Maternity Center.AHMC Silver and Black Gala raises funds for Cancer Treatment Center October 14, 2011
 Alice Hyde Medical Center recently invited the community to attend a special evening of celebration at its 2nd Annual Silver and Black Gala held at the Adirondack Room at Mo’s Pub & Grill in Malone. The evening, supported by Peter M. Neveu, DVM of North Franklin Veterinary Services, raised more than $31,000 in support of the Reddy Cancer Treatment Center and its efforts to maintain the most advanced treatment options possible.
AHMC Welcomes North Country Community College RN Students October 11, 2011
AHMC Welcomes New Physician to its Hospitalist Program October 11, 2011
Aura Cernii, MD, comes to Malone from the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, CT, where she recently completed a fellowship in Nephrology. Prior to the fellowship, Dr. Cernii served as Chief Medical Resident of Ambulatory Care at Saint Raphael. Dr. Cernii earned her medical degree from State Medical & Pharmaceutical University, N. Testemitanu, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. In addition to her residency in Ambulatory Cared the Hospital of Saint Raphael, Dr. Cernii completed a residency in Internal Medicine, and an Oncology residency at the Republican Clinical Hospital/State Medical University Program, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. *A Hospitalist is a specialist in the field of internal medicine or family practice who cares only for hospitalized patients. Generally, Hospitalists have no patient care responsibilities outside the hospital, enabling them to focus exclusively on the acute care patients and their illnesses while hospitalized. Because members of the Hospitalist team are in the hospital, 24/7, they are able to respond quickly to any change in a patient’s condition. Another advantage for patients will be a shortened wait time to be admitted—they will not need to wait for their provider to admit them to the hospital—the Hospitalist facilitates this so care and treatment can start immediately. Hospitalists at AHMC work with patients’ primary care providers to develop a care plan, both for the hospital stay and for care once a patient leaves the hospital.
AHMC Welcomes New Physician Assistant October 10, 2011
Previously, Mr. To completed a broad range of clinical rotations at some of the leading medical centers in New York City including New York Presbyterian for Interventional Cardiology and Lenox Hill Hospital for General Surgery. He also participated on the Orthopaedic research team at the University of Vermont. Mr. To graduated with a Bachelor of Biological Sciences & Chemistry from the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT. He earned his Master of Science and Physician Assistant Certification from Lenox Hill Hospital through the Pace University Physician Assistant Program in New York, NY. A member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, Mr. To is Physician Assistant Board Certified by the The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In addition, he is a member of the New York State Society of Physician Assistants. To make an appointment with Bang To, PA-C, please call (518) 481-2800, or walk-in for same day care. The health care providers at Alice Hyde Health Center offer primary and preventive care for adults and children. Other services include well child exams, immunizations, and allergy injections. In addition, blood-draw services are available weekdays from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m., with a health care provider lab slip.
The Alice Hyde Health Center, located at 134 Park Street (entrance in rear), is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. HMO members require a referral from a primary care provider.
Alice Hyde Medical Center Health Centers:
Bessette Health Center, Rte. 11, Chateaugay, (518) 497-6622
Dwyer Health Center: 969 Rte. 11, Moira, (518) 529-7847
Salmon River Health Center: 577 Cty. Rt. 1, Fort Covington, (518)358-3008
Tower Health Center: 76 N. Main St., St. Regis Falls, (518) 856-0033
SUNY Canton Nursing Students at AHMC October 6, 2011
AHMC Welcomes 12th New Vision Class October 6, 2011  Alice Hyde Medical Center welcomes twelve new students from surrounding schools to the New Visions Program. Students from Brushton-Moira, Chateaugay, Malone, St. Regis Falls, and Salmon River are participating in the twelfth year of the New Visions Program, conducted in cooperation with Franklin, Essex, Hamilton BOCES.
This program offers area college-bound students a unique opportunity to see firsthand the rewards and challenges of being a health care professional. Front Row, from left, Mackenzie Richards, Malone; Colleen White, Malone; Sylvie Choiniere, Malone, Erica Sauther, Malone; Teesha Mitchell, Salmon River; Emily Hutchins, Malone; Back Row, Dr. Patenaude, Franklin, Essex, Hamilton BOCES Instructor; Megan Barnes, Chateaugay; Jenna Bazdaric, St. Regis Falls; Sandra Martin, Brushton-Moira; Nick Debyah, Brushton-Moira; Ross Barber, Malone; and Pavel Medved, Malone. Clermont Scholarship Winner Chosen October 5, 2011
 Alice Hyde Medical Center employee Derek Reynolds, Stress Lab Supervisor, has been awarded the Clermont Scholarship for 2011 to continue his education as a Family Nurse Practitioner.This $500 employee educational scholarship is in memory of Mr. William Clermont who was hospital administrator from 1957-1974. Under his guidance and direction several major additions and enhancements were made to the original hospital complex including the creation of the Alice Hyde Nursing Home. His outstanding leadership and contributions to the advancement of health care will be continued with this scholarship.
AHMC Welcomes New Surgeon October 5, 2011
 Alice Hyde Medical Center welcomes Dr. Nikalesh Reddy, General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, to its Medical Staff. He is experienced in providing a broad spectrum of surgical options utilizing state-of-the-art technology. His main interests lie in providing Vascular, Video Assisted Thoracoscopic surgeries as well as Minimal Access procedures for Gallbladder, Colon, Stomach, Spleen, Foregut and Bile ducts.Dr. Reddy completed his surgical residency at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York. Prior to St. Luke’s, he worked as a Hepatic Transplant Research Fellow at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York. Dr. Reddy also completed a Research Fellowship in Thoracic and Robotic Surgery at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center. During his residency he won several accolades, including Intern of the Year and Chief Resident of the Year. In addition, he was awarded several research medals, including the John Jones Research prize.
Dr. Reddy earned his Medical Degree at Madras Medical College in Madras, India and subsequently completed a Master of Surgery from the Kilpauk Medical College in Madras, India. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and is a Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) member. He has several publications in peer review journals, such as ‘The Use of Surgical Robotics in Skill Sets’. Dr. Reddy’s interests include the study of Receptor for Advanced Glycation End Product (RAGE).
Dr. Reddy’s office is located at 24 Fourth Street, Suite 4, on the AHMC campus. For more information call 518-481-2632.
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North Country Community College Nursing Class of 2012 began their clinical rotations of North Country hospitals at Alice Hyde Medical Center. These students are Licensed Practical Nurses who are pursuing their Professional Registered Nurse status. The students, pictured from left are, Jill Cook, Heidi Graton, Brianne Gravell, Kate Madigan, Katie Preve, Elizabeth Kline, Lauren LePine; second row: Alice Genaway, Stephanie Alden, Christopher LaBrake, Kimberly Bradley, Jennifer Tice, April Denny, Bethany Barney; third row: Sarah Doyle, Amanda Rodriguez, Nicole Charter, Mark McCulloch, Erin Morris; fourth row: Marcy Miller, Meghan Walker, Pamela Sutphen, Nora Collins, Breonna Seifried; fifth row: Michael Stanton, Michel Hanna, Elizabeth Bouchard-Hall, Kayla King, Heather Daniels; sixth row: Donald Perryman, Joan Law, Holly Amell; seventh row: Amber Tuper, Stacy Snider, Kenzie Schwencke; eighth row; Kelley Doyle, Michael Chapman, Mark Harmon, Jessica Warner, Danielle Van Ness, Henry LaForest, Mary Jo Carter, Instructor
Dr. Aura Cernii has joined the Medical Center’s Hospitalist Program*, which is operated in collaboration with the nationally-renowned Apogee Physicians.
Alice Hyde Medical Center welcomes Bang To, (PA-C) Certified Physician Assistant, to its Medical Staff.
The SUNY Canton Nursing Class of 2012 began their clinical rotations of North Country hospitals at Alice Hyde Medical Center—they are second year Associate Degree nursing students. The students, pictured from the bottom row (left to right), Pamela McDonald-Tilson, MS, RN, Instructor of Nursing, Margaret Riley, Ciera Barnett, Kate Terwilliger, Patti White, Brittany Wilson, Paul Grazioso, Joseph McCoy, Raymond Hassett 