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Hospice of Jefferson County Announces 2024 Make Every Day Matter Award Recipient

July 24, 2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Kathy Arendt, Hospice of Jefferson County


Phone: 315.788.7323

Date: July 24, 2024

Email: karendt@jeffersonhospice.org

 

Hospice of Jefferson County Announces 2024 Make Every Day Matter Award Recipient

 

Hospice of Jefferson County is honored to announce Retired U.S. Army Reserve Major General Robert J. Kasulke, M.D. as the posthumous recipient of the 5th Annual Make Every Day Matter Award. This annual award honors a member of our community who through their time, actions, talents and dedication has made significant contributions to Hospice and our community.  The

Make Every Day Matter Award recognizes individuals and organizations who serve as role models for compassion and service and strive to make the world a better place with a passion for helping others. 

 

“There is no one more deserving or fitting to receive the Make Every Day Matter Award than Dr. Robert Kasulke. His unwavering dedication and contributions as Medical Director to Hospice of Jefferson County and as a founding member of the We Honor Veterans program, his compassion for the patients and families, and the heartfelt friendship he shared with the staff for over 25 years will never be forgotten,” said Anna Patterson, CEO of Hospice of Jefferson County.

 

“Dr. Kasulke’s guidance, wisdom and natural ability to elevate others has had a profound impact on me personally and professionally,” said Andrea Paratore, Home Care Coordinator, Hospice of Jefferson County. “The beauty is that I know countless others share this same sentiment.”

 

“Dr. Kasulke’s loss to this organization will be felt for years to come, not only because he was our Medical Director and mentor but because we lost a friend. As we attempt to navigate without his presence, we will mourn the loss of our dear friend for the foreseeable future and always remember him with a smile,” said Nancy Morrow, Director of Volunteers, Hospice of Jefferson County.

                           

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Dr. Kasulke will be recognized at the Hospice Gala on September 14, 2024 at the Harbor Hotel in Clayton, NY. For more information on the Make Every Day Matter Award or to obtain tickets to the Hospice Gala, please contact Kathy Arendt, Foundation Director, Hospice of Jefferson County at karendt@jeffersonhospice.org or (315)788-7323.

 

Hospice of Jefferson County is committed to our mission to provide expert, compassionate, comprehensive care and services to individuals and their loved ones experiencing life-limiting illness and loss. Hospice provides comfort care and pain control, so that patients and families can experience the full meaning of life. Hospice provides a team of medical, spiritual, compassionate individuals to provide care in your home, a nursing home or in the Hospice Residence. Make Every Day Matter, Ask About Hospice!


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MAGEE WELCOMES DR. JONATHAN SAPPINGTON

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On Tuesday, August 17, Covington County Hospital opened a new Covid-19 Treatment Center, in partnership with the city of Collins, located in the old armory building. The center will provide monoclonal antibody treatment to Covid-19 positive patients. Monoclonal antibodies work by binding to a specific target – such as the Covid-19 virus – to make them harmless. CCH has been providing monoclonal antibody infusions in its Emergency Room, but in the past several weeks, the number of patients needing treatment has skyrocketed. “We had a desire to serve more people needing the monoclonal antibody treatment and we could not do that in our ER space,” said Lynn Scott, CCH Chief Patient Care Officer. “Providing the monoclonal antibody to our community assists the patient with healing, and it reduces the number of patients requiring hospitalizations.” The monoclonal antibody treatment will be administered in four subcutaneous injections. It is the same medication previously given by infusion. However, the subcutaneous injections require less time to administer than an IV infusion. This expedites the entire process, thus allowing the clinic to serve more people. The city helped coordinate the use of the old armory building, recently renamed the Bobby A. Mooney Complex, located at 1613 South Fir Avenue in Collins. “The city of Collins is committed to our residents here in Collins and Covington County as a whole,” said Mayor Hope Jones. “The Board of Aldermen and myself as the mayor would like to do all we can to support our medical community in their efforts to keep our community safe and healthy.” The treatment center will begin by seeing 60 patients per day. This number will increase as time and staff allow. Treatment will be given by appointment only to Covid positive patients who have a doctors order or meet certain qualifications set by the state. To schedule an appointment call 601-698-0316 .
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