St Mary's Healthcare Amsterdam

Our next free Childbirth & Parenting Preparation class is Tuesday, November 18, from 5pm-8pm! Our comprehensive childbirth preparation class is taught by our experienced labor and delivery nurses to help you prepare for your birthing experience. This class covers the latest evidence-based information to help you prepare for pregnancy, delivery, and the postpartum period. Some topics include comfort measures for labor, car seat instruction by state police, Q&A with our pediatricians and more. We encourage expectant couples to attend around 28-30 weeks. Location: St. Mary's Healthcare 427 Guy Park Avenue Amsterdam, NY 12010 To Register: Call 518-841-7314. Registration deadline is Tuesday, November 11.

Healthcare starts close to home. St. Mary’s primary care providers are accepting new patients and committed to caring for every patient, every family, every neighbor. Use the link below to find the most convenient location for you and call to set up an appointment today: https://lnkd.in/gZshAxgB

National Case Management Week is a time to shine a spotlight on the professionals who lead with heart, expertise, and purpose. This year’s theme, “Guiding Journeys,” celebrates the vital role case managers play in navigating patients and families through some of the most critical moments in their health care experience. Case managers don’t just manage care—they guide people. They connect the dots across complex systems, offer clarity during uncertainty, and advocate fiercely for the best outcomes. Their work is both strategic and deeply personal, and it deserves to be recognized. Here at St. Mary’s Healthcare, we employ Case Managers throughout the care continuum. From acute inpatient care, to outpatient ambulatory Case Management in primary care, through Health Homes, ACT, and AOT, and beyond, St. Mary’s is blessed with kind, compassionate, dedicated, and highly skilled Case Managers who fiercely advocate for each of their patients/clients. From the little moments of sitting and listening to your patients to breaking down systemic barriers to get your patients what they need, you are essential to our Mission and a critical part of the care team. We would like to honor each of you and extend our sincere gratitude for your dedication to your profession and to those we serve!

On August 8, 2024, Ben and Chelsea Ruzycky experienced the heartbreaking loss of their son, Theodore, who was stillborn at St. Mary’s in Amsterdam. In remembrance of Theo and to honor what would have been his first birthday, Chelsea and Ben chose to give back in a deeply meaningful way. Recognizing our team’s efforts to expand bereavement resources for families coping with infant loss, the Ruzycky's organized a GoFundMe campaign in Theo’s name. With the support of their loved ones and the wider community, they raised over $4,000 to purchase items from our perinatal wish list. Through their generosity and love, Theodore’s legacy will continue to bring comfort and hope to families walking a similar path of loss. His memory lives on in every act of kindness inspired by his story. St. Mary’s is deeply grateful to Ben and Chelsea for their incredible generosity. Their donation not only honors Theodore’s memory but also strengthens our ability to support families during their most difficult moments. Infant Loss Awareness Week is observed October 12-18.

Need lab work done? Just walk in! At St. Mary’s Healthcare, our lab services are open to everyone—no appointment needed. Bring a valid script, and we’ll take care of the rest. 📍Available at multiple convenient locations. https://ow.ly/QHG250WtnFC

For over a century, St. Mary’s has been more than a hospital — we’ve been a trusted part of this community. Independent. Compassionate. Here when you need us most. St. Mary’s Healthcare — right here, close to home. www.smha.org

Introducing Cristiana Bianchi, PA, the newest member of our Amsterdam Family Practice team. Cristiani completed her preceptorship at the practice this spring, and we are delighted that she has joined us full time. A graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Cristiana earned a Master of Science in physician assistant studies from Albany Medical College. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the New York State Society of Physician Assistants. Welcome to the St. Mary’s family, Cristiana!

St. Mary's Healthcare proudly celebrates Sterile Processing Week! We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Sterile Processing team for their vital role in ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality care. Your behind-the-scenes work is essential to every procedure and every recovery. Thank you for all that you do!

Our next Spinning BABIES® Birth Preparation Class will be Tuesday, November 11, from 5:30PM-8:30PM! Spinning Babies® Birth Preparation class highlights your baby’s active role in birth. During labor, the baby needs to rotate through the three levels of the pelvis. Learn the techniques to help your pelvis and it’s muscles that support or restrict your pelvic levels. Together you and your birth partner can use these techniques before and during labor to help “make room for baby!” Spinning Babies® reveals how the baby can find optimal positions for labor, and make birth less painful, and even pleasurable! This class will be led by Jennifer O'Donohoe-Brown a Spinning Babies Certified Parent Educator to register please send an email to jennifer.o'donohoe-brown@nysmha.org

At St. Mary’s Healthcare, your career is more than a job — it’s a chance to make a lasting impact. Recognized as a Top Workplace, we’re proud of our supportive culture where every role is valued and every voice is heard. Grow with us. Join our team today at www.smha.org/careers