Hudson Valley Newsmakers, 1.13.2014
NURSES CITED FOR THEIR WORK
VASSAR BROTHERS MEDICAL CENTER in Poughkeepsie, a member of Health Quest, has honored five nurses with Nurse Excellence Awards, which have been distributed on an annual basis for 25 years. The 2013 winners include JELENA SKUPIA, operating room; DOUG STEVENS, SC 6; JANE ENGLISH, wound care center; SHARON AMOROSA, float pool; and KRISTIN ALI RN, NCU.
The award was first developed in 1989 to carry out the legacy of care and compassion developed by the Vassar Brothers Hospital School of Nursing. Nominations for the award are made by peers and leaders who must provide information on nursing credentials and professional committee membership for the nominee and, in addition, must offer examples of how the nominee has worked as a role model, teacher or support person, as well as examples of how the nominee”™s enthusiasm and commitment to nursing have been demonstrated in patient care.
“All of the nurses honored this year exhibit tremendous professionalism, unwavering compassion and leadership in all that they do for their patients and colleagues,” said Margaret M. Cusumano, R.N. “We are incredibly grateful to each of them for their commitment to their profession. We are so proud of the passion they bring to their work and the kindness toward patients and colleagues that each of them displays.”
CHAFOULEAS JOINS FOCUS MEDIA
Andrea Chafouleas has joined public relations and advertising agency Focus Media as an associate account executive.
Chafouleas earned her bachelor”™s degree in communications in 2006 from Marist College, with a focus in public relations. Since then, she has worked with the Miss Universe Organization, a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal partnership. She was a coordinator and later a manager of talent development. She was a major part of developing and maintaining the image of the Miss Universe, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA trademarks and titleholders. With Focus Media, Chafouleas will work closely with the firm”™s clients to help them develop effective marketing strategies.
“Andrea Chafouleas is an outstanding addition to our team of associate account executives,” said Josh Sommers, president and CEO of Focus Media. “Her work with the Miss Universe Organization has been truly exemplary and shows that she has the ability to develop high-quality marketing strategies for a wide range of brands.”
HUDSON VALLEY MCA DONATES $25,000Â TO THE DANNY FUND
Since 2005 the Hudson Valley Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) has chosen a charitable organization with a local presence as its golf outing beneficiary. This year the association donated $30,000 to The Danny Fund, headquartered in Pelham, bringing its total golf outing donations to $250,000.
The Danny Fund is a not-for-profit children”™s charity providing financial, emotional and advocacy support for the families of children with catastrophic illness or injury. The Fund was founded in 1993 when a four-year old named Danny was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, and friends, family and community groups responded with offers of emotional support. Danny responded to the treatment, and today is leading a full, active and normal life. See www.thedannyfund.org
The Hudson Valley MCA serves the leading heating, cooling and plumbing firms in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Ulster counties, and has been dedicated for more than 60 years to promoting professional standards and quality service to the industry.