Local Leaders Recognized at St. Joseph’s Appreciation Breakfast

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (March 10, 2016) – St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center Foundation paid tribute to its supporters today at the annual St. Joseph’s Day Appreciation Breakfast at Justin’s Tuscan Grill in Syracuse. St. Joseph’s hosts the breakfast annually on the feast day of St. Joseph the Worker to recognize major supporters and advocates of the hospital.

St. Joseph the Worker awards were presented to:

· Sister Dolores Bush, Executive Director of the Franciscan Northside Minitries

· Sister James Peter Ridgeo, Director of Medical Services for Franciscan Northside Ministries

· George Deptula, Chair of the St. Joseph’s Health Board of Trustees 

 

 
Photo (L to R): Kathryn Ruscitto, President & CEO of St. Joseph’s; 
Sr. James Peter “JP” Ridgeo; Sr. Dolores “Dolly” Bush; and George Deptula

Sr. Dolores Bush and Sr. James Peter Ridgeo, both Sisters of St. Francis, have received widespread and well-deserved community recognition for their commitment to the residents of Syracuse’s Northside through the incredible services provided by Franciscan Northside Ministries and the Poverello Health Center – which offers free medical care to people in CNY without medical insurance. These services could not be provided, especially in times of high demand, without the generous support of the volunteer providers who staff the clinic.

And in addition to his service on the hospital board, George Deptula has also served on several other boards and committees for St. Joseph’s entities, giving thoughtful contemplation for many of the organizational decisions and investments that positioned St. Joseph’s for a successful future in this rapidly changing healthcare environment – all while maintaining his exemplary professional career in law.

“Today’s awardees were chosen because each has made incredible contributions to our community and the St. Joseph’s system in the likeness of St. Joseph’s the Worker,” said Kathryn Ruscitto, President & CEO for St. Joseph’s Health. “These award recipients have made a significant impact upon St. Joseph’s through their accomplishments, while modeling character that is mission-centered and embodies servant leadership.”

 

St. Joseph’s Health is a non-profit regional health care system based in Syracuse, N.Y., providing services to patients throughout Central New York and northern Pennsylvania. From primary to specialty to home care, to our Magnet-recognized hospital, and in collaboration with our community partners, St. Joseph's Health is advancing the health of the communities we serve through an expanding range of healthcare services to ensure our patients achieve optimum long-term health. Ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital” and a 15-time winner of the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice award, St. Joseph’s is widely recognized for quality, value and delivering the highest patient satisfaction. St. Joseph’s Health is affiliated with Franciscan Companies and St. Joseph’s Physicians and a part of Trinity Health.

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