Syracuse, NY — The St. Joseph’s Health Foundation is asking the community to send Valentine’s cards to its frontline health care workers, as part of its Hearts for Healthcare Heroes initiative. This is the community’s chance to say thank you and honor the Health Care Heroes who have steadfastly upheld their professional promise to serve as a compassionate healing presence in our community.

“St. Joseph’s frontline colleagues continue to amaze me every day,” said Vincent Kuss, Vice President for Development at the St. Joseph’s Health Foundation. “They have been caring for thousands of patients and their families during this historical COVID-19 pandemic. These heroes have glowingly demonstrated courage, skills and safety measures as they have assisted so many during these unprecedented times.”

Children and adults are asked to send in thank you notes and cards by February 12. Mail them to: St. Joseph’s Health Foundation, 973 James Street, Syracuse NY 13203. Put Hearts for Health Care Heroes on the envelope. The cards will be delivered to St. Joe’s frontline staff during the week of Valentine’s Day.  

About St. Joseph’s Health

St. Joseph’s Health is a regional non-profit health care system based in Syracuse, NY. St. Joseph’s has been an innovative leader in health care since our founding in 1869 as the first hospital open to the public in the city of Syracuse. Offering primary, specialty and home care, a Magnet-recognized hospital, and collaboration with community partners, St. Joseph's Health advances the well-being of the communities we serve through an expanding range of services to ensure our patients achieve optimum long-term health. St. Joseph’s is the only hospital in Syracuse to hold the LeapFrog ‘A’ safety rating, ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, a designated Stroke Center and a U.S. News “Best Regional Hospital.” St. Joseph’s Health is affiliated with St. Joseph’s Physicians, and is a member of Trinity Health. For more information, visit www.sjhsyr.org/legacy.”

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