St. Joseph’s Health Receives Grant from Central New York Community Foundation to Support Cardiovascular Care

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SYRACUSE, N.Y.— St. Joseph’s Health recently received a $37,044 grant to be used to support the purchase of six cardiovascular point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) devices, which will help reduce hospital readmission rates for heart failure patients. The funds come from the Syracuse Dispensary Fund, a field-of-interest fund at the Central New York Community Foundation.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in New York State. St. Joseph’s Health discharges 650–800 heart failure patients each year, with many admitted through the Emergency Department. By equipping providers with POCUS devices, clinicians can assess fluid status at the bedside before discharge and diagnose heart failure earlier in the Emergency Department, both critical factors in reducing readmission risk and improving outcomes.

“These devices will empower our cardiovascular and emergency teams with real-time diagnostic capabilities, allowing us to make faster, more accurate care decisions,” said Meredith Price, Senior Vice President of Acute Care at St. Joseph’s Health. “We’re grateful for this investment in technology that directly impacts patient care.”

The grant was provided through the Central New York Community Foundation’s Community Grant program, which funds innovative projects in Onondaga and Madison counties that focus on the areas of arts and culture, civic affairs, education, health, human services, and the environment.

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About St. Joseph’s Health

St. Joseph’s Health, a non-profit health care system in Syracuse, New York, has been a trailblazer in the field since 1869 when it became the city’s first public hospital. Its commitment to exceptional care is evident in a network of acute, ambulatory, primary and specialty care services and partner care facilities providing a range of services to promote long-term health in the communities we serve. St. Joseph’s has been ranked by Consumer Reports among the top 15 heart surgery centers in the country, is a designated Primary Stroke Center, and is consistently named a Best Regional Hospital and #1 in the Syracuse Metro area by US News and World Report. St. Joseph’s Health is dedicated to excellence, innovation and compassionate patient care. From pioneering ambulance services in Syracuse to being the first in Central New York to use DaVinci robotic surgery technology in an outpatient facility, St. Joseph’s legacy of firsts demonstrates its ongoing commitment to leading medical advancements. Affiliated with St. Joseph’s Physicians and a member of Trinity Health, St. Joseph’s Health is your trusted partner in health, combining a rich history with a forward-thinking approach to ensure the health and well-being of our communities.

About Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue in FY2023 was $21.6 billion with $1.5 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

About the Central New York Community Foundation
The Central New York Community Foundation is a public charity that turns community dollars into community change. Established in 1927, it receives contributions from donors, manages them to grow over time and then distributes funding to address the region’s greatest needs. The foundation has invested more than $320 million in community projects that benefit Central New York. It also serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor of strategic initiatives that foster a thriving and equitable region and address the most critical issues of our time.