Glens Falls Hospital

Glens Falls Hospital promotes a strong, shared governance structure where everyone is a valuable member of a vibrant healthcare community. Experience a fast-paced, exciting place to work where there is something new to learn every day. For more information and to join our nursing excellence team today, please visit www.glensfallshospital.org/NurseRecruitment or contact Justin Rivers, Manager of Nursing Engagement, at [email protected].

You show up every day. You offer compassion to each patient. You keep us safe and you give us hope. We give you our deepest thanks.... We are proud of our nurses for all that they do to provide elevated, patient-centered care. They are empowered to have a voice and are leading the way in decision making for positive patient outcomes. And for that, we say THANK YOU! Happy Nurses Week! #WeAreGFH

Join us on Friday, June 18th for the 13th annual Cindy and Skeets Cancer Day Golf Tournament held at Glens Falls Country Club. This tournament supports the wonderful patient support programs offered at the C.R. Wood Cancer Center. Register online at www.birdeasepro.com/cindyandskeets or for more information, call Cristina Britton at 518-926-5969. We hope to see you there!

Knowing that new parents are seeking education to gain the knowledge needed in preparation for their newest family member, we invite you join our virtual Q+A sessions in lieu of our typical in-person Childbirth Classes and Breastfeeding Classes. Now you have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions about labor, delivery, breastfeeding and more from the comfort of your own home! Click below for more information and to register for an upcoming session: https://www.glensfallshospital.org//snuggery-virtual-clas/

Glens Falls Hospital would like to thank the community for voting us "Best Hospital' and 'Best Large Employer' in the region! We would also like to congratulate The Hearing Center, Dr. Adam Brod, the Orthopedic Specialists of Glens Falls Hospital, and all the other recipients in our region! We are truly honored to be a part of this incredible community!

Congratulations to Ruth Jameson MSN, RN, CRNI, Infusion Center who recently received a DAISY Nurse Leader Award! Dr. Howard Fritz and Pharmacist Matt Pearsall nominated Ruth for her extraordinary dedication to her patients. Ruth was integral to the implementation of Monoclonal Antibody Infusions for COVID-19 patients. Her work was "truly selfless", and they wanted their "gratitude and respect" to be known. Thank you, Ruth, for your extraordinary care of our patients! Do you want to nominate an extraordinary nurse for a DAISY Award? To do so, visit www.GlensFallsHospital.org/DaisyAward.

Glens Falls Hospital is looking for Central Sterile Technicians! The Central Sterile Tech performs cleaning, assembly, decontamination, quality assurance and distribution of reusable instrument trays and equipment throughout the Hospital. We currently have full time evening and night shift positions open. This a great opportunity to start your career at Glens Falls Hospital! For more information and to apply online, please visit www.glensfallshospital.org/careers or contact Kim Burns at [email protected].

May is National Stroke Awareness Month! Glens Falls Hospital is proud to be designated as a New York State Stroke Center by the NYS Department of Health and continues to improve the standard of quality and access to care for patients with a presumptive diagnosis of stroke. Learn more at https://www.glensfallshospital.org//hospital/stroke-center/

Stop germs, stay healthy! Keeping hands clean is one of the most important things to do to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Check out our GFH Quick Tips on when to wash your hands and how to practice good hand hygiene:

Please note the following changes to laboratory services at Greenwich Medical Center and Evergreen Medical Center: Effective Monday, April 12, 2021, the new hours for Laboratory Services at Greenwich Medical Center will be Monday Friday from 7:00AM - 2:45PM (Closed daily from 12:15PM - 1:00PM for lunch). From April 17 May 3 there will temporarily be NO lab available at Evergreen Medical Center. However, effective May 3, 2021 Lab hours at Evergreen will be Monday, Wednes...day and Friday from 7:30-11:30am until further notice. For more information please visit www.GlensFallsHospital.org/LabServices

We recently received a donation through the Grateful Heart Program recognizing Dr. Christopher Mason in the C.R. Wood Cancer Center for the excellent care that this donor's father received during his battle with cancer. Thank you, Dr. Mason, for your commitment to providing elevated patient-centered care and thank you to our generous donor! For more information about the Grateful Heart Program or to recognize your care giver today, please visit: http://www.glensfallshospital.org/GratefulHeart

Check out our most recent Guest Essay in The Post Star written by the Glens Falls Hospital GI Center's Renee Brooks, RN, and Dr. William Bauer. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but it’s also important to know that colorectal cancer is very treatable when detected early. Read the full story by clicking below:

Thank You Queensbury Hockey Team!

Are you pregnant and interested in breastfeeding? Already breastfeeding and want to connect with other moms? Need answers to breastfeeding questions? The Bundle of Joy Baby Cafe is the place to go! This program is led by nurses from the Joyce Stock Snuggery at Glens Falls Hospital. This month's Baby Cafe will be meeting virtually to provide much needed support in the community. Sign up today by visiting www.GlensFallsHospital.org/BabyCafe.

Glens Falls Hospital is looking for a Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator! The Palliative Care Nurse Coordinator works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team as an advocate, educator, and care coordinator for patients with progressive and serious illness. Responsibilities include ensuring all adult patients in need of palliative care services receive quality and comprehensive services based on the established goals and plan of care. They will serve as a clinical... resource and liaison, to patients, families, the facility, and in the community. For more information or to apply, visit www.glensfallshospital.org/careers or contact Justin Rivers at [email protected].

Check out our most recent Guest Essay in The Post Star written by Joseph Kiefl, Director of the Wound Healing Center. We are proud to announce that our Wound Healing Center has been named a 2020 Center of Distinction by Healogics, the country’s leader in wound care and hyperbaric medicine. Learn more about what this means for our community by clicking below:

Glens Falls Hospital has behavioral health opportunities available for Crisis Clinicians and Social Workers. Glens Falls Hospital’s Behavioral Health staff provides the region’s most comprehensive array of mental health services, while demonstrating compassion and respect for each patient’s health and well-being. Looking to make a difference in people’s lives? Join our team today! For more information and to apply online, please visit www.glensfallshospital.org/careers.

Injuries don't happen when it's convenient. Visit our Orthopedic Acute Care Walk-in Clinic today! Learn more at www.GlensFallsHospital.org/OrthopedicSpecialists