Upstate Yoga Institute EST. 1983
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Service’s Dr. Herbert Shore Award of Honor and Temple Adath Yeshurun’s Citizen of the Year award. Current affiliations: Vice president, Association of Jewish Aging Services; treasurer, Zonta Club of Cortland; treasurer, American Association of University Women; immediate past chairwoman, Cortland Memorial Foundation board of directors; member, Living History Center, Homer; past chairwoman and member, Long Term Care Executive Council; member, Association of Long-Term Care Administrators. How do you describe your managerial philosophy or approach? “I believe wholeheartedly in the ‘open door’ policy and when leading a successful team, knowing when to step back and allow the experts to do their jobs.” What type of skill set do you possess which makes you an effective leader? “Open mindedness. I pride myself on encouraging new ideas and solutions and I really enjoy watching my teams translate that into successful implementation.” How can the healthcare industry in the region be improved? “In the field of eldercare, it is critical that we continue to foster community-based collaboration to ensure that the necessary resources and funding for one of our most vulnerable populations (and their caregivers and families) remain intact.”
Thomas Carman
Specializing In: Foot & Ankle • Hand & Wrist Joint Replacement • Neck & Back • Shoulder Sports Medicine • Orthopedic & Sports Therapy
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President and chief executive officer, Samaritan Medical Center. With organization since: 2004. In current position since: 2004. Education: Bachelor’s degree i n p h a r m a c y, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy; master’s degree in business administration, Syracuse University. Career Highlights: Previously with Cortland Regional Medical Center (1997 to 2004). Affiliations: Chairman of Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization and Advocate Drum — Fort Drum Regional Liaison Organization; North Country Initiative, board member; Iroquois Healthcare Association, board member; Healthcare Association of New York State, board member; American College of Healthcare Executive, fellow.