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Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) was named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2024. This achievement puts MSLC in the top 2% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance along with numerous other accolades from Healthgrades. This recognition reflects MSLC’s commitment to exceptional patient care.
MSLC achieved Magnet® Designation by the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC), which is the highest achievable honor for nursing.
In 2023, MSLC was certified as a Great Place to WorkTM for the sixth consecutive year. MSLC is one of thirteen hospitals in New York State to receive this recognition, which was voted on specifically by MSLC employees themselves. Employee wellbeing is a top priority at MSLC and we are proud to provide an environment that fosters inclusivity and celebrates diversity in a safe, warm and welcoming manner.
MSLC announced that it has been named #1 in New York State for Critical Care two years in a row according to a new analysis released by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. Critical Care encompasses in-hospital treatment for patients with life-threatening conditions such as sepsis, pulmonary embolism, respiratory failure, and diabetic emergencies.
Lily Srinivasan
Kristie Stegall
Melissa Stella
Nicole Stevens
Chuck Stewart
Dr. David Stillman
Ms. Debra Stillman
Samantha Stillman
Ms. Sue S. Sullivan
Thomas E. Sullivan
Vanessa Swingle
Thomas O. Miller & Company, Inc.
Mr. Matthew Pugliese and Mrs. Meghan Taylor
Christine Taylor
David Terwilliger
Colleen M. Terwilliger
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thompson
Ms. Bernadette P. Thompson
Jill Thorpe
Paul Trachte
Schyler Trujillo
Jeanette Tully
Loretta Usher, MT, MPA
Sharon Van Dalinda
Vincent Van Voorhis
John Varricchio
Kevin Venkatesh
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Verge
VMI Communications, Inc.
Tabitha Washington
Ms. Alexandra Waters
Dr. Harshan Weerackody and Ms. Rajani Rao
Joshua Weintraub
Donna Wilner
Rasheena Wilson
Carol Wilson
Michele Winchester-Vega, DSW
Ms. Renata Witkowska
Shanna Wood
Mr. and Mrs. John Wood
Tracy L. Yanik, RHIT, CCS, CICA
William Yeaton
Taranae Zachary
Jean Marie Zambito
• Revenue: $2.9M
• Expenses: $0.5M
• Grants to Hospital: $4.5M
• Assets: $2.5M
• Liabilities: $0.4M
Thank you to our family of supporters – the impact they make at MSLC is exceptional! The donors listed in this annual report gave a gift between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.
We apologize for any omissions or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or updates, please contact the Foundation at Foundation@MontefioreSLC.org or 845-568-2580. Thank you again.
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Samantha Stillman Development AssistantAllison Douglas
Kathy Downes
Mr. and Mrs. Zachary K. Duck
Johnnie Durrell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard T.
Ernenwein
Mr. Paul Ernenwein and The Honorable Hyun Chin Kim
Jeneco Esty
Andrew Felder
Robert Fitzsimmons
Madison Flores
Rich Fracasse
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E.
Frankel, Esq.
Nicholas Freely
Paul Fritz
Gann Realty Services
Dr. Susan Gagliardi
Melissa Gardner
Mucio Garita
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Golde
Mr. and Mrs. Michael S Goldin
Mrs. Joyce Goldin
Tony Gorey
Kristen Grau
Brian Greene
Mr. Richard Greenblatt and Ms. Louise Ballinger
Mr. Jim Guilford, Jr.
Vicki Halvorsen
Emma Hanson
Marc Harrington
Bonnie Heal RN, BSN, MSN
Matthew Heldak
Brandon Holloway
Stanley Hornak*
Ms. Eloisa Jessup
Stephanie Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Kaplowitz
Tom & Andrea Karnavezos
Ellen and Michael Kelly
Key-Gram Vending
Regina Kraiza
Mr. and Mrs. Neal Kreitzer
Patrick Kuczyra
Ms. Yvonne B. Lafayette
Christina Lange
Karen LaPorta
Tom Larsen
Marion & Lawrence Levin Endowment Fund
Ms. Sheila Levinstein
Michael Limperopulos
Marilyn Lisner
Mr. and Mrs. Richard LLanes-Weinert
Lucy Loubengeiger
Maureen Lowe
Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Luloff
Anna Marie Maciocia and Family
Mr. Patrick Mainey
Eric Maldonado
David Mancari
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mancuso
Christine Marcello
Mr. Kenneth J. Masten
Chris Masters
LaToya McCall
Mr. and Mrs. John V McCarthy
Molly McKiernan
Jeff Midgley
Mark Miller
Lynnda Miller
Larry Miri
Murphy Schisano Rosado, PLLC
Joseph Myerjack
Mr. and Mrs. Eric S. Najork
Harisha Nanjappa
Erin Nargi
Dr. and Mrs. Roger Newman
Dr. and Mrs. John O’Brien
John O’Brien
Mr. Patrick O’Connell
Orange County Chamber of Commerce
Ms. Marcia Orloff
Jeffrey Pagano
Nick Paonessa
John Parker
Mr. and Mrs. John V. Pelella
Stacey Penlon
Maryrose Phillips
Robin Phillips
G. N. Pinheiro
Eduardo Pinto, MD
Christianne Popper
Arminda D. Porretto
Adriane Pratt
Milah Price
Prudential Financial Inc.
Jeffrey Quintana
Jennifer Quirk
The Rao Family
Joshua Raymond
Mrs. Kaitlyn Regan
Alahna Resler
Mr. and Mrs. Ian M Rieger
Buddy Riva
Kevin Robbins
Angelina Roberts
Alice Rockafellow
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rogulski
Elizabeth Rohan
Ms. Jennifer Romanoski
Rebecca L. Rosario-Dure
Evan Ruble
Salisbury Bank and Trust Company
Marta San Martin
Tristan Santos
Rob Sassi
Mr. William Scesney
Anne Marie and Richard
Schoonhoven
Chris Scibelli
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Seidman
Mr. Bill Sestrom
Nicholas Shannon
She Drives You, LLC
Susan Shea
Roger D. Shields
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Shustack
Anna Sierra
Karen Simmonds Kaya
Therese Sinks
SmilePlace Family Dentistry
Verdalee Smith
Ms. Linda S. Smith
George F. Somers
Stephen Sosler
For nearly 150 years, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) has provided high quality healthcare services throughout Orange County. Since our founding, we have fostered an environment that offers comfort and healing to our patients and their loved ones. MSLC’s longevity and continued growth is built on strong community partnerships and philanthropic support that has allowed us to achieve great success while offering compassionate care close to home. MSLC experienced a great deal of growth in 2023.
• We celebrated the grand opening of The Kaplan Family Center for Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Radiology on our Newburgh campus. This expansion and renovation project would not have been possible without the generosity of a $4M grant from The William and Elaine Kaplan Family Private Foundation, and it positions MSLC with the necessary space and state of the art equipment to provide life-saving care.
• On our Cornwall campus, we completed extensive renovations of the main lobby to create the Joan CusackMcGuirk Welcome and Navigation Center, streamlining how patients access care.
• Recognizing the growing demand of patients with Behavioral Health needs, we established an in-house Behavioral Health program with Telepsychiatry.
• In collaboration with our medical staff and community members, MSLC proudly established a Patient Blood Management and Bloodless Medicine Program. The program formalizes our commitment to appropriate use of blood products and to developing a culturally competent workforce that respects patient choices.
• MSLC’s Internal Medicine Residency Program achieved ten-year accreditation, solidifying our commitment to graduate medical education.
In short, the future of medicine is being developed right here in the Hudson Valley. Our commitment to building programs that meet the needs of the community goes far beyond the four walls of the hospital. In 2023, the Medical Group at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall continued to expand in terms of both its physical footprint and services offered. The Medical Group opened a new 5,000+ square foot location on Route 300 with walk-in Primary Care. The new facility provides ample room, not only for Primary Care, but with space to accommodate our growing list of specialties including Infectious Disease; a Comprehensive Weight Loss Center, with both medical & surgical weight loss options; and an outpatient Anemia Center, designed to complement the Hospital’s Blood Management Program.
In 2023, philanthropic commitments to the St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation totaled nearly $2.2 million, with a 21% increase in the number of community donors. We are elated not only by the generous spirit of our supporters but also by the confidence placed in our ability to provide extraordinary healthcare today and well into the future. We thank The William and Elaine Kaplan Family Private Foundation for the culmination of the multi-year commitment in the above-mentioned Kaplan Family Center for Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Radiology. We would also like to thank Dr. Constantine Vardopoulos, a former physician at MSLC, who made an end-of-the-year gift of $1,000,000 and has decided to leave Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall in part of his estate plans.
In 2024, the Foundation is developing a full event line-up including the reintroduction of our Annual Gala which will honor Dr. Constantine Vardopoulos, David and Samantha Potack, and the Sonata Group. Throughout 2024, the Foundation will focus on donor-centric fundraising initiatives, including an estate planning program, where contributors can designate philanthropic support through pre-planned gifts. Read on for more information about leaving a legacy of care for future generations.
Looking to the future, the Foundation is poised to rise to new heights. As we prepare to celebrate MSLC’s 150th Anniversary in 2025, we are fortunate to have an outstanding steering council of remarkable community leaders and long-standing supporters that will help us plan for an exciting anniversary year. Stay tuned for more details on what memorable events, strong partnerships, and robust fundraising initiatives we have planned.
We want to thank you for your support. And if you are learning about us for the first time, welcome; we hope you will be inspired to get involved. As we move ahead, we look forward to building upon our past successes and building for the future. With your partnership and support, MSLC will continue its focus on providing exceptional, equitable, and accessible care that advances the health and well-being of our community.
*Deceased
Daniel Maughan President & Chief Executive Officer
Nicholas Shannon Executive Director, Foundation
Daniel Maughan, RN, FNP-C President & Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Deyo Allers, RN Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Gina Del Savio, MD, CPE
Senior Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
Glynis
Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Executive Director, Foundation
Laurie Conan Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Thomas Gibney Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Kate Dabroski Vice President, Marketing, Public & Community Relations
Kathleen Sheehan, RN Vice President, Patient Care Services/Assistant Chief Nursing Officer
Marlene Ripa Senior Vice President, Business Development & Network Strategy
Jason MacDonald Vice President, Healthcare Analytics
Joseph Surace Vice President, Operations
Shuree Abrams Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Smith, Jr.
Mark Spanakos
The Stack Family
Tyra Thompson, BSN, CPHQ
Ms. Tina Unsworth
Ellen & Vijay Venugopal
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Warren
$500 - $999
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Dr. John W. Baker II
Will Bassett
Behavioral Health Services of the Hudson Valley
Dan and Julie Bengyak
Ms. Gwen Borsenberger
Dr. Kathryn Breidenbach
David Bunting
Catania, Mahon & Rider, PLLC
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cavallo
Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
Dr. Wendy Cheng
Susanne Curry
Melyssa DeLorenzo
Linda Dobias Dombroski
Darryl Dreyer
Teresa Egitto
Philanta Manuel Vice President, Revenue Cycle
Tyra Thompson Vice President, Quality Management/Performance Improvement
Philanta Manuel
Mr. and Mrs. Louie Mazzella
Jennifer McCabe
David D. and Carole S. McDermott
Milliman, Inc.
Matthew Ocasio
Passero Associates
Joe Pezzello
PKF O’Connor Davies, LLP
Mark Protonentis
Christopher Rhynehart
Jasmine Rodriguez
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Rosenthal
San Miguel Academy of Newburgh
Pete Scheibner
Jill D. Shea
SMART 38
Jacquelynn Stanley
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Steffy, IV
Steffy Law P.C.
The Artist Within
Logan Tierney
Patricia Tuber
Dr. and Mrs. John Uhorchak
Marc Uhrik
Walden Savings Bank
David Winters
Amanda Yozzo-Fristachi
Kathryn Elias, RN
Veronica Ferencz-Maise
Hillary French
Mr. Eric Gatsik
Cristin Hansen
Chelsea Harley
Eileen M. Hartmann
Teresa Hazirjian
Hill N Dale Abstractors, Inc.
Hollenbeck Pest Control
Ironworkers Local 417
J. Squared Tax & Accounting
Mr. Michael Jones
Dr. and Mrs. Prabhakar
Kocherlakota
Rebecca Krandle
Norman Levine
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony LoBiondo
M/E Engineering P.C.
Trish Benninger
Mr. and Mrs. Joaquim J. Bento, Jr.
Mr. Pete Berman
Elaine Bezue
Donald S. Bigi
Veronica Black
John Blair
Stephen Blate
Linda Bloomberg
Toni Marie Bouton
Jeanne Boydston
Patricia Brichter
Hannah L. Brooks, MD
Edward Bruno
Bonnie Bucci
Nicholas Calvino
Mrs. Jo-Ann Campagiorni
Suzanne Cannella
Jaci Canning Murphy
Janelle Carr, DNP
Celina Carrero
Andre Cascio
Ms. Theresa Cerone
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Childress
Shellian Clarke
Vickie Clewell
Georgia Colquhoun
Laurie Conan
Jamie Connor
Dr. and Mrs. Majed E. Zouhairi
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Abilities First, Inc.
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Michael Adams
Matthew N. Agazzi-Cowton
Alsdorf Charities
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Catherine A. Albrizio
Mrs. Sherrie Allen-Hernandez
Daniel E. Bacher
Max Bader
Dawn Baisley
Mr. John Battiato
Heather Bell
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell
William Conyea
Devisha Cooper
Ms. Sharon Cosgrove
Brenda Cramer
Aimee Croce
Jocelyne Cruz
Mr. Frederick W. Dabroski, Jr.
Joseph Dallvechia
Mr. and Mrs. G. Wayne Day
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. DeBenedictus
Mike Delvescovi
Joe Delvescovi
Ellen Dempsey
Marie Florence Desire
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Devitt
J. Dewey
Mr. and Mrs. James Disefano
Louis Doro
$1,000,000+
The William and Elaine Kaplan
Family Private Foundation
Mr. William Kaplan
Ms. Joan Kaplan
Ms. Sheila Kaplan
Ms. Amy Kaplan
Mrs. Deborah Kaplan Sergi*
Dr. Constantine Vardopoulos
$20,000 - $75,000
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Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan
Pepsi Cola of the Hudson Valley
Mr. and Mrs. David Potack
Sonata Group, Inc.
St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital
Medical Staff
The Degen Family Fund
Truform Media Group, LLC
Unitex Textile Rental Services
$15,000 - $19,999
The Littman Family
Oppenheim & Degen
Neurological Surgeons
$10,000 - $14,999
Arciero McMillan & Burgess, PC
Clifton, Budd & DeMaria, LLP
Collection Bureau of the Hudson Valley, Inc.
Horizon Family Medical Group
Perreca Electric, Inc.
Pomarico Design Studio
Architecture, PLLC
Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Potack
$5,000 - $9,999
Anna K. Wait Fund
Ron and Jill Barton
Bonura Hospitality Group
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital
Clean Air Quality Services
Mr. and Mrs. James Crinieri
Ms. Joan Cusack-McGuirk
D-Ben Security Systems, Inc.
IBEW Local 363
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Mr. Michael Kirtio
Laborers’ International Union of N.A. Local 17
Mr. Daniel Maughan and Mr. John Etri
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United WestLabs, Inc.
West Hudson Imaging, P.L.L.C.
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Mr. and Mrs. David R. Collens
Ms. Donna M. Conklin
Cornerstone Family Healthcare
Mr. and Mrs. Cosimo Colandrea
The Cowart Family
Crothall Healthcare, Inc.
Ms. Kate Dabroski
Gina Del Savio, MD
Michael Dziegelewski
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Gottlieb
Lesley Hagerty
Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Hatfield, Jr.
Healthfirst
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Hudson Valley Credit Union
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LEGOLAND New York
Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Mount Saint Mary College
Orange Bank & Trust Company
Plumbers & Steamfitters
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Premier Medical Group of the Hudson Valley, P.C.
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Association of the Hudson Valley
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Mr. Sean Dabroski
Kimberly Daly
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory T. DeBenedictus
Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Degen
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Envision Healthcare
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Firstsource
Kathie Holter
Ms. Brenda Hotaling
Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trade Council
JT Abstract Co. Inc.
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Beverly Keefer
Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Kopelman
Venetta Lewis, MS, CPCS
Dr. Lauren Licata
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Mandell
Marist College
Mr. George H. May*
Montefiore Nyack Hospital
Gerald and Mary Mueller
Julie Primavera
Rider, Weiner & Frankel PC
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Kathleen Sheehan, RN
Sheet Metal & Roofing Contractors Association
Jaspreet Singh, DO Medical Staff President
Riaz Chaudhry, MD Vice President
Niravkumar Shah, MD Secretary
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Shahram Ahari, MD
Kathryn Breidenbach, MD
Evan Cohen, MD
Juan Cuartas, MD
Jeffrey Degen, MD
Steven Diaz, MD
Chris Donikyan, DO
Kirti Joseph, MD
Natalie Jouve, MD
Prabhakar Kocherlakota, MD
Lauren Licata, MD
Alexander Martynov, MD
Sajid Mir, MD
Mehul Patel, MD
Eduardo Pinto, MD
Yong Wen, MD
Majed El Zouhairi, MD
In March 2023, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall hosted a ribbon cutting event to celebrate the grand opening of the Medical Group’s new and expanded office location on Route 300 in Newburgh. Several elected officials, community leaders, and loyal MSLC supporters joined Dan Maughan, President and Chief Executive Officer, to officially open this location, which offers primary care services with same day walk-ins, as well as occupational health services.
In December 2023, MSLC hosted a dedication ceremony of the Joan Cusack-McGuirk Welcome and Navigation Center on MSLC’s Cornwall campus, and unveiled the Joan CusackMcGuirk Skywalk on its Newburgh campus. The ceremony welcomed nearly 100 community partners, elected officials, and donors, along with past and present employees, to dedicate this newly renovated space in the name of former President and CEO, Joan Cusack-McGuirk. The Welcome and Navigation Center was made possible in part by the generosity of David and Samantha Potack.
The St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation thanks these outgoing board members for their dedication and service over the past nine plus years:
Jill Cappa - Jill has been part of the MSLC family for more than 25 years serving in various capacities on the Foundation board including past Chair of the Board. She spent many years in the hospital’s Auxiliary as a volunteer and in leadership roles, including serving as President. Jill’s most notable role has been in Foundation fundraising events, especially the Hospital’s Gala. She helped create unique event themes and secured countless auction items which made each Gala memorable, invigorating, and, most of all, successful. Jill continues to volunteer and is co-chair of this year’s annual Gala.
Dr. Jeffrey Degen - Since 2015, Dr. Degen served on the Foundation board, most recently as Vice Chair. He provided invaluable guidance and advice and he set an excellent example for significant philanthropic support for all current and future board members. With an open ear and high moral standards, Dr. Degen’s dedication was very much appreciated. His commitment endures, and we thank him as he continues to support current Foundation programming.
Robert (Bob) Hatfield - Bob’s involvement with MSLC extends back many years, much of them spent in leadership roles on the Foundation board including as Secretary, Vice Chair and, most recently, Chair. He assumed each of these roles with commitment and integrity. Through his leadership, Bob played an instrumental part in recruiting new board members. He participated on various Foundation committees including Golf and Tennis. His leadership helped set the trajectory of the Foundation board for years to come and we look forward Bob’s continued support and presence at Foundation events.
“I am excited about the positive trajectory the Foundation is moving in; I know this is in part to the leadership each of these three very important individuals provided.”
-Dan Maughan, President and CEO
In 2025, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall will celebrate its 150th year of caring for our community. Honoring our rich history, and with an eye focused on the future, MSLC will spend the year highlighting our pivotal moments by paying tribute to those who brought us to where we are today and celebrating all we have accomplished. We hope you will join us….it truly will be history in the making!
To assist in planning such a monumental event, we have assembled a 150th Steering Council of community leaders and steadfast hospital supporters who will bring the energy, talent, and community spirit that will propel us into the next 150 years.
Stay tuned – the best is yet to come!
Joan Cusack-McGuirk Donna Conklin
Mary Barber
Anthony Campagiorni
Nick Citera
Georgia Colquhoun-Pryce
Amanda Dana
Tina DeAngelo
Paul Ernenwein
Richard Fracasse
Wilbur Higgins, Jr.
Stephanie Johnson
Ellen Kelly
Rosemary Mandell
David Mistretta
Steven Neuhaus
Margaret and John Pelella
Alan and Robin Seidman
Joshua Sommers
Meghan Taylor
Charles Walwyn, III
Derrik Wynkoop
In June 2023, MSLC completed a renovation of The Kaplan Family Center for Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Radiology on the hospital’s Newburgh campus. Through the generosity of a $4 million grant from The William and Elaine Kaplan Family Private Foundation, MSLC expanded its Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Radiology (CVIR) Program to construct a third stateof-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Interventional Radiology room, a new pre/post recovery area, and a complete renovation of its two existing CVIR rooms to include the newest technology and equipment.
“The expansion of the CVIR Lab allows for faster and more efficient access to care, which increases MSLC’s capacity to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease,” said Daniel Maughan, MSLC President and CEO. “The generosity of the Kaplan Family for decades to MSLC has transformed the manner in which we are able to care for our community. On behalf of the MSLC Board of Trustees, myself, our medical staff, and leadership, we thank Mr. Kaplan, the entire Kaplan Family, and The William and Elaine Kaplan Family Private Foundation for their continued support.”
The William and Elaine Kaplan Family Private Foundation has been a significant supporter of MSLC for more than thirty years. The Foundation has funded facility and programmatic enhancements to MSLC such as The Elaine Kaplan Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, The Kaplan Family Center for Emergency Medicine, and The Kaplan Family Birthing Center.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH | 1 PM - 3 PM
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JOIN MONTEFIORE ST. LUKE’S CORNWALL FOR A HEALTH FAIR. THIS FREE EVENT INCLUDES HEALTH SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED.
To register for MSLC’S Health Fair, please call (845) 784-3626 or scan the QR Code!
In July 2023, Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall hosted its first Health Equity & Wellness Fair at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. Our clinicians provided free tests such as blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer screenings to the community and connected people to our health services for continuous care.
To keep our patients, visitors, and staff safer, we installed metal detectors on both the Newburgh and Cornwall campuses. This touchless security solution meets all post-pandemic screening requirements and allows for a seamless security check-in. Many hospitals throughout the country have transitioned to screening those who enter their facilities, and MSLC is proud to provide this technology on our campuses.
from the Foundation include:
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall offered 33 educational opportunities in 2023 ranging from seminars and health fairs to podcasts. Our providers presented a wide range of topics to over 230 attendees.
Our experts presented on:
Atrial Fibrillation
Back Pain
Breast Cancer
Colon Cancer
CPR & AED
Diabetes
Drug Interactions & Side Effects
Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy
Fall Prevention
Hip & Knee Replacement
Oncology Navigation
Peripheral Artery Disease
Risk Factor Management
Sciatica
Skin Cancer
Stroke Awareness
Testicular Cancer
Vaccines
...and other important health topics.
• Palliative Care Social Worker – This position meets with patients and/or family members to provide support, resources for bereavement counseling, and a space to ask questions that often patients and family members may not be comfortable addressing to doctors and nurses. This position completes a standard of care for patients who are faced with an end-of-life diagnosis with a multidisciplinary approach which includes not only medical but psychological, social, and spiritual help. The Palliative Care Social worker sees approximately 800-1000 MSLC patients annually.
• Oncology Care Navigator - This position assists cancer patients in navigating their cancer journey: getting their biopsy and diagnosis, helping them set up appointments, removing barriers including insurance and transportation, and guiding them on what to expect. The navigators continue to follow up with patients beyond treatment and into survivorship to ensure they are completing screenings as well as supporting them if the cancer returns. The Oncology Care Navigator sees over 500 patients annually and performs more than 2,000 visits.
• Lactation Specialist – This position assists pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding mothers with breastfeeding techniques, addressing any concerns, and support. An essential part of the MSLC team, the Lactation Specialist rounds on most patients and provides support and education so patients are able to make educated choices on their newborn’s health. This position sees approximately 1,200 patients annually.
Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall (MSLC) initiated the Making Successful Life Choices Program in 2019 with seed funding from The Fund for Women and Children supported by The Rowley Family Foundation. These donations allowed MSLC to establish a program that helps new mothers with substance use disorder break the cycle of addiction. Its goal is to empower moms to provide a safe environment for their children so they can reach their full potential. Two case managers perform outreach in the community, finding and successfully bringing soon-to-be mothers into the program. This program connects patients to recovery groups, assists with job hunting and preparation, and much more.
Thanks to additional funding from The Fund for Women and Children, and donor funds from the Foundation, the program has continued to grow. Through 2023, The Making Successful Life Choices Program has engaged and worked with 144 women and counting.
The St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation uses your donations to assist MSLC to provide advanced healthcare with cutting-edge technology in clean, modern facilities with safety in mind for all.
Recent funding initatives:
Current practice is for clinicians to measure patients’ carbon dioxide levels for a more accurate picture of their oxygenation. This bedside device is now available to do the same for babies in the Elaine Kaplan NICU department at MSLC.
Between new technological developments and over 250,000 patients treated annually at MSLC, we must continually update hospital equipment. The new Philips Patient Monitors and new GE Respiratory and EKG Machines will enhance patient care and streamline technology.
Throughout 2023, MSLC continued its community education and engagement with increased attendance at community events, festivals, and fairs.
MSLC celebrated employees reaching 5, 10, & 15 year work anniversaries with an award ceremony and breakfast. Employees celebrating their 20, 25, 30, 35, & 40-year work anniversaries joined us for a dinner and ceremony at the Powelton Club along with our 2023 retirees.
MSLC asks colleagues, patients, and visitors to nominate employees for going above and beyond their role. Throughout the year, we reward those employees with an awards ceremony and breakfast.
The DAISY Award® is a special honor given to extraordinary nurses for the compassionate contributions they make every day going above and beyond expectations. We had two recipients in 2023:
The Elaine Kaplan Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall hosted its 26th Annual NICU Graduate Birthday Party on August 12, 2023, at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center. Nearly two hundred former patients, families, friends, and MSLC staff gathered to celebrate those of all ages born in the NICU since its inception in 1997. This year’s celebration included many generously donated activities such as face painting, horse petting, a bouncy house, and a 360 photobooth.
“We look forward to this special celebration every year. It is incredibly fulfilling seeing the children born in our NICU continuing to grow and develop into happy and healthy young adults. We are committed to upholding the family bonds we have established long ago. Although they may have left our hospital, they haven’t left our hearts.”
- Dr. Prabhakaer Kocherlakota (Dr. KP) Medical Director, Elaine Kaplan Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
MSLC hosted its annual Golf, Tennis, and Yoga event on July 17, 2023, at the Powelton Club in Newburgh. Through the support of our sponsors, donors, friends, and partners, we were able to raise $118,000 in net proceeds for the St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation.
MSLC’s 2024 Signature Event was held on October 21, 2023, at the Silk Factory in Newburgh, NY. The night was a 50’s themed Swanky Soiree, featuring live music from CloudNYne and TrueNorth Jazz Project. Thanks to our generous donors, including ticket sales and silent auction, MSLC raised $219,000 in net proceeds to fund patient care improvements, advance hospital technology, and help with emergent critical needs.
In 2023, James Craccolici lost his grandfather at MSLC after a long illness. James’ grandfather loved the holiday season, and as part of a family who celebrates Christmas, he always looked forward to their holiday celebrations each year. In an effort to spread a bit of holiday cheer to others coping with an ill loved one, James and his mom delivered and decorated a beautiful tree, which was displayed in the ICU Family Waiting Room. This was a beautiful tribute and an act of kindness not only for our ICU and Critical Care teams, but also the many families who visited the waiting room during the holiday season.
On September 23, 2023, MSLC’s Emergency Department received several pediatric patients as the result of a tragic bus accident that occurred on Interstate 84. Our staff relied on their training, expertise, and caring nature to heal and comfort these school-age patients.
Three months later, Farmingdale Schools’ Superintendent, High School Principal and School Nurse visited again carrying boxes of cards, letters of appreciation, and photos from the students and their parents. While thanks are never necessary or expected in this line of work, our employees truly were touched by this second meeting with Farmingdale School representatives. Hearing their perceptions of how we comforted them, and receiving handcrafted signs of gratitude, proved to be an emotional experience. This display of appreciation was a satisfying reminder of why we do what we do and what MSLC is all about.
Each spring, the St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation awards scholarships to local graduating high school seniors entering an accredited university or community college in the fall. These awards are funded from standing scholarship funds. Recipients are selected by a dedicated volunteer committee on the basis of scholastic excellence and volunteerism.
Upon meeting Dr. Constantine Vardopoulos you will feel as if you have known him for several years due to his kind smile and friendly presence. It might also be the fact that his work has influenced our community for more than half a century.
Born on May 1, 1933, in Piraeus, Greece, Dr. Vardopoulos was the second child of Basil and Cilo Vardopoulos. His father, a physician, owned and operated the St. Barbara Hospital in Piraeus, served as a congressman, and became the Minister of Health. His mother helped raise the family and played a large role in running the family hospital. When Dr. Vardopoulos was twelve, his father passed away.
On November 9, 2023, the Foundation held a Designer Pocketbook Bingo in which participants played Bingo with the opportunity to win designer pocketbooks. The event also offered attendees opportunities to further support the hospital through raffles for a number of gift baskets donated by our esteemed supporters. Pamela’s on the Hudson hosted this sell-out event that raised funds for the greatest needs of MSLC.
Growing up in the Great Depression in Greece was not easy but Dr. Vardopoulos worked industriously and was accepted to Bologna University in Italy. He graduated in 1958 with a degree in general medicine. At that time, all Greek men were obliged to serve in the army for three years; however, after graduation, Dr. Vardopoulos only served one year due to his status as head of household.
In 1959, Dr. Vardopoulos came to America to complete his medical internship. He applied to and was accepted at St. Luke’s Hospital. For two years, he trained in various departments including the Emergency Room, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and the Operating Room. His room and board totaled $200, living in what was then the hospital’s laundry facility (now MSLC’s Engineering Department).
While in Newburgh, Dr. Vardopoulos met his wife, Anastasia. To complete his education, Dr. wanted to specialize in cardiology, but that would have required the young couple to move to Chicago and Mrs. Vardopoulos did not agree. Dr. Vardopoulos opted to study psychiatry instead and finished his studies at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.
In 1966, Dr. Vardopoulos’ career took off. He opened his practice in Newburgh and served as a psychiatrist at St. Luke’s Hospital. For many years, he was the only psychiatrist on staff which led to many late night and weekend calls which he gladly answered. That same year, Dr. Vardopoulos also became an attending psychiatrist at the Craig House in Beacon, NY. The Craig House was a world-renowned psychiatric institution and the nation’s first private residential mental health facility. The institution assisted many rich and famous patients as well as employees from large corporations including IBM. In 1982, Dr. Vardopoulos bought the Craig House and operated it until he sold it in 1995. Dr. Vardopoulos continued to see patients at his private practice and remained part of the St. Luke’s Hospital Medical Staff until he retired in 2009.
Together, Dr. and Mrs. Vardopoulos raised three children: Basil, Clio, and Catherine. After his retirement, Dr. and Mrs. Vardopoulos traveled Europe and had many great adventures before Anastasia’s passing in 2022. Today, Dr. Vardopoulos divides his time between Newburgh and New York City. He enjoys attending services at his church, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, in Newburgh. He is a member of the Metropolitan Opera and enjoys going to his favorite restaurant, Milos, in the city. Dr. Vardopoulos is a proud grandfather to Christos and Nina.
In December 2023, Dr. Vardopoulos called the MSLC Foundation and stated he wanted to make a $1 million donation and designate a portion of his estate to the hospital. When asked why Dr. Vardopoulos decided to donate to the hospital, he said, “St. Luke’s made me who I am today. I came to this country with $500 and made a life for myself.” When asked why others should consider giving, he shared, “The more resources we can provide the hospital, the better things they can do for the community. There are a lot of good doctors here and you do not need to go far.”
We commend Dr. Vardopoulos for his foresight in leaving MSLC in his estate plans. We encourage others to think about their legacy and help keep high quality healthcare in our community for generations to come. Donors have a wide range of options including designating appreciated securities, retirement plan assets, life insurance policies, real estate, donor advised funds, and more. Please reach out to the St. Luke’s Cornwall Health System Foundation to learn more at (845) 568-2580 or by email at Foundation@MontefioreSLC.org.
“When you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have received, only what you have given.” - Anonymous