Press Releases
Margaretville Memorial Hospital Welcomes a New Physician!
Maya Hambright, MD is a family practice physician and has joined the Margaretville Memorial Hopsital (MMH) on October 16th. Dr. Hambright will be working primarily at the Margaretville Family Health Center in the Huggins Building, adjacent to the hospital. She will also provide coverage at the Roxbury Family Health Center on a regular basis. Dr. Hambright is board certified in family medicine. She replaces longtime MMH physician Dr. Dandamudi who recently left to pursue fellowship studies.
Since 2003, Dr. Hambright has worked as a physician at the Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute in Woodstock. Her work there included providing continuity of out-patient primary care for pediatric through generic patients, including both out-patient prenatal and obstetrical care and teaching residents of the Mid-Hudson Family Practice Residency Program. She also served as a recruitment coordinator. Dr. Hambright received a bachelor of arts degree from Macalester College in St. Paul. MN and completed her pre-medical coursework at Howard University in Washington, D.C. She is a 1999 graduate of Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL. She worked at the Mid-Hudson Family Practice Residency in Kingston for three years prior to joining the Mid-Hudson Family Health Institute. Dr. Hambright is a member of the American Academy of Family Practitioners.
"We're delighted to welcome Dr. Hambright to our organization. She brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion, and will greatly enhance our ability to serve our local community," commented Margaretville Hospital Chief Executive Officer Ed Morache.
Dr. Hambright is currently accepting new patients, and may be contacted at the Margaretville Family Health Center at 845 586-3888, or the Roxbury
Family health Center at 607 326-4145.
New Imaging Technology Coming to Margaretville Memorial Hospital via The Kingston Hospital
MARGARETVILLE – Margaretville Memorial Hospital, in conjunction with The Kingston Hospital, now can take advantage of innovative technology that will allow physicians and healthcare professionals immediate access to diagnostic images, ensuring speedier results, faster diagnosis and better patient care.
The Kingston Hospital has installed the $1.2 million McKesson PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System), which allows healthcare professionals to view all radiology images and reports, including X-rays and CT scans, at a password-protected site on-line. This means that physicians will have instant electronic access to these quality images, whether their offices are in Kingston, Saugerties, Margaretville or beyond, at any time of the day or night.
These medical images were previously printed on film and were delivered to the physician's office by courier. PACS' technology allows for a near film-less process, reducing the costs associated with film processing and saving valuable time and storage space that film requires. Physicians will also have instant access to historic images and patient records, which enables the comparison of patient images, old and new, and helps measure the effectiveness of their treatment or the development of their condition.
“PACS breaks down the traditional physical and time barriers associated with image managing and reporting,” said Michael Kaminski, President and CEO of The Kingston Hospital. “The patient gets a faster diagnosis and greater flexibility and convenience. If a consultation with a specialist is needed, the image is immediately available at any number of locations.” Mr. Kaminski added that because The Kingston Hospital is considered a referral center for those patients throughout the region who need acute services that Margaretville Memorial Hospital and Ellenville Regional Hospital will also benefit from the PACS technology.
For further information about PACS at The Kingston Hospital, contact Information Services Director Rob Gilliland at 334-6002.
MMH Ambulance Squad Proud Of New Vehicle
Thanks to the generosity of a special community member, and help from the state Department of Health and elected officials, Margaretville Memorial Hospital now has a brand-new 2005 Braun ambulance, the first to be in acquired by the hospital's unique ambulance squad in almost 10 years. The new ambulance, from Auto Electric in Albany, cost approximately $80,000 and will be equipped with new radios, new stretchers and a new cardiac monitor.
The Braun ambulance replaces the squad's 1987 ambulance and will work alongside the squad's 1995 ALS ambulance. “This is a great addition to our ambulance squad,” said Director Pat Delameter. “Now we are working on obtaining housing for the new vehicle.” Margaretville Memorial Hospital is one of the few healthcare facilities in the state that has its own 24-hours a day, seven day a week ambulance service which provides basic life support (BLS) and advanced life support (ALS) and patient transportation in a 15-mile radius of the hospital
Margaretville Memorial Hospital In The Midst of PT Renovation
Taking advantage of its own experienced maintenance staff, Margaretville Memorial Hospital has begun transforming its former employee dining room and kitchen area on the main floor into an expanded Rehabilitation Department. The renovation is expected to be completed by mid-March with an open house scheduled later in the spring. When completed, the Rehabilitation Department will have double the space and additional equipment for its physical therapy and occupational therapy patients. The hospital’s employee dining room has already been re-located to the former Auxiliary Room off the hospital’s main lobby. “We are excited about the expansion of our Rehabilitation Department and the extra room we will have for our patients,” said Margaretville Memorial Hospital CEO Joseph DiPalo. The hospital also welcomed full-time Occupational Therapist Judy Manuel to the staff December 1.
Margaretville Memorial Hospital Expands Surgical Department
Margaretville Memorial Hospital has expanded its Surgical Services Department. Dr. Jeffrey Hatter, a general/thoracic surgeon joined long-time MMH general surgeon, Dr. Humberto Abrahao on February 10. Dr. Hatter specializes in hernia repair, gallbladder and appendix removal and thoracic surgery, including surgery of the chest, lungs and heart. Dr. Abrahao also performs endoscopic procedures. Victor Barraclough, a certified register nurse anesthetist, is also available on a full-time basis as an integral member of Margaretville Memorial Hospital’s surgical staff. MMH’s medical team includes Dr. Richard Moscowitz, orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Moheb Khouzam, obstetrician and gynecologist , Dr. Daniel Longo, podiatrist, and Dr. Kevin Dodd, gastroenterologist.