The Catskill Chronicle

HARRIS, NY – Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) announced that its Blood Donor Center has received the Life Share Platinum Level Achievement Award from the American Red Cross for outstanding employee participation in 2009 blood drive donations.

The award was formally presented by Shawn James of the American Red Cross at a ceremony on May 12. In the photo at left are (l-r): CRMC staff Rosemary Steuber, Patti Anderson, Steve Ruwoldt and Dr. Joseph Napolitano with Shawn James of the American Red Cross.

The ceremony also celebrated the Center’s fifth anniversary.

CRMC’s Blood Donor Center sponsors monthly blood drives at the hospital. Last year, the center registered 331 donors and collected 250 units of blood, which can save up to 750 lives.

An affiliated member of the Greater Hudson Valley Health System, Catskill Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare to residents in the Sullivan County region. For more information, call 845-794-3300 or visit www.crmcny.org.