The Catskill Chronicle

HARRIS, NY (November 8, 2010) – Catskill Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has announced the opening of a new family-medicine practice in Livingston Manor, NY

The Livingston Manor Family Health Center, located at 36 Pearl Street, offers pediatric to geriatric family medicine, including preventive medicine, women’s healthcare, child well care and adult medicine.

Family Nurse Practitioner Julie Vernold (at left in photo) leads the practice, which offers same or next-day appointments. The staff also includes Lori DeRosa, LPN (center) and Nancy Aristizabal, Office Manager (right).

The office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The office phone number is 845-439-3579.

“We are excited to expand our services in Sullivan County and serve a growing need in Livingston Manor and the surrounding areas,” said CRMC CEO Steven Ruwoldt. “This practice will provide better access to primary care for residents of Sullivan County and its neighboring communities in Delaware County.”

Vernold has more than 30 years of nursing experience. She earned her LPN and RN licenses from SUNY Delhi and her FNP certification from Community General Hospital in Syracuse, NY. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the New York State Nurse Practitioners Association.

“I am delighted to be a part of Catskill Regional Medical Center and to provide care to residents in Livingston Manor and the surrounding communities,” said Vernold.

The Livingston Manor Family Health Center will hold an open house from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, when the public will be able to meet Vernold and the staff, tour the facility and enjoy refreshments.

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, visit www.crmcny.org.