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The da Vinci Xi robot by Intuitive The newest member of Putnam Hospital Center's surgical team is the da Vinci Xi robot by Intuitive. This latest model has several enhancements, including sharper 3D visualization, better range of motion and greater operative reach for the surgeon. The Xi will also expand the types of robotic surgeries offered at Putnam Hospital Center. An earlier model of the da Vinci robotic surgical system was introduced at the hospital in 2012, ushering in a new era of minimally invasive procedures. Since then, about eight surgeons have used the technology to perform more than 1,600 procedures in the areas of general, urologic, colorectal and gynecologic surgeries. The da Vinci Xi will allow for bariatric and thoracic surgeries to be added to Putnam Hospital Center's operating suite. Paul Wright, MD, Health Quest's Assistant Vice President of Neurosciences To recognize hospitals for fast-acting stroke care, the American Heart Association recently released its Get With The Guidelines awards. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Putnam Hospital Center and Northern Dutchess Hospital each earned Gold Plus for following up-to-date, evidence-based treatment guidelines. The association's evaluation is based on how well the hospitals provided brain scans, administered clot-busting drugs and prescribed preventive medications upon discharge, among other measures. The type of award — gold, silver and bronze — relates to the length of time these practices were followed: two years for gold, a year for silver and 90 days for bronze. The generalized categories of excellent care include how quickly stroke patients were assessed, diagnosed and treated — and preven - tive treatments given throughout the patient's hospital stay. A "plus" is awarded to hospitals that meet additional guidelines, such as cessation counseling for smokers, a major stroke risk. Daniel O'Dea, MD, Vice President of Cardiovascular Services Jason Sperling, MD, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery Vassar Brothers Medical Center has achieved three-star overall quality ratings — the highest possible ranking — in four of five cardiac surgical categories analyzed by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Vassar Brothers earned the high-perfor - mance ratings for its patient care and outcomes in procedures to im- prove blood flow to the heart and body. They include isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic valve replacement (AVR), AVR combined with CABG, and mitral valve repair and replacement. The STS star rating system is one of the most sophisticated and highly regarded overall measures of quality in health care, rating the benchmarked outcomes of 980 cardiothoracic surgery programs across the United States and Canada. The star rating is calculated using a combination of quality measures for specific procedures per - formed by an STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database participant. Members of Crystal Run Healthcare's Diagnostic Imaging Leadership team: Joshua Burkholder, Radiology Manager/RIS PACS specialist; Heather Prisco, Clerical Supervisor; Holly Frank, Associate Director of Women's Imaging; and Raymond Farquharson, Director of Diagnostic Imaging. Not pictured is Scott T. Hines, MD, Chief Quality Officer. Crystal Run Healthcare has earned the American College of Radiology (ACR) Lung Cancer Screening Center designation. The designation is a voluntary program that recognizes facilities that have committed to practicing safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the highest risk for lung cancer. Crystal Run is the only facility in Sullivan and Rockland counties and one of two facilities in Orange County to earn this accreditation. To receive this elite distinction, facilities must be accredited by the ACR in CT in the chest module, as well as undergo a rigorous assessment of lung cancer screening protocol and infrastructure. Additionally, Crystal Run has demonstrated it has the required pro - cedures in place for follow-up care, such as counseling and smoking cessation programs. Founder of the Corinne Feller Memorial Fund Nicole Feller Lee (second from left) recently presented the ORMC Complementary Therapies Committee a donation to help promote the Reiki Therapy Program at the hospital. The Reiki Therapy Program at Orange Regional Medical Center (ORMC) recently received a donation of awareness pins from the Corinne Feller Memorial Fund for Ovarian Cancer Research and Awareness. The pins remind inpatients at the hospital to ask their nurse about reiki, a noninvasive, gentle healing discipline that promotes comfort and rest through balancing the body's energy centers. Reiki offers a natural approach to healing and wellness when com - bined with traditional therapy as prescribed by a physician. In addition to reiki, ORMC complementary therapies include aroma- therapy, pet therapy, virtual reality, music therapy, harp therapy, guided imagery and osteopathic manipulation therapy. For more information about the complementary therapies at ORMC, visit ormc.org/cam. n M D N E W S . C O M /// M D N E W S M i D H u D S O N ■ 2 019 2 1