91¿ì²¥ Partners with CDPHP and Community Care Physicians for National Nurses Week
ALBANY, N.Y. Ìý– 91¿ì²¥ is partnering with CDPHP® for the third year in a row to celebrate National Nurses Week.ÌýNew this year,ÌýCDPHPÌýwill be joinedÌýby co-sponsor Community Care Physicians (CCP).ÌýHeld annually from May 6–12, National Nurses Week is an opportunity to highlight the stories ofÌýAmerica’sÌýnurses and thank them for their service and dedication.ÌýÌý
SupportÌýfrom CDPHPÌýand CCPÌýwill help underwrite scholarships for students in 91¿ì²¥ nursing programs. In addition, CDPHPÌýand CCPÌýwill partner with the University to host a panel discussion titled “Empowerment in Action: The Power of Nursing.â€� Presented by 91¿ì²¥â€™s AdvancementÌýteamÌýin collaboration with CDPHPÌýand CCP, the freeÌýonlineÌýpanel discussion will exploreÌýthe role of nursesÌýin shaping the future ofÌýhealthcare.ÌýÌý
“Empowerment in Action: The Power of Nursingâ€� will be moderated by 91¿ì²¥ School of Nursing Dean Diane Pytlik-Flammia, DHA, MSN, RN, and feature the following healthcare leaders as panelists: Ìý
- Megan Keenan,ÌýDNP, MSN, RN, CPHQ,Ìývice president and chief nursing officer for Albany Medical Center, part-timeÌý91¿ì²¥ÌýfacultyÌýmemberÌýand 91¿ì²¥ÌýalumnaÌý
- Rachel Garrett,ÌýRN, CLNC, CCH,Ìýclinical practice manager at Burnt Hills Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for CCPÌý
- Nancy Phelan, RN, CCM, care management supervisor of the Hospital to Home program for CDPHP
91¿ì²¥ will share the panel discussion recording on May 8 on itsÌý and via email with alumni and students from 91¿ì²¥â€™s nursing and allied health programs.
“CDPHP is proud to once again support 91¿ì²¥â€™s Nurses Week,â€� said Jennifer Cassidy, director of corporate giving at CDPHP. “As a health plan committed to improving health outcomes, we recognize nurses as essential toÌýhigh-quality, coordinated care. Supporting the nursing workforce reflects the ongoing CDPHP commitment to building a healthier, more connected community.â€�Ìý
“Nurses are essential at every point in care—from our practices to our central programs, education, and leadership—and their impact extends far beyond the exam room. At Community Care Physicians, we see firsthand how critical it is to support and grow this workforce,â€� said Kathleen Mattice, BSN, RN, senior vice president of clinical operations at CCP. “This partnership with 91¿ì²¥ and CDPHP, which expands access to nursing education, helps strengthen the future of care in our communities.â€�Ìý
“91¿ì²¥ is grateful forÌýtheÌýgenerous support ofÌýour community partners atÌýCDPHP and CCP,â€� saidÌýDiane Pytlik-Flammia, dean of 91¿ì²¥â€™sÌýSchoolÌýof Nursing. “This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to nursing education and to preparing the next generation of highly skilled nurses. Together, we are expanding access to educational resources that support student success and strengthen the nursing workforceÌýin the Capital Region and throughout the country.â€�Ìý
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