Representative Thomas M. Reynolds (26th District) met with representatives, doctors, nurses and patients of Lakeside Hospital to celebrate the hospital's selection as a winner of a healthcare award from the Premier Healthcare Alliance. It honors hospitals and healthcare organizations that deliver quality care efficiently and cost effectively. Lakeside received its award for quality care in Maternal and Neonatal Care. "Premier's recognition of Lakeside Hospital is an award for all the hardworking healthcare professionals from the doctors to the nurses to the administrative officials. All of these professionals make a great team allowing Lakeside to deliver quality healthcare efficiently and cost effectively for its patients," Reynolds said. Lakeside Hospital received the "Premier Award for Quality for Maternal and Neonatal Care," that "recognizes leading healthcare organizations that provide outstanding patient care at a significantly reduced cost and consistently set the standard in clinical excellence nationwide." "Receiving the Premier Award for Quality reinforces the fact that our employees are continuously striving to offer the highest quality patient care on a daily basis," said Kevin Nacy, Lakeside CEO. "Lakeside is celebrating 75 years of service in 2007. For nearly four generations we have delivered babies and cared for families from our area. Dr. Boon and his colleagues Drs. Junor, Dimopoulos and Stephens are proud of the staff and for the recognition of the excellence we've always delivered." "With healthcare costs being a concern for every Western New Yorker, it is refreshing to know Lakeside is providing affordable healthcare for mothers, families and children. Lakeside serves as a great example of how to run affordable, private healthcare facility in today's day and age, and I am proud to have them right here," Reynolds said. © August 19, 2007 - Westside News Inc. |
