Danielle Daly Wins Award for Excellence in Patient Care

HRHCare Community Health is pleased to announce that Danielle Daly, Talent Acquisition Specialist from the HRHCare Human Resources Department in Peekskill, has been awarded the July 2016 Planetree Spirit Award for Excellence in Patient Care. The HRHCare Planetree Institute presents these awards to employees who go above and beyond to make health care more personalized and create a warm and welcoming environment for all.

Joining HRHCare as a Human Resources Assistant in early 2015, Danielle Daly was quickly tapped to work in talent acquisition for the organization due to her friendliness and professionalism in dealing with everyone both internally and externally. With her primary responsibility being to source, attract and recruit prospective employees, she is often the first point of contact for job candidates and other community members seeking information on HRHCare. In a recent demonstration of her compassion and foresight, Danielle listened carefully to a young woman from an assisted living facility interested in volunteering opportunities at the HRHCare Health Center at Beacon. Although she is only obligated to pass the candidate’s contact information along, Danielle took the time to write an impassioned plea on the young woman’s behalf so that the managers of the Beacon Health Promoter program would know what an asset she could be to their team. Taking the time to make sure a candidate’s abilities and interests are matched appropriately with the right team makes all the difference for both the individual as well as the organization at large.

“Danielle consistently responds quickly, professionally and supportively whenever information is needed,” said Eileen McManus, HRHCare AVP of Operations. “I am certain that Danielle’s Planetree spirit will continue to enrich colleagues, candidates and community members across the organization.

When asked about her experience at HRHCare, Danielle replied, “The mission of HRHCare is one I will forever hold dear to my heart. The dedication, focus and exceptional accessibility for those underserved and vulnerable run so much deeper than just a visit to one of our Health Centers.” Danielle holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Pace University, Pleasantville, where she consistently made the Dean’s List and was a member of the National Honor Society. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, working out and spending time with her family. She is a former volunteer at the Blythdale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla as well as a softball player and Irish step dancer.

Planetree is the global leader in advancing patient-centered care solutions, integrating the technology of modern medicine with the healing dimensions of compassion, comfortable surroundings, shared knowledge and freedom to make educated choices. HRHCare has been an affiliate since 1996 and remains the only Federally Qualified Health Center to be a part of this alliance. The HRHCare Planetree Institute was established in 2012 and provides state-of-the-art training to prepare staff in delivering passionate and personalized care. The HRHCare Planetree Spirit Award honors employees who have been nominated by their colleagues for going above and beyond to provide individualized patient care and enhance health care services in their respective facility.

About HRHCare

HRHCare (Hudson River HealthCare, Inc.) is a nonprofit, New York State licensed, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). Founded 40 years ago to provide care to the medically underserved population of Peekskill, New York, HRHCare is now one of the nation’s largest community health providers. From the Capitol Region to the East-end of Long Island, HRHCare’s network of 26 health centers provides affordable, accessible care to more than 135,000 patients through 500,000 visits annually. Our more than 350 primary care practitioners and 700 specialists and support staff have made HRHCare a destination for high-quality and compassionate care for all.

As HRHCare has grown it has retained its core values of community and compassion. Excelling in patient care, HRHCare provides comprehensive services to anyone who walks through our doors. HRHCare’s health centers provide primary and preventative treatment including adult and pediatric care; obstetrical and gynecological care; family planning; HIV counseling, testing, and referral; dental services; mental health counseling; nutrition counseling; podiatry; WIC services; health education; and a full complement of outreach, translation, transportation, benefits counseling and health insurance enrollment assistance.

HRHCare has a profound commitment to the communities it serves and works to improve community health through partnerships and collaborations with local community leaders, businesses, social service agencies, housing organizations, food banks, agricultural worker alliances and other local stakeholders. HRHCare believes if it wants to ensure quality care for its patients, it should ensure quality pay for its staff, which is why it provides a minimum living wage of $15 an hour for all employees.

For full information: www.hrhcare.org or 1.844.HRH.CARE