St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital – The Cornwall Local

Hospital changing more than its name

March 28, 2019 Ken Cashman

The hospital got a new name on March 25. It’s now known as “Montefiore: St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital.” It’s a mouth full. Does the abbreviation “SLCH” still work? We don’t know.

Wall breaking good for patients

March 15, 2019 Ken Cashman

From a distance it appeared to be an anger management exercise. A group of adults in hard hats took turns swinging their mallets at a wall that refused to budge.

Dialysis center will open in Cornwall

February 21, 2019 Ken Cashman

Keep an eye on the hospital parking lot in Cornwall. It’s going to be filling up again.

Hospital to offer open access primary care

November 2, 2017 Ken Cashman

It’s called “open access primary care.” Patients can walk in the door or make an appointment with a doctor. The service will be available at the Cornwall Campus of the hospital in about a year.

Car crashes into Woody’s Restaurant

July 7, 2017 Ken Cashman

After a car crashed into Woody’s on July 6, Deke Hazirjian (the restaurant owner) said the accident could have been much worse.

Doctor: “Lyme prevalent but curable”

May 26, 2017 Ken Cashman

“I didn’t expect such a big turnout,” Dr. Margarita Kogan admitted as she greeted the guests in the library’s Community Room. St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital has been sponsoring educational sessions in local libraries. As part

Mary Lou Carolan and Assemblyman James Skoufis

Skoufis hints at future hospital scoop

May 19, 2017 Editorial Staff

Assemblyman James Skoufis had a scoop for the audience at the Cornwall Public Library. “You’re going to see something positive on the Cornwall Campus of the hospital,” he said. But he wouldn’t divulge what it was.

Cornwall ER closes; stays in news

January 20, 2017 Editorial Staff

There was no last minute reprieve for the Cornwall Emergency Room. It closed on Jan. 12, as promised.

Cornwall ER to close in January

December 13, 2016 Ken Cashman

The following announcement was excerpted from a St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital press release.

Girl Scouts helping Hollie’s Garden flourish

October 7, 2016 Editorial Staff

The four high school freshmen admit it wasn’t their idea. They had brainstormed and were still looking for a project for Girl Scouts when an outsider offered a suggestion.