 
Senate Resolution No. 583
 
BY: Senator STEC
 
        COMMEMORATING    the    100th    Anniversary    of
        Canton-Potsdam Hospital
 
  WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality of life in the communities across this great  State  of  New
York  is  enriched  by  the  concerned  and  dedicated  efforts of those
organizations of distinction whose singular  purpose  is  the  care  and
welfare of others; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Canton-Potsdam Hospital; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Potsdam Hospital, originally located at 37 Waverly Street,
began its journey of service to the community  on  March  13,  1925,  by
admitting  its  first  patient,  marking  the  beginning of a century of
exceptional healthcare service; and
 
  WHEREAS,  As  a  not-for-profit   community   healthcare   facility,
Canton-Potsdam  Hospital  has continuously provided high-quality care to
residents of St. Lawrence County,  currently  maintaining  94  certified
beds  and  offering  a  wide array of core programs, including emergency
medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care; and
 
  WHEREAS,   The   hospital's   commitment   to   accessibility    and
comprehensive  care  extends beyond its main campus, offering outpatient
health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton,  Gouverneur,  Massena,
Norfolk, and Potsdam, New York, ensuring healthcare is readily available
to communities throughout the region; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Canton-Potsdam  Hospital  provides  care  in  more than 25
different specialties, including a distinguished orthopedic surgery  and
sports  medicine  program,  as  well  as  the  Center  for  Cancer Care,
strengthening its role as a leading healthcare provider in Northern  New
York; and
 
  WHEREAS,  In 2018, Canton-Potsdam Hospital was recognized with Level
III Trauma Center Verification, affirming its ability to meet nationally
recognized standards for the care of  critically  injured  patients  and
reinforcing  its  capacity to provide immediate and comprehensive trauma
care for severe  injuries,  including  those  from  car  and  motorcycle
accidents, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, traumatic brain injuries, burns,
and falls; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Canton-Potsdam  Hospital  is  currently the only Level III
Trauma Center in St. Lawrence County, ensuring that patients in critical
condition can receive rapid, thorough, and expert care  close  to  home;
and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  hospital  also  offers a fully-equipped Critical Care
Unit  and  is  designated  as  a  Certified   Primary   Stroke   Center,
underscoring  its  commitment  to providing specialized care in critical
conditions and strokes; and
 
 
  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body recognizes the vital importance of
Canton-Potsdam  Hospital  in  providing  excellence  in   care   through
prevention,  education and treatment, and its evident commitment to this
mission; now, therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate   the   100th   Anniversary   of   Canton-Potsdam  Hospital,
recognizing and  commending  the  hospital's  unwavering  dedication  to
providing  essential  healthcare  services  to  St.  Lawrence County and
beyond, and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of its healthcare
professionals, staff, and leadership in making Canton-Potsdam Hospital a
trusted and vital institution within the community; and be it further
 
  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Canton-Potsdam Hospital

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