Albany Medical Center

At Albany Medical Center, being the first choice in patient experience, quality, and clinical excellence starts with the dedication and compassion of our nurses. During Nurses Week, six exceptional nurses were honored with the 2026 Pillars of Nursing Excellence Awards, the hospital’s highest recognition for nursing. Selected from more than 60 nominations, the honorees represent a combined 159 years of service and an unwavering commitment to patients, families, and colleagues.   “These nurses represent the very best of our profession,” said Chief Nursing Officer Megan Keenan. “They lead with compassion, advocate for their patients, support their colleagues, and continually raise the standard of care throughout our organization.”   Read more about this year’s honorees and the impact they make every day.   https://lnkd.in/e3EJYPhP

Albany Medical Center surgeons are using a new, artificial intelligence-driven surgical platform to perform complex brain tumor surgeries more safely and efficiently than ever before. Medtronic’s Stealth AXiS Surgical System uses AI to map out critical neural pathways before, during, and after these intricate procedures. We’re proud to bring this advanced technology to our community, enhancing the patient experience, quality, and clinical excellence for patients requiring brain surgery. https://lnkd.in/eENgzQ4P

We’re excited to announce the Care for Kids Radiothon raised more than $327,300 for our Bernard & Millie Duker Children's Hospital! We are incredibly thankful for the generosity of our community that helps us make a difference for thousands of children across the region!

Albany Medical Center is proud to recognize Brian Shaughnessy, RN, from the Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital float pool as our newest DAISY Award recipient. Brian was nominated by the parents of a patient who described the compassion, empathy, and encouragement he showed throughout their daughter’s hospitalization. “Brian made her feel like she could accomplish difficult things by always cheering her on. He was extremely kind, caring, and compassionate.”   The award presentation was made even more meaningful by a special visit from Tena Barnes Carraher, co-founder of the The DAISY Foundation, who visited Albany Medical Center during Nurses Week. She currently serves as vice president of Marketing and Communications for the foundation.

Our mission to make miracles continues with Day 2 of the Cares for Kids Radiothon! Through 6 p.m., tune into 99.5 The River and News Radio 103.1 & 810 WGY to hear inspiring patient stories. As the region’s only Children’s Hospital, and part of the Albany Med Health System, your support helps us provide high-quality care close to home. Phone lines are open and volunteers are ready to take your pledge! To donate: 📞 1-877-810-KIDS (5437) 📱 Text AMCKIDS to 34984

Happy Nurses Week! This week, we celebrate the incredible impact our nurses make every day. Their compassion, skill, and unwavering dedication not only shape the care we provide but help bring our vision to life: being the first choice in patient experience, quality, and clinical excellence. Our 4,000 nurses across the Albany Med Health System are advocates, educators, leaders, and healers, and the difference they make is felt by every patient, family, and colleague. Thank you, nurses!

The Cares for Kids Radiothon, to benefit our Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, is underway! Thursday and Friday, tune into 99.5 The River and News Radio 103.1 & 810 WGY to hear inspiring stories from patients, families, and staff. As the region’s only Children’s Hospital, and part of the Albany Med Health System, your support helps us provide high-quality care for thousands of children and families, close to home. Phone lines are open and volunteers are ready to take your pledge! To donate: 📞 Call 1-877-810-KIDS (5437) 📱 Text AMCKIDS to 34984

Take the next step in your nursing career at Albany Medical Center. Join us May 14 for a nursing job fair with the opportunity for on-the-spot interviews and offers. Register today. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_th2XbC

Thank you to Broadview Federal Credit Union for their generous donation of care kits! The kits are filled with personal care items for adult and pediatric patients to bring support and comfort during a hospital stay.

Rebecca Rogers, MD, chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Albany Medical Center, has been appointed president of the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. A longtime member of the society and fellowship-trained urogynecologist, Dr. Rogers says she will focus on the human side of medicine, recognizing that people are at the center of health care—and that supporting care teams is key to delivering high-quality, safe care and advancing clinical excellence. Congratulations to Dr. Rogers!