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St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Center named in memory of former President/CEO

By WKTV News

Story Created: Jan 24, 2012 at 4:06 PM EDT

Story Updated: Jan 24, 2012 at 4:06 PM EDT

UTICA, N.Y. - The Family Medicine Center in Utica will be renamed in honor of Sister Rose Vincent Gleason, OSF, former President/CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

"In order to recognize Sister Rose Vincent's longstanding commitment to the underserved and to education, effective January 14, the Family Medicine Center, located at 120 Hobart Street, Utica, will be known as the Sister Rose Vincent Family Medicine Center," announced Richard H. Ketcham, FACHE, President/CEO of St. Elizabeth Medical Center. "There were over 30,000 patient visits at the center last year." Mr. Ketcham made this announcement at a Memorial Mass in honor of Sister Rose Vincent January 14.

During her tenure as President/CEO, Sister Rose Vincent had a major impact not only on St. Elizabeth Medical Center, but also on the healthcare community as a whole. Education was important to Sister and, as a result, the St. Elizabeth Family Residency Program was initiated.

"Sister Rose Vincent was one of the five most inspirational people in my life," wrote Dr. Reynold Golden in a note sent to the Medical Center. He was the first director of the Family Medicine Residency Program from 1978 to 1992. This sentiment has been shared by many people that were touched by Sister Rose Vincent.
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