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CAREER PULSE
Christopher Heights Welcomes Cote-Stosz
NORTHAMPTON — Chris- topher Heights of Northamp- ton announced that Crystal Cote-Stosz has joined its team as executive director, effective immediately.
Cote-Stosz brings a long history of elder-care experi- ence. She began her career in
elder care in 2007 as an information and refer- ral specialist and later moved up to a geriatric resource advisor with Greater Springfield Senior Services. In 2009, she and her family relocated to Easthampton, and in 2010, she accepted a posi- tion in social work at the Northampton Senior Center.
Within a year at the senior center, she was promoted to assistant director. Her responsibili- ties included volunteer recruitment, scheduling, training, and supervising the social worker, ac- tivities director, and fitness center, ensuring the needs of elders in the Northampton community were met with dignity, respect, and enthusiasm.
Cote-Stosz’s commitment to serving our elders presented a new opportunity in 2016 at the Lathrop Home in Northampton, where she ac- cepted the position of executive director in 2016 and focused her talents on expanding relation- ships with community partners, developing effective teams within the Lathrop community, and increasing resident census to stabilize the operations of the home. She said she enjoyed
the growth opportunity and experiences she had at the Lathrop Home and is now accepting this new opportunity to expand to a larger commu- nity.
“I pride myself in communicating with dignity and respect during challenging conver- sations,” she added. “I challenge myself and our staff every day to care for each resident as I would want my family members cared for.”
HMC Taps Dunn to Lead
Health Information Management
HOLYOKE — Holyoke Medical Center announced the appointment of Mark Dunn as director of Health Information Management (HIM).
“With nearly 20 years of experience, Mark brings a broad range of knowledge to
the organization, and we are glad he has joined us,” said Michael Koziol, chief financial officer of Holyoke Medical Center. “As the director of Health Information Management, he will ensure efficient and compliant handling of all patient records and related documents.”
In addition to his role at Holyoke Medical Center, Dunn is also an adjunct instructor of Health Information Management at both Man- chester Community College and Charter Oak State College in Connecticut.
“I am honored to have been selected to join the Holyoke Medical Center team and am look- ing forward to ensuring that the privacy and accuracy of our patients’ records are maintained at all times,” Dunn said.
Most recently, Dunn served as corporate direc- tor of HIM and privacy officer at Masonicare, a senior-health and retirement-living organization in Connecticut. His prior experience included information-management positions with Cornell-Scott Hill Health Corp., Yale New Haven Hospital, and Smart Document Solutions, all in New Haven, Conn.; Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, N.Y.; and Phelps Memorial Hospi- tal Center in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
Dunn is a registered health information ad- ministrator. He received his bachelor’s degree in administration from SUNY University at Stony Brook, N.Y., and his master’s degree in health services administration from Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. He also holds a post-master’s certificate in long-term post-acute care, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in health informa- tion administration.
Kapinos, Morales Named to New Roles at Louis & Clark
SPRINGFIELD — Louis & Clark Pharmacy in Spring- field announced that Sarah Kapinos has been named to a new role as community liaison. Kapinos has served as the business development specialist for Louis & Clark Pharmacy for the past year.
“Sarah’s many strengths include her ability to forge lasting partnerships built on trust,” said Dr. Kara James, pharmacy manager and co- owner. “In her new role, she will create and nurture rela- tionships with new clients
and a variety of external referral sources through daily activities and community practice visits.”
Kapinos has more than 12 years of experience in healthcare, including her role as a clinical account manager and liaison at Baystate Medi- cal Center, and attained her bachelor’s degree in business management and marketing from Elms College. In her new role, she will serve as a liaison between referral sources — including admission coordinators, executive and nursing directors, and medical professionals — and the pharmacy referral staff on the scheduling, clini- cal, and billing office teams.
In addition, Yvette Morales, a certified phar- macy technician, has been appointed pharmacy patient advocate.
“Yvette has a real passion for helping people and is vested in the health and wellness of our local community,” James said. “We know our patients will benefit from her focus and exper- tise.”
Morales has nearly a decade of experience, and is certified as both a pharmacy technician and a
medical assistant. Bilingual in English and Span- ish, she will serve as the liaison between custom- ers and the rest of the pharmacy staff. She will introduce patients to pharmacy programs that will best complement their needs, help them enroll, and ensure everything works as it should.
Women’s Health Associates Welcomes Barber to Staff
SPRINGFIELD — Women’s Health Associates, with locations in Springfield and Westfield, an- nounced the addition of certified nurse-midwife Mary Barber to its staff. The Westhampton resident brings more than 30 years of experience to the practice.
“Mary may be new to our team, but she has served women in our community for more than three decades,” said Dr. Robert Wool, medical director. “She is passionate about educating and inspiring women about positive health behav- iors, making her a great fit for our practice.”
Barber received her nursing degree from Gen- esee Hospital School of Nursing in Rochester, N.Y., and completed her nurse-midwifery certifi- cate at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, N.J. She is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and is a member of the American College of Nurse- Midwives.
“I look forward to continuing to empower and encourage women through woman- and family- centered prenatal visits, postpartum support, annual exams, and gynecological care,” Barber said. “I strive to provide a comfortable setting where patients can discuss any of their concerns around women’s health issues, such as birth control, screenings, sex, and menopause.
Prior to joining Women’s Health Associates, Barber worked for Baystate Ob/Gyn Group for more than 20 years and, before that, Trinity Health Of New England. She also previously served on the clinical faculty of the Baystate Midwifery Education Program and the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing. She is a CenteringPregnancy advanced facilitator.
Winn Steps Up as President, CEO of Behavioral Health Network
SPRINGFIELD — Steve Winn took the helm of Behavioral Health Network (BHN) as its next president and CEO on July 1, as the retirement of President and CEO Katherine Wilson be- came official.
The BHN board of direc- tors selected Winn to succeed Wilson, who has
served as president and CEO since the formation of the organization in 1992.
“The opportunity to lead the dedicated staff at BHN is especially gratifying,” Winn said. “They are remarkable in their commitment to BHN’s mission of helping individuals, families, and communities improve the quality of life for those with behavioral and developmental chal-
CRYSTAL COTE-STOSZ
SARAH KAPINOS
YVETTE MORALES
MARK DUNN
STEVE WINN
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