News & Events
The St. James Foundation Beat The Blues Gala Raises over $50,000
Friday, February 7, 2025
The St. James Foundation Beat The Blues Gala raised over $50,000 at the event held on Saturday, February 1st, at The Main Place in Hornell. With 170 attendees, a delicious meal from John Carbone and The Main Place, and music by Rochester’s Uptown Groove, the evening was filled with generosity and community spirit.
Director of the St. James Foundation Carmen Wilkins remarked on the night, “Thanks to our incredible sponsors and guests, the funds raised will enhance patient care, provide vital resources, and make a meaningful difference for those we serve. We are truly grateful for their support!”
Universal Health Network and Vitality by Liv gym were the title sponsors of the event. Other major support came from The David Gray Foundation, sponsoring the dinner catered by John Carbone. The Cabot Group sponsored the luxury travel package. Table sponsors included Alfred State College, Community Bank, Hornell Area Family YMCA, Howard Hanna Real Estate, LaBella, LeChase Construction, MVP Healthcare, Stark Equipment, The Bonadio Group, TTA/Transit Air, and St. James Hospital Administration. The auctions were sponsored by Maple City Savings Bank, Razak Associates, and the St. James Medical Staff. Expressway Auto Auction donated its services to the live auction. Purdy Creek Graphics generously donated the balloon decorations.
Silver sponsors included The Hornell Industrial Development Corp, NuFlow Services, Universal Builders, The Village Café, USI Consulting, Wegmans, and Wilkins RV. Bronze sponsors were provided by Citizens & Northern Bank, Shawn and Holly Hogan, Wilkins Properties, and Workplace Interiors. Other decorations were sponsored by First Heritage Federal Credit Union, Indus Hospitality Group, Leo J. Roth, and ServU Federal Credit Union.
Other sponsorships included John and Shannon Buckley, District 6 Federal Credit Union, and the Hornell Elks Lodge.
The next St. James Foundation fundraising event is a Spring Fling scheduled for May. More information to follow.
St. James Hospital Expands Services to Include ICU Level of Care
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
St. James Hospital is pleased to announce an exciting advancement in patient care: the addition of ICU-designated rooms. Construction is now underway on two state-of-the-art ICU-designated rooms, marking a significant milestone in St. James Hospital’s commitment to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our community.
The addition of ICU care enables St. James to care for patients requiring advanced medical treatment without transferring them to facilities outside the Hornell community. This expansion reflects the mission of the Hospital to provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare close to home.
“The advancement of ICU care at St. James Hospital is something our community has needed, and we are thrilled to meet that need,” said Wendy Disbrow, President and CEO of St. James Hospital. “Keeping critical care cases local ensures patients receive timely, specialized care while remaining close to their loved ones.”
The construction of the ICU rooms represents the latest step in St. James Hospital’s ongoing investment in enhancing healthcare services. Once complete, the ICU will provide the technology, expertise, and compassionate care necessary for patients with severe or life-threatening conditions.
“This is a tremendous step forward for healthcare in Hornell and the surrounding areas,” said Dr. Bilal Ahmed, Chief Medical Officer of St. James Hospital. “We are committed to elevating the level of care we provide to our community, and this expansion is a testament to that commitment.”
St. James Hospital thanks the community for its continued support as we enhance our facilities and services to meet the needs of our patients. More updates on the ICU project will be shared as construction progresses.