Garnet Health Leader Shares the Airwaves With Popular Morning Show in Sullivan County

If you are a “Thunderhead,” you already know. If you’re not, tune in! Garnet Health Interim President and CEO Jerry Dunlavey will join the popular Thunder 102 morning show, Ciliberto & Friends — whose listeners are known as “Thunderheads” — as a guest host once a month throughout 2023.

On his first appearance, Jerry took the opportunity to share a little about himself and a lot about Garnet Health and its commitment to the residents of Sullivan County.

Jerry has lived in Goshen, New York, for 20 years and says he is “excited to be back out in the community” meeting residents, leaders and legislators. When asked about Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills’ financial health, Jerry was forthcoming and honest. He explained the many challenges faced not only by our health system but also by those around the country. Last year (2022) was a particularly challenging time due to a decrease in patient volume and revenue, as well as an increase in costs from inflation and COVID-19-related factors. This all makes 2023 a pivotal year — one for which Garnet Health already has a plan in place to help us maintain our commitment and promise to Sullivan County.

Jerry shared with the Thunder 102 audience that Garnet Health was able to take significant measures to reduce anticipated losses by nearly 50%, all while improving patient access and welcoming two new full-time doctors — a gastroenterologist and a general surgeon.

“And we’re not slowing down,” Jerry explained. He went on to share that Garnet Health has hired two new psychiatrists and talked about our commitment to continued growth and bringing more needed doctors to the region. He also announced a $10.5 million grant that Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills received from the Department of Health, which will be dedicated to recruiting and retaining staff.

Jerry teased some special guests who will join him for future episodes and shared a touching cardiac story that exemplifies the expertise and quality care right here in our region.

In his parting words, he said, “Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills is 100% committed to serving the healthcare needs of [Sullivan County], now and into the future.”

You can listen to the full podcast with Jerry’s debut cohosting gig here. And tune in on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. to hear more from Jerry about Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills and all it has to offer.