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CALLICOON, NY (March 23, 2026) — Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills’ Grover M. Hermann Hospital Emergency Department was recently honored with the Professional Research Consultants (PRC) Excellence in Healthcare and Five-Star Award for ranking in the top 10% nationally for overall quality of care.

PRC’s Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognize organizations and individuals who consistently achieve eDr. Aaqib Malikxcellence throughout the year by enhancing patient experiences, improving healthcare employee engagement, and promoting physician alignment and engagement, as measured by patient surveys.

“Earning national recognition in the top 10% for overall quality of care reflects the exceptional commitment our Emergency Department team brings to every patient, every day,” said Jerry Dunlavey, CEO, Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills. “At our Callicoon campus, our caregivers deliver compassionate, high-quality care in life’s most critical moments, demonstrating a deep dedication to the community we are privileged to serve.” 
As part of a critical-access hospital, the Emergency Department at the Callicoon campus plays a vital role in ensuring timely, high-quality care close to home. This recognition underscores the importance of maintaining strong, accessible emergency services for the region and the impact it has on the health and well-being of the rural community.
In addition, the Callicoon campus offers inpatient hospital services, inpatient subacute rehabilitation and skilled-nursing services, outpatient physical and occupational rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, lab work, bone-density testing, and more. The campus also offers Garnet Health Doctors primary care and family medicine services. 

To learn more about Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills’ Grover M. Hermann Hospital, please visit garnethealth.org/callicoon
 
About Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills  
Garnet Health is a New York State not-for-profit corporation headquartered in Middletown, New York, approximately 60 miles northwest of New York City. It is the corporate parent of Garnet Health Medical Center, Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills, Garnet Health Doctors, Garnet Health Urgent Care, Garnet Health Foundation and Garnet Health Foundation – Catskills. Garnet Health employs more than 4,000 professionals and over 850 medical staff members.
Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills in Harris is a 154-bed facility that also offers a variety of outpatient services. Garnet Health Medical Center – Catskills’ Grover M. Hermann Hospital in Callicoon is a 15-bed critical-access hospital, offering outpatient services as well. Both locations are dedicated to providing quality healthcare to residents of Sullivan County and neighboring communities, and both have been recognized with awards and accreditations for outstanding, high-quality care and service excellence.

Deija Davis-Montes, BS

Marketing and Corporate Communications Specialist
Deija Davis-Montes is Garnet Health’s Marketing and Corporate Communications Specialist. She received her Bachelor of Science in Advertising and Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of Technology.  Deija is passionate about nonprofit work, communication that creates impact, and helping organizations share their mission and vision with clarity and purpose.
Deija can be reached at (845) 333-2368 or dmontes@garnethealth.org 
 

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