Syracuse, NY – Upstate University Hospital is the only hospital in Central New York gain magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Magnet status is a signal to the profession that the nursing advocacy group believes Upstate provides high-quality nursing and patient care. About 10% of US hospitals earn Magnet status, which can help recruit and retain talent.
Upstate first earned Magnet recognition in 2021 and retained its designation after the 2025 renewal process.
Initiatives such as Meds to Beds pharmacy programand food bank for patients and others Hospital at home The program was cited in the recovery of magnet recognition at Upstate, according to a hospital news release.
“We celebrate this achievement with deep gratitude for the hard work of our entire healthcare team,” said Upstate University Hospital CEO Dr. Robert Corona in the report.
The credentialing center grew out of the American Nurses Association, which represents registered nurses.
There are 51 Magnet hospitals throughout New York State, including seven in the Rochester area and three in the Capital Region.
Only Upstate has earned recognition in Central New York. There are no Magnet hospitals in the North Country or the Southern Tier. The closest Magnet institutions outside of Syracuse are in Cooperstown and Canandaigua.
Hospital of St. Josefa was the first Syracuse hospital to receive Magnet recognition in 2002, but the designation has lapsed in recent years.
Representatives of St. Joe said they are working to try to get Magneto’s recognition back.
“We are actively conducting a comprehensive gap analysis to better understand and align our strategic nursing plan with Magnet principles,” said Julie Moore, chief nursing officer at St. Joe. “This work is an important step to strengthen our nursing excellence and prepare for future application when the timing is right.”
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