Westchester Medical Center
When a sudden pain struck, Ivan never imagined it would become a race against time to save his life…
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
At just 7 years old, Livy’s diagnosis turned her world upside down — and her care team refused to give…
Bon Secours Community Hospital
“The care was excellent, but what truly stayed with me was how personal it felt…”
Good Samaritan Hospital
When Kevin was diagnosed with cancer, he needed more than treatment — he needed a…
HealthAlliance Hospital
What Harris thought was a routine test quickly became a life-changing diagnosis…
Margaretville Hospital
When a sudden pain struck, Ivan was rushed into a life-saving fight — “They made…
MidHudson Regional Hospital
In the middle of a cold December, Riley struggled to breathe. At just 13, the…
St. Anthony Community Hospital
When two-year-old Sean began gasping for air, his family knew every second mattered…
Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson is a partner of Thompson & Bender. Founded in 1986, the agency is the region’s premier advertising and public relations firm. As a partner in the firm, Mrs. Bracken-Thompson is responsible for a wide variety of clients representing a broad spectrum of business sectors including Fortune 500 firms; banks and financial institutions; educational institutions; not-for-profits; hospitals and health care organizations; the travel and hospitality industry; food and beverage sector; senior residential living; commercial real estate developers; environmental and business organizations, among others.










Rocco J. Pucino III is the VP/Retail Banking Officer at Ulster Savings Bank’s Kingston headquarters. In Mr. Pucino’s new role, he will is responsible for overseeing and directing the Retail Banking area by providing guidance and support to the bank’s 15 branch locations.



