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Phyllis A. Patrick

Phyllis A. Patrick, 67, of Marsh Grove Lane, Southport, NC, formerly of Bordell Road in Smethport, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. 

Born January 15, 1950 in Olean, NY, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen (Booth) Patrick. 

She graduated with honors from Smethport High School in 1967.  She received her B.S. in Psychology from Penn State University and her M.B.A. in Healthcare Administration from Cornell University. 

Phyllis was the first Information Security Officer at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan as well as the Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Mt. Sinai Hospital for Special Surgery, also in Manhattan. 

In 2014, she founded and served as President of Phyllis A. Patrick and Associates, LLC, a consulting group that provided strategic planning, security and privacy services to the healthcare industry. 

Phyllis was a member of the Ponemon Institute RIM.  She was a frequent speaker at national and regional conferences and professional associations.  She was a member of the Greater NY Hospital Association and a member of NC Healthcare Information and Communications Alliance, Inc.  She was a member of the New England Healthcare Internal Auditors Board of Directors and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Briefings on HIPAA, a member of the Compliance Advisory Board for Wolters Kluwer Law and Business.  She published a book in July, 2014, ‘The Complete Guide to Healthcare Privacy and Information Security Governance.’

Surviving is a brother, Richard (Kathy) Patrick of Skiatook, OK; a sister, Julia (Nelson) Tanner, Jr. of Smethport; nieces, Deanna Bashore, Danielle Parker and Vicki Tanner; a nephew, Rick Patrick; a great niece, Kristin Bennett; a great nephew, Austin Bashore; several cousins and friends, including Sandy Foster and Dr. Martha Adams. 

Private funeral services will be held for the family at a later date.  Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery in Farmers Valley.  Local arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 

Memorials if desired may be made to the SPCA P.O. Box 113, Bradford PA 16701

Online condolences can be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Phyllis was a special person. I met her in the 1970s and called her my sister/friend/stepmom. I think of her often and wish she’d moved back to theWest Coast so we’d have gotten together more frequently. I’d like to connect with her siblings.
— Alicia Smith Cox

It''s been a few months since she passed, but I still think about her every single day. She will forever hold a place in my heart. She was so knowledgeable & a great person. Fly high Aunt Phyl. You''re greatly missed.
— Kristin Bennett

Phyllis was a great colleague and friend. She had a wealth of knowledge which she willingly shared with those who asked. I will miss her.
— Pat Koziol

Phyllis was a wonderful mentor, colleague and friend. She was bright, innovative, caring, funny and knowledgeable. My condolences to her family. I will miss her greatly.
— Aviva Halpert

Phyllis hired me as her assistant at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. She was the epitome of class and kindness. My condolences to her family and friends. I am honored to have known her.
— Karen Vaccaro

I am so sorry to hear about Phyllis''s passing. She was a great friend of mine from 1st. Grade to high school graduation. We lost touch when we both left Smethport. She was a quiet, smart lady. I have many good memories of her to hold on to!
— Gloria Nelson Head

Condolences

  • Phyllis was a special person. I met her in the 1970s and called her my sister/friend/stepmom. I think of her often and wish she’d moved back to theWest Coast so we’d have gotten together more frequently. I’d like to connect with her siblings.

    — Alicia Smith Cox

  • It''s been a few months since she passed, but I still think about her every single day. She will forever hold a place in my heart. She was so knowledgeable & a great person. Fly high Aunt Phyl. You''re greatly missed.

    — Kristin Bennett

  • Phyllis was a great colleague and friend. She had a wealth of knowledge which she willingly shared with those who asked. I will miss her.

    — Pat Koziol

  • Phyllis was a wonderful mentor, colleague and friend. She was bright, innovative, caring, funny and knowledgeable. My condolences to her family. I will miss her greatly.

    — Aviva Halpert

  • Phyllis hired me as her assistant at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. She was the epitome of class and kindness. My condolences to her family and friends. I am honored to have known her.

    — Karen Vaccaro

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