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HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Director of Emergency Services
Melanie Leise joined the team on April 23, 2019, and will be responsible for overseeing the emergency department operations at the main campus and North Suburban's two full-service freestanding emergency rooms in Thornton and Westminster, Colorado. - April 28, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
Volunteer at HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named National Frist Humanitarian Awards Finalist
Community Volunteer Recognized with Highest Honor from HCA Healthcare. - April 25, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Reach IPS, Inc. Partners with Paragon Consulting Partners, LLC to Offer Remote Patient Monitoring and Advanced Healthcare Consulting Services
Silicon Valley-based Reach IPS, Inc. and Sacramento CA based Paragon Consulting Partners, LLC (Paragon) announced today that they have agreed to bring joint opportunities for Remote Patient Monitoring with advanced healthcare consulting solutions to the marketplace. Reach IPS, Inc. is a leader in... - April 18, 2019 - Reach IPS
mumms® Software Presents Many Industry-First Billing Automations in Its ClearPay Module
mumms Software®, developers of hospice EMR, Hummingbird, will showcase its unique ClearPay Billing Module at NHPCO LAC 2019 at Booth #711. - April 16, 2019 - mumms Software
mumms® Software Partners with DrFirst® to Bring Unprecedented in-EMR Prescribing: ClearScripts, to Hospice and Palliative Care
Clinicians will save time, improve accuracy, and promote patient safety using ClearScripts e-prescribing directly within mumms’ EMR, where it’s most relevant. - April 15, 2019 - mumms Software
Akron Hospice Educates on the Importance of Hospice Family Care
Harbor Light Hospice, an Akron hospice, released a blog describing the importance of hospice family care for people whose loved ones are patients. Families need care during this difficult time as much as their loved ones do, and many hospice care providers take this into consideration when... - April 15, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice
Mona Clayton, RN, Continues to Empower Future 100,000 Nurses "Speed Huddle™" Mentoring Concept to Launch at Upcoming Mixer
With the need for a new way to attract students and fulfill the goal of recruiting 100,000 future nurses, an innovative concept called “Speed Huddle™” will launch in April 2019 to help match students with professional mentors at an upcoming “mix & mentor emPOWER... - April 12, 2019 - The Nurses Pub
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Physicians
Swedish Medical Center announces nine new providers as the hospital continues to offer the highest quality care and the most advanced technologies and treatments in nearly every medical specialty. - April 11, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Akron Hospice Shares the Benefits of Hospice Care for Cancer Patients
Harbor Light Hospice, an Akron Hospice care agency, released a blog detailing the Top 5 benefits that hospice care provides for cancer patients. Harbor Light Hospice is dedicated to improving the quality of life for their patients through their hospice services. Hospice care can be highly... - April 06, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice
Ophthalmics, Inc. Becomes a Direct Distributor of Bausch Health
Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is now a direct distributor for Bausch Health. Customers are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at www.shophthalmics.com to find Bausch Health’s line of industry leading... - April 05, 2019 - Ophthalmics, Inc.
Rose Medical Center Among Nation's Top 100 Hospitals for 12th Year
Rose Medical Center has been selected one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health™ for the 12th time, spotlighting the top-performing hospitals in the U.S. based on a balanced scorecard of publicly available clinical, operational and patient satisfaction metrics and data. - April 05, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Rose Medical Center Maintains Five-Star Rating on CMS HospitalCompare.com
Rose Medical Center has again earned the prestigious five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Hospital Compare Program — the only Denver-area hospital to maintain this honor. Last year, Rose was among the first hospitals in Colorado to receive this... - April 05, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
NCHS Ramona Opens New Community Health Center
North County Health Services Opens New Health Clinic in Ramona. - April 02, 2019 - NCHS
Ophthalmics, Inc. Becomes a Direct Distributor of Altaire Pharmaceuticals
Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is now a direct distributor for Altaire Pharmaceuticals. Eye care physicians are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at shophthalmics.com to find Altaire’s in-demand and... - April 01, 2019 - Ophthalmics, Inc.
Cleveland Hospice Describes Hospice Care for Heart Disease
Harbor Light Hospice, a Cleveland Hospice Agency, recently released a blog educating readers about hospice care for heart disease patients. - March 27, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice
Rose Medical Center Names Andrew Weinfeld, MD, New Chief Medical Officer
Rose Medical Center announces the appointment of Andrew Weinfeld, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer. - March 23, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Host 35th Annual Golf Outing
South Nassau Communities Hospital has named board member and Manhattan-based real estate management and investment executive Anthony Ponte and long-time facility and planning leader Bill Ulrich as co-honorees of its 35th Annual Golf Outing to be held Monday, May 20. The outing will be held at... - March 23, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Announces Frist Humanitarian Award Winners
Swedish Colleagues Recognized for Exceptional and Innovative Performance - March 22, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
AccessMD Urgent Cares Donate Time and Vaccine to Help Fight Influenza A and B Viruses During Last Months of 2019 Flu Season
Trusted immediate medical care provider, AccessMD Urgent Cares, announces their donation of time and influenza vaccines during the last crucial months of flu season, aiming to help Dayton area residents and their families fight influenza A and B viruses. Recent patients raved about their experience... - March 21, 2019 - AccessMD Urgent Cares
2019 International Hospital Federation Awards Now Open
Hospitals and health service providers around the globe can now nominate their outstanding projects and programs to the IHF Awards. - March 21, 2019 - International Hospital Federation
WoundReference Wins the JWC 2019 Cost-Effective Wound Management Award
WoundReference Inc., a medical information technology company focused on point-of-care clinical decision support for wound care, is pleased to announce winning the JWC’s (Journal of Wound Care) 2019 Cost Effectiveness award for the WR Formulary Module. - March 19, 2019 - WoundReference Inc.
Bentz Whaley Flessner Announces Executive Transition
Bentz Whaley Flessner, a national and international philanthropy consulting firm for over 35 years has announced an executive leadership change, appointing Joshua Birkholz as CEO, succeeding founding principal Bruce Flessner. BWF is grateful for Flessner's contributions to the Firm and his extraordinary contributions to the nonprofit community. BWF will continue its exemplary growth with a commitment to diversity in all forms. - March 18, 2019 - Bentz Whaley Flessner
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Honors Nurses with DAISY Awards
Jean Gasteratos, Jessalynn Fiest, Wanda Zwiegelaar recognized for providing extraordinary nursing care. - March 16, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Neck Seminar
Join Swedish Neurosurgeon, Eric Arias, M.D., to learn about common causes of neck pain as well as the non-surgical and surgical treatment options available. - March 14, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Hip Seminar
It’s not hip to live in pain. Are you living with hip pain? Join expert orthopedic surgeon John Schwappach, MD, FACS, to learn about how to alleviate your pain and get you back to the activities you once enjoyed without pain. Dr. Schwappach will discuss causes of hip pain as well as diagnosis... - March 14, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
ASAlaser's Results in 2018: An Exponential Growth in Turnover Since 2016
Significantly increased revenue from sales and performance compared with the past two years (+ 14.6% compared with 2017 and + 30% compared with 2016) for the company which focuses on laser therapy for both the Human and Veterinary sectors. The forecast target for 2019: a further increase in revenue from budgeted sales of 5.5% compared with the 2018 result. - March 14, 2019 - ASA srl
Swedish Medical Center Neurologist Explains What to do if You Think You’re Having a Stroke
With stroke door to treatment times averaging just 20 minutes, Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region’s referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. - March 05, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Center for Endometriosis Care calls for Timely Disease Recognition & Quality Intervention. - March 01, 2019 - Center for Endometriosis Care
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute Officially Certified as Great Place to Work®
The Cardiac and Vascular Institute was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. TCAVI earned this credential based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about the workplace experience. A summary of... - February 26, 2019 - The Cardiac & Vascular Institute
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Takes a Shot at Fundraising for Heart Health
The level I trauma center will be holding its first annual heart health awareness basketball event. Proceeds from the event will fund the American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Walk. - February 22, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
ABISA Expands with Clients in Australia
ABISA, LLC, a leading independent healthcare consultancy, announced that the company has now engaged radiology clients in Australia and is working with them to help advance healthcare business initiatives in that country. In addition to its longstanding U.S. client base, ABISA also has worked with... - February 22, 2019 - ABISA
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $1.75 Million from Feil Family Foundation
The donation is in support of South Nassau's plan to consolidate all cancer services at the Oceanside campus. - February 21, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Catherine Logan Performs Centennial Medical Plaza’s First Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Centennial Medical Plaza (CMP) announced that Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, performs Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections in both the clinic and OR. Dr. Logan is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine,... - February 19, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Announces 2018 Q4 Employee of the Quarter
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center has announced Sean McConnell, RN, as the 2018 Employee of the 4th Quarter. The award is part of the Swedish Excellence Awards recognition program to recognize employees who uphold the hospital standards and values every day. Sean was nominated... - February 19, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Double Open House
Surgery takes center stage with expansion of the hospital’s pre-procedure unit and new robotic-assisted surgical suites. - February 14, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Patient Care Technician at HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Helps Local Family in Need
Lacey Campbell, a patient care aid with North Suburban Medical Center was recognized for going above and beyond to care for a local family. Campbell was caring for a family with a newborn baby who had recently been the victim of a home robbery. The robbery had left the family without the new... - February 14, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives Grant to Establish Medical Lecture Series
The lectures will cover a wide range of topics and will be open to medical professionals and to the public. - February 13, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Burn Survivor Reunion
Swedish Medical Center serves the south Denver metro area as a Level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. - February 09, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Reach IPS Partners with Texas Based Cyber Trust Alliance
Reach IPS Partners with Cyber Trust Alliance to Offer Security Risk Management and Compliance to Healthcare Services Silicon Valley-based Reach IPS and Austin Texas based Cyber Trust Alliance announced today that they have agreed to bring joint Cyber Security and HIPAA Compliance Consulting... - February 08, 2019 - Reach IPS
Cosmetic Surgeons Learn Innovative Telehealth Strategy
Hundreds of cosmetic surgeons from across the country attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting and were able to learn about an innovative telehealth strategy from Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA. The presentation delivered by Mr. Hernandez was titled The Role of... - February 07, 2019 - ABISA
Rose Heart & Vascular Center Earns Multiple Accreditations from American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology recently has recognized Rose Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain, atrial fibrillation (AFib) as well as treating those who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and... - February 05, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Burn and Reconstructive Centers of Colorado at Swedish Medical Center Raises Burn Awareness
Burn Awareness week is February 3-February 9. - February 02, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Adds 3D Mammography to Its List of Services
North Suburban’s addition of the service provides people living in the north Denver metro areas of Colorado such as Thornton, Westminster, Federal Heights and Northglenn with access to the technology locally. - February 02, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Poll Focuses on HPV Vaccination
37% percent of parents do not plan to or are not sure if they will vaccinate all of their children against HPV. - February 01, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer
Ms. Conklin joins South Nassau after serving as the vice president of patient care services and CNO at the Mount Sinai Health System's New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. - January 31, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Renovated Helipad
Swedish Medical Center serves as the south Denver metro areas only level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. - January 30, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Meperia to Exhibit at World Congress’s 13th Annual Supply Chain Summit
Meperia, the first supply chain content enabler to bring predictive intelligence solutions to the healthcare market, will be exhibiting at World Congress’s 13th Annual Supply Chain Summit on January 28-29, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. The company will be showcasing its supply chain technology... - January 28, 2019 - Meperia
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Opens Brand New 12-Bed Intensive Care Unit
The new unit increases the total ICU beds to 28 at the hospital. - January 26, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns National Awards
"South Nassau's commitment to innovation and quality patient care makes these achievements possible," said Richard J. Murphy, president & CEO at South Nassau. - January 25, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Operative Experience Announces TCCS Plus, a High-Fidelity Training Simulator for Medical Provider Level Tactical Casualty Care
Operative Experience Inc., (OEI) a company that develops the world’s only hands-in-the-body medical simulators for obstetrics, trauma and surgical training, today announced the launch of TCCS Plus, a military grade, high-fidelity simulator designed to provide hyper-real, clinically-responsive... - January 22, 2019 - Operative Experience, Inc.