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Leading Medical Organizations Join Forces Globally to Launch First-Ever World Thrombosis Day
The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis partners with thrombosis related organizations from every continent to launch World Thrombosis Day focused on single cause of top 3 cardiovascular deaths worldwide. - March 27, 2014 - International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH)
Astoria Federal Supports South Nassau Communities Hospital's Perinatal Program for Medically Underserved
Undesirable outcomes such as premature birth and low birth weights are serious problems affecting more than half a million infants in the United States each year, at a cost of more than $26 billion annually. - March 26, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Canada’s Leading Provider of Healthcare Liability Insurance Uses Datix to Deliver Superior Risk Assessment to Its Subscribers
Datix announced today that Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (HIROC), Canada’s leading provider of healthcare liability insurance, has deployed Datix patient safety and risk management software. - March 21, 2014 - Datix Software
New Memory Clinic Director for the Neuropsychiatry Program at Sheppard Pratt
Geriatric psychiatrist, Crystal Watkins, M.D., Ph.D., joins Health System to treat older adults at Memory Clinic. - March 16, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sheppard Pratt Health System Appoints New Medical Director to Refine Geriatric Services
Czarina Santos-Borja, M.D., takes lead of Geriatric Services offered at Sheppard Pratt. - March 13, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Eligibility Checks via HETS is a Breeze for mumms® Customers
mumms® Software announces the ability for customers to access the HIPAA Eligibility Transaction System (HETS) without leaving their home screen. mumms® has made accessing HETS a breeze for mumms® Customers by automating the application so there is nothing for the hospice to do. The... - March 13, 2014 - mumms Software
Becker’s Names South Nassau to Its List of 100 Hospitals with Great Women’s Health Programs
South Nassau was selected based on its clinical excellence, quality care and awards for women's health services. The list was developed through extensive research and a rigorous review with peer organizations. - March 09, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
mumms® Software Takes Compliance with CMS Change Request 8358 a Step Further with Automated RX Data Entry
mumms® Software announces full compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Change Request (CR) 8358 and the ability to automate Rx Data Entry, reducing or eliminating additional work for hospices across the U.S. - March 08, 2014 - mumms Software
Vascular Testing Accreditation Awarded to South Nassau Communities Hospital
The accreditation is for the areas of peripheral arterial testing, peripheral venous testing, and extracranial cerebrovascular testing. - March 01, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
PIH Health Named One of America's 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
PIH Health Among Top 2% of Hospitals in Nation, and One of Eight in the Los Angeles Area. - February 27, 2014 - PIH Health
Brooks Rehabilitation Stroke Wellness Program Wins National Hospital Charitable Services Award
The Brooks Rehabilitation Stroke Wellness Program was among 10 programs from across the country named a Program of Excellence by the Hospital Charitable Services Awards, a national program sponsored by Jackson Healthcare. The ten programs were commended for exceptional work in setting new standards... - February 26, 2014 - Brooks Rehabilitation
South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded JC Gold Seal for Heart Failure Care
The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program is designed to evaluate clinical programs across the continuum of care. - February 26, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Fast Company Magazine Features Cloudnine in Its Annual List of "World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in India"
Cloudnine, a leading provider of maternity and infant care in India, has been featured in Fast Company’s annual list of "World's Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in India." - February 20, 2014 - Cloudnine Care
Combination Therapy Shown to Improve Function in Stroke Patients
San Diego Convention Center: International Stroke Conference 2014 hosted by the American Heart Association Over 4 million people in the US are living with the after-effects of stroke. Now a new study whose finding were featured at the ISC 2014 offers hope to stroke survivors. - February 19, 2014 - Nexstim
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Honors Heritage Society Members
New members’ donations total more than $1 million in support of Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. - February 13, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Knowmedge and Docphin Announce Collaborative Agreement for Internal Medicine Board Review Questions
Docphin, an evidence-based medicine content management platform for hospitals and healthcare providers, to feature content from the Knowmedge Internal Medicine Question Bank on its web and mobile platforms. - February 12, 2014 - Knowmedge
Government Grant Eases Transition for Sheppard Pratt’s Adolescents’ Return to the Community
The Jefferson School and Mann Residential Treatment Center help youth and families find their voices through new grant funded program. - February 12, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Hematogenix Laboratory Services to Offer FDA Approved THxID®‐BRAF Companion Diagnostic Testing Services in the US
Hematogenix® is among the first CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) facilities to offer the test to detect two BRAF mutations, V600E and V600K. - February 11, 2014 - Hematogenix
$23K Donation Supports South Nassau Communities Hospital's Breast Cancer Services for Underserved Women
According to the American Cancer Society there are about 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the USA, including women who are still being treated. Underserved and minority women have the lowest survival and fastest-rising incidence rates. - February 08, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
The Center for Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt Hosts "The Body Project" to Help Local Universities Promote Positive Body Image
Program by Dr. Eric Stice and Dr. Carolyn Becker prepares college professionals to train and supervise students to reduce body dissatisfaction and eating disorder symptoms among young women. - February 06, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Florida Heart Surgeon Helps NBA Hopeful Overcome Defect Threatening His Hoop Dreams
Despite hunger, poverty and sparse conditions that challenge his West African homeland, Ibrahima Diallo's speed, strength and skills on the court propelled him across the Atlantic last fall with a scholarship to a sports academy in Sarasota – and closer to his lifelong dream. Until his heart stopped suddenly during a practice game at the Impact Basketball Academy on McIntosh Road. - February 01, 2014 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Surgery One Announces Partnership with PFC Fitness
Surgery One announces a new partnership with Premier Fitness Camp (PFC), a live-in weight loss camp for full lifestyle transformation headquartered at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA. Surgery One will be incorporating the services of PFC to enhance the Surgery One patient experience... - February 01, 2014 - Surgery One
South Nassau Communities Hospital Neurosurgeon Named a “Super Doctor®”
Specializing in surgery of the spine, Dr. Onesti has published more than 70 peer review journal articles, book chapters and abstracts on spinal surgery and related topics. - January 31, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Saddleback Memorial Celebrates 40 Years Providing Quality Care and Clinical Excellence to South Orange County Residents
Forty years ago today, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center opened its doors. In four decades of constant growth, Saddleback Memorial has fulfilled its non-profit mission to better serve the south Orange County community through quality care, medical innovation and advancements in... - January 27, 2014 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
PIH Health Receives Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence
PIH Health Among Top 5% of Hospitals in Nation for Four Years in a Row (2011-2014). - January 23, 2014 - PIH Health
Two More Hospitals Receive Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission Thanks to Accelero Health Partners
Accelero Health Partners helps two more hospitals to receive Disease-Specific Certification for their Orthopedic Service Lines. - January 23, 2014 - Accelero Health Partners
Sheppard Pratt Medical Director Honored with Best Article in Journal of Trauma and Dissociation
Richard P. Kluft Award granted to DSM-5 article said to guide field of dissociation for years to come. - January 23, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Pharmacist at South Nassau Communities Hospital is Named a Healthcare Hero
A clinical pharmacist, Carl Zipperlen’s expertise in the field of pharmacy is essential to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate patient care. - January 22, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
ASAlaser: Lasertherapy for Fencing, MotoGP and Triathlon Also in 2014
From MotoGP to Fencing through athletics, over the years therapies "Made in ASA" have carved out a leading role in sports, earning gold medals and podiums of excellence. Also in the new year the partnerships with prominent teams and world champions will continue. - January 22, 2014 - ASA srl
Knowmedge Announces Publication of High-Yield Internal Medicine Board Review Pearls eBook in iTunes, Google Play, and Kindle Format
The Knowmedge High-Yield Internal Medicine Board Review Pearls eBook, geared towards individuals interested in Internal Medicine Certification, is now available in various digital formats. - January 21, 2014 - Knowmedge
Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit Uses Datix for Patient Feedback Intelligence to Support Clinical Commissioning Groups
Staffordshire and Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit (SLCSU) has deployed Datix patient safety software, installing Datix Incidents, Complaints, Hotspots and Dashboards modules to capture patient feedback as well as clinical data from General Practitioners (GPs). SLCSU is one of the largest CSUs... - January 16, 2014 - Datix Software
Charlotte Healthcare Group to Host American College of Healthcare Executives Chairwoman, Diana Smalley, FACHE
ACHE Chairwoman to present at Greater Charlotte Healthcare Executives Group Annual Dinner January 23, 2014. - January 09, 2014 - GCHEG
South Nassau Communities Hospital Hosts Emergency Blood Drive
More than 4.5 million patients need blood transfusions each year in the U.S. and Canada. - January 09, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Sheppard Pratt Health System Appoints New Addition to Board of Trustees
Baltimore Search Consultant Phil Grantham joins Sheppard Pratt Board. - January 09, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Sheppard Pratt Health System Names New Trustee
Baltimore College Professor Penny Cordish, joins Sheppard Pratt advisors. - January 09, 2014 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
HealthCARE Express Marshall to Host Remodel Debut Celebration January 23
HealthCARE Express will hold a Remodel Debut Celebration on Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at their walk-in urgent care and occupational medicine clinic located a 711 East End Blvd. South in Marshall, Texas. The event is open to the public and will coincide with the Marshall... - January 01, 2014 - HealthCARE Express
South Nassau Communities Hospital IV Nurse Manager Named a Healthcare Hero
The Long Island Business News' “Health Care Heroes” awards honor individuals and organizations in the health care industry in Nassau and Suffolk counties for outstanding leadership and commitment. - January 01, 2014 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Holidays Often Reveal the First Time That Signs of Dementia Become Evident for Families
Peter Mangiola RN of Senior Helpers New Jersey Points to These 10 Signs of Cognitive Health Difficulty - December 25, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
Joint Commission Names South Nassau Communities Hospital a “Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®”
South Nassau is one of 1,099 hospitals in the U.S. to earn the distinction. The ratings are based on an aggregation of accountability measure data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2012 calendar year. - December 25, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Knowmedge Publishes "High-Yield Internal Medicine Board Exam Pearls" eBook Focused on the ABIM Exam and NBME Internal Medicine Shelf Exam
Knowmedge announces publication of "High-Yield Internal Medicine Board Exam Pearls," a free eBook for those preparing for the ABIM Board Exam or NBME Internal Medicine Shelf Exam. - December 24, 2013 - Knowmedge
Surgery One and CEO Recognized by Becker’s ASC Review
Becker's ASC Review released the "50 ASC Management & Development Companies to Watch in 2014" and Surgery One headquartered in Carlsbad, CA has been included in the list. The companies selected have experience managing and developing ambulatory surgery centers (ASC’s) and... - December 22, 2013 - Surgery One
Renegade Doctors Opt Out of Current Healthcare System
An Edina, MN medical clinic is leading the charge to revolutionize healthcare..... and it's not what you think. - December 20, 2013 - Southdale Internal Medicine
A Comic to Explain Hilterapia
ASAlaser therapy chooses drawings and cartoons to communicate to patients with simplicity its uses and effects. An innovative tool designed to facilitate the understanding of the instrumental treatment and to tell its story and developments. - December 19, 2013 - ASA srl
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Home Care Program Ranked Among the Best in the US
South Nassau Home Care offers short-term, acute care and long-term programs. The range of services provided include skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, medical social services, home health aide services and nutritional counseling. - December 18, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Quirón Marbella Unveils New Plastic Surgery Department
Quirón opened its first hospital in Marbella in October 2012 and has now announced the introduction of a plastic surgery department. The plastic surgery unit will consist of newly equipped facilities and is an important part of the hospital’s future expansion plans. - December 18, 2013 - Cirumed Clinic
Baltimore Students with Special Needs Visited by Toys for Tots Marines
Local Marines visit The Forbush Therapeutic Preschool at Towson to spread holiday joy. - December 11, 2013 - Sheppard Pratt Health System
Councilman Santino, Dr. Ostuni Honored at South Nassau's 2013 Carnation Ball
Mr. Santino was the Carnation Ball’s honoree and Dr. Ostuni was the recipient of South Nassau’s prestigious Mary Pearson Award. - December 11, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Eleven Precautions In-Home Caregivers for Seniors Should Know to Prevent Fire During This Christmas Season
Peter Mangiola, RN, MSN, In-Home Care Wellness Expert from Senior Helpers of Ocean County, New Jersey identified eleven precautions in-home senior caregivers should take during this holiday season. Typically, the holidays are the worst times for house fires for any number of reasons: Christmas... - December 04, 2013 - Senior Helpers NJ
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier Again Receives Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
Makes the Target Stroke Honor Roll - December 04, 2013 - PIH Health
South Nassau Communities Hospital Reports Knee Replacement’s Economic Benefit for Patients, Employers
Of course, prevention is the best method to avoid the need for a knee replacement and the cost of it. - December 01, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau