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New Online Resource Trains Hospital Staff on Disability Inclusion
The Institute for Community Inclusion is announcing a new online training: Inclusive Health Care, a disability-awareness training for hospital staff. - May 03, 2013 - Institute for Community Inclusion
Saddleback Memorial Foundation Doubles Fundraising Goal at Spring Gala, Funds Raised for Designed for Healing Project and State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment
"Little Darth Vader" Makes Special Appearance, Gives Back to First Hospital That Saved His Life - April 30, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Distracted Driving Prevention Tips from South Nassau Communities Hospital
One in four American teens of driving age say they have texted while driving, and half of all teens ages 12 to 17 say they’ve been a passenger while a driver has texted. - April 26, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Nutrition, Worker Fatigue - the Focus at Health Care Provider Wellness Conference in San Diego
The 2013 Health Care Provider Wellness Conference, presented by the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), comes to The Westin San Diego, June 13-14, 2013. Featured speakers include Thomas Parry, PhD, CEO, Integrated Benefits Institute; Dr. Timothy Newman, medical director,... - April 26, 2013 - Hospital Association of Southern California
HealthCARE Express Announces Ribbon Cutting on Thursday; New Walk-In Urgent Care Clinic Promises Wowza! Customer Experience
HealthCARE Express, an urgent care, occupational medicine, and personal injury clinic, will hold a ribbon cutting at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18. The walk-in clinic opened its doors on Monday. Among the guests attending will be Klondike the Healthcare Bear, mascot of HealthCARE Express, along... - April 18, 2013 - HealthCARE Express
South Nassau Communities Hospital Prostate Cancer Specialist Appointed Liaison to Cancer Commission
The Commission on Cancer is a consortium of 47 professional organizations dedicated to improving the survival and quality of life for cancer patients. - April 17, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Doctors Express in Pittsburgh is Partnering with eScreen
Doctors Express in Pittsburgh is partnering with eScreen on-line drug testing service. They can offer theirr employers full lab services with online tracking and paperless chain of custody forms. - April 17, 2013 - Doctors Express Pittsburgh
BIMC Hospital Supports Bali WISE in Women’s Health Education
The BIMC Hospital Group and the ROLE Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing their collaboration to provide health education to women from low-income families, witnessed by Western Australian Senator Glenn Sterle, Chair of the Senate Legislation Rural, Regional Affairs and... - April 10, 2013 - BIMC Hospital
Medical Staffing Network Appoints Brian Poplin as New President and COO
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC appoints veteran healthcare leader Dr. Brian Poplin as MSN’s new President and COO. Joins Company on April 19th. - April 10, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
TRMC-Sunnyvale Names an Assistant Director of Business Development
Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale, near Dallas, recently promoted Robyn White to assistant director of business development. Before her move to the newly created position, White was physician liaison at the 70-bed hospital. “Since joining Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale... - April 10, 2013 - Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale
Medical Staffing Network Introduces Mobile-Optimized Website for Simplified Job Search
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC (MSN) has announced the launch of its mobile-optimized job search website. Featuring responsive design and an intuitive user interface, the msnhealth.com mobile job search site is a valuable resource for both job seekers and healthcare professionals looking... - April 09, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
National Healthcare Decisions Day Celebration at South Nassau Communities Hospital Set for April 16
South Nassau will be providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives. - April 07, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital, Senator Skelos Encourage Screening for Head & Neck Cancer
Nearly 13,000 of the 55,000 Americans diagnosed with a head or neck cancer this year will die despite the fact that head and neck cancers are highly treatable and the cure rate is good when they are detected in the early stages. - April 07, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Customized Health Care Fellowship Programs Launched at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Deadline for applications to the program is June 30. - April 06, 2013 - International Healthcare Services UNMC
Medical Staffing Network and KOOL 105.5 Announce March “Nurse of the Month” Winner
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC (MSN) is pleased to announce the Nurse of the Month contest winner for March. The contest, which the Company co-sponsors with local radio station KOOL 105.5, honors exceptional local nurses. The contest is promoted on the “Mo and Sally Show” and... - April 04, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Cardiologist at South Nassau Communities Hospital Elected to Serve as a District Councilor of NY’s ACC Chapter
Dr. Denier is a clinical cardiologist at South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Center for Cardiovascular Health. Dr. Denier’s primary responsibility as a district councilor is grassroots advocacy at the state and federal government levels. - April 03, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Australia Foreign Affairs Minister Visits BIMC Hospital in Bali
The Senator for New South Wales, Bob Carr, Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, toured BIMC Hospital in Nusa Dua yesterday as the Australian-owned and managed facility approaches its first anniversary. He was accompanied by Western Australian Senator Glenn Sterle, Chair of the Senate... - April 03, 2013 - BIMC Hospital
Athena Forum Offers New Course in Sepsis Management
Recognizing a pressing need to raise awareness about sepsis, Athena Forum’s newest course educates case managers and social workers about this medical emergency. - March 29, 2013 - Athena Forum LLC
MedicAlert Foundation Recognizes South Nassau Communities Hospital Nurse for Hurricane Sandy Response
Ms. Sobey was recognized for responding to her patient’s MedicAlert ID – in doing so, she was able to immediately contact MedicAlert Foundation’s emergency response team to retrieve her patient’s full medical history. - March 29, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
PIH Health to Host Medicare Forum
PIH Health will host a Medicare Forum on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 9 am. - March 23, 2013 - PIH Health
Joint Commission Awards Advanced Certification to South Nassau Communities Hospital's Stroke Center
The certification confirms that South Nassau is making exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care. - March 23, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Local Paramedic Recognized for 30 Years of Service
Michael Paston, a Flight Paramedic with AeroCare Medical Transport, was recently recognized by the Board of Directors of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for achieving 30 consecutive years as a Nationally Registered EMT. This distinction is an honor held by few... - March 22, 2013 - AeroCare Medical Transport
Physicians Bring Specialty Care to Women of Rwanda
Last month, B. Star Hampton, MD, of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, traveled to Rwanda with the International Organization for Women and Development (IOWD), as part of a fistula repair team. She was accompanied by her urogynecology senior fellow, Nicole Korbly, MD. Jessica Salak, MD, a private practice obstetrician/gynecologist with the Center for OB/GYN, returned for the second year, along with Edie McConaughey, CNM, - March 21, 2013 - Women & Infants Hospital
Medical Staffing Network and B95.5 Announce March "Nurse of the Month" Winner
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC announces the Nurse of the Month contest winner for March. The contest honors exceptional local nurses. - March 16, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Medical Staffing Network and Kool 105.5 Announce February “Nurse of the Month” Winner
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC (MSN) announces the Nurse of the Month contest winner for February. The contest honors exceptional local nurses. - March 15, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
MUMC Spine Programs Recognized by the Joint Commission
The spinal fusion and the microdiscectomy programs at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety in disease-specific... - March 14, 2013 - Memorial Health
MUMC Hip and Knee Programs Recognized by the Joint Commission
The hip replacement and the knee replacement programs at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) have earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and safety in... - March 11, 2013 - Memorial Health
Bahamas Medical Center & Doctors Hospital Offer Cutting-Edge Treatment for Patients with Prostate Cancer
Doctors Hospital Health System, which includes Bahamas Medical Center and Doctors Hospital in Nassau, Bahamas, offers access to a potentially life-saving treatment for men with prostate cancer. - March 08, 2013 - Bahamas Medical Center
Medical Staffing Network and W3D Announce January 2013 “Nurse of the Month” Winner
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC announces Nurse of the Month contest winner for January, 2013 in Carbondale, IL. The contest honors exceptional local nurses. - March 07, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Medical Staffing Network and KOOL 105.5 Announce January “Nurse of the Month” Winner
Medical Staffing Network and KOOL 105.5 honor local South Florida nurses each month with the Nurse of the Month contest. January winner named. - March 07, 2013 - Medical Staffing Network Healthcare, LLC
Becker’s Names South Nassau Communities Hospital's Dr. Efferen to List of 100 CMOs to Know
The 100 CMOs are indispensable members of hospital and health system leadership teams and have demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in safety and quality. - March 06, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
New York City’s St. Claire Medical Celebrates 3-Month Anniversary
NYC Physician, Dr. Elbert St. Claire, speaks on how his practice has grown in its first three months and details practice goals moving forward. - March 03, 2013 - St. Claire Medical
World Customs Organization (WCO) Awards BIMC Hospital “WCO Certificate of Merit”
Commemorating International Customs Day, the Indonesia Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DGCE) awarded a “World Customs Organization (WCO) Certificate of Merit” to BIMC Hospital Bali. - February 28, 2013 - BIMC Hospital
Mattie Miracle Sponsors Multidisciplinary Think Tank to Develop Psychosocial Standards of Care for Childhood Cancer
Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation sponsored a multidisciplinary think tank for the development of standards of care for the psychosocial needs of children and families with childhood cancer. The Think Tank was held at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society's (APOS) 10th annual conference in February 2013. Mattie Miracle also received the APOS Outstanding Community Service Award for 2013 during the conference. - February 24, 2013 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Telescopic Vision: Sarasota Patient First in Florida to Receive Telescope Implant for Macular Degeneration
For the first time in Florida, a physician at Sarasota Memorial Hospital has surgically implanted the first FDA-approved telescope prosthesis for patients with end-stage macular degeneration. Sarasota Neuro-Ophthalmologist Marc H. Levy, MD, implanted the pea-sized telescope directly into the right... - February 24, 2013 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Breast Cancer Surgeon at South Nassau Communities Hospital Named a Healthcare Hero
Since coming to South Nassau in 2007, Dr. Christine Hodyl has been a staunch advocate of breast cancer awareness initiatives and to promoting breast cancer screening and detection. - February 22, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
L+M Survivorship Care is STAR Program® Certified
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital has earned STAR Program® Certification from the Massachusetts-based Oncology Rehab Partners, leading experts in the field of survivorship care. By becoming STAR Program certified, L+M is leading the way by offering its patients excellent cancer rehabilitation... - February 20, 2013 - Oncology Rehab Partners
Advanced Air Ambulance Provider Mercy Jets Announces Plan to Contribute to Heart Month
Mercy Jets has announced it will make contributions to heart-related charities during the month of February in honor of Heart Month. The advanced air ambulance transportation and medical escort company is placing a special focus on cardiac and heart-related health. While the medical transport... - February 10, 2013 - Mercy Jets
PIH Health to Open New Plaza Tower
PIH Health to Open New Plaza Tower - Community is Invited to Tour the New 250,000 Square-Foot, 112-Bed Tower - February 09, 2013 - PIH Health
“A Toast to Precious Souls” Raises $18,000 to Benefit Women and Children’s Services at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Outstanding Nurses Honored and Parent Fundraisers Recognized - February 05, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Local Veterinary Hospital Holds Pet Weight Loss Contest
Renowned local veterinary hospital Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care is taking on the challenge of the national pet obesity epidemic by holding a “Biggest Loser” pet weight loss contest to help encourage owners to get their pets in shape and lose weight. - February 01, 2013 - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
Wound Care Certification Awarded to South Nassau Communities Hospital
Joint Commission Wound Care Certification is available only to wound care programs in Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospitals. - January 30, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MUMC Cancer Program Granted Prestigious Accreditation
The Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center has been granted a Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation by The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons. - January 25, 2013 - Memorial Health
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center Dedicates New Bonding Room at The Women’s Hospital
Jane L. Frederick, M.D. Honored for Generous Funding Towards Project - January 24, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Nursing Vice President at South Nassau Communities Hospital Voted Secretary-Elect of GNYNSONE
Ms. Newcombe is a recipient of numerous honors in the field of nursing, including the Nursing Center of Excellence and Nursing Excellence in Education awards. - January 24, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Crittenton Home Care Supports Glaucoma Awareness Month
In support of Glaucoma Awareness Month , Crittenton Home Care offers information on prevention and healthy eye care. According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, more than 2.2 million Americans, and more than 60 million people worldwide, have glaucoma. Glaucoma is the leading cause of... - January 24, 2013 - Crittenton Home Care/Crittenton Development Corporation
State Grant Supports South Nassau Communities Hospital Mission to Train Next Generation of Physicians
South Nassau was one of only 17 hospitals to be awarded funding from the program. The funding will be used to expand opportunities for training medical residents and educating medical students in non-hospital-based ambulatory care sites. - January 19, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
AcuteCare Telemedicine in 2013: Cutting Edge Neurological Care, Anywhere
Following a third consecutive year of growth in 2012, AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), an Atlanta-based partnership of 4 board-certified neurologists, is expanding its efforts to become the leading provider expert neurological care to rural and underserved areas throughout the Southeastern United... - January 19, 2013 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Healthcare Team Training (HTT) and Datix – A Powerful Combination for Improving Patient Safety
Healthcare Team Training (HTT), a global provider of services focused on improving patient safety, satisfaction and quality, and Datix, a leading supplier of patient safety software solutions, announce their collaboration to use enterprise event reporting and risk management systems to improve... - January 10, 2013 - Datix Software
Datix Adoption Continues in the Middle East for Patient Safety and Risk Management
King Khalid University Hospital Saudia Arabia selects Health Matrix to implement Datix for patient safety and risk management. - January 09, 2013 - Datix Software