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7th Annual “A Toast to Precious Souls” on January 26 to Benefit Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s Tiniest Patients
Parents, Nurses to be Honored for Their Contributions - January 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Home Health Care Program at South Nassau Communities Hospital Ranked Among the Best in the U.S.
The 2012 Home Care Elite listing uses publicly available data from the CMS Home Health Compare and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Cost reports. - January 05, 2013 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Put Your Health First in 2013 with a Comprehensive Health Screening from the Bahamas Medical Center
Just 30 minutes from Florida’s east coast, the Bahamas Medical Center, in Nassau, Bahamas is on a mission to help Americans keep their health and fitness resolutions. - December 16, 2012 - Bahamas Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Launches HELP for Kids in Crisis
The ultimate goal of HELP, said Mrs. Bert, is to prevent teen suicide. According to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center based in Washington, D.C., 15 to 19 year olds hold the highest attempted-suicide hospitalization rates in New York State. - December 15, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Jonathan Grossman, MD Joins Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists welcomes Jonathan Grossman, MD. Upon completion of Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Grossman completed a Fellowship in Interventional and Chronic Pain Management at the Fairview Pain & Palliative Care Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. - December 13, 2012 - Spanish Hills Interventional Pain Specialists
Accreditation Software Release
The Accreditation Consultants have recently launched their new DIY Accreditation Toolkit. This amazing and unique software program walks the user step-by-step through the accreditation process, assisting the lab in performance of the required accreditation reviews. This software takes the stress out of the process without the full cost of a consultant. - December 13, 2012 - The Accreditation Consultants
Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Accreditation with Commendation
South Nassau's Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center is the only one on Long Island equipped with the Varian Novalis Tx™, da Vinci® Surgical System and Gamma Knife® Perfexion. - December 09, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Indonesian Health Minister Visits BIMC Hospital Nusa Dua
Indonesian Health Minister Nafsiah Mboi visited BIMC Nusa Dua, Bali, December 4th 2012. Accompanied by her staff, she was welcomed to the hospital by the management team which took her for a tour. BIMC Hospital Group which has been in the industry for the last 14 years has recently opened a... - December 09, 2012 - BIMC Hospital
Nationwide List of Women Hospital, Healthcare Leaders Includes South Nassau Communities Hospital's Dr. Efferen
Members of the list were selected for their accomplishments in leading healthcare and hospital organizations, including improvement of patient care, development of relationships between providers and facilitation of organizational growth - December 02, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
CareSouth Homecare Professionals Rank Among Top Agencies in Home Care Elite
CareSouth Homecare Professionals, a leading provider of Medicare home health services across the Southeastern and Mid-atlantic states, announces home health agencies ranked among top agencies in the country by Home Care Elite. - November 29, 2012 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
South Nassau's Chief of Ophthalmology Named to Guide to New York’s Top Doctors
In September, Dr. Nauheim was named to the Consumers’ Research Council of America “Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists” for the third consecutive year. - November 25, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, of Olympia Medical Center Renews with Medical Education Speakers Network
Dr. Schiller lectures and gives presentations about ileostomy Options and Continent Diversions. He is a surgical pioneer in the BCIR (Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir), an option that provides continence to patients who would otherwise have a conventional ileostomy which requires wearing an external pouch at all times to collect digestive waste. - November 22, 2012 - Olympia Medical Center
First Surgery Performed at Newly-Opened Bahamas Medical Center
Located in beautiful Nassau, Bahamas, only a short 30-minute flight from Miami, the Bahamas Medical Center serves as a convenient medical tourism destination for the thousands of American and Canadian patients who travel internationally for affordable healthcare each year. - November 21, 2012 - Bahamas Medical Center
Air Ambulance 1 Provides Affordable Domestic & International Air Ambulance Services
Air Ambulance 1 provides affordable Air Ambulance services to safely transport medical patients in North America and Internationally. - November 13, 2012 - Air Ambulance One
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum Says, "to Help Prevent Cancer Fries, Doughnuts, Sodas, Burned Meat and Hot Dogs Must Go!"
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers PA, and an MD Anderson trained cancer physician, is an outspoken advocate of the delaying and even the prevention of certain cancers through smarter lifestyle and eating choices. Dr. Birenhaum states, “If you are like most... - November 09, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
People's Choice Hospital Announces Expansion of Consulting Services
The People’s Choice Hospital group recently announced a nationwide expansion of their healthcare information technology (HIT) consulting services. The goal of such an expansion is to provide hospital clients with time-sensitive Meaningful Use and EHR Certification guidance. As reimbursement... - November 07, 2012 - People's Choice Hospital
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Selected as Study Site for WARFARIN Personalized Medicine Trial
The first major personalized medicine study authorized by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the FDA-approved study will assess the impact of genetic testing in reducing hospitalizations and deaths caused by the commonly prescribed blood thinner Warfarin. - November 04, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
PIH Health Announces New Board of Directors Officers
PIH Health announced its Fiscal Year 2012-13 Board of Directors on Monday, October 1, 2012. The Board of Directors includes physicians and business and community leaders who meet each month to help guide the policies of PIH Health. The corporate PIH Health Board of Directors remains the same and... - October 31, 2012 - PIH Health
The Power of 3 … Robots Third Generation da Vinci Surgical Robot Arrives at Sarasota Memorial Hospital
With its technologically advanced i-Suites, the largest and most experienced group of multi-specialty robotic surgeons in southwest Florida and now the latest generation da Vinci surgical robot slated to arrive today, Sarasota Memorial Hospital is enabling more surgeons to perform more complex procedures on more patients using a minimally invasive approach. - October 31, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Best in the Bay Veterinary Hospital Adds Talented New Veterinarian to Team
Renowned local veterinary hospital Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care hires talented and experienced new doctor, Megan Armor, DVM, to large team of exemplary veterinarians. Dr. Armor brings her talent for treating ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small mammals and pets to the team. - October 25, 2012 - Bishop Ranch Veterinary Center & Urgent Care
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Listed Among “America’s 100 Best Hospitals” for Stroke Care by HealthGrades & Awarded 5-Stars in Multiple Specialties
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was ranked among America’s top 100 hospitals for stroke care – also earning HealthGrades’ 5-star ratings in the treatment of stroke, heart attack, spine surgery and more than a dozen other specialties. The recognition is part of new findings released today in American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013 national study, which finds patients treated at hospitals receiving 5 Stars for stroke care have a 75% lower risk of dying. - October 25, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Lung Cancer Surgeon at South Nassau Communities Hospital Named Director of Clinical Research
A recipient of the ACS CoC Outstanding Performance Award, Dr. Shahriyour Andaz is board-certified in both thoracic and general surgery and specializes in complex chest cancer procedures and robotic-assisted surgery. - October 24, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Regal Pediatrics and Regal After Hours Care Announced the Opening of a Second Medical Office in Washington Township. Rochester Hills Office Now Offers Extended Hours.
Regal Pediatrics and Regal After Hours Family Care has opened a new office in Washington Township in Michigan. The Rochester Hills office has also extended the office hours. The office is open now until 8PM on the weekdays and until 4PM on Saturdays. - October 24, 2012 - Regal Pediatrics
Bahamas Medical Center Opens in Nassau, Bahamas International Patient Center Aims to Provide Affordable Health Care to Serve Growing North American Medical Tourism Market
The Bahamas Medical Center, a newly opened, full-service hospital, aims to meet this growing need by catering to the unique needs of its international patients by providing the high-quality health care services of world-renowned specialists. - October 21, 2012 - Bahamas Medical Center
Chief Medical Officer at South Nassau Named Clinical Professor of Medicine at Hofstra NSLIJ School of Medicine
South Nassau and Hofstra NSLIJ School of Medicine have an academic affiliation agreement that combines the school’s academic and clinical resources with the hospital's clinical programs and physicians to provide world class medical training. - October 20, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
U.S. HealthWorks Adopts iTriage App to Connect with Patients
Patients have on-the go access to health information and early check-in capabilities at their fingertips. - October 20, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
AcuteCare Telemedicine to Speak at Connecting Alabama Summit
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) Partner Dr. Keith Sanders and Sales Executive Michael Woodcock are travelling to Prattville, Alabama to attend the first annual Connecting Alabama – Telehealth and Broadband Summit from October 17th – 19th. The event is hosted by Connecting ALABAMA, a... - October 18, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Obstetrics and Gynecology Chair Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Alan Garely was the Director of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and here at South Nassau. - October 17, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Vibra Hospital of San Diego Celebrates Case Manager Week
Vibra Hospital of San Diego Celebrates National Case Management Week October 14 – 20, 2012 Vibra Hospital of San Diego Celebrates all Case Managers. Vibra Hospital of San Diego joins with the Case Management Society of America (CMSA) and American Case Management Association, as well as the... - October 12, 2012 - Vibra Hospital Fort Wayne
Emergency Blood Drive to be Held by South Nassau Communities Hospital
Much of today's medical care depends on a steady supply of blood from healthy donors. - October 11, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Cancer Patients Should Seek a Second Opinion. It Could Save Their Life.
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum: “Cancer Patients Should Seek A Second Opinion. It Could Save Their Life.” Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers, is an outspoken advocate of cancer patients seeking second opinions, even his own patients. He sees first-hand the... - October 10, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne Celebrates Case Management Week
Celebrating Case Manager Week at Vibra Hospital of Fort Wayne - October 09, 2012 - Vibra Hospital Fort Wayne
LaSalle Medical Associates Says Protect Yourself - Bring Prescriptions to Every Doctors Visit
Bring all of your prescriptions with you to every doctor visit, especially those you have given by another doctor or emergency room visit. It ensures that your doctor knows every medication you are taking and that each patient gets the best care possible for the recommended treatment. - October 06, 2012 - LaSalle Medical Associates, Inc.
AcuteCare Telemedicine Partner Taylor Regional Hospital Embraces Technology for Better Care Standard
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) partner Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville, GA is on the cutting edge of revolutionizing healthcare in underserved areas in rural parts of the Southeastern US. Lacking the fiscal and logistical resources to implement the comprehensive services found at larger... - October 06, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
MUMC First in Georgia with New Breast Cancer Technology
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is the first facility in Georgia to acquire the INTRABEAM® system for intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT). The system will be offered to women with early-stage breast cancer. With IORT, radiation is delivered directly into the tumor bed during... - October 06, 2012 - Memorial Health
Second Annual Bra-Vo Art Exhibit and Fundraising Event to Support Breast Cancer Survivors and Treatment at PIH
The second annual Bra-Vo fundraising event will be held at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 4 pm. - September 29, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
CEO's 40 Years of Leadership to be Celebrated by South Nassau Communities Hospital
Proceeds from the 2012 Carnation Ball will benefit The Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital. It is a recipient of honors, including the ACS Commission on Cancer’s Outstanding Achievement Award. - September 29, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair at South Nassau Communities Hospital is Healthy Way to Start the Day
This year’s event is highlighted by a first ever US Coast Guard display and demonstration on boating safety as well as the return of live entertainment featuring local and regional singing and dancing groups. - September 22, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
US News & World Report Awards High Ranking to South Nassau Communities Hospital
The U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals ranking is one of many honors that South Nassau has received within the past year. - September 22, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MD Now Urgent Care is Expanding and Now Opening in Deerfield Beach, Florida
MD Now Urgent Care is opening in Deerfield Beach located at the west end of the Deerfield Mall at 4036 W Hillsboro Blvd, on Hillsboro Boulevard just west of Powerline Road on Friday, September 21st 2012. - September 21, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
TRMC-Sunnyvale Physician Founds Nonprofit to Encourage Women of Color
Dr. Myiesha Taylor always knew she would become a physician one day. However, during her childhood in the 1980s, there were few women of color in her daily life or in the media to serve as role models. Even in her career, whether it is when she’s working as an emergency medicine specialist... - September 21, 2012 - Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale
Echocardiography Lab at South Nassau Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Accreditation is granted only to those facilities that are found to be providing quality patient care, in compliance with national standards, through a comprehensive application process including a detailed case study review. - September 21, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum Helps Cancer Patients Cope on Weekly Radio Show
Dr. Dennis Birenbaum, head of the Texas Hematology / Oncology Centers PA, is an outspoken advocate of cancer patients and has taken his passion to the airwaves of North Texas with an enlightening and compelling radio show that deals with important issues faced by people affected by the disease. Dr. - September 19, 2012 - Texas Hematology Oncology Centers
South Nassau Communities Hospital Selects New Radiology Services Partner
Radisphere will collaborate with South Nassau’s medical staff to provide timely and accurate diagnoses. Radisphere’s radiologists are board certified, located in the United States and have either academic or fellowship experience. - September 19, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
NarrativePRO to Exhibit Narrative Writing Software at the Kentucky EMS Conference and Expo in Lexington, KY on September 19-21
NarrativePRO staff will be demonstrating its NarrativePRO 2012 software for EMS professionals and technicians to evaluate at the Kentucky EMS Conference on September 19-21 in Lexington. NarrativePRO enables EMS professionals to save substantial time writing narratives and gives a high-quality, accurate report which can result in fewer claims denials and increased revenues over time. - September 13, 2012 - NarrativePRO
MD Now Urgent Care Centers Position Themselves for Growth and New Expansion
MD Now Urgent Care has added new talent to its team to assist in its Florida expansion. After four years spearheading the Chase Bank expansion in Florida, Mr. Courtenay Yergens, has decided to make a move and join, MD Now Urgent Care as its Director of Real Estate & Site Development. In his... - September 03, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
Flanders Firefighters, EMTs Practice Swimming Pool Rescues
With a beautiful Labor Day here, lots of people will be enjoying backyard swimming pools. Members of the Flanders Fire Company #1 & Rescue Squad practiced rescuing victims of poolside injuries and drownings, but remind people that prevention is the best response. - September 02, 2012 - Flanders Fire Company #1 & Rescue Squad
Childrenswear Designer Love, Linda Announces New Allergy Awareness Product Line
Love, Linda is proud to announce the addition of their new Allergy awareness T-Shirts and Stickers. Imagine walking into a Kindergarten class all the way back in 2007 and knowing that 1/25 students would suffer from a food allergy. Now imagine a mere 5 years later and the numbers are closer to... - August 29, 2012 - Love, Linda
Legacy ER is Now Offering VIP Perks for Emergency Care in Frisco and Little Elm
Legacy ER has just announced a VIP program for 24 hour emergency care in Frisco and Little Elm. Legacy ER is inviting current and new patients to join the Legacy ER VIP Perks program. Signing up provides access to valuable information and special opportunities throughout the year. Legacy ER is an... - August 26, 2012 - Legacy ER & Urgent Care
Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospitals Introduce Specialized Diabetic Retinopathy Screening, Prevention and Treatment Program
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is damage to the retina which can affect 80% of all patients who have diabetes for more than 10 years (as per evidence based eye care by Kertes PJ, Johnson TM ISBN 0-7817-6964-7). The longer a person has diabetes, the higher is his chance of developing DR according to Dr... - August 23, 2012 - Matha Ayurveda Eye Hospitals