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Seasons Program for Older Adults Moves from Cedars Sinai Medical Center to Olympia Medical Center
The Seasons Program involves the individual’s primary care physician in partnership with Olympia Medical Center’s Team of geriatric behavioral health specialists to integrate medical and mental health treatment plans. The program’s interdisciplinary team includes geriatric psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed clinical social workers and other mental health professionals. - June 28, 2012 - Olympia Medical Center
Legacy ER & Urgent Care Announces Their New Hours of Operation
Legacy ER & Urgent Care, a full service, free-standing Emergency Room and Urgent Care Center, all in one facility in Frisco, has expanded their hours of operation to accommodate the needs of Frisco residents and the surrounding communities. Legacy ER & Urgent Care is now open from 7:00 a.m. - June 28, 2012 - Legacy ER & Urgent Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital Surgeons Use da Vinci Robot to Perform Life-Saving Esophagus Cancer Surgery
A team of surgical, radiation, interventional and medical cancer physicians at South Nassau Communities Hospital led by Rajiv Datta, MD, FACS, and Shahriyour Andaz, MD, FACS, collaborated on the operation. - June 27, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Christine Hale, M.D. Joins Acutecare Telemedicine Advisory Board
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces the addition of Christine Hale, M.D. as a member of the ACT Board of Advisors. The partners of ACT believe Hale’s expertise and passion for improving healthcare delivery will aid the company in effectively extending the highest level of care to its... - June 27, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Healthcare Revenue Strategies Announces “7 Key Components to a Successful Denial Management” Published in HFMA Mass Media Magazine
Healthcare Revenue Strategies (HRS) announces that Chuck Duncan’s article “7 Key Components to a Successful Denial Management” was just published in the May 2012 Revenue Cycle Issue of HFMA Mass Media Magazine. - June 22, 2012 - Healthcare Revenue Strategies, LLC.
Acutecare Telemedicine CEO Featured as Speaker for American Heart Association’s Stroke Webinar Series
Dr. Matthews Gwynn, CEO of AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), appeared as the featured speaker for a webinar series produced by the southeast affiliate of the American Heart Association. The presentation, entitled “Extending Stroke Care through Telemedicine,” was delivered to several hundred... - June 21, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Singing Hairdresser Shares Healing Touch with the Patients at the Orthopedic Joint Center of Northern California
Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital's (HMH's) Orthopedic Joint Center (OJC) set out to create an all-encompassing program for patients who undergo joint replacement procedures. From pre-operation classes to the coaches who cheer patients on during their critical post-op physical therapy, the program at HMH focuses on more than just the replaced joint; it focuses on the whole patient. - June 20, 2012 - Orthopedic Joint Center of Northern California
Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award Presented to South Nassau Communities Hospital
The award recognizes South Nassau’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines. - June 20, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Florham Park, NJ - Mayor Scott Eveland Officiated the Grand Opening of a New Doctors Express Urgent Care Center
On June 13th, the Mayor of Florham Park, Scott Eveland, presided over the Grand Opening of a new urgent care facility in Florham Park. Doctors Express is the fastest growing urgent care network in the United States and the Florham Park location will the be 52nd nationwide and the third in New... - June 15, 2012 - Powell Search Associates
Doctors Express Englewood Launches Mobile Appointment Setting with iTriage
Smartphone app lets users conveniently schedule appointments anytime, anywhere, from the palm of their hand. - June 12, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Fast Track Urgent Care Launches Early Check-In on iTriage App
“Check-In Now” lets patients quickly and conveniently alert staff of their impending arrival from smart phones. - June 12, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
PrimaCare Medical Centers Deliver Instant Information with iTriage App
Dallas residents have on-the-go access to symptoms, medical conditions and facility information at their fingertips - June 07, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Women's Imaging Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Prestigious Accreditation
Studies on the breast ultrasound technique showed that it is effective at detecting the difference between benign and cancerous tumors, and researchers recommend it as a "tool of choice" for evaluating palpable lumps in women under 40. - June 06, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Acutecare Telemedicine Discusses the Benefits of Telestroke Services in Georgia at Kiwanis Club of Northside Atlanta
Michael Woodcock, Sales Executive for AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), spoke at the Kiwanis Club of Northside Atlanta on April 13th discussing the benefits of ACT’s teleneurology services for residents of rural Georgia who lack access to emergency neurological expertise. The presentation was... - June 02, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Physician Alignment Vice President Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Mr. Yedvab is responsible for enhancing relationships with existing physicians and other providers, growing new physician relationships and assisting in the development and implementation of innovative programs, strategies and partnerships. - May 31, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Royale Hayat Launches Center for Diagnostic Imaging
The Royale Hayat Hospital inaugurated its state-of-the-art Center for Diagnostic Imaging in the presence of senior physicians, corporate partners and the national press at the hospital’s Gardenia ballroom. - May 31, 2012 - Royale Hayat Hospital
The Children’s Hospital at MUMC Celebrates 20 Years as a CMN Hospital
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the partnership between The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) and Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals. Since 1992, these two organizations have raised more than $7 million to provide healthcare for children in... - May 28, 2012 - Memorial Health
PIH Reaches out to Retired Baby Boomers to Fill Volunteer Needs
Volunteering offers Boomers the opportunity to continue to use their professional skills for the benefit of their community hospital. - May 26, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
The World's Most Advanced Robotic Spine Surgery Now Available in Newport Beach and Orange County
Robotic spine surgery is now available in Orange County, California. Led by Dr. Nitin Bhatia, the team the UC Irvine Spine Center has developed and refined these advanced techniques to cure your neck and back problems. - May 23, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
Newport Beach Spine Surgeon Recognized as a World Leader in Robotic Spinal Surgery
Dr. Nitin Bhatia, a world renowned spine surgeon with offices in Orange County including Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, was recently recognized as a world leader in robotic spinal surgery by an independent source. - May 23, 2012 - Irvine Spine Center
MD Now Urgent Care is Opening in Coral Springs Near Parkland, Florida
MD Now Urgent Care is opening in Coral Springs near Parkland, Florida located at the Waterway Shoppes at Heron Bay at 6240 Coral Ridge Drive, just north of Sawgrass Expressway and near the city of Parkland. - May 20, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
iTriage to Sponsor 3rd Annual Cutting For A Cure
48-hour hair cutting marathon in Harlem to raise awareness and promote early diagnosis of men’s health issues. - May 16, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Vice President of Finance
Mr. Balko, who has served as South Nassau’s assistant vice president of finance since 2008, succeeds Mr. Mark Bogen, who has been promoted to senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer. - May 16, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Chronic Snoring Treatment Utilizes Radiofrequency Technology
A unique outpatient surgical treatment to alleviate chronic snoring symptoms has been perfected by Jeff Eaton, MD, a board certified ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)/Head and Neck surgeon. - May 13, 2012 - Surgery One
PIH Teaches Community to Respond Fast in Case of Stroke
May is National Stroke Awareness month. - May 13, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Tdcpeople.com Redesign Released Today
The Delta Companies launches newly redesigned web site that focuses on the company's core ideology. - May 12, 2012 - The Delta Companies
Dr. Datta of South Nassau Communities Hospital Named a Castle Connolly “Top Doctor” in Colon and Rectal Surgery
Under Dr. Datta’s leadership, the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center has evolved into one of the Northeast corridor’s premiere providers of compassionate advanced cancer care. - May 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Holliswood New York Hospital to Promote Mental Health Education Through Digital Communication
Behavioral Health Awareness to be Promoted Through Online Education - May 09, 2012 - Holliswood Hospital
Joint Replacement Program at South Nassau Communities Hospital Awarded Gold Seal of Approval
South Nassau provides the continuum of orthopedic care through its Center for Advanced Orthopedics (CAO), which includes the Long Island Joint Replacement Institute and South Nassau Shoulder Center. - May 09, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Named 2012 Franklin Award of Distinction Winner
PIH is the first hospital in Southern California to receive this national award for hospital case management. - May 06, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Castle Connolly Neurosurgeon Named Director of Neurosurgery at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Onesti is a board certified neurosurgeon, specializing in spine surgery, and is a Castle Connolly top doctor. - May 05, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Afshin Shawn Adhami, M.D. Honored with 2012 Healthcare Leadership Award
Afshin Shawn Adhami, M.D. was nominated for his contributions in healthcare in the Medical Group CEO division. - May 04, 2012 - Vistasol Medical Group
Becker’s Prestigious List of 100 Best Healthcare Providers to Work for Includes South Nassau Communities Hospital
South Nassau was selected for its robust benefits, wellness initiatives, professional development opportunities, atmosphere of employee unity and satisfaction, and employee recognition programs and events. - May 03, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Project Access Completes Free Needed Surgeries to Uninsured
Thirty-two uninsured adults received free life-changing medical treatments, thanks to Kaiser Permanente and the San Diego County Medical Society Foundation. - May 02, 2012 - San Diego County Medical Society Foundation
WK Quick Care Goes Mobile with iTriage Smartphone App
Shreveport-Bossier residents have immediate access to symptoms, disease and facility information in the palm of their hand - April 30, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
New Gamma Knife at South Nassau Communities Hospital Perfects Treatment of Brain Tumors, Malformations
The Gamma Knife Perfexion system is the latest advancement in noninvasive radiosurgery treatment of tumors and abnormalities in the brain. South Nassau Communities Hospital is the first on Long Island to offer the Gamma Knife Perfexion. - April 28, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
OnPoint Urgent Care Launches Early Check-In on iTriage Mobile App
“Tell Us You’re Coming” lets local residents quickly and conveniently alert urgent care staff of impending arrival from smart phones. - April 25, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Women & Infants Participating in Study of Treatment of Common Viral Infection in Pregnancy
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, through its participation in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network, has been named the lead center in a 14-site, $25 million study of cytomegalovirus (CMV), the most common infection during pregnancy. Researchers want to see whether giving recently... - April 25, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
Community Service Award Presented to South Nassau Communities Hospital's CEO
Mr. Quagliata was presented the award in recognition of his long-term dedication and commitment to ensuring that residents of the South Shore have convenient access to high quality, compassionate health care services through South Nassau. - April 25, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Leading Oncologist from India Visiting Erbil for 3 Days
Cancer Medical Camp at Erbil, Iraq in Collaboration with Medya Diagnostic Center. - April 23, 2012 - Omega Cancer Hospitals
Freedom Urgent Care Launches Mobile and Online Appointment Setting with iTriage App
Patients can conveniently request appointments, look up symptoms and access medical information with free health care app. - April 22, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
NarrativePRO to Display Narrative Writing Software at the Arkansas EMS Expo in Little Rock, Arkansas on April 24-26, 2012
NarrativePRO will be exhibiting at the Arkansas EMS Expo in Little Rock, AR on April 24-26, 2012. NarrativePRO will be demonstrating its narrative writing software that produces high-quality narrative reports for emergency medical technicians that saves substantial time in writing reports and processing billing and claims with increased efficiency over handwritten reports. EMS organizations can realize increased revenues by reduced claims denials from complete, thorough and accurate reports. - April 22, 2012 - NarrativePRO
Breast Cancer Walk to Benefit South Nassau Communities Hospital's Breast Health Services
LI2DAY has donated a total of $115,500 to South Nassau in support of its breast cancer screening, early detection/diagnosis, and follow-up treatment program for underserved and minority patients. - April 21, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Research Shows Efficacy of Treatment Model Developed at Women & Infants' Infant Behavior, Cry and Sleep Clinic
Research has recently been published in the Infant Mental Health Journal that supports an integrated model of care that is found at the Infant Behavior, Cry and Sleep Clinic at the Brown Center for the Study of Children at Risk at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. Lead author on the research is Amy Salisbury, PhD. - April 21, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
Free Head, Neck Cancer Screening at South Nassau Communities Hospital
The Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital will hold a Free Head and Neck Cancer Screening Day Friday, April 27, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the hospital’s Conference Room A & B. - April 18, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (Fla.) Among 15 Independents Named Among Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals
Sarasota Memorial Hospital was named among Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® based on its superior clinical outcomes and overall operational performance. The public hospital in southwest Florida is one of only 15 independent institutions to make the list, and one of 12 to earn Thomson’s Everest Award for best and fastest long-term improvement. - April 17, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
AcuteCare Telemedicine Releases New Comprehensive Service Presentation Video
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces its newly released Comprehensive Service Presentation video. Produced in conjunction with Atlanta-based FUGO Studios, the video offers an overview of ACT’s services and the value of teleneurology to hospitals and other medical facilities in underserved... - April 14, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Chefs Raise More Than $140,000 in Support of South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program
The 19th Annual Evening of Good Taste raised more than $140,000 to benefit the programs and services of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Director Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Dr. Cruz treats patients with sports injuries and neuromusculoskeletal disorders (including low back pain, degenerative joint disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, amputation patients) and performs EMG and nerve conduction tests. - April 12, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, of Olympia Medical Center Gives H. Earl Gordon Memorial Lecture to Wadsworth Physicians & Surgeons Alumni Association
Recently, Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, gave the H. Earl Gordon Memorial Lecture to the Wadsworth Physicians & Surgeons Alumni Association at their Annual Scientific Seminar titled: “Ileostomy Options and Continent Diversions.” This presentation was about people who require complete... - April 08, 2012 - Olympia Medical Center