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South Nassau Communities Hospital Among First to Implant World’s Smallest, Thinnest ICD to Prevent Heart Failure
The new device includes options to promote appropriate therapy, reduce right ventricular pacing, and improve patient management. Additionally, the device streamlines the implant procedure with the new standard defibrillation connection system. - February 16, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Doctors Express – Pikesville Introduces Mobile Appointment Setting with iTriage
Smartphone app lets patients conveniently schedule appointments, look up symptoms and access medical information on the go. - February 15, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital Establishes Medical Education Affiliation Agreement
Under the agreement, Hofstra North Shore-LIJ medical students will be offered clinical assignments and training opportunities with South Nassau’s community and hospital-based physicians encompassing ambulatory, in-patient and emergency services. - February 09, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Recognized for Quality, Patient Safety Initiatives
South Nassau’s initiatives were among just 10 that were awarded special recognition and scored in the top tenth percentile of the HANYS 2011 Pinnacle Award for Quality and Patient Safety program. - February 05, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Offers New Test to Help Doctors Identify, Treat Early Stage Parkinson Patients
The new technology, which pairs a new drug and high-tech nuclear brain scan, is the first and only FDA-approved test that helps differentiate Parkinson from Essential Tremor Syndromes. - February 05, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Experimental Ovarian Cancer Vaccine Offers Hope for Cancer Patients
Sarasota Memorial Hospital (www.smh.com) has become the first site in the world approved to begin enrolling patients in an international clinical trial testing a personalized ovarian cancer vaccine for newly diagnosed women. Developed by Prima BioMed, the vaccine – Cvac – is designed to help patients’ immune systems prevent cancer from recurring after traditional surgery and chemotherapy. - February 02, 2012 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Respected Author and Religion Expert Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. Joins Coro Health as Executive Director of CoroFaith
New offering to provide individualized spiritual continuity for the Aging-in Place and Long-term Care Communities Coro Health announced today that internationally respected author and thought leader Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. has been named Executive Director of CoroFaith, a unique audio-based wellness... - February 01, 2012 - Coro Health
Urogynecologist Joins Women & Infants' Staff
Urogynecologist Melissa Huggins, MD, of East Greenwich, has joined the staff of Women & Infants Hospital’s Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. She sees patients at the Women & Infants Center for Women’s Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery in... - February 01, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
Obstetric Medicine Specialist Joins Women & Infants' Staff
Obstetric medicine specialist Kenneth Chen, MD, of Newton, MA, has joined the staff of Women & Infants Hospital as director of the Division of Obstetric and Consultative Medicine and has been appointed as assistant professor of medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. - February 01, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
Well Care Strategies' TPS™ EMR 7.1 Receives ONC-ATCB Certification by Drummond Group
Well Care Strategies’ TPS™ EMR 7.1 has received the federal government’s “meaningful use” stamp of approval by earning Complete Ambulatory EHR certification. The designation officially deems the software capable of enabling providers to qualify for funding under the... - January 28, 2012 - Well Care Strategies
AcuteCare Telemedicine Adds Dr. Richard David Franco to Board of Advisors
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces the addition of Dr. Richard David Franco to its advisory board. Dr. Franco is a partner emeritus of Atlanta Neurology, and has worked closely with the physicians of ACT. Board certified in Internal Medicine and Neurology, Dr. Franco also serves as Clinical... - January 28, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
EMP Brings iTriage to Its Client Hospitals
iTriage mobile app guides patients to closest ERs from the palm of their hand. - January 26, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
Lewis Massey Joins AcuteCare Telemedicine Board of Advisors
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces the addition of Lewis A. Massey as a member for the ACT Board of Advisors. Massey’s experience as a lawyer and as an executive with growth stage companies is invaluable to the partners at ACT and the business. Massey, a native of Gainesville, GA, is... - January 19, 2012 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
"Stop All the Clocks," the Unforgettable Reading Made Famous in "Four Weddings and a Funeral" Has Finally Been Made Into a Song by Nemo Shaw
The long wait is over, as W H Auden’s crushingly sad, grief poem is set to music, by emerging Scots-born singer songwriter, Nemo Shaw. This track is available for download today. - January 18, 2012 - Stop All The Clocks
South Nassau Communities Hospital Cancer Surgeon Honored by Indian Physicians Association
Dr. Rajiv Datta, chair of the dept. of surgery and medical director of the Gertrude & Louis Feil Cancer Center at South Nassau Communities Hospital, was cited by the AAPIQLI for his leadership, accomplishments and excellence as a cancer surgeon. - January 15, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Indy Gastro Physicians Give Patients Greater Access to Medical Information with iTriage Smartphone App
Indy residents have on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases, procedures and physician information in the palm of their hand with iTriage. - January 14, 2012 - iTriage, LLC
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives Business Media's Inaugural Hospital Award
Previously, South Nassau was named to the Becker's Hospital Review 2011 lists of the "100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” in the United States and 60 Hospitals with Great Orthopedics. - January 13, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
KDL Pathology Receives College of American Pathologists Accreditation
KDL Pathology | Knoxville Dermatopathology Lab announced today that its CLIA-registered laboratory has been accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following a recent onsite inspection by the Accreditation Committee of CAP. The CAP Accreditation Program is generally recognized as... - January 11, 2012 - KDL Pathology
Two Care New England Representatives Selected for New Innovation Advisors Program in Improved Care for Patients
Two individuals from Care New England have been selected to be part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Innovation Advisors Program. Chosen were Nancy Roberts of the VNA of Care New England and Betty Vohr, MD of Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island. This initiative, launched by the CMS Innovation Center in October 2011, will help health professionals deepen skills that will drive improvements to patient care and reduce costs. - January 11, 2012 - Women & Infants Hospital
CareSouth Health System Purchases Rutherford Polk McDowell Health District Home Health Agency
CareSouth Health System, Inc., today announced that it has purchased the home health agency of the Rutherford Polk McDowell (RPM) Health District. The transaction was finalized on December 31. The home health care agency is now doing business as CareSouth Homecare Professionals with locations in... - January 10, 2012 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Senior Housing and Transitional Care in the Snoqualmie Valley
First of a two part Lunch & Learn series exploring housing and living options for older adults living in the Snoqualmie Valley. - January 10, 2012 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Kenneth Rozenberg Promotes Centers for Specialty Care Group’s Enhanced Short Term Rehab and Nursing Home Therapy Services
Centers for Specialty Care Group CEO Kenneth Rozenberg is promoting the network's expanded nursing home and short term rehab services. - January 04, 2012 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Bay Point Urgent Care Open for Service
Bay Point Urgent Care, at 1155 S. Dale Mabry Rd. across from the Publix shopping center, is now open to patients in need immediate medical assistance. The hours of operation are Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 9:00pm and Saturday/Sunday from 9:00am – 6:00pm. Bay Point Urgent Care... - December 30, 2011 - Bay Point Urgent Care
AcuteCare Telemedicine Thrives in 2011, Poised for Continued Growth in 2012
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), an Atlanta-based leader in telemedicine services, approaches the end of 2011 having made significant strides during the year. Overall, the business saw more than 300% growth, with its telemedicine model proving to be an effective solution for client hospitals. The... - December 22, 2011 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
2012 Medical Travel Summit to be Held in Costa Rica
Considered to be one of the most attractive global destinations for medical tourism, the nation of Costa Rica and PROMED are proud to host the third annual Medical Travel Summit in the capital city of San Jose. - December 11, 2011 - PROMED
AcuteCare Telemedicine Announces Partnership with Taylor Regional Hospital
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) announces a new partnership with Taylor Regional Hospital, a private, not-for-profit facility with 55 beds in Hawkinsville, GA. Taylor Regional Hospital now has access to telemedicine technologies that will provide personal neurology consultation to the patients at the... - December 08, 2011 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
South Nassau Communities Hospital is One of Just 167 Hospital’s in US to Earn Gold Performance Award for Cardiac Care
To earn the award, South Nassau needed to adhere to the treatment guidelines in ACTION Registry–GWTG for 12 consecutive quarters (three years) and meet a performance standard of at least 85% for specific performance measures. - December 07, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
FastMed Urgent Care Prepares to Treat the Top 5 Holiday Health Mishaps
Local urgent care adds 3 new locations, uses mobile health app iTriage, to prepare for the busiest time of the year. - December 07, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
SPBJ Quick Care Center Connects Patients to Medical Information with iTriage
Smartphone app gives patients on-the-go access to symptoms, diseases and facility details - December 03, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Credit Union CEO, Cancer Physician Honored at South Nassau Communities Hospital's Carnation Ball
Mr. Kordeleski was the Carnation Ball’s honoree and Dr. Rothman was the recipient of South Nassau’s prestigious Mary Pearson Award. - December 03, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital's CMO Named to List of Women Hospital, Healthcare Leaders to Know
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. - November 27, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Top 5 Holiday Health Mishaps Generates Urgent Preparations by Ascension Urgent Care
Local urgent care extends hours, utilizes mobile app iTriage, to prepare for the busiest time of the year. - November 23, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
North Okaloosa Medical Center Partners with Mobile Smartphone App
Patients have convenient, on-the-go access to symptom, disease and facility information with iTriage. - November 23, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Receives Stroke and Cardiac Center Designations
Helping reduce the time it takes time for residents to get life saving stoke and cardiac care. - November 20, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
Comprehensive Hospice and Palliative Care is Now Medicare A and B Certified
Comprehensive Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPC) is pleased to announce that effective October 5, 2011, CHPC has been granted its’ Medicare A and B licenses. CHPC recently obtained the coveted Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) certification. As a “gold standard” in Hospice certifications, the CHAP accreditation confirmed that Comprehensive Hospice and Palliative Care is a solid organization with a strong commitment to serving its patients. - November 18, 2011 - Comprehensive Hospice and Palliative Care
Minor Holiday Mishaps & Illnesses Lead to Urgent Care Patient Boom
Urgent care providers use iTriage application to inform patients of special holiday hours during the upcoming holiday season. - November 16, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Coping with December’s Challenges
To help you cope with the dual challenges of wintertime stress and the holidays, the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District is hosting a special mental health event in December. - November 13, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
CareSouth Health System Acquires Family Care Inc of Virginia
CareSouth Health System Inc., the largest privately held home health services provider in Georgia, announced today that it has purchased Family Care, Incorporated of Virginia. The company is a Medicare certified provider of home health and personal care services with locations in Richmond and... - November 03, 2011 - CareSouth Health System, Inc.
Michael Woodcock Joins AcuteCare Telemedicine as Sales Executive
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT) continues to expand its team by adding Michael Woodcock as Sales Executive. In this new position, Michael is responsible for executing ACT’s growth strategy to acquire new accounts while maintaining its existing client base. “Michael is an excellent fit for... - November 03, 2011 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
SMH Honors Two Outstanding Physicians, Installs New Physician Leaders
Sarasota Memorial’s medical staff recently installed its new leaders for 2012 and honored two outstanding physicians for service to the hospital and community. John J. Collins, MD, was selected as Sarasota Memorial’s new chief of staff. He will serve as the top representative of... - November 02, 2011 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Receives BD Quality Award for Pioneering Blood Collection Practices Designed to Enhance Patient Care
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) presented Sarasota Memorial Health Care System with its first ever “BD Quality Award” for pioneering best practices in blood collection techniques that promote safe, high quality patient care. The award – presented by the leading global medical... - November 02, 2011 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
SMH-Kobernick Anchin Open Specialty Clinic to Help People Safely Manage Blood Thinner Medications
This week, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System opens an important outpatient specialty clinic on the Kobernick Anchin retirement community’s campus to help residents there and others in the community safely manage their anticoagulation medication. - November 02, 2011 - Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
South Nassau Communities Hospital Ranked Highly in US News & World Report Updated Best Hospitals Metro Area Ranking
The U.S. News & World Report's ranking recognizes 622 hospitals in or near major cities with a record of high performance in key medical specialties, and includes 132 of the 152 hospitals identified as the best in the nation by the magazine. - October 30, 2011 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
SVHD 11-3 Lunch & Learn -- Insights from Those Who Receive Care
Join the next Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District Lunch and Learn on November 3rd at the Snoqualmie Fire Station for a special 1-1/2 hour panel discussion beginning at 12:00 noon. A diverse panel of care receivers will share their experiences and answer your questions. - October 28, 2011 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
New England Urgent Care Partners with iTriage to Connect with Mobile Patients
West Hartford residents have convenient, on-the-go access to medical information with the iTriage smartphone app. - October 27, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Kenneth Rozenberg Highlights Care at the Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, Part of the Centers for Specialty Care Group Short Term Rehab Network
Centers for Specialty Care Group and CEO Kenneth Rozenberg are highlighting the Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare for its convenient adult day care program. - October 27, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
Callaway Community Hospital Partners with iTriage Smartphone App
Medical app lets patients quickly and easily research symptoms and find the closest medical providers - October 27, 2011 - iTriage, LLC
Monsey Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday at Northern Metropolitan Residential Healthcare Facility
Northern Metropolitan resident Rose Horowitz celebrates milestone birthday with family and friends at skilled nursing facility. - October 25, 2011 - Kenneth Rozenberg - Centers for Specialty Care Group
AcuteCare Telemedicine Helps Hospitals Roll Out New Robot Technology
Local radio station WGST AM 640 “The Talk of Atlanta” recently reported on the expansion of services at Northside Hospital Cherokee, including new technology allowing stroke patients a quicker diagnosis in the precious hours following a stroke. Mobile Access Consultation Service (M.A.C. - October 24, 2011 - AcuteCare Telemedicine
Atlanta Based AcuteCare Telemedicine Marks Two Year Anniversary
AcuteCare Telemedicine (ACT), a leading provider in teleneurology services, reports significant growth despite the dynamic changes in the healthcare industry. The partners at ACT started the business to fill a growing need for 24/7 neurology coverage. The 4 Board Certified partners, all highly... - October 22, 2011 - AcuteCare Telemedicine