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California Hospital Association Award Announces 2010 Leadership Award Recipients
The California Hospital Association (CHA) has named Sherman L. Balch, a long-time Hayward resident and an active community member, the recipient of the 2010 Leadership in Governance Award. The Leadership in Governance award is bestowed annually to a distinguished Board of Trustee member whose... - November 13, 2010 - St. Rose Hospital
Phoenix VA Veterans Day Parade Set for November 11, 2010
The Phoenix VA Health Care System will recognize and honor Maricopa County Veterans with its 14th annual VA Veterans Day Parade. With nearly 100 entries, helium balloons, marching bands, Veterans Service Organizations, floats and more this is a fun filled family event you won't want to miss. Join them on Veterans Day, November 11 at 11 a.m. N on 7th Street at Montecito, W on Camelback and N on Central Avenue. - November 08, 2010 - Phoenix VA Health Care System
Six Women & Infants Physicians Named "Top" in Nation
Six physicians at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island are named in the 10th edition of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd.’s America’s Top Doctors®. Physicians are listed after an extensive selection process that begins by surveying tens of thousands of physicians and hospital... - November 06, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Fairway Medical Surgical Hospital Launches on iTriage to Connect with Mobile Healthcare Consumers
Patients now have on-the-go access to facility and medical information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool. - November 06, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
MUMC in Savannah to Participate in National Pilot Study for Disc Implant
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah Georgia is one of only five sites in the entire United States selected to participate in a pilot study for the TRIUMPH® Lumbar Disc for treatment of degenerative disc disease – a leading cause of chronic neck and back pain. - November 04, 2010 - Memorial Health
UBH Denton Joins with Legends Academy to Offer Educational Opportunity to School-Age Patients
Dallas/Fort Worth Psychiatric hospital, UBH Denton, partners with charter school to ensure school-age patients receive quality education while receiving inpatient mental health care. - November 04, 2010 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
symbeo – Offering Unlimited Family Doctor Visits at Low Monthly Price; Announces New, Promotional Pricing Plan for Families in Northern New Jersey
To help Northern New Jersey health consumers this November, Essex-county, NJ-based symbeo is pleased to announce an exciting, promotional, new pricing structure for families looking for affordable health care. symbeo is now offering 12 month commitments at a lower price, making symbeo more affordable to everyone. - November 03, 2010 - symbeo
Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Joins Women & Infants' Program in Women's Oncology
Medical oncologist and hematologist Tina Rizack, MD, MPH, has joined the staff at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island in the Program in Women’s Oncology. She will also serve as clinical instructor of medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. - November 03, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Surgeon Joins Women & Infants' Oncology Staff
Ashley R. Stuckey, MD, has joined the staff at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island as a gynecologic oncologist and breast surgeon in the Program in Women’s Oncology. She will also serve as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown... - October 27, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Women & Infants Breast Health Center Receives Donation from RI Pink Heals
The Rhode Island branch of the national organization Pink Heals will donate $5,000 to support the Patient Advocate Program at the Program in Women’s Oncology at Women & Infants Hospital. Pink Heals Rhode Island, a group launched in 2009 by a Coventry firefighter whose mother was battling... - October 27, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
New Oncologist Joins Women & Infants' Oncology Staff
Katina Robison, MD, has joined the staff at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island as a gynecologic oncologist in the Program in Women’s Oncology. Dr. Robison will also serve as assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. - October 27, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Dr. Scott Runnels Inducted Into American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Membership reflects experience, continuing education, and excellence in the field of plastic surgery. - October 26, 2010 - Runnels Center Outpatient Plastic Surgery & Clinic
Women & Infants Offers State's First Women's Robotic Surgery Program
Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island announced its plans to expand the surgical options available to its patients with the installation of a da Vinci® Surgical System and the creation of the region’s first dedicated women’s robotic surgery program. “Women &... - October 25, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Memorial Health Rated Savannah’s Top Hospital
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is rated No. 1 in Georgia for stroke care and is also among the top 10 percent nationally for stroke care and gastrointestinal medical services. The findings are based on analysis conducted by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization. - October 22, 2010 - Memorial Health
South Nassau Surgeons Use da Vinci Surgical System to Perform Surgeries as Detailed as the Mona Lisa
The number of robotic-assisted procedures performed at hospitals around the world has increased from 80,000 in 2007 to 205,000 in 2009. - October 22, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Doctor's Award-Winning Research on Cancer Will Lead to Improved Patient Outcomes
The study revealed that when the loss of heterozygosity (LOH) was identical (concordant) in the tumors they were metastatic. New multifocal primary cancers had discordant LOH, meaning their LOH was not identical. - October 21, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Women & Infants Physician Named President of Urogynecology Society
Dr. Deborah Myers, director of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Women & Infants Hospital has been installed as president of the American Urogynecologic Society. - October 20, 2010 - Women & Infants Hospital
Olympia Medical Center Surgeon, Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, Featured at Quality Life Association 25th Anniversary
Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, renowned expert in surgery for the Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (BCIR), a surgical modification of the Kock pouch intestinal reservoir, was featured at the Quality Life Association (QLA) Symposium, a three-day educational and interactive seminar. - October 10, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
First Patient Procedure in the World is Performed at Olympia Medical Center Los Angeles Using Adult Stem Cells to Enhance Surgical Outcome for Degenerative Spinal Disease
Director of Research and Education at Olympia Medical Center Los Angeles, neurosurgeon, Carl Lauryssen,M.D., completed the first procedure using a highly concentrated, pure population of adult stem cells that originates in bone marrow and is collected from live, healthy donors for optimal cell functionality. Up Until Now, There was No Available Pure Adult Stem Cell on the Market - October 07, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
Donate Blood at South Nassau Communities Hospital's Emergency Blood Drive
According to America's blood centers, someone needs blood every two seconds and about 1 in 7 people entering a hospital need blood. - October 06, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Pelican State Outpatient Center Reaches Mobile Patients Anytime, Anywhere with iTriage Medical App
Smartphone users in the Big Easy now have on-the-go access to symptom, disease and provider information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool - October 06, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Dr. Scott Runnels Opens New Facility
Privacy, convenience evident in state-of-the-art building - October 05, 2010 - Runnels Center Outpatient Plastic Surgery & Clinic
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago Announces First-Ever SkyRise Chicago Summit Sponsor — Chicagoan J. Douglas Gray
Philanthropist's Donation Demonstrates Commitment to Bold Vision and New Facility - October 02, 2010 - The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Actress Marla Gibbs Healed with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at Olympia Medical Center
Marla Gibbs was treated at the Olympia Medical Center for Wound Management & Hyperbaric Medicine recently and was healed by the skilled group of physicians in 8 weeks—just in time to make it to the “Jeffersons” reunion show on “Good Morning America.” - October 02, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
Franklin Regional Medical Center Celebrates Annual Ladies Night Out
The employees at Franklin Regional Medical Center invite community members to join them on October 7 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for their annual Ladies Night Out. The event will take place in outpatient/admissions of Franklin Regional. “We are excited to invite the community out again to... - October 02, 2010 - Franklin Regional Medical Center
UBH Denton Offers Free Depression Screenings During Mental Illness Awareness Week Oct. 4-9
UBH Denton is offering free depression screenings Monday through Friday, October 4-8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and on Saturday, October 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week. Screenings will be done at UBH’s Denton facility located at 2026 West University Drive and at its NorthPointe facility in Carrollton at 4100 Fairway Court, Building 200. - September 29, 2010 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
Breast Cancer Program for Underserved Women Receives $31,000 Gift
LI2DAY has awarded South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Center with a $31,000 gift in support of screening, early detection and diagnosis services for medically underserved and low income patients with suspected or confirmed breast cancer. - September 24, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MUMC Breast Surgeon Recognized for Outstanding Performance
Raymond Rudolph, M.D., MPH, FACS, a breast surgeon at the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute (ACI) at Memorial University Medical Center, received an Outstanding Performance Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC). He is one of only 39 physicians... - September 23, 2010 - Memorial Health
UBH Denton Corporate Medical Director Will Teach Women How to Take Charge of Their Mental Health
Women are traditionally the nurturers in the family, making sure their spouses and children are well taken care of, but they need to take care of themselves as well, especially when it comes to their mental health. That is what Dr. Nishendu Vasavada, corporate medical director of University... - September 17, 2010 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
South Nassau’s 5K Run/Walk & Multi-Cultural Health Fair is One Healthy Way to Start the Day
Free health screenings for cardiac risk factors including cholesterol, Body Mass Index (BMI), and blood pressure will be offered, as well as screening for prostate cancer (PSA). Complimentary refreshments will be provided. - September 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Olympia Medical Center Pilots New Surgical Technology for Lower Back Pain
Olympia Medical Center is first to use new surgical technology to relieve lower back pain. - September 01, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
MedReferrals.org Provides Online Health and Social Services Database for Chicago's Underserved
Free website connects the underserved with quality care. - August 31, 2010 - MedReferrals
Herschel Walker, University Behavioral Health of Denton Partner to Raise Awareness, Erase Stigma of Mental Health Disorders
Herschel Walker is leading a nationwide initiative to erase the stigma associated with mental illness. Through his partnership with University Behavioral Health, Walker will become mental health advocate and spokesperson. - August 26, 2010 - University Behavioral Health of Denton
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease Earns Gold Performance Award
South Nassau Communities Hospital has been awarded a Gold Performance Achievement Award in Coronary Artery Disease from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines program. - August 21, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Saint Joseph-London Prepares to Move Hospital One Patient at a Time
With support from surrounding counties’ EMS teams, patients will transfer to the new replacement hospital every three minutes - August 18, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Madelia Community Hospital Announces New Caregiver Support Program
The Madelia Community Hospital is hosting a weekly Caregiver Support Group in conjunction with Wellspring for area Caregivers. This weekly support group is open to the public. - August 15, 2010 - Madelia Community Hospital
South Nassau Communities Hospital Implants World’s Smallest, Wireless Remote Pacemaker
“The patients who receive this implant can benefit from the pacemaker’s size, durability and novel rate regulation algorithm. It also has real-time, cellular-based home monitoring,” said Dr. Kanner. - August 15, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
DayOne Health Chicago Offers Free Lap-Band® Surgery
DayOne Health, a leading outpatient weight loss surgery program located at the 900 North Michigan Surgery Center in downtown Chicago, is offering the chance to receive LAP-BAND® Surgery at no cost plus twelve months of free follow up care. - August 14, 2010 - Day One Health
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Honor Leading Defense Attorney
The Carnation Ball honoree is recognized for exemplary leadership and contributions in support of South Nassau’s mission to provide cost-effective, high-quality healthcare. Mr. Morvillo has served on South Nassau’s board directors since 2004 and his support and generosity have helped South Nassau continue to achieve unprecedented growth despite a tumultuous economy for the New York’s hospitals. - August 14, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
International Specialists Gather at Taiwan's Min-Sheng General Hospital to Discuss the Use of Bariatric Surgery in the Treatment of Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Doctors from across Asia met in Taiwan to discuss the opportunities offered by gastrointestinal surgery to treat Type II Diabetes. - August 12, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
St. Rose Hospital Selected for a State-Wide Clinical Study
St. Rose Hospital (SRH) has been selected by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to participate in a three year State-wide Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) pilot program, allowing the Hospital to perform Non-Emergency PCI. PCI, also known as angioplasty, is... - August 10, 2010 - St. Rose Hospital
Nina Manduk, an Independent Medical Consultant is Visiting Dublin
Interested in a cosmetic surgery abroad? You should definitely meet Nina Manduk in Radisson Blu Hotel in Dublin. Nina Manduk is the Polish cosmetic surgery advisor offering affordable aesthetic surgery in Poland. All meetings are free-of-charge. Number of places limited. - August 10, 2010 - Nina Manduk MediConsult
Adventist Health Brings iTriage Smartphone App to Oregon
Free App Delivers Medical Information to Mobile Consumers; On-the-go Access to Symptom, Disease, Medical Procedure and Provider Information. - August 06, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Palm Beach County School Kids Scramble for Back to School Physicals & Shots at MD Now Urgent Care
No Shots, No School, No Kidding! The Back-to-School rush has begun as MD Now Urgent Care Centers discount their School & Sport Physical Exams and mandatory Immunizations for school children this 2010/2011 School Season. - August 05, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
Min-Sheng Hospital Hosts International Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery Workshop
Surgeons from across Asia gather at Taiwan's Min-Sheng Hospital for live-demonstrations of single incision laparoscopic surgery. - August 01, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
PRA Receives Highest Accreditation Status from CARF Survey
Progressive Rehabilitation Clinic, LLC specializing in the treatment of those with Chronic Pain, Acquired Brain Injury and Occupational Rehab programs receives top accreditation from CARF.org - July 31, 2010 - Progressive Rehabilitation Associates, LLC
Florence Community Healthcare in Florence Arizona, a Full-Service Hospital, Opens Its Doors to the Public, July 23, 2010
With the economy still struggling and jobs scarce in many sectors, one rural community in Florence Arizona is celebrating the opening of a new full-service hospital. Not only will it bring much needed medical care and specialties to the region, it will add over $10 million annually in "collateral benefit." FCHC has already created over 100 new jobs and will add over 100 more in the next year. - July 29, 2010 - Florence Community Healthcare
South Nassau Communities Hospital Golf Outing Honors Assemblyman, Supports Advancements in Orthopedics
South Nassau Communities Hospital’s 26th Annual Golf Tournament raised more than $277,000 in support of the hospital’s Center for Advanced Orthopedics and Long Island Joint Replacement Institute (LIJRI). - July 28, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
MUMC in Savannah Named ‘Most Wired’ for 11th Year
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Georgia, has been named one of the nation’s Most Wired hospitals for the 11th consecutive year. The annual survey examined 1,280 of the nation’s hospitals on their use of Internet technologies in four focus areas: business and administrative management, clinical quality and safety, care continuum, and infrastructure. - July 22, 2010 - Memorial Health
Saint Joseph Health System Prepares to Debut New Saint Joseph-London Facility
Ribbon-cutting ceremony will offer preview of all new $152 million regional facility, which features the latest in technology and design. - July 21, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System