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South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Chair of Anesthesiology
"Dr. Singer has established a career that is marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence and leadership in the specialty of anesthesiology," said Linda Efferen, M.D. - July 21, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Saint Joseph Heath System is First in Central Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky to Offer Full Access to Quality Data
Online Quality Report’s high level of transparency answers consumers’ growing demand for unfiltered health care information - July 15, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Women in Massachusetts Benefit from Health Reform, But Challenges Remain
In a new report from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, researchers examine lessons for national health reform from the Massachusetts experience. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Teen-Age Boys Have Greater Risk Than Girls of High Blood Pressure as Adults
A new study found that teen boys with normal blood pressure are three to four times more likely than girls to develop high blood pressure in adulthood and at different levels of body mass, prompting researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) to identify a new model to predict... - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Raise Coronary Artery Calcium Levels
Research from the Women's Health Initiative demonstrates that supplementation with calcium and vitamin D does not raise coronary artery calcium (CAC) levels, a strong marker for future risk of cardiovascular disease. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Study of South African Population Reveals the Importance of Screening and Treating for TB in Patients with HIV
A new study reveals that the toll of TB in South Africa is higher than previously thought. - July 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Michigan Avenue Immediate Care Partners with Innovative Smartphone Application Company
Patients now have on-the-go access to facility and medical information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool - July 12, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Olympia Medical Center’s ER in Top 5 Percent Among U.S. Hospitals
Olympia Medical Center's emergency medical care has been found to be among the top 5 percent in the nation, according to a new study released by HealthGrades, the U.S.'s leading independent health-care ratings organization. As a result of the new study Olympia Medical Center is a recipient of the... - July 10, 2010 - Olympia Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Renowned Surgeon Director of Urologic Oncology
South Nassau Communities Hospital continued the expansion of its cancer program, naming David A. Silver, M.D, FACS, director of urologic oncology. Dr. Silver is a leading surgical oncologist and pioneer in robot-assisted surgery. - July 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Names Manager of Radiation Oncology Services
Kyongah Hwang has been named manager of South Nassau's Center for Comprehensive Radiation Services and Long Island Gamma Knife® Center. She previously served as a senior radiation therapist at Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ. - July 09, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Breast Cancer Doctor Appointed to Commission on Cancer
Christine Hodyl, D.O., FACS, has been appointed South Nassau Communities Hospital’s Cancer Liaison Physician to the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). Cancer Liaison Physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the ACS. The CoC is a consortium... - July 08, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Rochester Immediate Care Providing Smartphone Users Healthcare in Their Hands
Community now has on-the-go access to symptom, disease and medical procedure information, as well as a nationwide directory of the most appropriate level of care. - July 08, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Franklin & Seidelmann Launches New Company Named Radisphere National Radiology Group to Deliver Professional Radiology Services
Franklin & Seidelmann, a full-service radiology provider, has announced the launch of a new company called Radisphere National Radiology Group that spans the country with the highest quality radiology services. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
Radisphere to Serve Central Pennsylvania Sites with Radiology Services Agreement
Radisphere National Radiology Group will provide a combination of on-site and remote interpretation services as well as full night-time radiology coverage to Berwick Hospital Center and Lock Haven Hospital, both located in central Pennsylvania. - July 07, 2010 - Radisphere
Min-Sheng General Hospital and Emergency Assistance Japan (EAJ) Enter Cooperation Agreement
Min-Sheng General Hospital joins Emergency Assistance Japan's international providers network. - July 04, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Foreign Surgeons Travel to Min-Sheng Hospital for Training in Bariatric Surgery
Doctors from Korea and Vietnam attend Min-Sheng Hospital's bariatric surgery training program. - July 04, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Chase Brexton’s Health Care – Incredible Quality, Growing Reach
Growth and expansion lead community health center to announce important improvements to its organizational mission and vision. - July 03, 2010 - Chase Brexton Health Services
Main Line Health Teams with Healthagen to Put Vital Healthcare Information Into the Hands of the Mobile Users of ITriage
Suburban Philadelphia now has on-the-go access to medical and facilities information with the iTriage healthcare decision tool. - June 25, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Annual Auction Raises $270,000 for Support Program for Siblings of Seriously-Ill Children
"SIBSPlace has exceeded its mission of extending a loving and caring hand that helps families and children cope with the overwhelming stress and turmoil that results when a loved one is seriously ill,” said Joseph A. Quagliata, president and CEO. - June 24, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Simple Blood Test May Predict Who Might Develop Type 2 Diabetes Among Healthy Women - Research at Brigham and Women's Hospital
Doctors may have identified a new and simple way to predict risk for developing type 2 diabetes. - June 23, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
HCA Delta Division Launches Smartphone App to Deliver Healthcare Information to Mobile Consumers, Anytime, Anywhere
New mobile acute care decision tool provides consumers with healthcare information wherever they need it. - June 23, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Average ER Wait Times at Riverside Community Hospital Now Available for Smartphone Users
Riverside Community Hospital and iTriage partner to provide greater patient access to medical and facility information. - June 23, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Madelia Community Hospital Foundation Awards Scholarships
Mickayla Jones and Jasmine Eggestein Awarded Madelia Community Hospital Foundation Healthcare Scholarships. Madelia Community Hospital Foundation is proud to announce the 2010 recipients of the Madelia Community Hospital Foundation scholarships. This year’s recipients are Mickayla Jones and... - June 23, 2010 - Madelia Community Hospital
Whistleblowers Report Substantial Stresses, Limited Support When Helping Expose Health Care Fraud - Research from BWH
New research evaluates the motivations and experiences of whistleblowers responsible for the recent wave of federal health care fraud cases and finds that, despite their altruistic goals, whistleblowers experience substantial hardships. - June 21, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham Renal Division Research at the Center of an International Effort to Identify Next Generation Biomarkers to Screen Kidney Toxicity
New research has resulted in the approval of Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (Kim-1) as a highly sensitive and specific marker of drug-induced kidney injury by both the FDA and EMA. - June 21, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
South Nassau Communities Hospital Provides Gastric Sleeve to Help Obese Lose Significant Weight
"I have more stamina and can climb the stairs into my house and down to the laundry room without sweating and getting out of breath," said Ms. Howell, who no longer has to take medication for her high blood pressure. - June 20, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Second Critical Care Unit at John C. Lincoln Hospital Honored for Patient Care Excellence
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix is the only medical facility in Arizona with two critical care units earning a Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. - June 19, 2010 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
Makewell Helps Nigerian Family Find a Facility to Perform Rare Separation Surgery for Conjoined Twins
Makewell Meditour Ltd., a pioneer in India’s medical tourism industry lived up to its tagline - “Connecting you to good health” when it successfully organised the surgery that gave a new life to eight month old, co-joined Nigerian twins. The eight-month-old twins shared a common... - June 18, 2010 - Makewell Meditour Ltd
Risk of Suicide, Suicide Attempt Similar Across Types of Antidepressant Medication
New research shows that among adults beginning antidepressant therapy, the risk of suicide or suicide attempts does not appear to vary by individual type or class of medication. - June 13, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
BWH Researchers Find That Using Bar-Code Technology with eMAR Drastically Reduces Medication Administration and Transcription Errors
Researchers found that using both bar-code technology and eMAR together substantially reduces transcription and medication adminstration errors. - June 13, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Green Light Affects Circadian Rhythms
Researchers show that green light is effective in eliciting non-visual responses to light such as resetting circadian rhythms, affecting melatonin production and alerting the brain. - June 13, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Brigham and Women’s Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit Earns Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence
The Beacon Awards award is specifically designated to recognize the nation’s top pediatric, progressive, and adult critical care units across a multitude of hospitals. - June 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers Study Perceived Discrimination in Relation to Risk of Death in African American Women
In a recent study, researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) and Boston University Sloan School of Epidemiology found no direct association between perceived racism and risk of death in African American Women. - June 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
iTriage® Helps 2010 World Cup Spectators Find Healthcare in South Africa
2010 World Cup travelers can navigate South Africa’s healthcare system by downloading the free iTriage healthcare app. - June 11, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Frequent Doctor Visits Help Diabetics Lower Blood Pressure More Quickly
For patients with diabetes, more frequent doctor visits helped lower their high blood pressure to a normal level more quickly than patients who waited longer between visits. - June 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
ABC News Shines Prime-Time Spotlight on Boston Hospitals
BWH is featured in a new eight-part primetime medical documentary series on ABC called “Boston Med,” airing Thursday nights at 10 p.m. beginning June 24. - June 11, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
iTriage Now Offering Consumers Unprecedented Access to Their Personal Health Records Through Its Smartphone Application
Smartphone users can now connect with their Google Health™ records on the iTriage mobile healthcare applications. - June 09, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Advance Urgent Care Receives Award of Excellence
Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic was chosen for this honor from among 877 medical practices in six states that participated in a comprehensive On-Site Risk Management Assessment conducted in 2009 by American Physicians Assurance Corporation which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American... - June 08, 2010 - Advance Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic
Min-Sheng General Hospital to Host First Asian Diabetes Surgery Summit
Specialists from across Asia will convene at Taiwan’s Min-Sheng General Hospital in July 2010 to discuss the latest developments in bariatric and metabolic surgery. - June 05, 2010 - Min-Sheng Hospital
iTriage Mobile Healthcare Technology Presented in Washington, DC at the Community Health Data Forum
Government leaders learn how iTriage integrates community health data to help Americans select the most appropriate point of care from its mobile applications. - June 04, 2010 - iTriage, LLC
Saint Joseph Health System Hospitals Introduce Kentucky's First "No Wait" Emergency Rooms
Long waits are often synonymous with emergency room visits, creating anxiety and frustration for patients and their loved ones. That’s why Saint Joseph Health System has introduced groundbreaking No Wait ERs, now at Saint Joseph Hospital, Saint Joseph East and Saint Joseph - Jessamine. The... - June 04, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
Saint Joseph Health System Facilities Earn Quality Respiratory Care Recognition in National Program
Several facilities within Saint Joseph Health System have earned Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals. The QRCR program was... - June 03, 2010 - Saint Joseph Health System
MD NOW Urgent Care Medical Centers Receives Urgent Care Center Accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
MD NOW Urgent Care Medical Centers receives national accreditation from the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine (AAUCM). A benchmark of quality, the Urgent Care Center Accreditation symbolizes MD NOW's committment to providing patients with the highest levels of quality medical care. - May 29, 2010 - MD Now Urgent Care
South Nassau Communities Hospital's Cancer Program Features Jamaica Native Surgical Oncologist
A specialist in surgical oncology, including head and neck surgery, Dr. Reid helped South Nassau’s Cancer Program earn the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award. - May 27, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Offers Scar-less Surgery to Fix Chronic Acid Reflux Disease
South Nassau Communities Hospital uses a “minutely invasive” surgical device to perform “transoral incisionless fundoplication” (TIF), which corrects the cause of chronic acid reflux disease (also known as gastroesophegeal reflux disease, or GERD). - May 17, 2010 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Take Control of Your Chronic Disease -- Six Weeks to a Healthier Life
Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District teams up with Mt. Si Senior Center to offer a series of free chronic disease self management classes. - May 14, 2010 - Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District
American College of Radiology Accreditation Received by Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center
Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center at Milford Regional Medical Center Receives American College of Radiology Accreditation. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Major Clinical Trial Finds That Team-Based Care Improves Patient Outcomes
A team-based inpatient care model was associated with a safer hospitalization and higher quality of care for patients, compared to a traditional team model. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Alcohol Consumption Associated with Increased Risk for Benign Breast Disease in Young Women - a Research at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital found Adolescent females who drank frequently were more likely to develop benign breast disease, a predictor of increased break cancer risk. - May 14, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Hispanics Live in Areas with Limited Capacity for Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital
New research shows that Hispanics live in areas with more limited availability of colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies for colorectal cancer screening. - May 12, 2010 - Brigham and Women’s Hospital