Recent Headlines
Within Hospitals
Women & Infants Introduces Compassionate Gift Program
Women & Infants’ Center for Reproduction and Infertility has created a special, donor-supported fund for women who would not be able to afford needed services. A first-of-its-kind in the country, the Compassionate Gift Program allows donors to share in granting the greatest gift of all – a chance to have a child. - April 09, 2009 - Women & Infants Hospital
Dr. Rajiv Datta Appointed President of Nassau Surgical Society
Prominent surgical oncologist Rajiv Datta, MD, medical director of the Cancer Program and chairman of the Department of Surgery at South Nassau Communities Hospital , has been appointed president of the Nassau Surgical Society. “Dr. Datta has an unparalleled level of surgical expertise and... - April 08, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Lung Cancer Studies Earn Prestigious Award
The award-winning studies focused on using gene amplification to determine chemotherapy resistance in early stage lung cancer and patterns of cross-resistance in early stage lung cancer that has been surgically treated. - April 08, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Dr. Rajiv Datta Listed Again in “Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Guide”
Prominent surgical oncologist Rajiv Datta, MD, has been selected for inclusion in the 12th edition of Top Doctors: New York Metro Area. This is the second consecutive year that Dr. Datta will be included in the acclaimed guide from Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., which spotlights the top 10 percent... - April 08, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Alphamed Solutions Launches New Corporate Website
Alphamed empowers physicians and medical practices of all sizes to reduce their cost and medical errors and to maximize their clinical, financial and operational efficiencies and ultimately improve the physicians quality of life and their patients quality of care. - April 04, 2009 - Alphamed Solutions, Inc.
Lung Surgery Patients Experience Better Outcomes When Treated by Thoracic Surgeons
A study on the outcomes of 19,754 lung cancer surgery patients showed that patients who were treated by board-certified thoracic surgeons experienced better long-term outcomes than patients who were treated by non-specialists. The study presented by Farood Farjah, MD, at the annual meeting of the... - April 04, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Pivotal Study to Focus on System to Repair Knee Cartilage Damage
Craig Levitz, MD, South Nassau's chairman of Orthopedics and director of South Nassau's Center for Advanced Orthopedics, is among a group of orthopedic surgeons in the United States that is enrolling candidates for a multi-center, randomized, pivotal clinical trial that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of CAIS for the surgical treatment of articular cartilage tears (lesions) of the knee. - April 04, 2009 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
High Cost of Healthcare at Home Brings American to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital for Bilateral Knee Surgery
Driven by the high cost of healthcare in the U.S, a patient recently traveled to Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital for total knee replacement surgery, and left enthusiastic about the care and service he received. - April 03, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Can Cherries Relieve the Pain of Osteoarthritis? Patients in Pilot Study of Cherry Pills Experience Significant Pain Relief
For the estimated 27 million Americans who suffer from osteoarthritis, pain relief may come with a cherry on top. According to researchers with the Baylor Research Institute, tart cherries, in pill form, may be a promising pain-reliever for this common and debilitating form of arthritis. - March 27, 2009 - Baylor Research Institute
Taiwan's Min-Sheng Hospital Receives JCI Disease Specific Accreditation for Its Acute Myocardial Infarction Process
Min-Sheng Hospital has become the first hospital in Taiwan to be awarded JCI Disease Specific Accreditation. It recently received the prestigious honor for its Acute Myorcardial Infarction program. - March 25, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Henry Ford Hospital Study Says Energy Drinks May be Harmful to People with Hypertension, Heart Disease
People who have high blood pressure or heart disease should avoid consuming energy drinks, according to a Henry Ford Hospital study to be published online Wednesday in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. Researchers found that healthy adults who drank two cans a day of a popular energy drink... - March 21, 2009 - Henry Ford Health System
Min-Sheng Hospital Enters Partnership with Allianz Worldwide Care and GBG /Tiecare
Striving to become a healthcare hub in the region, Taiwan’s Min-Sheng Hospital partners with two more insurance companies to facilitate the care of international patients. - March 20, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
American Comes to Taiwan for Weight Loss Surgery and Cures Diabetes
Driven by the high cost of healthcare in the U.S, an increasing number of Americans look abroad for treatment. Chris W. travelled to Taiwan for weight loss surgery. He did so to cure his type 2 diabetes, and get his hypertension under control, not only to slim down. - March 13, 2009 - Min-Sheng Hospital
Quantimetrix Corporation Releases New Package Design
Quantimetrix Corporation announces its newly redesigned product packaging. - March 05, 2009 - Quantimetrix Corporation
Savannah’s Memorial Health Foundation and The One Hundred Leaders Begin Their Terms
The Memorial Health Foundation board of directors has confirmed Linda Zoller, Zelda Tenenbaum, Richard (Toby) Moreau, and Nancy Sheets incoming president of The One Hundred, as new board members. The Memorial Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization. - February 25, 2009 - Memorial Health
Eco-Friendly Hospital to Create New Jobs Coming Soon
Dr. Kenneth Pettit recently presented his plans to develop an eco-friendly hospital and medical campus to the Ahwatukee Foothills Village Planning Committee. The new facility, to be located between 50th Street and Chandler Boulevard, has been named the Paradigm Foothills Hospital. The development... - February 22, 2009 - Dr. Kenneth Pettit
mumms® Software Announces Major Program Update - PAS™ Version 12.0.0
Now more than ever, data collection and reporting is essential in managing a successful hospice organization. In response to this increasing need, mumms® Software is announcing a major update to its Patient Activity and Statistics (PAS™) program. PAS™ 12.0.0 will be provided to all... - February 21, 2009 - mumms Software
Ministrelli Women’s Heart Center to be Heart Check Up Sponsor for American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon, Feb. 25
First and only cardiac center in Michigan designed expressly for the prevention, diagnosis and research of women’s heart disease, will provide health screening at the event. - February 21, 2009 - Beaumont Foundation
North Phoenix Healthcare Shortage Addressed by New Family Practice, Norterra Family Medicine
Drs. Rebecca Weiss and Kristine Sarna to lead new area practice and accommodate 5,000+ new patients. - February 17, 2009 - Norterra Family Medicine
Asia Pacific’s Most Advanced CyberKnife® Launched at Apollo Speciality Cancer Hospital
The world’s first and only robotic radiosurgery system - a safer alternative to treat tumors anywhere in the body with sub-millimeter accuracy. - February 16, 2009 - Apollo Hospitals
Covenant Weight Management Center Offers Free Weight Loss Program Feb. 3
Covenant Weight Management Center is offering a free community education program on weight loss and exercise to achieve good health. The program will include information on low-calorie meals, simple exercise routines and others tips on how to lose weight and keep it off. The program will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3 at noon. Information is available by calling 541-4500. - January 28, 2009 - Covenant Health
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital in Phoenix Receives Prestigious State Award
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital’s commitment to excellence in patient care has earned it the 2008 Arizona Pioneer Award for Quality, marking the first time a hospital has received the award. - January 23, 2009 - John C. Lincoln Health Network
Healthcare Scouts Partners with www.AAACEUS.com to Offer Discounted Online Continuing Education (CEUS) to Certified Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare Scouts, www.healthcarescouts.com, a national leader in recruiting and permanent placement of licensed healthcare professionals, based in Maitland, FL, has recently partnered with the continuing education provider, www.AAACEUS.com, of Denver, CO. www.AAACEUS.com is one of the first national online educational services to offer continuing ed for multiple certifications to the nursing, social work, case management and rehabilitation communities. - December 14, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Healthcare Scouts Attended the 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition conducted December 7-11, 2008 in Orlando Florida
The 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition theme this year was the “power of you”. Over 18,000 attendees gathered in the Orange County Convention Center with many highlights, including Elizabeth Edward’s “An Inspiring Life”... - December 13, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Shreeji Orthopaedic and Ent Hospital at Ahmedabad Provides Treatment for Back Pain and Announces Awareness Week for Cure and Prevention of Back Pain in Modern Lifestyle
Orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Hardik Shah at shreeji orthopaedic and ent hospital in ahmedabad wants to eradicate back pain. Better Posture and some care in daily activity can reduce your back pain. You should also control your body weight and do regular exercise to avoid backpain / backache. - December 03, 2008 - shreeji orthopaedic & ent hospital
Healthcare Scouts Commitment to the Environment Will Expand in 2009
Healthcare Scouts commitment to the environment will expand in 2009 with a tree planted for every placement made. CEO, Don Langmo, announced the commitment on America Recycles Day. - November 20, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Tuscan Sun Restaurant Opens at Saint Francis
The entirely new Tuscan Sun Restaurant at Saint Francis Medical Center is now open for business. The restaurant features an expanded menu and enhanced services and equipment. It is located on the lower level of the Registration Center on the north side of the Medical Center campus. - November 15, 2008 - Saint Francis Medical Center
Saint Francis Named Number Four on Modern Healthcare Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work
Saint Francis Medical Center was named number four on Modern Healthcare magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare – no other Missouri hospital was in the top 20. “I am extremely proud of the Saint Francis Family,” says Steven C. Bjelich, FACHE-D, President and Chief... - November 15, 2008 - Saint Francis Medical Center
MUMC Receives Hero Award for Sugar Refinery Efforts
The Georgia Medical Society presented Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) in Savannah, Ga., with a Healthcare Hero award. The award recognizes the outstanding efforts of MUMC Team Members during the Imperial Sugar refinery explosion on February 7, 2008. The honor was one of six given in... - November 13, 2008 - Memorial Health
MUMC’s Patricia Lavely Named CIO of the Year
The Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA) has named Memorial University Medical Center’s (MUMC) Patricia Lavely CIO of the Year. Lavely, senior vice president and chief information officer, was honored in the nonprofit category. Since 1998, the Georgia CIO Leadership Association (GCLA)... - November 12, 2008 - Memorial Health
Advanced Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in Portland, Oregon; Providence Portland Medical Center
Atrial Fibrillation Ablation at Providence Portland Medical Center Offers Potential Cure for Patients Burdened with Atrial Fib Symptoms and Lifelong Medical Treatment for This Arrhythmia. - November 09, 2008 - Arrythmia Services; Providence Portland Medical Center
MUMC Scientist Awarded $50,000 Cancer Research Grant
The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative has awarded a one-year, $50,000 grant to Memorial University Medical Center’s (MUMC) Dominique Broccoli, PhD. The grant will fund Broccoli’s sarcoma cancer research project. Sarcoma is a cancer of the connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, or... - November 03, 2008 - Memorial Health
Safest Weight Loss Surgery for Britons Travelling Abroad
Due to the financial pressures on the UK National Health Service, the vast majority of patients who are urgently in need of Obesity Surgery are forced to pay privately for their operations. - October 12, 2008 - Cosmetic Bliss
Savannah’s MUMC Publicly Shares Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction Scores
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is pleased to announce that its patient outcomes data and patient satisfaction scores are now available online at memorialhealth.com. The patient outcomes show how well patients fared after receiving treatment at MUMC. Consumers can use this information... - October 09, 2008 - Memorial Health
RemedyMD Releases 10 Disease Registries to Manage Pediatric Outcomes.
RemedyMD, the leading provider of disease-specific registries, today announced the release of 10 new pediatric disease registries to help physicians manage and improve pediatric outcomes. RemedyMD’s library of more than 80 pre-built Disease Registries enables physicians and researchers to... - October 09, 2008 - RemedyMD
Savannah’s MUMC Wins Consumer Choice Award
Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) won the National Research Corporation (NRC) 2008/2009 Consumer Choice Award for the Savannah region. The NRC Consumer Choice Award surveys households in 250 markets throughout the U.S. to identify the top hospitals. The list is published in Modern... - October 02, 2008 - Memorial Health
Sneha Diagnostics Launches India's First Medical Diagnostics Blog
Sneha Diagnostics, one of the fastest growing medical diagnostic services provider in India, officially launches India's first Medical Diagnostics Blog http://www.diagnosticsblog.com This blog brings many useful articles, news, trends, company profiles, diagnostic products and innovations in... - September 28, 2008 - Sneha Diagnostics
Rare! A Wine Masterpiece
RARE! A wine masterpiece, takes place 7 – 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at the Coach Insignia in the GM Renaissance Center. Nearly 100 exquisite wines from around the world will be uncorked for sampling in an unparalleled strolling wine tasting and dinner, designed by the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group. Now in its third year, the event benefits Henry Ford Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Institute (HVI). - September 24, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System
RemedyMD Announces EndoEHR
RemedyMD, the leading provider of disease-specific electronic health record applications, today announced the availability of EndoEHR™, an endocrinology-specific electronic health record application that helps physicians and patients manage and improve diabetes outcomes. Recent publications... - September 20, 2008 - RemedyMD
International Hospital Makes Treatment Costs Available to Public. Bumrungrad International Offers Free Online Access to Actual Costs of 45 Procedures.
Bumrungrad International, Southeast Asia’s largest private hospital and one of the world’s top medical travel destinations, has launched a unique online service to allow prospective patients to anticipate the costs of treatment. Called REALCOST, the service shows what Bumrungrad patients actually paid for over 40 medical procedures at the hospital. REALCOST is on the hospital’s website at www.bumrungrad.com/realcost. - September 19, 2008 - Bumrungrad International Hospital
Emotional Eating and Stress Program Set for Oct. 7
Public is invited to free community education program on how to control emotional eating set for Oct. 7 in Knoxville, Tennessee. - September 14, 2008 - Covenant Health
Henry Ford Health System CEO Named as One of Most Powerful in Health Care
Nancy Schlichting, president and chief executive officer of Henry Ford Health System, has been named one of the “100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare magazine. This is the fourth straight year in which Schlichting has been listed in the magazine’s annual... - September 11, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System
Savannah’s Memorial University Medical Center Honored by Department of Defense
MUMC in Savannah, was honored by the Georgia Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense, with an “Above and Beyond” award in recognition of extraordinary support of its employees who serve in the Georgia National Guard and Reserve. - August 28, 2008 - Memorial Health
State’s First Single Incision Robotic Kidney Removal Performed at Henry Ford Hospital
For the first time in Michigan, a diseased kidney has been surgically removed at Henry Ford Hospital using highly sophisticated 3D robotics through a single incision. “We made several improvements in the technique that could allow us to perform this type of procedure routinely,” says... - August 27, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System
Savannah’s Memorial Health Board Appoints Two New Members
Michael A. Kaigler and Christopher L. Wixon, M.D., have joined the Memorial Health Board of Directors. Kaigler is director of human resources and services for Chatham County. Memorial University Medical Center (MUMC) is a two-state healthcare organization serving a 35-county area in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina. - August 27, 2008 - Memorial Health
Nina Manduk - Independent Medical Consultant is Visiting London
Still unsure about cosmetic surgery abroad? Meet MediConsult’s consultant Nina Manduk in London in October 2008. - August 16, 2008 - Nina Manduk MediConsult
Healthcare Scouts Will be Attending the 63rd Annual Worker’s Compensation Educational Conference
Healthcare Scouts will be attending the 63rd Annual Worker’s Compensation Educational Conference in Orlando Florida, August 17-20 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. This nationally acclaimed annual conference remains the premier forum for the study of workers’ compensation. - August 09, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
International Robotics Urology Symposium
2009 International Robotics Urology Symposium Henry Ford Hospital is sponsoring the 2009 International Robotic Urology Symposium (IRUS) at The Bellagio Resort, in Las Vegas, Jan. 12-14, 2009. The three day symposium will provide the ultimate informative experience for health care professionals... - August 07, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System
Step by Step for Recovery, Former Henry Ford Health System Patient Travels Across Michigan to Bring Awareness to Addiction Recovery
One step at a time, Alex Maysura, 55, will challenge himself physically and spiritually as he walks more than 350 miles, from Mackinaw City to Maplegrove Center in West Bloomfield, to honor National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month and share his personal journey of alcohol recovery. - August 01, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System
Heart Smart® Recipe Box Launches on HenryFord.com
Henry Ford Health System has launched its Heart Smart® Recipe Box, online at www.henryford.com/heart, with recipes that are as good for your heart as they are to eat. - July 17, 2008 - Henry Ford Health System