Emergency Medicine News
Vital news from the world of emergency medicine that covers diagnosis, treatment and management of emergency rooms, as well as new partnerships, products and services. Information is aimed at ER professionals, EMTs, military surgeons, rescue medicine practitioners and patients.
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Cutting Edge Robotic Exoskeleton Technology to Mobilize Patients Earlier
Swedish Medical Center introduces robotic exoskeleton indicated for stroke and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. - February 12, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
North Bay Group to Open Napa Valley Caregiver Training Center
Napa Community to help the critical shortage issue of caregivers for seniors. - February 05, 2020 - Senior Helpers North Bay
EA Certs Announces New Promotional Offer to Students Who Purchase Any ACLS Course
Thanks to this new offer, anyone who purchases an ACLS course will be eligible to receive a free BLS course as well. - February 03, 2020 - EA Certs
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Burn Awareness Week
This year’s theme from the American Burn Association is "Contact Burns - Hot Surfaces Damage Skin!" - February 02, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Receives CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has received a five-star rating for overall quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in the most recent release of their Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings. This is the second time that TMCA has... - February 01, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center Named National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence
Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at Swedish Medical Center has been named a National Pancreas Foundation Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer, a designation awarded to premier healthcare facilities that focus on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreas cancer. Swedish is one of only two facilities in Colorado to receive the prestigious designation from the National Pancreas Foundation. - January 26, 2020 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HealthPoint Plus Names Greg Licata as Chief Product Officer
HealthPoint Plus has added Greg Licata to lead new product development. - January 23, 2020 - HealthPoint Plus, Inc.
John Roque Appointed Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced the appointment of John Roque, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. He will begin his new role on February 3. At TMCA, Roque will be the top nursing executive... - January 21, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora
SDWR Sponsoring Diabetic Alert Dog Grant
Service Dogs by SDWR is sponsoring a Grant Program for Diabetic Alert Service Dogs. This grant program is for individuals in North America diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2020 with the announcement of the winners on February 14,... - January 17, 2020 - Service Dogs by SDWR
North Suburban Medical Center Receives Designation as a Level II Trauma Center
North Suburban increases its expertise and support for the North Denver community. - January 15, 2020 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
The Medical Center of Aurora Names Dr. Philip Stahel Chief Medical Officer
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) has announced the appointment of Philip Stahel, MD, FACS, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO) for TMCA and Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital. Dr. Stahel, a board certified trauma surgeon, has served as Chief Medical Officer at North... - January 14, 2020 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Patient Safety, EMS Leaders Are Focus of New Webinar Series
The Center for Patient Safety, in partnership with Ninth Brain, Quick Med Claims, and eServices Platform, has developed the 2020 Road to High Reliability Webinar Series. The continuing education activity is approved by Air Evac EMS Inc., an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education. The webinars also provide EMS and nursing continuing education units (CEUs). - January 06, 2020 - Primaris Healthcare Business Solutions
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE's Swedish Medical Center Performs First Robotic Minimally Invasive Brain Procedure for Epilepsy
Epilepsy patients looking for minimally invasive procedures for brain surgery now have a new option at Swedish Medical Center’s level 4 epilepsy center. - December 21, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Value-Based Healthcare Network for Self-Insured Employers Launches in Florida
ValueH, parent company of Florida Association of ACOs, forms value-based network to support small to medium sized self-insured employers. - December 18, 2019 - Florida Association of ACOs
Sky Ridge Medical Center Opens Free Standing Emergency Department in South Parker
Sky Ridge Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of its Free Standing Emergency Department at the northeast side of Parker and Hess roads, providing greater access to high-quality care to the residents of Parker and neighboring communities. “This area is enjoying tremendous growth... - December 13, 2019 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
Vidapoint Takes Personal Emergency Response Worldwide
Finally, a complete and comprehensive personal emergency service anywhere in the world. - December 01, 2019 - Global Wireless Health Limited
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Physician Offers Thanksgiving Holiday Burn Safety Tips
For cooks in the kitchen, there are several simple steps to make sure the holidays remain festive. - November 27, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Varicose Veins Doctors Provide Minimally Invasive Treatment Procedures for Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins Doctors is a reputable vein treatment center in Manhattan, NY. The clinic has gained a reputation for its exceptional patient care and a wide range of effective treatment options for vein diseases. Their teams of experts use state-of-the-art equipment to perform complex procedures for pain relief. - November 20, 2019 - Varicose Veins Doctors
MobilDrTech to Launch Low-Cost Telemedicine Exam Cam / ENT Kit for RNK Products
No longer do telemedicine providers need to spend thousands for a decent general examination camera. MobilDrTech, in collaboration with RNK Products, is pleased to introduce the RExCam Kit, RNK's new examination camera kit and finished USB Exam Cams. - November 18, 2019 - MobilDrTech, Inc.
Metro Safety Offers Comprehensive Work Place Safety Courses, Helping Organizations Across British Columbia Prepare for Emergencies and Reduce Medical Expenditures
The leading first aid training provider aims to uphold safety standards and reduce the number of workplace injuries in offices across British Columbia. - November 15, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
Swedish Medical Center Receives Fifth Consecutive "A" Grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center was awarded an "A" in the fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. This is the fifth A Swedish... - November 07, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
OrthoNeuro Spine Surgeon Performs the First Robotics-Assisted Minimally Invasive 2-Level Lumbar Interbody Fusion Surgery in Central Ohio at Mt. Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital
Dr. Ying Chen, OrthoNeuro Neurosurgeon, completed the first robotics-assisted minimally invasive 2-level interbody fusion surgery in Central Ohio. This surgical milestone occurred on October 28, 2019 using the Globus Excelsius GPS Robotic Navigation System. - November 06, 2019 - OrthoNeuro
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Performs First Deep Brain Stimulation Procedure for Epilepsy
The treatment delivers electrical impulses to normalize brain activity and reduce seizures. - November 01, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Names Chief Financial Officer
Swedish Medical Center has named Regina Ramazani, a healthcare financial executive with more than 25 years of senior leadership experience, as its chief financial officer. Ramazani most recently served as chief financial officer at HCA Healthcare’s Tulane Health System, where she provided... - October 20, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Recognized for Excellence with ACC Transcatheter Valve Certification
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is excited to announce the achievement of Transcatheter Valve Certification from the American College (ACC). The ACC has validated the program's exceptional approach, including physician leadership, quality outcomes and team based... - October 17, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
NYCBS Welcomes Dr. Keith Brunckhorst to Its Oncology Team
Keith R. Brunckhorst, MD is a talented physician who is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology. He is experienced and well versed in the most cutting-edge cancer technology, with an impeccable work history and education. For Dr. Brunckhorst, patients come first. He pledges to treat each... - October 17, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Shave Off Event for Prostate Cancer Research
Swedish Medical Center, located in Englewood, Colorado, joins Bishops Cuts/Color Highlands Ranch to raise money for prostate cancer research through the TUCC Foundation. - October 17, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Sky Ridge Medical Center Awarded Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission
Sky Ridge Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. - October 16, 2019 - Sky Ridge Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center First in Colorado to Offer Minimally Invasive Surgery to Remove Blood Clot from Brain
New Procedure Quickly Removes Blood from Brain after Intracerebral Hemorrhage. - October 11, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
NYCBS' CEO to Receive Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Red Cross
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announced that their own CEO, Jeff Vacirca, MD, will be the 2019 American Red Cross Greater New York Region’s Humanitarian Award recipient. Dr. Vacirca will be honored on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at the 2019 Heroes Among Us Gala at the Ziegfeld... - October 10, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Quality Vice President
Susan Hanlon, MSHSA, BSN, RN CPHQ, brings extensive experience overseeing clinical excellence and quality improvements to the only Level I trauma and burn center in the south Denver metro area. - October 09, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Metro Safety Offers BCCSA Traffic Control Person Training for Traffic Control Persons in British Columbia
The company trains traffic control persons to maintain safety along the streets of British Columbia. - October 04, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
Swedish Medical Center First in Colorado to Use New Treatment for Brain Aneurysms
Rocky Mountain region neuroscience center of excellence introduces technology to treat challenging aneurysms with positive benefits for patients. - September 30, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Dr. Sandip Parikh Joins New York Health
New York Health is pleased to welcome Sandip R. Parikh, MD, FACS, a highly-experienced board-certified surgeon, to their team of skilled practitioners. He practices general, breast and colorectal surgery and will be working at the Bayside and New Hyde Park locations. Additionally, he has an office... - September 24, 2019 - New York Health
Swedish Medical Center Receives Healthgrades 2019 Gynecologic Surgery Excellence Award™ for the Fourth Year in a Row
Hospital recognized for superior clinical outcomes in gynecologic surgery. - September 21, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Night of the Robots Hosted by Swedish Medical Center
Robot-assisted surgery takes center stage in this hands-on, interactive night highlighting the latest advancements in robot-assisted surgery. - September 11, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
First Time in Alaska: Life-Saving Fall Prevention Course for Healthcare Professionals, Injury Prevention Advocates and Caregivers
In Fairbanks, AK on October 6 an innovative & effective course will be held to teach Occupational and Physical Therapists, other healthcare and injury prevention professionals, fitness instructors and caregivers a unique, simple and fun program to help older adults avoid falls. Continuing Education Units (8) are available. - September 07, 2019 - Fall Prevention Training Services, LLC
Online Medical Certification Pioneer Launches New Site
National Certification Services, an industry pioneer since 2005, has announced it's third-generation site to meet the evolving certification demands of the healthcare community. www.onlinemedcerts.com anticipates early September 2019 launch. - September 07, 2019 - National Certification Services
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Physician Offers Labor Day Weekend Safety Tips
Swedish Medical Center serves as the only level I trauma and burn facility in the south Denver metro area. - August 31, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
Opioid Prescriptions Fall 75% at HealthONE Emergency Departments
HealthONE, Denver’s largest health system, and CarePoint Health of Greenwood Village, CO, one of the nation’s largest privately held physician practice groups, today announced a dramatic decline in the number of opioids prescribed at 13 Denver-area HealthONE Emergency... - August 28, 2019 - HCA Healthcare Continental Division
The Medical Center of Aurora Announces Participation in National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora today announced that they have been invited to join the National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative (NCSI). Facilities that have adopted the NCSI protocol have shown dramatically increased survival rates for patients with heart attack-induced... - August 28, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Ask My Buddy Announces New Premium Features That Also Support Amazon’s "Buy Once, Enjoy Everywhere" Program
The premiere alert system has increased functionality that also works with other platforms. - August 13, 2019 - Ask My Buddy
Surprise Guest, Gavin DeGraw, Performs at NYCBS’ Grand Opening
New York Cancer and Blood Specialists (NYCBS) held a grand opening celebration for its newest treatment center in Port Jefferson Station, featuring a surprise performance by multi-platinum, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Gavin De Graw. DeGraw, who lost his mother to pancreatic cancer in 2017,... - August 09, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Named Family Favorite by Colorado Parent Magazine
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center has been named a Top 5 Hospital or Health Clinic in Colorado Parent’s Family Favorite 2019 publication. The annual edition recognizes businesses, services, and attractions in the metro Denver area and is voted on by readers of the... - August 08, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish
NYCBS Set to Open New 347 Treatment Center
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) will announce the grand opening of its newest treatment facility, at 49 Route 347, in Port Jefferson Station on Monday, July 29th, 2019. Located on Long Island’s scenic North Shore, the center will feature the most advanced cancer treatment on... - July 27, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Metro Safety Helps Train Employees to Become Certified First Aid Providers in British Columbia
The center offers courses on emergency response training to develop a workforce equipped with basic/advanced first aid knowledge to assist in emergencies at work. - July 27, 2019 - Metro Safety Training
Dr. Nicole Carreau Joins New York Cancer and Blood Specialists’ Central Park Oncology Team
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) welcomes oncologist, Nicole Carreau, MD to its practice. Dr. Carreau will be practicing at 12 East 86th Street, Central Park. “I wanted to join a large, well-respected group practice,” said Dr. Carreau. “I will bring expertise in... - July 16, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology Welcomes Michael McCabe, MD to RMG Lakewood Group
Colorado's largest GI group and the Region's Digestive Health leader is continuing to expand, with the addition of the highly recruited Dr. McCabe joining the practice on Monday, July 15th. - July 14, 2019 - Rocky Mountain Gastroenterology
Interpreter Feature Now Available on GD e-Bridge Mobile Telemedicine Solution
GD (General Devices) is excited to announce a game-changing module that is available on the GD e-Bridge Mobile Telehealth Solution. Coined as GD e-Bridge Interpreter, it enables patients, EMS and healthcare providers to truly communicate anywhere, at any time, in any language. Leveraging the... - July 12, 2019 - GD (General Devices)
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Promotes Fireworks Safety
Safety tips to help you stay out of the ER this season. - June 26, 2019 - HCA HealthONE Swedish