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NCHS Ramona Opens New Community Health Center
North County Health Services Opens New Health Clinic in Ramona. - April 02, 2019 - NCHS
Ophthalmics, Inc. Becomes a Direct Distributor of Altaire Pharmaceuticals
Ophthalmics, Inc., a leading supplier of eye care supplies for ophthalmic and optometric practices, is now a direct distributor for Altaire Pharmaceuticals. Eye care physicians are encouraged to visit Ophthalmics, Inc.’s website at shophthalmics.com to find Altaire’s in-demand and... - April 01, 2019 - Ophthalmics, Inc.
Cleveland Hospice Describes Hospice Care for Heart Disease
Harbor Light Hospice, a Cleveland Hospice Agency, recently released a blog educating readers about hospice care for heart disease patients. - March 27, 2019 - Harbor Light Hospice
Rose Medical Center Names Andrew Weinfeld, MD, New Chief Medical Officer
Rose Medical Center announces the appointment of Andrew Weinfeld, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer. - March 23, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital to Host 35th Annual Golf Outing
South Nassau Communities Hospital has named board member and Manhattan-based real estate management and investment executive Anthony Ponte and long-time facility and planning leader Bill Ulrich as co-honorees of its 35th Annual Golf Outing to be held Monday, May 20. The outing will be held at... - March 23, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Announces Frist Humanitarian Award Winners
Swedish Colleagues Recognized for Exceptional and Innovative Performance - March 22, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
AccessMD Urgent Cares Donate Time and Vaccine to Help Fight Influenza A and B Viruses During Last Months of 2019 Flu Season
Trusted immediate medical care provider, AccessMD Urgent Cares, announces their donation of time and influenza vaccines during the last crucial months of flu season, aiming to help Dayton area residents and their families fight influenza A and B viruses. Recent patients raved about their experience... - March 21, 2019 - AccessMD Urgent Cares
2019 International Hospital Federation Awards Now Open
Hospitals and health service providers around the globe can now nominate their outstanding projects and programs to the IHF Awards. - March 21, 2019 - International Hospital Federation
WoundReference Wins the JWC 2019 Cost-Effective Wound Management Award
WoundReference Inc., a medical information technology company focused on point-of-care clinical decision support for wound care, is pleased to announce winning the JWC’s (Journal of Wound Care) 2019 Cost Effectiveness award for the WR Formulary Module. - March 19, 2019 - WoundReference Inc.
Bentz Whaley Flessner Announces Executive Transition
Bentz Whaley Flessner, a national and international philanthropy consulting firm for over 35 years has announced an executive leadership change, appointing Joshua Birkholz as CEO, succeeding founding principal Bruce Flessner. BWF is grateful for Flessner's contributions to the Firm and his extraordinary contributions to the nonprofit community. BWF will continue its exemplary growth with a commitment to diversity in all forms. - March 18, 2019 - Bentz Whaley Flessner
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Honors Nurses with DAISY Awards
Jean Gasteratos, Jessalynn Fiest, Wanda Zwiegelaar recognized for providing extraordinary nursing care. - March 16, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Hip Seminar
It’s not hip to live in pain. Are you living with hip pain? Join expert orthopedic surgeon John Schwappach, MD, FACS, to learn about how to alleviate your pain and get you back to the activities you once enjoyed without pain. Dr. Schwappach will discuss causes of hip pain as well as diagnosis... - March 14, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Offers Free Neck Seminar
Join Swedish Neurosurgeon, Eric Arias, M.D., to learn about common causes of neck pain as well as the non-surgical and surgical treatment options available. - March 14, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
ASAlaser's Results in 2018: An Exponential Growth in Turnover Since 2016
Significantly increased revenue from sales and performance compared with the past two years (+ 14.6% compared with 2017 and + 30% compared with 2016) for the company which focuses on laser therapy for both the Human and Veterinary sectors. The forecast target for 2019: a further increase in revenue from budgeted sales of 5.5% compared with the 2018 result. - March 14, 2019 - ASA srl
Swedish Medical Center Neurologist Explains What to do if You Think You’re Having a Stroke
With stroke door to treatment times averaging just 20 minutes, Swedish serves as the Rocky Mountain Region’s referral center for the most advanced stroke treatment and was the state’s first Joint Commission certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. - March 05, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
Center for Endometriosis Care calls for Timely Disease Recognition & Quality Intervention. - March 01, 2019 - Center for Endometriosis Care
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute Officially Certified as Great Place to Work®
The Cardiac and Vascular Institute was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. TCAVI earned this credential based on direct feedback from employees, provided as part of an extensive and anonymous survey about the workplace experience. A summary of... - February 26, 2019 - The Cardiac & Vascular Institute
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Takes a Shot at Fundraising for Heart Health
The level I trauma center will be holding its first annual heart health awareness basketball event. Proceeds from the event will fund the American Heart Association Heart and Stroke Walk. - February 22, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
ABISA Expands with Clients in Australia
ABISA, LLC, a leading independent healthcare consultancy, announced that the company has now engaged radiology clients in Australia and is working with them to help advance healthcare business initiatives in that country. In addition to its longstanding U.S. client base, ABISA also has worked with... - February 22, 2019 - ABISA
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives $1.75 Million from Feil Family Foundation
The donation is in support of South Nassau's plan to consolidate all cancer services at the Oceanside campus. - February 21, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Catherine Logan Performs Centennial Medical Plaza’s First Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Centennial Medical Plaza (CMP) announced that Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT, a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon, performs Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections in both the clinic and OR. Dr. Logan is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine,... - February 19, 2019 - The Medical Center of Aurora
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Announces 2018 Q4 Employee of the Quarter
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center has announced Sean McConnell, RN, as the 2018 Employee of the 4th Quarter. The award is part of the Swedish Excellence Awards recognition program to recognize employees who uphold the hospital standards and values every day. Sean was nominated... - February 19, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Double Open House
Surgery takes center stage with expansion of the hospital’s pre-procedure unit and new robotic-assisted surgical suites. - February 14, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Patient Care Technician at HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Helps Local Family in Need
Lacey Campbell, a patient care aid with North Suburban Medical Center was recognized for going above and beyond to care for a local family. Campbell was caring for a family with a newborn baby who had recently been the victim of a home robbery. The robbery had left the family without the new... - February 14, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Receives Grant to Establish Medical Lecture Series
The lectures will cover a wide range of topics and will be open to medical professionals and to the public. - February 13, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Hosts Burn Survivor Reunion
Swedish Medical Center serves the south Denver metro area as a Level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. - February 09, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Reach IPS Partners with Texas Based Cyber Trust Alliance
Reach IPS Partners with Cyber Trust Alliance to Offer Security Risk Management and Compliance to Healthcare Services Silicon Valley-based Reach IPS and Austin Texas based Cyber Trust Alliance announced today that they have agreed to bring joint Cyber Security and HIPAA Compliance Consulting... - February 08, 2019 - Reach IPS
Cosmetic Surgeons Learn Innovative Telehealth Strategy
Hundreds of cosmetic surgeons from across the country attended the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting and were able to learn about an innovative telehealth strategy from Nick Hernandez, CEO at ABISA. The presentation delivered by Mr. Hernandez was titled The Role of... - February 07, 2019 - ABISA
Rose Heart & Vascular Center Earns Multiple Accreditations from American College of Cardiology
The American College of Cardiology recently has recognized Rose Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain, atrial fibrillation (AFib) as well as treating those who come to a cardiac cath lab for care, including diagnostic catheterizations and... - February 05, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
Burn and Reconstructive Centers of Colorado at Swedish Medical Center Raises Burn Awareness
Burn Awareness week is February 3-February 9. - February 02, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
HCA/HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center Adds 3D Mammography to Its List of Services
North Suburban’s addition of the service provides people living in the north Denver metro areas of Colorado such as Thornton, Westminster, Federal Heights and Northglenn with access to the technology locally. - February 02, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Poll Focuses on HPV Vaccination
37% percent of parents do not plan to or are not sure if they will vaccinate all of their children against HPV. - February 01, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
South Nassau Communities Hospital Appoints New Chief Nursing Officer
Ms. Conklin joins South Nassau after serving as the vice president of patient care services and CNO at the Mount Sinai Health System's New York Eye & Ear Infirmary. - January 31, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Celebrates Renovated Helipad
Swedish Medical Center serves as the south Denver metro areas only level I trauma facility with a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. - January 30, 2019 - Swedish Medical Center
Meperia to Exhibit at World Congress’s 13th Annual Supply Chain Summit
Meperia, the first supply chain content enabler to bring predictive intelligence solutions to the healthcare market, will be exhibiting at World Congress’s 13th Annual Supply Chain Summit on January 28-29, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. The company will be showcasing its supply chain technology... - January 28, 2019 - Meperia
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Opens Brand New 12-Bed Intensive Care Unit
The new unit increases the total ICU beds to 28 at the hospital. - January 26, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital Earns National Awards
"South Nassau's commitment to innovation and quality patient care makes these achievements possible," said Richard J. Murphy, president & CEO at South Nassau. - January 25, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Operative Experience Announces TCCS Plus, a High-Fidelity Training Simulator for Medical Provider Level Tactical Casualty Care
Operative Experience Inc., (OEI) a company that develops the world’s only hands-in-the-body medical simulators for obstetrics, trauma and surgical training, today announced the launch of TCCS Plus, a military grade, high-fidelity simulator designed to provide hyper-real, clinically-responsive... - January 22, 2019 - Operative Experience, Inc.
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Honors Nurse with DAISY Award
Shannon Gilman, RN recognized for providing excellent care. - January 19, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
South Nassau Communities Hospital President & CEO Named Chair of HANYS
HANYS’ volunteer Board of Trustees is responsible for managing the association’s activities. The association is the statewide advocate for more than 550 non-profit and public hospitals, nursing homes, home care agencies, and other health care organizations in New York. - January 17, 2019 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA/HealthONE's North Suburban Medical Center Announces New Vice President of Operations
North Suburban Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Michael Hanson to Vice President of Operations. Hanson was previously at Rose Medical Center in Denver, a HealthONE facility where he served as Associate Administrator of Operations for two years. In this role, Hanson was... - January 16, 2019 - HealthONE North Suburban Medical Center
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute and North Florida Regional Medical Center Join Together in a Clinical Trial to Test an Innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Device
The Cardiac & Vascular Institute (TCAVI) and North Florida Regional Medical Center (NFRMC) collaborated this week to test an artificial intelligence (AI) device designed to alert clinicians to bleeding episodes during endovascular procedures. According to a press release, the AI device, (named... - January 09, 2019 - The Cardiac & Vascular Institute
Patient at Swedish Medical Center Finds Relief from New Robotic Procedure
Brianna Robinson is the first patient at the 408 bed acute care hospital to have her bladder removed and a urinary diversion created in a single robotic-assisted procedure. - December 22, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Meperia Promotes Kerry Bradford to Vice President of Client Services
Meperia, the first supply chain content enabler to bring predictive intelligence solutions to the healthcare market, is pleased to announce that Kerry Bradford has recently been promoted to Vice President of Client Services. In her new role, Bradford will focus on ensuring that clients are... - December 21, 2018 - Meperia
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Recognizes 2018 Q3 Employee of the Quarter
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center has announced Greta Whitehead, RN, as the 2018 Employee of the 3rd Quarter. - December 20, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
South Nassau Officially Becomes Long Island Flagship Hospital of the Mount Sinai Health System
Partnership will provide broader access to advanced care and innovative clinical trials to better serve south shore and Long Island. - December 09, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA/HealthONE’s Swedish Medical Center Welcomes New Director of Trauma Services
Selina Dallas, MSN, MBA-HCM, RN, NE-BC, brings extensive experience overseeing clinical excellence and quality improvements to the only level I trauma and burn center in the south Denver metro area. - December 04, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center
Icahn School of Medicine Prof. Named South Nassau Communities Hospital's Chief of Geriatrics
Clifford Feiner, DO, FACP, is an Assist. Prof. in the Depts. of Geriatrics/Palliative Care and Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine. - November 22, 2018 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
HCA Healthcare/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora Announces Dr. Michael Preece as ICARE Physician Award Winner
HCA/HealthONE’s The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) announced that Dr. Michael Preece, a board certified neuroradiologist who practices at TMCA, is the winner of the hospital’s quarterly ICARE Physician Award. ICARE is an acronym for the values of the facility, which are Integrity,... - November 21, 2018 - The Medical Center of Aurora
Retired Swedish Medical Center Physician to Hold Book Signing at Debut of New van Gogh Biopic
Retired Swedish Medical Center physician, Irv Arenberg, MD, to hold book signing at debut of new van Gogh biopic. - November 20, 2018 - Swedish Medical Center