JV will establish company 3rd international center SAN FRANCISCO, CA, April 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — }via NewMediaWire ‒ American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE American:AMS) (the “Company”), a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for stereotactic radiosurgery and Advanced Radiation Therapy Equipment and Services, today announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to partner […]
Month: April 2022
Loss of hospital services in South Fulton could have a big impact
Wellstar says the move to outpatient care is the best decision to meet community needs and will allow the facility to focus more on preventative care. Figures show that most patients at the East Point center only need urgent care, not a hospital stay. To exploreFour calls, still no ambulance: a 90-minute ordeal For real […]
NAACOS recognizes efforts to improve quality of care
ACOs Receive Leaders in Quality Excellence Awards at Spring Conference April 27, 2022 – The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations (NAACOS) recognized three members for their outstanding work to improve patient care in their communities. St. Joseph’s Health ACO, UNC Health Alliance, and Summit Health won the 2022 Leaders in Quality Excellence Award and […]
Nicklaus Children’s Health System Launches MyNicklaus App
New location-based, consumer-facing app improves patient access and experience April February 29, 2022 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has launched a new wayfinding app that offers visitors and patient families step-by-step navigation around the hospital’s 309-bed campus. Nicklaus Children’s is the first children’s hospital system in the region to launch a digital health platform that brings […]
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Emotional trauma of gun violence in Philadelphia spurs addition of hospital services
Waltkeem Jenkins still feels traumatized after being popped five times as a teenager in South Philadelphia and robbed once at gunpoint. His struggles, however, give him credibility with patients at Philadelphia hospitals trying to better treat the lingering wounds of violent crime. As Philadelphia endures another year of near-record murders and non-fatal shootings, Temple University […]
Adopt-A-Family Competing for $25,000 Neighborhood Assistance Grant
April 27, 2022 — Selected from 4,000 applicants, the Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches afterschool/summer program, Project Grow, is up for a generous State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant — but needs a major community boost to secure these essential funds. Beginning Wednesday, April 27, Project Grow and 199 other causes nationwide must collect as many […]
Concerns over ‘continued and persistent pressures on hospital services’
Northern Ireland’s Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has written to health authorities raising concerns about the “continuing and persistent pressures on hospital services”. Rita Devlin, Director of RCN NI, said last night she was calling for ‘immediate attention to address this issue to avoid further harm to patients’. It comes as Department of Health figures […]
American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE:AMS) now covered by StockNews.com
StockNews.com assumed hedging on the shares of American Shared Hospital Services (New York Stock Exchange: AMS – Get a rating) in a research note released Wednesday to investors. The brokerage has placed a “holding” rating on the stock. ADM opened at $2.19 on Wednesday. American Shared Hospital Services has a one-year minimum of $2.08 and […]
Mercy Ships – Transcending Boundaries, Changing Lives
By: Ally Jones – April 25, 2022 I was working in an administrative role on board, working on plans to increase access to our services for more people in Madagascar where the ship was docked, when a patient arrived unexpectedly at our bridge. On his face was the biggest tumor our surgeons had ever seen […]
Delays in ambulance and hospital services as staff face ‘relentless pressure’ – The Isle Of Thanet News
Ambulance and hospital staff still face enormous pressure (Photo Secamb) Staffing shortages, covid-related absences, increased demand and lack of space for patients in the event of accidents and emergencies delaying patient transfer are some of the pressures affecting turnaround times. response for the Southeast Coast Ambulance Service. Data released for the month of March shows […]
Opening of a new outpatient pharmacy – University Hospital of Milton Keynes
Post views: 86 The Trust has opened a brand new outpatient pharmacy, located in the link between our main entrance and the outpatient department. The new pharmacy will initially dispense outpatient prescriptions and hospital FP10s (FP10(HP)s). Following their outpatient appointment, patients will be able to bring their prescription which will be clinically reviewed by one […]
Stormont Vail could bring hospital services to Junction City
JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – Stormont Vail Health is entering contract negotiations to bring hospital and clinical services to Geary County and Junction City. The health system announced Tuesday that it had submitted a letter of intent to negotiate with the Geary County Commission and Geary Community Hospital, which both groups have approved. Although the letter […]
US Hospital Shared Services (NYSE: AMS) research coverage has begun on StockNews.com
StockNews.com assumed hedging on the shares of American Shared Hospital Services (New York Stock Exchange: AMS – Get a rating) in a report released Tuesday. The brokerage has placed a “holding” rating on the stock. Shares of NYSE AMS opened at $2.32 on Tuesday. The company has a debt ratio of 0.59, a current ratio […]
South Floridians honored for their community impact
Six individuals and one couple were honored by the Memorial and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundations at the 22nd Annual Circle of Friends Luncheon at the Signature Grand in Davie. Kathleen Cannon, Timothy Curtin, Morris Engelberg, Pilar Gutierrez, Luis Raez and Ari & Candice Sareli were named recipients of the “Spirit of Healing” award for […]
CENTENE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ISSUES STATEMENT ON DEPARTURE OF BOARD MEMBER
April 15, 2022 — The Board of Directors of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) issued the following statement on April 15, 2022: Centene’s Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Leslie V. Norwalk, Esq. as a member of the board of directors. The Board appreciates Leslie’s contribution to the company and her services. Leslie V. […]
FleetNurse Receives Funding from HCAP Partners to Accelerate Growth
April 14, 2022 – FleetNurse, the leading on-demand healthcare staffing mobile app and platform, today announced that it has secured new funding. The Series A funding round was led by HCAP Partners, a San Diego-based provider of growth capital for lower middle market companies. The company will use the new funds to accelerate growth in […]
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85% say services at Weston General Hospital need to change
Published: 13:24 14 April 2022 A survey of nearly 900 people – including hospital staff – showed strong support for the proposed changes at Weston General Hospital. The scheme, as part of the Healthy Weston programme, includes plans that would see people needing treatment for more than 24 hours transferred to ‘nearby’ hospitals. The A&E […]
85% say services at Weston General Hospital need to change: Poll
A survey of nearly 900 people – including hospital staff – showed strong support for the proposed changes at Weston General Hospital. The A&E service would remain open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while specialist ‘centres of excellence’ would be created – in surgery and elderly care. The North Somerset Health Overview […]
StockNews.com Begins Coverage of US Hospital Shared Services (NYSE:AMS)
StockNews.com assumed hedging on the shares of American Shared Hospital Services (New York Stock Exchange: AMS – Get a rating) in a report released Monday morning. The brokerage issued a hold rating on the stock. Shares of ADM opened at $2.38 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $14.40 million, a P/E ratio […]
Baptist Health Provides Medical Supplies to Relief Efforts in Ukraine
Supplies will be sent to Poland and then transported to Ukrainian medical facilities treating thousands of citizens fleeing war zones. Jacksonville, Florida, April 13, 2022 – Baptist Health provided 200 pallets of medical supplies worth more than $500,000 to relief efforts in Ukraine organized by the Living Stream Church, several Jacksonville Rotary clubs, Rotary International […]
THE HANLEY FOUNDATION RESTORES DREAMS AT PALM BEACH DINNER
Annual ‘Dreamcatcher’ benefit has raised over $500,000 for Hanley’s vital work April 12, 2022 – Dreams were alive at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach as more than 250 Hanley Foundation supporters gathered on March 31, 2022 to raise awareness of alcohol and drug prevention and treatment efforts. The Annual Palm Beach Dinner Dream Catcher […]
Danish hospital services group Aleris-Hamlet is the first to implement Agfa’s VALORY digital X-ray room in Europe
Mortsel, Belgium – April 12, 2022 – Aleris-Hamlet is the largest private healthcare provider in Denmark, with seven hospitals across the country. It is part of the Aleris Group, which is one of Scandinavia’s leading private healthcare companies. Upon referral from a patient’s physician, Aleris-Hamlet offers a range of diagnostic imaging services, including X-rays, CT […]
NAACOS Convenes Working Group on Digital Quality Measurement
Generate solutions and policy recommendations On April 11, 2022, the National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) announced that it had launched a new task force, aimed at developing recommendations on how to successfully collect and electronically report the quality of care of ACOs through to disparate health information technology (IT) systems. The Centers for Medicare and […]
Municipal and hospital services modified for the Easter weekend
Breadcrumb Links News Local News Municipal and hospital services will be modified next Easter weekend. The Civic Center for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent is shown on November 19, 2020. (Tom Morrison/Chatham this week) Content of the article Municipal and hospital services will be modified next Easter weekend. Advertisement 2 This ad has not loaded yet, […]
Philips partnership with Oulu University Hospital – News
“Our goal is to build the smartest hospital in the world, able to meet the challenges of future specialist care and ensure the best possible treatments for the people we serve in northern Finland,” said Dr. Kari Ylitalo, head of the Heart Center at Oulu University Hospital. “We believe this long-term partnership with Philips, which […]
New CostAware site compares bills for state hospital services and stays – Town Square Delaware LIVE
A new state website compares the average costs of different types of services at Delaware hospitals, based on actual medical claims. But don’t get too excited about the comparisons on Conscious of the costs. None of the information is associated with a specific hospital, although in a few cases it is easy to guess which […]
Nigeria: World Health Day – Diesel and electricity crises hamper hospital services
As Nigeria’s fragile health system struggles to recover from the effects of COVID-19, LEADERSHIP audits reveal that the high cost of diesel and poor power supply pose another phase of challenge. Healthcare facilities, especially secondary and tertiary hospitals, need constant electricity for medical laboratory analysis, storage of medicines, samples and other healthcare services, LEADERSHIP has […]
HCA University Hospital of Florida Hosts Community Celebration
April 6, 2022 – HCA Florida University Hospital, a 165-bed facility and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the state’s largest healthcare system, will host an event to celebrate the hospital’s opening with the community. The celebration will be held Saturday, April 9, 2022 at HCA Florida University Hospital located at 3476 S. University Drive in […]
Broward Health Welcomes Scott Ford as Foundation Chair
April 5, 2022 – Broward Health welcomes Scott Ford as the new President of the Broward Health Foundation. Ford has over 22 years of fundraising and development experience. Ford will oversee the foundation’s fund development, major gifts, annual giving, special events and all capital campaign initiatives. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Development […]
Hospital services available in Roxborough
New Kinnesha George Wednesday, April 6, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Udecott Construction Manager Brent Siboo, right, hands over the keys to Roxborough Hospital to officials from the Health, Welfare and Family Development Division on May 1, 2021. PHOTO COURTESY THA – After more than a year, hospital services are finally available at Roxborough Hospital. HAT Health, […]
BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS CELEBRATES 35TH ANNIVERSARY
April 4, 2022 – During the 1980s, Coral Springs, the self-proclaimed “country town,” experienced unprecedented growth, including the opening of the Sawgrass Highway, Coral Square Mall, and Broward Health Coral Springs, then known as Coral Springs. Medical Center. This year, Broward Health Coral Springs, a 250-bed hospital serving residents of western Broward County, celebrates 35 […]
Campaign to save Withybush Hospital wards gains momentum
This is the reaction after a petition to keep A&E at Withybush Hospital reached 10,000 signatures over the weekend. Campaign group Save Withybush have posted a petition on the Welsh Government website asking it to permanently retain a 24-hour consultant-led accident and emergency service at Withybush Hospital. It has now reached 10,000 signatures meaning the […]
Hundreds of NB healthcare workers sick with COVID-19, hospital services affected
Up to 600 New Brunswick health care workers are unable to work because they are infected with COVID-19, with absences closing some emergency departments and suspending services. Horizon Health Network reported 250 employees absent after testing positive for the virus late last week, with 23 units at seven facilities facing an outbreak situation. On Friday, […]
VITA RECOVERY APPOINTS NEW VICE PRESIDENT OF CLINICAL SERVICES
April 01, 2022 – VITA Recovery, a facility for comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs, announced the appointment of Jonathan Bellolo, LCSW, as Vice President of Clinical Services. Belolo will help grow VITA’s clinical team and advance the clinic’s two core programs, which include its Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), […]
Staff shortage as nurses leave hospital wards – Searchlight
posted on April 1, 2022 by Bria King The local nursing sector is experiencing one of the highest attrition rates ever, as Vincentian nurses choose to resign their positions to seek greener pastures abroad due to poor conditions hard work and a lack of respect on the pitch. Nearly 60 nurses are reported to have […]
Aurelio Fernandez retires as CEO of Memorial Healthcare
By Daniel Casciato Aurelio M. Fernandez, III, FACHE, CEO of Memorial Healthcare, will retire at the end of April after six years leading one of the largest healthcare networks in the state, which includes six hospitals, centers of emergency care, a retirement home and 14,000 full-time staff. employees. Fernandez says he was ready to step […]
South Florida ACHE Member Spotlight: Arianna Silcott Lo
By Vanessa Orr When Arianna Silcott Lo, HCMBA, LSSGB, decided to pursue a career in healthcare, she had several role models to follow, including her mother, who was a nurse for 30 years; his aunt, a nurse for 20 years; and his uncle, who was a doctor. But it wasn’t until she joined the American […]