Ballarat will benefit from state-of-the-art hospital services as the massive redevelopment of the hospital begins to take shape. Health Minister Martin Foley today unveiled a first look at the new Ballarat Base Hospital Support Services Building and Energy Plant, part of the second stage of the $541.6million redevelopment of Andrews’ Labor government. The new images […]
Month: May 2022
Children’s Harbor welcomes new board member
June 1, 2022 – Lisa Mooney, The vice president and chief commercial officer of BankUnited, a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, has joined the Children’s Harbor board. Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited non-profit agency whose mission is to help strengthen struggling families in our community while providing safe shelter and support for teens […]
Thailand to Create a New Chapter of Smart Hospital Services
Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) and Thonburi Hospital (TH) signed the “Smart Hospital” MoU. In light of the Thai government’s “Medical Hub of Asia” strategy in 2004 and its goal of becoming the leading countries in Southeast Asia in the provision of international healthcare services, the two parties, CHT and TH, continue their POC smart ward collaboration […]
BoG chairman pledges to improve hospital services
NOWSHERA: The newly elected Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Qazi Medical Complex, Muhammad Ashfaq Khan, has pledged to take concrete steps to bring about visible improvement in the health facility and medical faculty working to ensure better health care for people. He said this during a speech at a meeting. The […]
Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust partners with Hospital Services Limited (HSL) to improve Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) collaboration on orthopedic cases
Working in partnership with specialist distributor of bespoke healthcare IT solutions Hospital Services Limited (HSL) based in the East Midlands, the orthopedic team at Hampshire Hospitals have deployed an innovative solution to enable better collaboration between Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) located at multiple hospital sites and thus increasing the range of healthcare professional feedback on cases […]
Local hospital services postponed | Guardian of Nenagh
Nenagh Hospital. Photo: Odhran Ducie Published: Mon 30 May 2022, 05:08 PM UL Hospitals Group Press Release – Significant Cuts to Scheduled Care at Limerick University Hospital – UHL increases level of escalation while managing sustained high attendance in emergency department – Some surgeries at Ennis, Nenagh and St John’s hospitals postponed to 31 May/1 […]
Critical Survey: RadNet (NASDAQ: RDNT) and American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE: AMS)
American Shared Hospital Services (New York Stock Exchange: AMS – Get a rating) and RadNet (NASDAQ:RDNT – Get a rating) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better company? We’ll compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, valuation, dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and risk. Analyst Recommendations This […]
Patients Satisfied with Nenagh Hospital Services
The positive results reflect specific initiatives undertaken in Nenagh. Published: Sun 29 May 2022, 09:55 THE results of the Fourth National Hospital Patient Experience Survey revealed that more than four out of five patients in the UL Hospital Group described their overall experience as good or very good. Just under 1,000 patients provided feedback and […]
American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE:AMS) Now Covered by StockNews.com Analysts
StockNews.com initiated a hedge on the shares of American Shared Hospital Services (New York Stock Exchange: AMS – Get a rating) in a note released Sunday to investors. The company has placed a “holding” rating on the stock. New York Stock Exchange: AMS opened at $2.30 on Friday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is […]
Keith Zimmerman Named President of HCA Healthcare’s MidAmerica Division
Keith Zimmerman Named President of HCA Healthcare’s MidAmerica Division (Photo: Business Wire) Keith Zimmerman Named President of HCA Healthcare’s MidAmerica Division (Photo: Business Wire) As president of the MidAmerica division, Zimmerman will have responsibility for seven hospitals and numerous other care sites serving the greater Kansas City area. Zimmerman replaces Mel Lagarde, who is retiring […]
Over 6,000 screened at Thumbay University Hospital – News
Published: Thu 26 May 2022, 06:07 PM More than 6,000 people from 40 different nationalities enjoyed the benefits of Thumbay Teaching Hospital Free Medical and Dental Mega Camp in Al Jurf, Ajman held on Sunday. The free mega health camp offered health check-ups with specialist consultants and general practitioners in specialties such as cardiology, internal […]
Casting alternatives for the 21st century
By Olufemi Nassi With fracture season upon us, many clinics are looking for ways to streamline bone and joint care and improve the healing experience for their patients. Mara Landis was a patient at the University of Miami Health System. She recently broke her arm playing tennis and was using a fiberglass cast until she […]
AHA responds to Lown Institute report on ‘unnecessary’ hospital services
The last Lown Institute Report the ranking of hospitals on so-called “unnecessary” services contains many of the same flaws as last year’s report, says Aaron Wesolowski, AHA vice president, policy research, analysis and strategy. “The fact is that hospitals, health systems and their caregivers have been on the front lines from day one of the […]
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News of 05/24
Remembrance Day In honor of our fallen heroes this Memorial Day, we say THANK YOU. May these heroes always be remembered for their contribution to setting our nation free. “There is no greater love than this: to lay down your life for your friends. – John 15.13 Remembrance Day Security Memorial Day weekend is the […]
Hospital wards could be hit as lab scientists step up with 48-hour strike
Hospital services could be hit when laboratory scientists step up industrial action with a 48-hour strike tomorrow “in frustration” over a pay dispute. The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists said in a statement today that hospital and GP services would be affected when members withdraw laboratory services from 8am to 8pm. Appointments and procedures can […]
CONHI receives $100,000 gift for new smart hospital – News Center
Monday, May 23, 2022 • Neph Rivera: Contact A $100,000 donation from longtime University of Texas at Arlington benefactors Dr. Al Clark and Shalyn Clark will better equip the next generation of nurses to thrive in the dynamic healthcare environment of ‘today. The donation will support the construction of a modernized smart hospital equipped with […]
The bumpy road from hate to love of EHR
By Jennifer Parker, MPH, RD/LDN, CSPO We have worked in hospitals for more than 15 years each, and personalized medicine has always been our goal. So we know all too well the difficulties of paper mapping while trying to provide quality care. However, even when another EHR system promised to make our routine more efficient […]
Biggest upheaval to hospital services in years as NHS recovers from Covid pressures
Gloucestershire’s health service is set to suffer the biggest shake-up in years – but health bosses need to hear your thoughts on how they should change. Services for people in hospital receiving life-saving treatment from NHS departments are under the microscope. One of the largest public inquiries ever launched by the NHS in Gloucestershire began […]
American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE:AMS) receives new coverage from StockNews.com analysts
StockNews.com began to cover the shares of American Shared Hospital Services (New York Stock Exchange: AMS – Get a rating) in a note released Saturday to investors. The brokerage has placed a “holding” rating on the stock. AMS action opened at $2.26 on Friday. American Shared Hospital Services has a 12-month minimum of $2.08 and […]
Broward Health celebrates trauma survivors and caregivers
On May 18, Broward Health recognized National Trauma Survivor Day by honoring the health system’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) partners, medical team, and trauma patients. “Trauma is considered the leading cause of death in the country for people under the age of 45,” said Dr. Ivan Puente during the celebration evening at Broward Health North […]
Employers pay 224% of Medicare prices for hospital services
The researchers describe the wide variation in prices paid for medical services as “a defining feature of the American healthcare system”. According to a new study of RAND Corporation. The report covers billing for inpatient and outpatient services in 2020. The study indicated that there were significant price differences between states or geographies and added […]
Holy Cross Health receives $25,000 grant from ALS Association
(Left to right): Ray Carson, CEO of the Florida Chapter of the ALS Association; Holy Cross Health ALS Clinic Co-directors Gustavo Alameda, MD and Nithya Mathai, DNP, APRN, FNP-C; Jo-Ann Clynch, ALS Association Florida Chapter Board Member; Stan Meadows, executive director of the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute at Holy Cross Health; Tiana Duana, Regional Program […]
Norton Healthcare Seeks Community Feedback on West Louisville Hospital Services and Features
On February 23, 2022, Norton Healthcare announced plans to build the first newly built hospital in West Louisville in over 150 years. Louisville’s largest health care system is partnering with Kentucky’s Goodwill Industries to transform the corner of 28th Street and Broadway into a “campus of opportunity.” To make this campus as successful […]
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News or 5/19
Immunization clinics CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulfur Springs will no longer be offering the COVID Immunization Clinic every Friday morning. However, Net Health offers both pediatric and adult COVID vaccines. This vaccination clinic is located at 100 Medical Circle in Sulfur Springs. No appointment is necessary. Thereafter, Net Health will continue to come every […]
FOUNDCARE APPOINTS NEW MANAGEMENT – Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Federally Qualified Healthcare Center Appoints Marcia Young as Chief Operating Officer, Andy Antenor as Chief Financial Officer and Promotes Dr. Jean Monice to Chief Medical Officer May 19, 2022 – FoundCare’s new CEO, Christopher Irizarry, has convened new leadership for the C-suite, including Marcia Young as chief operating officer of the organization and Andy Antenor […]
Norton Healthcare Seeks Community Feedback on Hospital Services in West Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Norton Healthcare is asking the community for their input on what hospital services and features they would like to see in West Louisville. The $100 million investment for a new hospital in West Louisville was announced by Norton Healthcare in February. Norton’s partnership with Goodwill Industries of Kentucky will create an […]
Analysis of US Hospital Shared Services (NYSE:AMS) and RadNet (NASDAQ:RDNT)
Radnet (NASDAQ:RDNT – Get a rating) and American Shared Hospital Services (New York Stock Exchange: AMS – Get a rating) are both small-cap medical companies, but which is the better company? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, valuation and profitability. Analyst Notes […]
Portlaoise hospital services affected by lab strike, HSE says
The strike by laboratory staff at Portlaoise and other hospitals has led to cancellations and made A&Es very busy, according to the HSE in Dublin and the Midlands. The Medical Laboratory Scientists Association (MLSA) said its May 18 industrial action was launched to address a 20-year wage disparity problem, shortage of medical scientists and lack […]
MLSA strike leads to cancellation of hospital services
The HSE said industrial action today involving members of the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association has resulted in the cancellation of many services, including some ‘elective inpatient and day procedures, outpatient appointments and general medical laboratory testing services”. In a statement this evening, the HSE said some emergency departments have been very busy due to “patients […]
MOODY’S INVESTOR SERVICE UPGRADES BROWARD HEALTH OUTLOOK TO POSITIVE
May 17, 2022 – Moody’s Investors Service has raised its outlook from stable to positive for the North Broward Hospital District, which operates as Broward Health. Moody’s confirmed the Baa2 assigned to the outstanding revenue bonds of the healthcare system, reflecting Broward Health’s “strong liquidity measures, modest leverage and conservative capital structure”, according to a […]
£7million Rainbow children’s unit set to transform hospital wards
Croydon has a new service dedicated to children requiring hospital care. Opening day: hospital staff delighted with the new pediatric unit The newly named £7million Rainbow Unit was opened this week by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust chairman Mike Bell. The Rainbow children’s unit nameplate was also unveiled by Anisha, 5, from Coulsdon, who won […]
Buhari salutes Okwuosa at the inauguration of world-class free hospital services
1 President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Oilserv Chief Executive Mr. Emeka Okwuosa on the inauguration of a world-class hospital built by the Emeka Okwuosa Foundation. 2 The President’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement by his Spokesperson, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Wednesday in Abuja. 3 According to Buhari, the inauguration of the hospital, at […]
Patient survey: Huge satisfaction with Tipperary Hospital services
Results from the Fourth National Hospital Patient Experience Survey revealed that more than four out of five patients in the UL Hospital Group described their overall experience as good or very good. Just under 1,000 patients provided feedback and the results of the 2021 survey are already being used to improve quality at the five […]
Alan Oliver appointed COO of Gastro Health
May 9, 2022 – Alan Oliver has been named chief operating officer of Gastro Health, a leading national medical group specializing in digestive and liver health. His appointment became effective on May 2, 2022. A career focused on maximizing business operations and leading mergers and acquisitions, as well as organic growth, led Oliver very naturally […]
NIH launches clinical trial of Epstein-Barr virus vaccine
May 6, 2022 – The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched an early-stage clinical trial to evaluate an experimental preventative vaccine against the Epstein-Barr virus ( EBV). EBV is the leading cause of infectious mononucleosis and is associated with certain cancers and autoimmune diseases. […]
American Shared Hospital Services Expands Sales Team
Takes on new role as Sales Manager at Healthcare Finance Pro, Tim Keel SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE American: AMS) (the “Company” or “AMS”), a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for radiosurgery stereotactics and advanced radiation therapy equipment and services, today announced […]
2022-05-06 | NYSEAM:AMS | Press release
Takes a new role as sales manager at Healthcare Finance Pro, Tim Keel SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 6, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire – American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE American: AMS) (the &CloseCurlyDoubleQuote Company; or “AMS”), a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for stereotactic radiosurgery and advanced radiation therapy equipment and services, announced […]
American Shared Hospital Services Announces First Quarter
Conference call on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT San Francisco, Calif., May 5, 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, announced today […]
Lee Health awards four nursing scholarships
Donor-supported scholarship program important to help address critical nursing shortage May 3, 2022 – Lee Health awarded four “Heart of Caring” scholarships to Lee Health Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) on April 29, putting them on the path to earning their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees. Hunter Fields, Jennifer Guevara, Amber Newborn and Ana […]
Community foundation tackles children’s mental health with new initiative
May 3, 2022 – As the country draws attention to the growing epidemic of mental health issues during National Mental Health Awareness Month in May, the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties (CFPBMC) is collaborating to address the problem locally with children and adolescents. In conjunction with Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm […]
Holy Cross Health adds gastroenterologist
May 3, 2022 – Gastroenterologist Paul Andrew Feldman, MARYLAND joined Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician group employing more than 160 physicians providing services in Broward and Palm Beach counties. Board Certified and Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology and Associate Member of the American College of Gastroenterology, Dr. Feldman specializes […]
The healthcare business
By Steven G. Ullmann, PhD The University of Miami Center for Health Management and Policy, housed at the Miami Herbert Business School, held its 11th annual health business conference. This year’s theme was “Technology, Access and the New Normal”. With over 1,000 registrants from across the region, as well as nationally and globally, the audience […]
Tribute to Conviva’s “Care Coaches” during National Nurses Week
In the Spotlight: Head of Care Facilitation Mayrolis “May” Davila From her childhood in Cuba to present day Miami where she lives and works as a leading Conviva Care Coach, Mayrolis “May” Davila’s nursing career has been guided by her fundamental sense of community. Mayrolis “May” Davila “At a very young age, I already knew […]