British Columbia recorded 24 more COVID-19-related deaths over the weekend as the number of patients testing positive in hospital neared 1,000. The Department of Health also announced nearly 5,000 new cases on Monday, although infection figures are not currently considered accurate due to the province’s revamped testing strategy, which primarily prioritizes vulnerable people. to serious […]
January 18, 2022 – The National Association of ACOs (NAACOS) has announced its 2022 Board of Directors, as the organization grows in size and importance and responsible care becomes an increasingly essential part of how health care is paid for and delivered. The Board of Directors helps define NAACOS’ advocacy program and member services for […]
British Columbia has recorded seven more coronavirus-related deaths in the past 72 hours, the government said on Monday, along with a further significant increase in hospitalizations. The health ministry said there are now 431 people hospitalized with COVID-19, an increase of 23% from Friday and 55% from last Monday. That total includes 95 intensive care […]
Current blood supply is below a critical level January 1, 2022 – Lee Health is experiencing an extreme blood shortage and is seeking donated blood to help replenish supply levels. Current blood supplies are below critical levels and Lee Health blood centers are in dire need of donors. As housing the only trauma center in […]
By Vanessa Orr One of the most important aspects of medical care is having a trusted doctor who understands your condition before providing recommendations. This is also true in the case of certification and recertification of medical marijuana. “What sets me and my practice apart is that I am available, approachable, and believe in educating […]
By Barbara R. Fallon Q. Is there a doctor in the house? A. Most likely, especially if doctors and community health centers take telehealth to the next level with WITHmyDOC. WITHmyDOC is a digital healthcare company that virtually connects patients to their care teams, providing real-time data to monitor symptom and disease progression. Founded in […]
December 22, 2021– The Weston Hospital of the Cleveland Clinic, Broward County’s largest solid organ transplant provider, recently completed its 1,000th kidney transplant when Fort Lauderdale resident Erskine Clark, 48, received a kidney from a deceased donor. Rodolfo Blandon, MDPresident, Cleveland Clinic Weston “Reaching this milestone shows the enormous need for organ transplant services in […]
CITY OF SIOUX CARDIOVACULAR ASSOCIATES HAVE ANNOUNCED A CHANGE IN THEIR MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED IN LOCAL HOSPITALS. A LETTER FROM CVA AND ST. LUKE’S UNITYPOINT AFFIRMS THAT FROM TODAY (FRIDAY 15 OCT) CARDIOVASCULAR ASSOCIATES WILL ONLY OFFER CARDIOLOGY SERVICES IN ST. LUC. CVA NO LONGER OFFERS SERVICES AT MERCYONE IN SIOUX CITY.THE LETTER STATES THAT […]
As hospitals statewide adopt crisis care standards due to increasing COVID-19 cases, local hospital officials say Bartlett Regional Hospital is not at a critical point. “Don’t delay your care,” Kim McDowell, Bartlett’s chief nurse, said in a press release. “Rest assured that we are ready to take care of you and meet the health needs […]
Although providing high quality medical services is the # 1 goal of hospitals, it is not always the # 1 criterion that women take into account when purchasing health care. All hospitals strive to provide the best care, whether overall or by line of service, so advertising as a point of difference is a quick […]