Shock 72 per cent rise in number of middle aged women with liver disease

New figures have revealed that over the last ten years cases of liver disease in the region involving women aged 30-49 have gone up by 72 per cent, but little is being done to tackle the problem.

http://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/10389916.Shock_72_per_cent_rise_in_number_of_middle_aged_women_with_liver_disease/?ref=rss

Sleep duration associated with higher colorectal cancer risk

Longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly A new study is the first to report a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore ... (more)

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/aaos-sda043013.php

Gastric bypass surgery alters hormones to relieve diabetes symptoms

Gastric bypass surgery alters the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, hinting at the mechanisms through which the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/tes-gbs042613.php

Struggle to fill health sector gaps

... experts. According to Geneva Health chief executive Jo Wallis, there are not enough people being attracted into nursing or other health professions to keep pace with increased demand related to an ageing population. This is a problem New Zealand and ...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/employment/news/article.cfm?c_id=11&objectid=10880710&ref=rss

Signature Healthcare expands in Nashville

Signature Healthcare president and CEO Joe Steier is shown interacting with a resident of one of the company's Louisville nursing center.

http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2013/04/30/signature-healthcare-expands-in.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_32+%28Biotechnology+Industry+News%29

Chemo, radiation followed by surgery improves survival in lung cancer patients

... a 495-bed tertiary hospital; the University of Illinois at Chicago colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Applied Health Sciences, the UIC School of Public Health and UIC's Jane Addams College of Social Work; 22 outpatient clinics ...

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/uoia-crf043013.php

AMA presses military on detainee force-feeding in Guantanamo base

The Navy sent extra medical personnel to the Guantanamo detention camp because of a growing hunger strike, and the American Medical Association questioned whether doctors were being asked to violate their ethics by force-feeding prisoners.

http://www.chinapost.com.tw/international/americas/2013/05/01/377397/AMA-presses.htm

Recruitment drive for health visitors launched by NHS

North East London NHS Foundation Trust has launched the recruitment drive to increase the numbers of new health visitors over the next three years to help support children and families.

http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/10389919.Recruitment_drive_for_health_visitors_launched_by_NHS/?ref=rss

Canadian tot gets bio-engineered windpipe

Hannah Warren, 2, who was born without a windpipe, being tickled by her dad, Darryl, after a nine-hour operation to insert a windpipe at the Children's Hospital of Illinois.

http://www.thespec.com/news/ontario/article/926685--canadian-tot-gets-bio-engineered-windpipe

Targeted Screening for C. difficile Upon Hospital Admission Could...

Testing patients with just three risk factors upon hospital admission has potential to identify nearly three out of four asymptomatic carriers of C. difficile , according to a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Infection Control , the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and ... (more)

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/602408/?sc=rsmn&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseMednews+%28Newswise%3A+MedNews%29

JetBlue corporate officer and fashion executive to speak at Auburn's spring commencement

... during the ceremony for the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences, the School of Nursing, and programs of interdisciplinary studies. Maruster is a 1993 Auburn graduate with a bachelor's degree in political science. He ...

http://blog.al.com/wire/2013/04/jetblue_corporate_officer_and.html

American Medical Association Questions Guantanamo Force-Feedings

The Navy sent extra medical personnel to the Guantanamo detention camp because of a growing hunger strike, and the American Medical Association questioned whether doctors were being asked to violate their ethics by force-feeding prisoners.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/30/american-medical-association-guantanamo-force-feedings_n_3180278.html?utm_hp_ref=politics&ir=Politics&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FPolitics+%28Politics+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Fresenius Medical Falls as Venezuela, U.S. Costs Trim Profit

... Officer Rice Powell said in an interview today. The dialysis provider is cutting costs while ruling out reducing the nursing workforce, Powell said. The company is seeking efficiencies globally to help offset the effect of U.S. budget cuts, the CEO ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MM0VU71A74E901-5UA8C8V83IK2GK83PUVITL17TJ

Measures in place to attend to emergency cases - " Director

Dr Jacob Abebrese, Medical Director at the Brong Ahafo Regional Hospital, said members of the public should not panic when there was the need to access emergency care at the hospital.

http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/health/artikel.php?ID=272609

Alabama Sees Shortage of Nurses, Truck Drivers

... due to higher demand and lack of skilled workers. According to the Alabama Department of Labor, registered nursing was the occupation with the most job openings in the state in March. The heavy truck industry had the second most job openings in the ...

http://www.local15tv.com/news/local/story/Alabama-Sees-Shortage-of-Nurses-Truck-Drivers/IP1X5Q992Eev0oJN9LapQw.cspx?rss=217

Mild iodine deficiency in womb associated with lower scores on children's literacy tests

Children who did not receive enough iodine in the womb performed worse on literacy tests as 9-year-olds than their peers, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism .

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-04/tes-mid042613.php

Eye Care mission group returns to El Salvador

The mission trips started 45 years ago when Dr. William Brinker of Kent saw the need to serve the people there.

http://www.recordpub.com/lifetimes/2013/04/29/eye-care-mission-trip-to-el-salvador-is-big-success

MDS Consultinga s National Conference to Help Healthcare Leaders...

... to attract hospital executives; physician leaders; healthcare attorneys; and industry executives from finance, nursing and business development. Further information, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, may be obtained at ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130430006223/en

Newcastle, ME

... in Waldoboro. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Celia Guptill, 87, passed away on the morning of April 29 at Cove's Edge Nursing Facility with her loving family by her side. Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Ruth Foster Fleming, 79, of East Hampton, N.Y., passed away ...

http://lincolncountynewsonline.com/main.asp?SectionID=7&SubSectionID=7&TM=47174.77

Nurses Across the Country View Groundbreaking New Documentary a oeNURSES ...

On Nursing Excellence, a not-for-profit organization expanding the effectiveness, efficiency, well-being and recognition of the healthcare workforce, is pleased to announce the availability of its new feature-length documentary, "NURSES If Florence Could See Us Now ," providing a rare look into the complex and challenging world of nursing.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130430005685/en

Cardiac Imaging Expert Brandy Hattendorf, M.D., Comes Back Home to...

... "The care team is an expert collaboration of cardiac surgery, cardiology, anesthesiology, perfusion, intensive care, nursing and ancillary staff working together as a team to heal a child's heart. To continue improving this brand of comprehensive ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130430005410/en

Gastric Bypass Surgery Alters Hormones to Relieve Diabetes Symptoms

Study is among first to compare post-operative to simulated pre-operative digestion Newswise - Chevy Chase, MD --Gastric bypass surgery alters the hormones and amino acids produced during digestion, hinting at the mechanisms through which the surgery eliminates symptoms of type 2 diabetes, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The ... (more)

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/602259/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

Mild Iodine Deficiency in Womb Associated with Lower Scores on Children's Literacy Tests

Changes in mother's diet, supplements may prevent long-term neurological impairment Newswise - Chevy Chase, MD --Children who did not receive enough iodine in the womb performed worse on literacy tests as 9-year-olds than their peers, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & ... (more)

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/602262/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

Nerve Transfer Can Help Repair Brachial Plexus Injuries, Help Restore Elbow Functions

Researchers presented results today during the 81st American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting highlighting the effective use of nerve transfer in patients suffering from brachial plexus injuries for reconstruction of elbow flexion to help improve their quality of life.

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/602008/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

Chemo, Radiation Followed by Surgery Improves Survival in Lung Cancer Patients

... a 495-bed tertiary hospital; the University of Illinois at Chicago colleges of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Applied Health Sciences, the UIC School of Public Health and UIC's Jane Addams College of Social Work; 22 outpatient clinics ...

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/602400/?sc=rsla&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseLatestNews+%28Newswise%3A+Latest+News%29

New Seniors Living Model Shows Promise

The earnings potential for economies of scale have long determined that seniors living facilities be designed and operated more like traditional nursing homes, but a new argument for "like home" facilities is gaining ground under the theory that customers will be willing to pay more for better design that delivers ease of use and a more ... (more)

http://www.nuwireinvestor.com/articles/new-seniors-living-model-shows-promise-60744.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nuwireinvestor%2Flatestnews+%28NuWire+Investor%3A+Latest+News%29

Video: "We've forgotten what abortion really is"

Via Kathryn Jean Lopez at The Corner , Lila Rose gets straight to the heart of why the media didn't want to cover the Gosnell trial - and why they won't want to cover what happens in other late-term abortion clinics, either.

http://hotair.com/archives/2013/04/30/video-weve-forgotten-what-abortion-really-is/

Groundbreaking Surgery For Girl Born Without Windpipe

Using plastic fibers and human cells, doctors have built and implanted a windpipe in a 2 A1 2-year-old girl - the youngest person ever to receive a bioengineered organ.

http://www.surgicalproductsmag.com/news/2013/04/groundbreaking-surgery-girl-born-without-windpipe

Bride saves guest with kiss of life

A U.K. bride put her nursing skills to good use when one of her wedding guests collapsed on the dance floor.

http://www.lfpress.com/2013/04/30/bride-saves-guest-with-kiss-of-life

Robots May Soon be Helping with Caregiving Issues

... cat burglar, has two grown kids who are concerned he can no longer live alone. They are tempted to place him in a nursing home until Frank's son chooses a different option: against the old man's wishes, he buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid ...

http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/727598/160635/helping-caregiving/

Healthcare Humanity Awards for 54 workers

... handpicked from 21 hospitals and institutions in Singapore. Ng Wan Ru left corporate life 12 years ago to provide nursing care to cancer patients at the Singapore General Hospital. She later joined HCA Hospice care as a palliative homecare nurse. Ms ...

http://news.xin.msn.com/en/singapore/healthcare-humanity-awards-for-54-workers

Now Preview Online Video Samples of Online Courses for Medical Professionals

Medcom-Trainex now offers more than 100 preview samples of their nursing videos.

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/now-preview-online-video-samples-of-online-courses-for-medical-professionals-244411.htm

Evangeline-Miscouche MLA Sonny Gallant

... care home is mobile they must now travel to a facility with a nurse or doctor capable of serving them. However, nursing staff will still travel to community care homes to do blood work for residents who are not mobile. Evangeline-Miscouche MLA Sonny ...

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2013-04-30/article-3230430/Backbench-MLA-questions-requirement-for-community-care-residents-to-travel-for-blood-work/1

Federal panel says everyone 15 to 65 should have HIV test

... Services Task Force finalizes its guideline that everyone 15 to 65 be screened for the virus that causes AIDS. A nursing student takes a blood simple during a free health screening event in Long Beach in February. A federal panel now recommends that ...

http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/la-sci-hiv-screening-20130430,0,7390572.story?track=rss

8 ASC Administrators on Efficiency at Their Centers

Leslie Cottrell, administrator, Baptist Physicians Surgery Center . Our ASC opened with a clear vision of expectations and goals to promote excellent service and quality patient care.

http://www.beckersasc.com/asc-turnarounds-ideas-to-improve-performance/8-asc-administrators-on-efficiency-at-their-centers.html

Chest Tubes in the Critically Ill Patient

... tubes. The types of chest tubes, equipment needed, types of chest drainage systems, chest tube placement and setup, nursing care, chest tube removal, and complications will be discussed. Chest tube placement, also known as thoracostomy, is a ...

http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticle?Journal_ID=54014&Issue_ID=1534465&Article_ID=1534466

Nursing fatigue and staffing costs: What's the connection?

... continue home medications on the wrong medical record, causing a patient with diabetes to fail to receive insulin. Nursing fatigue also costs the United States billions of dollars each year. 1 (See How does fatigue increase costs?) Nurses have a ...

http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticle?Journal_ID=54013&Issue_ID=1528635&Article_ID=1528733

Patient-centered group diabetes care: A practice innovation

... in diabetes knowledge and patient-perceived self-efficacy resulted. The purpose of this clinical Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) capstone project was to implement an innovation in diabetes care by utilizing a group approach for a patient-centered ...

http://www.nursingcenter.com/lnc/JournalArticle?Journal_ID=54012&Issue_ID=1525202&Article_ID=1525313

Sarah (Sally) Georginia (Nee Monkhouse) Williamson

... her grandchildren Jamie Schaeffer, Jennifer, Michael, Jessica Williamson and Shawna Schaeffer. After graduating from nursing school in 1956, Sally worked in Mindemoya and Little Current Hospitals for many years. She earned a reputation as a devoted ...

http://www.manitoulin.ca/2013/04/30/sarah-sally-georginia-nee-monkhouse-williamson-2/

Raymond Joseph Labine

In loving memory of Raymond Joseph Labine of 1352 Lakeshores Road, Kagawong, Ontairo who passed away at the age of 79 on April 14, 2013 at the Manitoulin Health Centre, Mindemoya, Ontario.

http://www.manitoulin.ca/2013/04/30/raymond-joseph-labine/

2013 PharmEHR Summit Talks EHR Status and Future Opportunities

At the third annual PharmEHR Summit April 17, leaders in the electronic health record and pharmaceutical industries gathered to discuss the status of EHR adoption and potential collaboration between EHR and pharmaceutical companies.

http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/nppa_1/archive/2013/04/30/2013-pharmehr-summit-talks-ehr-status-and-future-opportunities.aspx

Regenerating Growth Factors

Growth factors enhance the skin's natural ability to heal and regenerate to produce more youthful skin.

http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/nppa_3/archive/2013/04/30/regenerating-growth-factors.aspx

Training to help tackle mortality rates at Scunthorpe General Hospital

Training designed to help hospital staff spot deteriorating patients is being made mandatory at the trust that controls Scunthorpe General Hospital - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .

http://www.thisisscunthorpe.co.uk/Training-help-tackle-mortality-rates-Scunthorpe/story-18847313-detail/story.html

Jo Brant foundation accepts cheque from Chilly, Frosty races

... Fitzpatrick, development officer, special events; Mary MacLeod, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing executive; Melanie Potvin, director of medicine and ambulatory care programs; Adam Doring and Dan Wynnyk of CIBC Wood Gundy; ...

http://www.insidehalton.com/sports/sports/article/1611657

Alabama sees shortage of nurses, truck drivers

... due to higher demand and lack of skilled workers. According to the Alabama Department of Labor, registered nursing was the occupation with the most job openings in the state in March. The heavy truck industry had the second most job openings in the ...

http://www.krmg.com/ap/ap/automotive/alabama-sees-shortage-of-nurses-truck-drivers/nXcC9/

1 in 5 physician practices now employ care coordinators, survey shows

More than one in five physician practices now employ care coordinators - employees whose tasks can range from nutrition counseling to helping people navigate the health care system, according to the 2013 Staff Salary Survey by Physicians Practice magazine.

http://www.jsonline.com/business/1-in-5-physician-practices-now-employ-care-coordinators-survey-shows-409p4qi-205401481.html

Disaster drill staged at Nathan Littauer Hospital

Doctors and nurses at Nathan Littauer Hospital practiced how to respond to an emergency.

http://wnyt.com/article/stories/s3016676.shtml?cat=300

Cardiac Imaging Expert Brandy Hattendorf, M.D., Comes Back Home to...

"The care team is an expert collaboration of cardiac surgery, cardiology, anesthesiology, perfusion, intensive care, nursing and ancillary staff working together as a team to heal a child's heart.

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130430005411/en/Cardiac-Imaging-Expert-Brandy-Hattendorf-M.D.-Home

Nurses Across the Country View Groundbreaking New Documentary...

Nurses Across the Country View Groundbreaking New Documentary "NURSES If Florence Could See Us Now " in Celebration of National Nurses Week )--On Nursing Excellence, a not-for-profit organization expanding the effectiveness, efficiency, well-being and recognition of the healthcare workforce, is pleased to announce the availability of its new ... (more)

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130430005686/en/Nurses-Country-View-Groundbreaking-Documentary-%E2%80%9CNURSES-Florence

CofC, Charleston Southern receive gifts

Two Lowcountry universities announced separate gifts last week to support a School of Nursing expansion and to create a faculty award.

http://www.crbj.com/news/47537-cofc-charleston-southern-receive-gifts

Packard Children's Names Yasser Y. El-Sayed, MD, as New Obstetrician-in-Chief

Yasser Y. El-Sayed, MD, appointed recently as obstetrician-in-chief at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, had a very simple response when asked about his new role guiding the hospital's comprehensive and multidisciplinary obstetric services.

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130429005257&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Medical reinforcements arrive at Guantanamo Bay

Medical reinforcements have arrived at Guantanamo Bay to help deal with a hunger strike among prisoners at the U.S. base in Cuba.

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/04/29/3371012/medical-reinforcements-arrive.html

How Would You Like Your Assistant - Human or Robotic?

But before they reach the care recipients, assistive robots will first have to be accepted by healthcare providers such as nurses and nursing assistants.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130429125518.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Fcomputers_math%2Frobotics+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Computers+%26+Math+News+--+Robotics%29

Fact Sheet: Administration Partners with Industry to Get Service...

... the Department of Health and Human Services that will help veterans with health care experience pursue professional nursing careers and earn a nursing license. Additionally, the event will feature four roundtables that will lay plans for the launch ...

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/04/29/fact-sheet-administration-partners-industry-get-service-members-credenti

Woman with "shy bladder" claims she was discriminated against during drug test

A woman with a "shy bladder" is suing Iowa Methodist Medical Center for forcing her to take a drug test without considering her condition.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57581929/woman-with-shy-bladder-claims-she-was-discriminated-against-during-drug-test/

Hackensack hospital teams up with Trenton recycling company

HACKENSACK - Diaper packaging, shoes and writing utensils don't go into the garbage at Hackensack University Medical Center - not anymore.

http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2013/04/hackensack_hospital_teams_up_with_trenton_recycling_company.html

April 30: Haredi contribution

... Thatcher cannot forget the piles of rubbish in the streets, unburied bodies in cemeteries, limited ambulance and nursing services, transport disruptions, electricity rations and shortages of supplies. Thatcher brought in a new era in industrial ...

http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Letters/Article.aspx?id=311489&R=R102

Packard Children's Names Yasser Y. El-Sayed, MD, as New Obstetrician-in-Chief

"and we affectionately call him the 'father of Stanford obstetrics'. His influence in the world of maternal-fetal medicine is huge, and he has built a powerful program and legacy." That honor comes from knowing that Packard Children's is the Northern California leader in providing preeminent, world-class care to expectant moms and their babies.

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130429005258/en/Packard-Children%E2%80%99s-Names-Yasser-Y.-El-Sayed-MD

Nurse earns over $315,000 by working overtime

A part-time nurse at a Montreal hospital has earned over $315,000 in the past year through overtime and bonuses, raising questions about workloads, staffing and hospital spending priorities.

http://www.lfpress.com/2013/04/29/nurse-earns-over-315000-by-working-overtime

HowToBecomeACNAGuide.com Publishes the Education Requirements of a Certified Nursing Assistant

... industries in the world. People are always going to need health care. For that reason, doctors, nurses, and nursing assistants are consistently among the most sought-after professions in the world. Those interested in becoming a Certified Nursing ...

http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/howtobecomeacnaguidecom-publishes-the-education-requirements-of-a-certified-nursing-assistant-243900.htm

Medical reinforcements arrive at Guantanamo Bay

A U.S. military guard tower stands on the perimeter of a detainee camp at the U.S. detention center for 'enemy combatants' on September 16, 2010 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

http://www.abc24.com/news/world/story/Medical-reinforcements-arrive-at-Guantanamo-Bay/arA77wP6OE6MauUR7QP5WQ.cspx?rss=62

Florida Hospital Tampa is First in the State to Implement EarlySense...

... a patient enters and exits the hospital bed, by utilizing a sensor that is placed under the mattress of a bed. The nursing team receives real time alerts on mobile devices or at the control center located in the nurse's station if there are changes ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/4/prweb10680495.htm

Clara R. Capodiferro

Clara R. Capodiferro, 83, formerly of Stairs Road in Amsterdam, passed away peacefully at the E.L. Wilkinson Nursing Home in Amsterdam on Saturday, April 27, 2013.

http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/555729/Clara-R--Capodiferro.html?nav=5012

Abortion Doc Who OKd Infanticide Backtracks, Calls Pro-Lifers “Terrorists”

A Washington, D.C.-based abortion practitioner caught on video promoting infanticide has given an interview in which he backtracks from doing so and lashes out at pro-life advocates.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3013754/posts

US military says medical reinforcements arrive at Guantanamo Bay amid ongoing hunger strike

Medical reinforcements have arrived at Guantanamo Bay to help deal with a hunger strike among prisoners at the U.S. base in Cuba.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/us-military-says-medical-reinforcements-arrive-at-guantanamo-bay-amid-ongoing-hunger-strike/2013/04/29/40765e98-b0f4-11e2-9fb1-62de9581c946_story.html

St Louis Fetal Care Institute Performs Twenty-Second Fetal Surgery on ...

A better chance of walking, along with reduced brain and nerve damage, is what doctors at the St.

http://www.americanbankingnews.com/2013/04/29/st-louis-fetal-care-institute-performs-twenty-second-fetal-surgery-on-april-22-may-help-baby-walk-after-birth/

The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center...

The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Medical Center will offer a 10-week Nursing Assistant Class beginning Monday, May 13, 2013.

http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/the-margaret-h-rollins-school-of-nursing-at-beebe-medical-center-offers-nursing-assistant-course-t/994956

The Welsh Government 'should consider varying targets for ambulance response times'

... next week. The Welsh Government said it would not issue a response before then. The director of the Royal College of Nursing warns confidence in GPs and nurses needs to restored for people to not rely on A&E departments If you feel we have made an ...

http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/ambulance-service-wales-needs-review-3203928

Marshall, community celebrate nurses

The community is invited to "Honor Your Favorite Nurse" during Nurses Week to recognize excellence in nursing at Marshall Medical Center and provide nursing scholarships for those who serve during patients' most vulnerable times.

http://www.villagelife.com/news/marshall-community-celebrate-nurses/

How Would You Like Your Assistant - Human or Robotic?

But before they reach the care recipients, assistive robots will first have to be accepted by healthcare providers such as nurses and nursing assistants.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/04/130429125518.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily%2Ftop_news%2Ftop_health+%28ScienceDaily%3A+Top+News+--+Top+Health%29

Packard Childrena s Names Yasser Y. El-Sayed, MD, as New Obstetrician-in-Chief

"I look forward every day to caring for my patients, working with my colleagues across all disciplines to advance the science and practice of obstetrics, and training a new generation of outstanding obstetricians." That honor comes from knowing that Packard Children's is the Northern California leader in providing preeminent, world-class care to ... (more)

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130429005257/en/Packard-Children%E2%80%99s-Names-Yasser-Y.-El-Sayed-MD

When does your older relative need to visit the ER?

... your father-in-law belonged to the last, the "not sick at all" group. This classification is initially done by a nursing triage staff. After that, every patient in each group is lined up and waits for a doctor or a physician assistant to see them. ...

http://www.newstimes.com/health/article/When-does-your-older-relative-need-to-visit-the-4472799.php

Medical reinforcements arrive at Guantanamo Bay

Lt. Col. Samuel House said Monday that the roughly 40 nurses and other specialists arrived over the weekend.

http://www.sunherald.com/2013/04/29/4628429/medical-reinforcements-arrive.html#storylink=rss

Medical reinforcements arrive at Guantanamo Bay amid ongoing hunger strike

The senior medical officer who asked to not be identified holds a feeding tube as he explains treatment of detainees who hunger strike at Camp Delta at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in this file photo taken September 4, 2007.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/medical-reinforcements-arrive-at-guantanamo-bay-amid-ongoing-hunger-strike/article11610525/?cmpid=rss1

KU Cancer Center creates new role with $2.5M gift

A Leawood couple has given $2.5 million to help guide cancer patients through treatment at the University of Kansas Cancer Center.

http://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2013/04/29/leawood-couple-gives-25-million-to.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_kansascity+%28Kansas+City+Business+Journal%29

When Baby Spits Up: It's Not Always Acid Reflux Disease

... indicated only for patients diagnosed with GERD. Giving infants smaller but more frequent feedings and making sure nursing mothers limit spicy and fatty foods and caffeine "can often make a big difference," Gremse says. "Even though a child may have ...

http://www.digtriad.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=282588

Happy customers equal funding for hospitals

Hospital employees are working to improve patient satisfaction and readmission rates after nearly two-thirds of 132 Ohio hospitals lost Medicare dollars under federal health care programs designed to make Americans happier and healthier.

http://www.marionstar.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.marionstar.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013304290009%26nclick_check%3D1

Hospital beds in Shipston cut as care is given at home

THE number of beds at Ellen Badger Hospital, in Shipston, has been reduced from 24 to 18 as part of a new medical model introduced in the town, which is in partnership with local GPs.

http://www.stratford-herald.com/local-news/6640-hospital-beds-cut-as-care-is-given-at-home.html

Duchess of Cambridge phone hoax DJ Mel Greig will appear at inquest...

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KU Cancer Center creates new role with $2.5M gift

A nurse navigator - like Tina Toole-Harper in Louisville - specializes in a certain type of cancer, helping patients manage appointments, tests and follow-up care, and answer questions and provide emotional support.

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After disasters, hospitals pay it forward

The week of April 15 brought two horrific events: The Boston Marathon bombings and the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion.

http://www.ksat.com/lifestyle/health/After-disasters-hospitals-pay-it-forward/-/478162/19937130/-/dgu7wg/-/index.html

BUSINESS: St. Luke's special care

... special medical needs. Neonatologists, pediatricians, certified neonatal nurse practitioners and specially trained nursing staff supervise the nursery 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Elizabeth J. Schlesinger has joined the St. Louis office of ...

http://www.newsmagazinenetwork.com/2013042934335/business-st-lukes-special-care/

When a baby spits up, it may not be acid reflux disease

... indicated only for patients diagnosed with GERD. Giving infants smaller but more frequent feedings and making sure nursing mothers limit spicy and fatty foods and caffeine "can often make a big difference," Gremse says. "Even though a child may have ...

http://www.rgj.com/usatoday/article/2113727

After disasters, hospitals pay it forward

The week of April 15 brought two horrific events: The Boston Marathon bombings and the West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion.

http://www.kcra.com/news/health/After-disasters-hospitals-pay-it-forward/-/11797232/19937130/-/pvctblz/-/index.html

Blue Cross, Trinity Health launch reimbursement model based on getting patient better the 1st time

Registered nurses work in the triage nurses station inside the birthing center at Mercy Health Partners Hackley Campus in Muskegon in this October 2010 file photo.MLive File Photo Trinity Health-Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan are starting a...

http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/04/blue_cross_to_reimburse_trinit.html

NAACP health leader met with some local health officals

The U.S. health care system may not be ready for full implementation of the Affordable Care Act by October 1, and many potential new users may not know about potential coverage.

http://news.wbfo.org/post/naacp-health-leader-met-some-local-health-officals

SCL Health System: Picking the right accountable care partner

It's no secret that, as an industry, we must become more accountable for the care we provide patients for their healthcare dollar spend.

http://www.hospitalimpact.org/index.php/2013/04/29/title_98?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Hospitalimpactorg+%28hospitalimpact.org%29

Meet Amy and Katie, the miracle twins born a staggering 87 DAYS apart ...

But after she was born, her mother Maria's contractions suddenly stopped and doctors decided it was safer for her sister Katie to stay in the womb Doctors described their survival as 'medical equivalent of a lottery win' and said they 'had never seen anything like it in their careers' Their incredible birth is now set to become a Guinness World ... (more)

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2316634/Meet-Amy-Katie-miracle-twins-born-staggering-87-DAYS-apart--odds-winning-lottery.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

"Shy Bladder" Syndrome: Jennifer Connor Sues Over Lost Job Opportunity In Iowa

... denied by the facility at which she took the drug screening. In addition, Connor has described being hassled by the nursing staff. "While in the waiting room, Conner began to experience significant physical discomfort because she needed to urinate, ...

http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/14969/20130429/shy-bladder-syndrome-jennifer-connor-sues-paruresis-iowa-methodist-transplant-center.htm

Strax Rejuvenation Announces Increased Focus on Social Media Websites

Strax Rejuvenation, one of the country's top plastic surgery and wellness centers, has just announced its plans to focus more on its social media efforts.

http://www.freshnews.com/news/790937/strax-rejuvenation-announces-increased-focus-social-media-websites

Capella University Announces RN-to-BSN/MSN Combined Option

Capella University, an accredited online university * that has built its reputation by providing high-quality online degree programs for working adults, has announced a new nursing offering, the RN-to-BSN/MSN Combined Option .

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130429006300&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Unison to ballot 3,000 members at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust

Unison members working at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS trust will be balloted for strike action in a long-running dispute over pay cuts and job losses.

http://www.batleynews.co.uk/news/local/more-batley-news/unison-to-ballot-3-000-members-at-mid-yorkshire-hospitals-trust-1-5626886

President Cohen: 'If Not Now, When?'

"Some may say this is too big a reach for our members," he said. "But this Executive Board and so many of you are saying, 'If not now, when?' If we don't build a much deeper movement now, when? If we don't fight for universal voter registration and against voter suppression now, when? If we don't demand that Democrats confirm an NLRB with a ... (more)

http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/president_cohen_if_not_now_when/

Organizing Awards

... More than 300 locals have received this award at least once. Local 1036 West Trenton, New Jersey: 37 Certified Nursing Assistants at Aspen Hill and Buttonwood Hospitals; 50 Licensed Practical Nurses, Psych Aids and maintenance workers at Buttonwood ...

http://www.cwa-union.org/news/entry/organizing_awards_2013/

Recognition for East Lancashire diabetes nurse

... working as a nurse cadet in the town when she was 16. Last month she was also made a Queen's Nurse by the Queen's Nursing Institute - recognising her commitment to high standards of care, learning and leadership. Patient Chris Knagg, who nominated ...

http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/news/10387067.Recognition_for_East_Lancashire_diabetes_nurse/?ref=rss

Remote life offers beauty and challenges

In Kwadacha, formerly known as Fort Ware, it's a long 570-kilometre drive to Prince George on rough logging roads, so if you forget something off your shopping list and have to visit the local store run by the Kwadacha band, be prepared for sticker-shock. A four-litre jug of milk sells for about $8, a head of lettuce costs $7, and the produce isn't ... (more)

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20130429/PRINCEGEORGE0101/304299977/-1/princegeorge/remote-life-offers-beauty-and-challenges

Premier to speak at nurses delegation in Truro

Safe staffing and privatization of services are issues of concern that Premier Darrell Dexter can expect to hear from a delegation of nurses this week in Truro.

http://www.trurodaily.com/News/Local/2013-04-29/article-3229335/Premier-to-speak-at-nurses-delegation-in-Truro/1

Researchers at PARC give us a glimpse of the future

I would sit in the storied memorabilia-laden Room 2306 in the bowels of PARC, the former Xerox research and development center in Palo Alto that gave us the "ball'' mouse, the Ethernet and the graphical user-interface that inspired the Apple Macintosh.

http://www.willitsnews.com/ci_23128016/researchers-at-parc-give-us-glimpse-future

Rapid Response Nurses coming to Brampton

The Central West Community Access Centre has hired five rapid response nurses to care for high-risk patients as they move from hospital to home.

http://www.bramptonguardian.com/community/health/article/1611236

Heywood Hospital Leverages AOIA to Integrate Patient Monitoring...

AOI's Accelero Connect A integration platform automates how patient data is captured and recorded, resulting in improved documentation of critical patient data in the fast-paced ED )--Accent on Integration A , a leading provider of integration software and medical device connectivity solutions, today announced that Heywood Hospital, a 153-bed ... (more)

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130429005020/en/Heywood-Hospital-Leverages-AOI%C2%AE-Integrate-Patient-Monitoring

Qld nurses reject hospital pay offer

Nurses at a major Queensland hospital have rejected a pay offer that their union says is inferior to the sector's standard wage agreements.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/a/-/national/16920842/qld-nurses-reject-hospital-pay-offer/

Nurses reject low pay bid

MATER public nurses and midwives have overwhelmingly rejected a bid to pay them lower wages than Queensland Health employees doing similar work.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/nurses-reject-low-pay-bid/story-e6frfkp9-1226631368044?from=public_rss

Physicians debate whether patients need to know they're dying

In the days when American physicians dispensed oracular commands and their judgments were rarely questioned, a doctor could take it upon himself with few ethical qualms to keep from a patient the bad news of a terminal diagnosis.

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-physicians-debate-patients-theyre-dying.html

Commentary: Home care and child care workers deserve collective bargaining

... with disabilities to live independently in their homes, rather than be forced to choose an expensive institution or nursing home at a cost to the state. Child care providers, meanwhile, are with our children from sunup until sundown, providing our ...

http://www.workdayminnesota.org/index.php?article_1_290

Cheetah Cubs Clinging to Life in Incubator

... have survived the critical 48 hour period and their chances of survival increases with each passing hour. One cub is nursing reasonably well which is great news but the other two are not feeding well at this point. Park staff, along with the team at ...

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1304/S00671/cheetah-cubs-clinging-to-life-in-incubator.htm

Woman sues hospital over "Shy Bladder Syndrome"

Jonathan Hood is a New York City attorney who practices intellectual property law.

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/woman-sues-hospital-over-shy-bladder-syndrome-042913.html

Students nurse apathy wound

Patna City-based Lady Health Visitor School of Nursing tells a sordid tale of government negligence as far as providing basic amenities to students is concerned.

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130429/jsp/bihar/story_16838316.jsp

Nurse has part of breast bitten off

A DANDENONG Hospital nurse had part of her breast bitten off in one of a string of recent emergency department assaults, the Australian Nursing Federation says.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/nurse-has-part-of-breast-bitten-off-during-string-of-emergency-department-attacks-at-dandenong-hospital/story-e6frfkp9-1226630192387?from=public_rss

Cost of Dying: Discovering a better way for final days

The discussion, inspired by my frail 88-year-old father's expensive hospital death, has taught me that too much drama and desperation consume our final days, lending them too little dignity.

http://www.mercurynews.com/cost-of-dying/ci_22278023/cost-dying-discovering-better-way-final-days?source=most_emailed

Ichabods pull out 10-9 victory on Senior Day

Before his final game at Falley Field even began, Washburn catcher Richard Swan's Senior Day experience was already guaranteed to be memorable.

http://cjonline.com/sports/2013-04-28/ichabods-pull-out-10-9-victory-senior-day

STAGECOACH 2013: Fewer medical emergencies than normal

Press-Enterprise cops reporter Rich Brooks spoke to the nursing supervisor at JFK Memorial Hospital just down the road from the Stagecoach Country Music Festival grounds in Indio, which is where fans who get sick or injured are taken.

http://blog.pe.com/audio-file/2013/04/28/stagecoach-2013-fewer-medical-emergencies-than-normal/

Iraqi children to undergo heart surgery in Israel

Interior Minister Gideon Sa'ar approved Sunday the arrival of three Iraqi children - aged one, four and five - to Israel, in order to receive lifesaving medical care at the Edith Wolfson Medical Center in Holon .

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4373472,00.html

In Pictures: 10 Key Windows 8 Features for Healthcare Professionals

Doctors and nurses depend on mobile computing devices every day. Whether they're standing by the patient's bedside or typing away in their office, clinicians need to enter and access patient data to make appropriate treatment decisions.

http://www.computerworld.com.au/slideshow/460333/pictures_10_key_windows_8_features_healthcare_professionals/?

Enrollment RN MJHS

... on New York State regulations. We truly value our staff and further acknowledge their contributions by offering: Nursing Degree graduate from an NLN-Accredited School of Nursing. A minimum of one year nursing experience in Community Health or ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1114358-enrollment-rn-at-mjhs-in-brooklyn-ny

The dilemma of pregnant women and male midwives

Midwives are mostly women and since they deal with issues related to pregnancy, expectant mothers are usually comfortable being handled by them.

http://www.monitor.co.ug/artsculture/Reviews/The-dilemma-of-pregnant-women-and-male-midwives/-/691232/1760658/-/lgfbmxz/-/index.html

INDIO: Medical emergencies light at Stagecoach country music concert

... according to officials at the nearest hospital. "It's mostly dehydration and heat exhaustion," said Steve Williams, nursing supervisor at JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio. "We've had very few admissions. Most are being treated and released. The ...

http://www.pe.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20130428-indio-medical-emergencies-light-at-stagecoach-country-music-concert.ece

How hospital 'neglect' cut short my mother-in-law's life: NHS...

... arthritis, was admitted to Wexham Park Hospital in North-West London in May last year after she broke her wrist at a nursing home. Her family says she fell out of bed in the early hours and nurses put her back and cleaned up the blood, but failed to ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2316245/How-hospital-neglect-cut-short-mother-laws-life-NHS-governor-sues-trust-staff-failed-treat-facial-injury.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Woman with 'shy bladder' sues Iowa hospital

A woman who sought a job as an administrator at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is now suing the hospital, saying it failed to make accommodations for her shy bladder syndrome.

http://www.jg.net/article/20130428/NEWS03/130429484

Dianne a.M. Aroh, Executive V P, Named One of New Jersey's 2013 Best 50 Women in Business by Njbiz

Hackensack University Medical Center is proud to announce that Dianne A.M. Aroh, RN, MS, NEA-BC, executive vice president, chief nursing and patient care officer, HackensackUMC, has been named one of NJBIZ's Best 50 Women in Business.

http://www.paramuspost.com/article.php/20130428182603551

The Delirium Experience: Delirium Recall and Delirium-Related...

The Delirium Experience: Delirium Recall and Delirium-Related Distress in Hospitalized Patients With Cancer, Their Spouses/Caregivers, and Their Nurses To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document.

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'Nothing we can do' for Lyme disease as costly treatment option denied

Scores of local victims of a disease they say makes them so weak they can't drive, think clearly or make tea without laying down are being denied insurance payments for treatment of that disease.

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130428/NEWS/130429677/-1/NEWS

KosAbility: Overcoming - A Success Story

I am a disabled American. I am one of an estimate 74 million adults in this country who are living with some kind of physical limitation, nearly 1/3 of all adults .

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/28/1204053/-KosAbility-Overcoming-A-Success-Story

'It ain't gonna happen,' U.S. Congressman says on proposed border fee

Vehicles crossing the border tunnel from Windsor, Ont., stop at U.S. custom booths in downtown Detroit in this photo from March 1, 2013.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/it-aint-gonna-happen-us-congressman-says-on-proposed-border-fee/article11597384/?cmpid=rss1

Don't Understand Health Insurance Exchanges? You're Not Alone

Health officials and state governments scramble to educate the public about the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges before they go live this fall.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/14961/20130428/dont-understand-health-insurance-exchanges-youre-alone.htm

Letters: Send Abu Qatada to The Hague

'Whatever Abu Qatada may have done, keeping him imprisoned here or under house arrest for years on human rights grounds is ironic in the extreme'. Photograph: Andrew Cowie/AFP/Getty If Abu Qatada is deemed to be an international terrorist , why not ask the international court at The Hague to try him? Terrorism is warfare by another name, and this ... (more)

http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2013/apr/28/abu-qatada-nhs-managers-sharks

The Reiki Touch

... been reported that recovery time is shortened and healing is faster when applied to patients. It is being offered in nursing schools as an optional healing course with attunement. Some of the clients that I have had the privilege of working with ...

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art13120.asp

The W celebrates 40 years of nursing program

... at Mississippi University for Women. It was a celebration, after all, and the charter class of MUW's College of Nursing and Speech-Pathology came prepared for the occasion. As alumni across campus enjoyed homecoming activities, nursing graduates ...

http://djournal.com/view/full_story/22396101/article--The-W-celebrates-40-years-of-nursing-program-?instance=lead_story_left_column

Bill would allow sale of Grenada hospital

... ive agreement with UMMC to take over the hospital's management. GLMC is licensed for 128 acute care beds, 14 skilled nursing care beds and 14 geriatric psychiatry beds.

http://djournal.com/view/full_story/22396045/article-Bill-would-allow-sale-of-Grenada-hospital?instance=secondary_stories_left_column

Patient Care Director - R... NewYork-Presbyterian Hosp...

... care, from employee recruitment and scheduling to strategic planning and procurement. Foster shared governance among nursing staff, and capitalize on prime resources to optimize every aspect of unit operations. Key Criteria Qualified candidates ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1115000-patient-care-director-rn-adult-inpatient-behavioral-health-at-newyork-presbyterian-hospital-in-westchester-ny

Japan to promote robots for nursing home care

The Japanese government plans to extend financial assistance to help firms develop low-cost nursing care robots with a price tag of about $1,035 as a major feature of its economic growth strategy, government sources said.

http://www.guelphmercury.com/news/world/article/925782--japan-to-promote-robots-for-nursing-home-care

Employment Services

... person. Email resume to sales@forestgems.com LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? Come work for Extendicare!! Now Hiring: Certified Nursing Assistants, RNs & LPNs. Reserve your desired shift! Valid professional credentials in WA (certification or licensure) is ...

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5 Things I Think I Know About the Browns Draft

... of McFadden the other guys either had film in stadiums that were passed over for Friday night lights, or were nursing serious injuries. When they said they will not rush to fill needs and they meant it. So how did they do? I have to say I was ...

http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/4/28/4278392/5-things-i-think-i-know-about-the-browns-draft

More

... Disney Experience at 3:40 pm. One of the most popular attractions for the kids Saturday was the Marian University's nursing program exhibit. They can use a stethoscope and listen to a "patient's" heartbeat. The patient is in fact a dummy in a ...

http://www.wthr.com/story/22100407/wthr-health-and-fitness-expo-day-two

Iterations: How Six Technology Investors Size Up The Google Glass Opportunity

I am currently an independent consultant working on mobile, growth, and operations with a small handful of early-stage, venture-backed companies.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/28/iterations-how-six-technology-investors-size-up-the-google-glass-opportunity/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary: Uniforms and More Store supplies funds

The Uniforms and More Store at Cape Coral Hospital is a major source of funding for the Cape Coral Hospital Auxiliary.

http://ww2.wwws-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013304280053

University of Wyoming commencement schedule and speakers announced

... speak at the College of Health Sciences ceremony. Alicia Grove won in 2010 while finishing a bachelor's degree in nursing. Catherine Brown, the 2011 winner, was a graduate student in the college's Division of Communication Disorders. Both Brown and ...

http://county10.com/2013/04/28/university-of-wyoming-commencement-schedule-and-speakers-announced/

Jennifer Conner: Health worker with 'shy bladder' sues hospital after ...

A would-be administrator is suing an Iowa hospital because she claims it failed to accommodate her 'shy bladder' when giving her a drug test.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2316110/Jennifer-Conner-Health-worker-shy-bladder-sues-hospital-failed-job-embarrassed-urinate-cup-drug-test.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

'Shy bladder' syndrome leads to lawsuit

DES MOINES, Iowa -- A would-be administrator who failed a job-related drug test due to anxiety over giving a urine sample has sued Iowa Methodist Medical Center for failing to make a reasonable accommodation to her alleged disability.

http://www.thetowntalk.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetowntalk.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013130428008%26nclick_check%3D1

New Approaches in Treating Complicated Childhood Polycystic Kidney Disease

A collaborative team of physician-scientists at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Research Institute has developed a new evidence-based, clinical algorithm to help physicians treat complex patients with autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease .

http://www.wauwatosanow.com/userstoriessubmitted/205131871.html

On the Job with Suzanne Perrine

... When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up A: I used to want to be an orthodontist. Then I took a nursing class in college just to kind of get my feel of that, you know, could I handle some of that, because even though ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/04/28/7095210.htm

The ethical shortcomings of selling supplements

... to look for alternatives. But for anyone looking for a career in the health field, make it a real health field, like nursing or medical school, EMR/paramedic/first responder training, or become a doula or lactation consultant. As for those already ...

http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/04/ethical-shortcomings-selling-supplements.html

Letter: 'A heartfelt thank you'

A heartfelt thank you to all the kind people who rushed to help me after I fell outside the Angel and Royal Hotel last Monday afternoon.

http://www.granthamjournal.co.uk/news/letters-opinion/grantham-journal-letter-a-heartfelt-thank-you-1-5040298

Sunday All Day Brunch: Weird Dreams

Welcome to Sunday All Day Brunch. This is an open topic thread so help yourself to the goodies and sit a spell and let us know what is new with you.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/28/1205275/-Sunday-All-Day-Brunch-Weird-Dreams

Two senior communities upgrading to attract deaf residents

... phones, movie captions and other deaf-friendly services. Most retirement communities, assisted living centers or nursing homes say they can't meet all the needs of the "signing" deaf, most of whom were born with their disability or lost their ...

http://www.southflorida.com/fl-deaf-retirement-homes-20130426,0,2083110.story?track=rss

High winds were being blamed Wednesday for dropping trees and power...

Situated in downtown Prestonsburg, Kentucky, Prestonsburg Health Care Center is a 56-bed dually certified skilled nursing facility located within 7 miles of Highlands Regional M... Life doesn't slow down just because you're in between paydays.

http://www.floydcountytimes.com/view/full_story/22354556/article-High-winds-were-being-blamed-Wednesday-for-dropping-trees-and-power-lines-in-the-Lancer-community-of-Prestonsburg?instance=popular

As demand for nurses increases, so too does the requirement for more education and training

"We have always been very clear with our students that an associate degree is not an end point,'' said Ron Rebuck, HACC director of nursing After a nearly 15-year journey - which included raising three children and working full time as a registered nurse -- Terra Brown of Susquehanna Township is just months away from completing her bachelor's of ... (more)

http://www.pennlive.com/bodyandmind/index.ssf/2013/04/as_demand_for_nurses_increases.html

Hospital set to break ground for new building

OdysseyRe President and CEO Brian D. Young, left, presents a $1 million check to Stamford Hospital President and CEO Brian G. Grissler of New Canaan for the construction of a new building.

http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Hospital-set-to-break-ground-for-new-building-4470170.php

Newmakers April 28, 2013

... Women's Hospital, was selected as NMMC's employee of the month for March. Rorie earned an associate's degree in nursing from Northeast Mississippi Community College and has been a registered nurse for 22 years. In addition, she is a Neonatal ...

http://djournal.com/bookmark/22391684

Central Dauphin High School nurses survey parents, students on role of school nurse

... to her job, they carved out time in their schedules for the research. They enlisted Eric Doerfler, a professor of nursing at Penn State Harrisburg, as their faculty adviser. Bechtel has studied with Doerfler as part of her ongoing master's degree ...

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/04/central_dauphin_high_school_nu.html

Plan ahead for estate recovery

... parents qualify for Medicaid. Nationwide, the cost of assisted living rose almost 5 percent in the last year while nursing home care went up an additional 3 percent to 4 percent, according to the recently released Genworth Cost of Care Survey. In ...

http://www.bryancountynews.net/section/13/article/26638/

Nurse Anesthetists Mount Sinai Medical Cente...

... setting and implements action plans and educational programs for faculty and staff. Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing. Masters Degree in Nursing with a specialization in nurse anesthesia preferred or a graduate of an accredited program in Nurse ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1103431-nurse-anesthetists-at-mount-sinai-medical-center-in-manhattan-ny

College's nursing students in lurch

In life-or-death situations, nurses quickly react. Some of the 117 students in the Marywood University nursing program are following that protocol after they learned their program has lost its accreditation.

http://timesleader.com/news/local-news/459881/Colleges-nursing-students-in-lurch&source=RSS

Four Free Press staff honoured for photos, multimedia

Photographer Ruth Bonneville and Multimedia Editor Melissa Tait's work documenting Caelin White, a doctoral student in clinical psychology in training for the World's Toughest Mudder competition, took top honours in the team multimedia category at the News Photographers Association of Canada 2012 awards in Calgary.

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/Four-Free-Press-staff-honoured-for-photos-multimedia-205043251.html

Happy patients equal more funds

Hospital employees are working to improve patient satisfaction and readmission rates after almost two-thirds of 132 Ohio hospitals lost Medicare dollars under federal health care programs designed to make Americans happier and healthier.

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SCCC provides medical billing and coding in 30 weeks

... full reimbursement in a timely manner. They work for hospitals, clinics, physician's offices, ambulatory care and nursing facilities, insurance companies, and health data organizations. The SCCC Certified Billing and Coding program provides each ...

http://www.njherald.com/story/22090938/2013/04/26/sccc-provides-medical-billing-and-coding-in-30-weeks

An educational intervention can prevent delirium on acute medical wards

... a poor outcome that is not readily improved by intervention. Prevention of cases through education of medical and nursing staff has not been fully studied.Objectives: to test the hypothesis that an educational package for medical and nursing staff ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/anaeldrys/article/98958

Child rescued from pool in Ventura

... Seneca Street to Ventura County Medical Center, said Jack Hansen, battalion chief for the Ventura Fire Department. A nursing supervisor at the hospital said no information was available on the boy's condition. Hansen said the child was believed to ...

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/apr/27/child-rescued-from-pool-in-ventura/?partner=RSS

Sullivan North senior hopes to make it to California for national FBLA competition

Her plans are to major in nursing and work in that field to help pay for medical school, with her eventual career goal to become a pediatric cardiologist.

http://www.timesnews.net/article.php?id=9060967

Race you to the aisle! 750 brides cross Derry bridge to beat world record

... to pay 10 with proceeds raised going to Foyle Hospice. Foyle Hospice has a dedicated group of Specialist Medical and Nursing Teams who provide palliative care to those suffering with a terminal illness such as Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, COPD, Heart ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2315959/Race-aisle-750-brides-cross-Derry-bridge-beat-world-record.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Happy patients equal funding for hospitals

Hospital employees are working to improve patient satisfaction and readmission rates after nearly two-thirds of 132 Ohio hospitals lost Medicare dollars under federal health care programs designed to make Americans happier and healthier.

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on the Move: Toy new director of Alive Hospice; Allison named vp, manager of FNB branch; more...

... Center. She is a graduate of Lewis and Clark Community College (Godfrey, Ill.) and Purdue University School of Nursing (West Lafayette, Ind.). In addition to her work with Alive Hospice, Toy serves as chair of the board of United Way of Rutherford ...

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Per Diem Staff Nurse - RN... NewYork-Presbyterian Hosp...

... and clinical specialties. The staff nurse is responsible for the direct provision of effective and comprehensive nursing care. This is a per diem surgical RN position at NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital. Graduate from an accredited School of ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1110773-per-diem-staff-nurse-rn-medical-specialty-nights-at-newyork-presbyterian-hospital-in-new-york-city-ny

Expect longer waits for a doctor as shortage looms

Washington-area residents are facing longer lines at the doctor's office and hard-to-find health care in the inner city as the U.S. stares down the barrel of a massive doctor shortage.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/expect-longer-waits-for-a-doctor-as-shortage-looms/article/2528264?custom_click=rss

'Shy bladder' syndrome leads to lawsuit

A would-be administrator who failed a job-related drug test due to anxiety over giving a urine sample has sued Iowa Methodist Medical Center for failing to make a reasonable accommodation to her alleged disability.

http://www.news10.net/rss/article/243014/5/Shy-bladder-syndrome-leads-to-lawsuit

Drs. Julio Porro and Nina Maisterra: Battling pneumonia with teamwork

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can quickly become deadly. While it can often be treated and prevented, it's especially dangerous for the very young, older adults, and people of any age who are smokers or who have an underlying condition like diabetes, asthma, or HIV/AIDS. Many patients who come through the doors of the county Health Services ... (more)

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/opinion/ci_23122891/drs-julio-porro-and-nina-maisterra-battling-pneumonia

Nurse's gift to MGH creates ripple effect

Since the Boston Marathon bombing many have come forward to help those affected, including a nurse in North Carolina.

http://www1.whdh.com/news/articles/must-see/10010479838189/nurse-s-gift-to-boston-hospital-creates-ripple-effect/

Health/Wellness

... industry demand for more highly educated nurses is growing. Data from the American Association of Colleges of Nursing shows current and prospective nurses are responding to rising education requirements: enrollment in all types of programs at ...

http://www.proctorjournal.com/24842/2008/healthwellness

UHV Spring Nursing Forum to focus on Hispanic diabetics

The sixth annual University of Houston-Victoria Spring Nursing Forum on Friday will focus on how cultural differences play a role in the care of Hispanic citizens who have diabetes.

http://m.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2013/apr/27/bc_uhc_nursing_forum_042813_208048/

Woman with 'shy bladder' sues Iowa hospital

A woman who sought a job as an administrator at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is now suing the hospital, saying it failed to make accommodations for her shy bladder syndrome.

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Woman-with-shy-bladder-sues-Iowa-hospital-4469266.php

Former physicians, nurses and staff bid farewell to Grace hospital

... city's smallest hospital was forced to amalgamate with Hotel-Dieu Hospital. Robinson, 74, graduated from the on-site nursing school in 1959 and worked over 37 years at Grace until retiring in 2000. The hospital was shuttered in 2004. "Today, for the ...

http://blogs.windsorstar.com/2013/04/27/former-physicians-nurses-and-staff-bid-farewell-to-grace-hospital/

Woman with 'shy bladder' sues Iowa hospital

A woman who sought a job as an administrator at Iowa Methodist Medical Center is now suing the hospital, saying it failed to make accommodations for her shy bladder syndrome.

http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2013/04/27/ia--shy-bladder-lawsuit.html

Visit home of a nursing heroine

... -- DOUGLAS STUMP) Clara Barton's efforts led to the founding of the American Red Cross and to the development of the nursing profession. Her unusual former home is open for public tours in Glen Echo, Md., near Washington, D.C. At age 17, Barton ...

http://www.ldnews.com/announcements/ci_23115389/visit-home-nursing-heroine

Sen. Debbie Stabenow encourages Oakland University students to make a difference

... Friday evening, Baroness Caroline Cox who addressed graduates of the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing Saturday morning and graduating Oakland University student Michael Joseph Meyer who was expected to addressed graduates of the ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SCHOOLS/304270365/-1/rss12

Qualifying for Medicare rehabilitation services

You end up in the hospital for five days. You spend your stay receiving hospital nursing care in a hospital room lying in a hospital bed.

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Cabinet approves twelve new postgraduate programmes at NUR

... of Health in the bid to increase the number of health specialists signed a Memorandum of Understanding with leading nursing and medical institutions in the United States to facilitate the implementation of the Human Resources for Health Program ...

http://www.ubumenyi.com/2013/04/cabinet-approves-twelve-new-postgraduate-programmes-at-nur/

Two vie for York County controller job

... here to do this, I've been told." Smith said tough decisions must be made, pointing to York County's struggling nursing home. With a background in health care, Smith would have an advantage in charting Pleasant Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation ...

http://www.ydr.com/local/ci_23122230/two-vie-york-county-controller-job

Performance Improvement C... Mount Sinai Medical Cente...

The Mount Sinai Stroke Center Clinical Coordinator is a registered professional nurse responsible for assisting the Comprehensive Stroke Center Program Manager/APN at the Mount Sinai Hospital with oversight of care and ensuring that clinical practice guidelines are followed.

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1110347-performance-improvement-coordinator-at-mount-sinai-medical-center-in-manhattan-ny

New tuxedo and alteration store opens in the city

... would leave her store with holiday patterns, spider web cuffs and tie-dyed pants to spice up the hospitals and nursing homes. Now that they've been in the Ogdensburg area for about eight years, Mr. and Mrs. Brooks decided to get back to what they ...

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20130427/NEWS05/704279793

'Shy bladder' syndrome leads to lawsuit

A would-be administrator who failed a job-related drug test due to anxiety over giving a urine sample has sued Iowa Methodist Medical Center for failing to make a reasonable accommodation to her alleged disability.

http://www.azcentral.com/offbeat/free/20130427iowa-shy-bladder-lawsuit-job-disability.html

State disciplines health care providers

... has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the health care providers in our area. - In March, the Nursing Assistant Program entered an agreement with certified nursing assistant Carl T. Carter (NC10101727) requiring him to re-enter ...

http://www.northkitsapherald.com/business/204885841.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+nkhbusiness+%28Business+-+North+Kitsap%29

Doctors Rush To Obamacare's Accountable Care Approach

Nearly one in four doctors are in or planning to link with an accountable care organization within a year, a new Medscape study shows.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2013/04/27/doctors-rush-to-obamacares-accountable-care-approach/

Tell Us About Your '26.2 Acts of Kindness'

A little bit of kindness goes a long way. That's the basic idea behind Charlestown resident Stephanie Zanotti's "26.2 Acts of Kindness" project -an effort to put some positivity back into the world after tragedy.

http://charlestown.patch.com/articles/tell-us-about-your-26-2-acts-of-kindness

Employment Services

... person. Email resume to sales@forestgems.com LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? Come work for Extendicare!! Now Hiring: Certified Nursing Assistants, RNs & LPNs. Reserve your desired shift! Valid professional credentials in WA (certification or licensure) is ...

http://www.ptleader.com/main.asp?SubsectionID=316&TM=43397.41&BrowseClass=1&Category=50&SectionID=23

New X-ray machine to aid diagnosis

Patients on the Isles of Scilly will no longer have to travel to the mainland to be diagnosed for medical conditions including suspected heart attacks.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cornwall-22323982#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Planned Parenthood National Conference honors service of healthcare workers

On April 26, 2013, President Barack Obama made history again by becoming the first American president to address the Planned Parenthood National Conference in Washington and reaffirming the core principles that has guided Planned Parenthood for 97 years.

http://www.examiner.com/article/planned-parenthood-national-conference-honors-service-of-healthcare-workers?cid=rss

Freedom cane holder: Take advantage of 50 percent off and free shipping

... adjusted to any position anywhere on the bed to make the cane easier to reach. Lora Haddox R.N.,B.S.N., a teacher of nursing, and a former director of nursing for 100 -200 bed nursing homes in Tennessee, Georgia and Louisiana talked about the ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/freedom-cane-holder-take-advantage-of-50-percent-off-and-free-shipping?cid=rss

Clinic Registered Nurse (... Swedish Medical Center

... understanding of biological, social and behavioral theory normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor of Nursing degree. Must possess adequate knowledge to perform clinical assessments; plan patient care; identify, plan and coordinate ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1114395-clinic-registered-nurse-rn-digestive-health-navigator-at-swedish-medical-center-in-seattle-wa

'Shy bladder' syndrome leads to lawsuit

A would-be administrator who failed a job-related drug test due to anxiety over giving a urine sample has sued Iowa Methodist Medical Center for failing to make a reasonable accommodation to her alleged disability.

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Ringing the bell

So this past week, being the week leading up to my last chemo treatment, should have been a very happy one.

http://www.mississauga.com/website/mississauga/article/1610914

Critics see conflict of interest as Obama admin advises doctors on prescriptions

The Obama administration's "academic detailing" program - through which representatives from the federal government help doctors select prescription drugs for their patients - is coming under harsh behind-the-scenes criticism from corporate executives including the CEO of Pfizer, who is trying to have the project disbanded.

http://dailycaller.com/2013/04/27/critics-see-conflict-of-interest-as-obama-admin-advises-doctors-on-prescriptions/

IDF: Preparing for the unthinkable

Although millions of Israelis who are busy with the routine of daily life don't feel it, there are 200,000 rockets and missiles pointed at the country's population, and any future war could involve an initial onslaught of enemy projectiles.

http://www.jpost.com/Features/FrontLines/Article.aspx?id=311156&R=R44

Epsom, Sutton and St Helier patients give positive feedback over NHS treatment

... to recommend our wards or A&E department to friends and family if they need similar care or treatment?" Director of Nursing Pippa Hart said: "We are really pleased with the findings from our Friends and Family Test pilot, and hope that we will ...

http://www.wimbledonguardian.co.uk/news/10384608.Epsom__Sutton_and_St_Helier_patients_give_positive_feedback_over_NHS_treatment/

Doctors' Diary Part 3: N.J. team helps Grenada physicians perform new surgeries

Part 3 of 3 - Dr. Ernani Sadural will lead a group of Saint Barnabas Medical Center personnel on a medical mission to Grenada.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/04/doctors_diary_part_3_nj_team_h.html

Full Commentary

... for this care. The researchers also looked at a group of 11,000 patients with dementia. They added up payments to nursing homes, doctors, hospitals, nurses, home aides and caregivers. Then they estimated lost salary for family members caring for a ...

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9273/35329/1487757.html?d=dmtHMSContent&k=wellx408x35329

Difficult for diabetics

YOU printed two items regarding diabetes, one from Barbara Young, chief executive of Diabetes UK, pronouncing that Type 1 diabetics struggle to keep their blood sugars under control.

http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/features/readersletters/10384461.Difficult_for_diabetics/

10 Questions With Kevin Reilly

Former Eagles linebacker Kevin Reilly, who lost his arm due to cancer, has been able to provide inspiration to those who were injured during the Boston Marathon attack.

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/10-Questions-With-Kevin-Reilly-Former-Eagle-204990871.html

Wound healing and the aged patient.

The aged patient is more susceptible to wound healing problems because of the interactions of body systems, environmental stresses, and disease with an aging process that takes place over many years.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/ryangibson93/article/12304998

And NOW What You've All Been Patiently Waiting For:

When K and I got to Home we were greeted. Were were smiled at, kind, gentle smiles.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/04/27/1204910/-And-NOW-What-You-ve-All-Been-Patiently-Waiting-For

Sen. Debbie Stabenow to deliver Oakland University commencement address today

... Friday evening, Baroness Caroline Cox who addressed graduates of the School of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing at 9 a.m. Saturday and graduating Oakland University student Michael Joseph Meyer who will address graduates of the College of ...

http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130427/SCHOOLS/304270365/1026/rss06

Interesting Stuff - 27 April 2013

"When she thought she was ready to leave, she flew off to her favorite patch of the back yard and her instincts instantly kicked in.

http://www.timegoesby.net/weblog/2013/04/interesting-stuff-27-april-2013.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TimeGoesBy+%28TIME+GOES+BY%29

Constance J. - Connie' Stoltz

... Connie was a graduate of Bishop Carroll High School and Mount Aloysius College with a bachelor's degree in nursing. She retired as a nursing home administrator from the former Altoona Regional Health System-Bon Secours Hospital Campus. She was a ...

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/571032/Constance-J---Connie--Stoltz.html

Settlements Announced In Nonprofit Lawsuits

... that has been the subject of litigation. The resolution of the litigation, together with the Receiver's sale of 14 nursing homes and liquidation of the nonprofits' assets, will ultimately result in approximately $40M for charitable purposes in ...

http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/4/26/249910/Settlements-Announced-In-Nonprofit-Lawsuits.aspx

Jeff Breslin: Nurses are crucial as system expands

... It also leads to nurse frustration, burnout, lack of job satisfaction and in some cases, a move away from the nursing profession entirely. The Michigan Nurses Association firmly supports House Bill 4311 and Senate Bill 228, a bill that will require ...

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Kris T. Nicholoff: Health care faces complex challenges

As the complexity of health care in today's environment is increasingly changing, there are several areas, some new, some not so new, that the Michigan Osteopathic Association believes could improve or take away from health care in Michigan.

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Debate over health care continues in Michigan, nationally

Conversation continues at the Michigan Capitol and nationally about ways to improve our health care system, control costs and promote healthier lifestyles.

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Therapy dogs bring cheer to Highland Park Nursing and Rehab Center

... Gabby, Curly and others handled with ease April 16 when they and their owners paid a visit to the Highland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Highwood. The furry guests all belong to the Lincolnshire Animal Hospital Pet Therapy Group, which ...

http://lincolnshire.suntimes.com/news/19648907-781/therapy-dogs-bring-cheer-to-highland-park-nursing-and-rehab-center.html

Grief, healing, and one photographer's final family portraits

... cake. On the anniversary of his death, she releases balloons. She and the kids also send cookies up to the Beaumont nursing staff. "When you walk into the house, first thing you see is that image of his face. Because, my kids come running up to you. ...

http://michiganradio.org/post/grief-healing-and-one-photographers-final-family-portraits

OP-ED: Pennsylvania must revamp way we care for seniors

... across the country, and senior care is no different. According to estimates, Pennsylvania's Medicare-funded nursing facilities will lose another $37 million due to the sequestration. Compounding the problem, dollars for Medicaid -- the other major ...

http://www.yorkdispatch.com/viewpoints/ci_23113723/op-ed-pennsylvania-must-revamp-way-we-care

Hospital Boosts Patient Safety With Expanded Use Of Capnography Technology

... Our widespread use of capnography to monitor patient respiration underscores this commitment," said MHLC Director of Nursing In late 2012, Memorial Hospital decided that it wanted the ability to monitor carbon dioxide levels on patients receiving ...

http://www.surgicalproductsmag.com/news/2013/04/hospital-boosts-patient-safety-expanded-use-capnography-technology

Barrow special care baby unit created to tackle staffing crisis is unveiled

A NEW life-saving baby unit created to tackle a staffing crisis at Furness General Hospital will provide an improved experience for families, health bosses have said.

http://www.nwemail.co.uk/news/barrow-special-care-baby-unit-created-to-tackle-staffing-crisis-is-unveiled-1.1052429?referrerPath=/evening-mail-news-round-up-1.118665

the Big Debate: Should nurses be forced to work as healthcare assistants before they start training?

The government has suggested that all nurses should work as a healthcare assistant for a year before training as a nurse. The Royal College of Nurses is against the move. This week The Big Debate looks into the issues...

http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/BIG-DEBATE-nurses-forced-work-healthcare/story-18814622-detail/story.html

Former Norwich nurse suspended for accessing confidential information

... and Care NHS Trust in 2011 after admitting to the charge of misconduct. A conduct and competence committee of the Nursing and Midwifery Council decided to suspend the nurse from working in the health service for 12 months after deeming that her ...

http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/former_norwich_nurse_suspended_for_accessing_confidential_information_1_2170125

Stanford Nurse Doodles, Draws Out Smiles

During a recent nursing shift in the Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit at Stanford Hospital, a doctor grabbed Alicia Moreci by the arm and asked excitedly, "Are you the nurse? Are you the nurse who has been drawing on the white boards?" If she didn't know better, Alicia might have thought she was about to get yelled at for doing something ... (more)

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Stanford-Nurse-Doodles-Draws-Out-Smiles-204860561.html

MTV orders one-hour pilot for possible 'Scream' series

... to work at a new hospital in a brand new city for 13 weeks. Travel nurses were developed in response to the ongoing nursing shortage. This industry supplies nurses who travel to work in temporary nursing positions, mostly in hospitals. "The Hook Up" ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/mtv-orders-one-hour-pilot-for-possible-scream-series?cid=rss

Mahama has done little in his 100 days but... - Ayariga

The 2012 Presidential Candidate of the People's National Convention , Mr Hassan Ayariga has said President John Mahama's first 100 days in Office has been less than impressive.

http://mobile.ghanaweb.com/wap/article.php?ID=272281

LSUA gets initial OK on new elder-care degree

... to be significant." The program will prepare students to apply managerial principles to the administration of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care centers, home health services, and other long-term care settings serving the ...

http://www.wdbo.com/ap/ap/education/lsua-gets-initial-ok-on-new-elder-care-degree/nXYXK/

Home Health Care Provider Hiring for Braselton and Lawrenceville Areas

Maxim Home Healthcare is hiring RNs for the Braselton and Lawrenceville areas. The jobs are posted on the Georgia Department of Labor's online jobs board. Click here for more information on the job in Braselton, and follow this link for the job in Lawrenceville.

http://dacula.patch.com/articles/home-health-care-provider-hiring-for-braselton-and-lawrenceville-areas

NHC Announces Settlements in Nonprofit Lawsuits

... that has been the subject of litigation. The resolution of the litigation, together with the Receiver's sale of 14 nursing homes and liquidation of the nonprofits' assets, will ultimately result in approximately $40M for charitable purposes in ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130426005624/en

NHI Increases Second Quarter Dividend and 2013 Normalized FFO Guidance

... by mortgage loans. NHI's investments include assisted living, senior living campuses, independent living, skilled nursing facilities, medical office buildings, and hospitals. Find additional information about NHI at www.nhireit.com . Statements in ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130426005574/en

Rosemary Davis named JWCC/Community CNA of the Year

Rosemary Davis of Barry, a certified nursing assistant at Barry Community Care Center, has been named John Wood Community College and Community Health Care Agencies Certified Nursing Assistant of the Year for 2013.

http://quincyjournal.com/rosemary-davis-named-jwcc/community-cna-of-the-year1366989109.html

38 die in mental hospital: Fire breaks out in Russian psychiatric hospital

Around 38 people died in a mental hospital fire which broke out about 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, reports the Yahoo News on April 26, 2013.

http://www.examiner.com/article/38-die-mental-hospital-fire-breaks-out-russian-psychiatric-hospital?cid=rss

Health/Wellness

... problems, mobility issues, and care coordination concerns. Often overlooked is the fact that one quarter of all nursing home admissions are the result of poor medication adherence. Melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer, has steadily ...

http://www.proctorjournal.com/24842/2008/healthwellness

NHI Announces Settlements in Nonprofit Lawsuits

The resolution of the litigation, together with the Receiver's sale of 14 nursing homes and liquidation of the nonprofits' assets, will ultimately result in approximately $40M for charitable purposes in Tennessee.

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130426005577/en/NHI-Announces-Settlements-Nonprofit-Lawsuits

Transforming a Life With Low-cost Surgery

... thanks to the efforts of our partner Women and Health Alliance International (WAHA). She now works with WAHA as a nursing aid at the Center for Reproductive Health and Fistula Repair in N'Djamena, Chad, sharing her experience and supporting women ...

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kate-grant/transforming-a-life-with-_b_3158384.html

Nurse Practitioner Mercy Medical Center

... implementing individualized care based upon the age related needs of the patient and family. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Three (3) to five (5) years of nursing experience Basic computer experience. RN - State of Maryland Bachelor's Degree in ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1115866-nurse-practitioner-at-mercy-medical-center-in-baltimore-md

Manager - Nurse Practitio... NewYork-Presbyterian Hosp...

... teams of specialists to provide unified care and support. A Bachelor's Degree is required. Master's Degree in Nursing is preferred. Registered Nurse with BSN (MSN preferred) licensed in the State of New York required. 3 - 5 Years experience is ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1109717-manager-nurse-practitioner-np-maternal-neonatal-at-newyork-presbyterian-hospital-in-new-york-city-ny

Embedded Case Manager Thomas Jefferson Universi...

Full time position available for RN to serve in an expanded nursing role to collaborate with patients and their primary care provides to provide a model of care that ensures the delivery of quality, effficient, and cost effective healthcare services.

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1103515-embedded-case-manager-at-thomas-jefferson-university-hospitals-in-philadelphia-pa

Jersey Shore Spinoff Snooki And JWoww Renewed, MTV Picks Up 3 Unscripted Series

Jersey Shore may be over, but MTV has kept the GTL spirit alive with various spinoff series.

http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Jersey-Shore-Spinoff-Snooki-JWoww-Renewed-MTV-Picks-Up-3-Unscripted-Series-55050.html

Building Consulting Firm zumBrunnen Co-Presenting Educational Session at 2013 LSN Annual Meeting

... in Illinois. For over 75 years, the association has represented providers of services for older adults, including nursing care, supportive and assisted living, senior housing and home and community based services. LSN is nationally recognized for ...

http://www.onlineprnews.com/news/374511-1366981578-building-consulting-firm-zumbrunnen-copresenting-educational-session-at-2013-lsn-annual-meeting.html

Cancer centre needs help

BC Cancer agency Centre for the North volunteer Bev Fitzsimmons was the first volunteer to sign up and started helping out about two weeks ago.

http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20130426/PRINCEGEORGE0101/304269994/-1/princegeorge/cancer-centre-needs-help

MTV Greenlights Pilot for TV Adaptation of 'Scream' Film Franchise at ...

MTV announced today a pilot greenlight based on the hugely successful horror film franchise "Scream" with Dimension Films for MTV, plus the addition of three new series to its diverse programming slate, including "Generation Cryo," "Nurse Nation" and "The Hook Up," at its annual Upfront Presentation at the Beacon Theatre in New York City.

http://www.tvweek.com/news/2013/04/mtv_greenlights_pilot_for_tv_a.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+tvweek%2FNews+%28All+TVWeek+News%29

National Healthcare trading halted, pending news

... that has been the subject of litigation. The resolution of the litigation, together with the Receiver's sale of 14 nursing homes and liquidation of the nonprofits' assets, will ultimately result in approximately $40M for charitable purposes in ...

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/NHCid1822232/NHC-National-Healthcare-trading-halted-pending-news

NHI Announces Settlements in Nonprofit Lawsuits

The resolution of the litigation, together with the Receiver's sale of 14 nursing homes and liquidation of the nonprofits' assets, will ultimately result in approximately $40M for charitable purposes in Tennessee.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130426005572/en/NHI-Announces-Settlements-Nonprofit-Lawsuits

Wes Craven Set To Direct MTV's 'Scream' TV Reboot?

Get ready to "Scream" again. MTV has ordered a one-hour pilot based on the Wes Craven series of horror films aimed at reinventing the smash films that introduced the world to maniacal killer Ghostface.

http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1706375/scream-mtv-series.jhtml

National Health Investors trading halted, pending news

... that has been the subject of litigation. The resolution of the litigation, together with the Receiver's sale of 14 nursing homes and liquidation of the nonprofits' assets, will ultimately result in approximately $40M for charitable purposes in ...

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/NHIid1822233/NHI-National-Health-Investors-trading-halted-pending-news

MoRP - Simplifies Video Recording Storing and Retrieval

... a mobile / portable solution to the market was a logical next step for us." Targeted applications for MoRP include nursing schools, early childhood education, medical schools, speech pathology departments, clinical psychology applications, law ...

http://www.jsonline.com/business/pressrelease/national-press-releases/morp--simplifies-video-recording-storing-and-retrieval-204842871.html

Annie Akins

Services for Annie Bell Blankenship Akins will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2013, at North Frankfort Baptist Church with Reverend David Smith officiating.

http://www.state-journal.com/obituaries/2013/04/26/annie-akins

Local physician groups join forces

The city's two largest physician groups have established an independent physicians association in an effort to reduce future costs and provide better patient care.

http://www.gazette.com/articles/local-153981-physician-city.html

Judge won't block Corbett administration effort to close health centers

A Pennsylvania judge declined to issue an injunction that would have prevented the Gov.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/04/corbett_health_centers_nurses_1.html

Robert Main Recognized As Grassroots Champion

... and the Tennessee Hospital Education and Research Foundation, Inc., its nonprofit education program. The Division of Nursing and Allied Health at Chattanooga State Community College will present a series of information sessions during the month of ...

http://www.chattanoogan.com/2013/4/26/249896/Robert-Main-Recognized-As-Grassroots.aspx

Best jobs for women

But not everyone is so sure. Forbes reports on the best jobs for women in 2013 .

http://www.news4jax.com/news/best-jobs-for-women/-/475880/19892236/-/cnodoez/-/index.html

'It's full of life -Ty Hafan's for everyone, not just the children'

THE word 'hospice' can have negative connotations - all of which are shattered the moment you walk into Ty Hafan, the hospice of Wales, as EMMA MACKINTOSH found out when she met the Hard family there to highlight Children's Hospice Week, which starts today.

http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/10382425.___It___s_full_of_life____Ty_Hafan___s_for_everyone__not_just_the_children___/?ref=rss

MTV orders 'Scream' pilot

The big-screen "Scream" franchise could be coming to MTV. The cable network has greenlit a pilot based on the films.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/26/showbiz/tv/mtv-scream-pilot-ew/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_showbiz+%28RSS%3A+Entertainment%29

Las Palmas Medical Center Among First in Nation To Perform Single-Site Robotic Hysterectomy Surgery

"This single-site robotic platform provides surgeons with the increased dexterity, control and high-definition 3-D vision found with traditional robotic surgery, as well as the added benefit of performing the operation through a single, nearly invisible scar hidden in the navel," , M.D., a gynecologist and robotic surgeon at Las Palmas Medical ... (more)

http://www.sys-con.com/node/2633816

Kaplan Test Prepa s Fourth Annual Medical School Insider Event on...

With the upcoming changes to the MCAT and new breakthroughs in medicine happening on a regular basis, these are exciting times in both medical education and healthcare.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130426005029/en

Pancreatic Surgery in India An Ideal Relief for Patients

Hospitals in India have the facilities to treat different types of cancers including Pancreatic Cancer.

http://www.i-newswire.com/pancreatic-surgery-in-india-an/220798

Nurse's Perceptions of Nurse-Physician Relationships: Medical Surgical Versus Intensive Care

... (p = 0.056) and that physicians displayed unprofessional behavior (p = 0.019). This study found that certain nursing specialty areas are not immune to problems with RN-MD relationships. Rather, all clinical service lines should be concerned with ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/swpabst/article/12303259

Pennsylvania to move ahead on closing rural health centers

HARRISBURG – A Commonwealth Court judge has denied a request for an injunction from a nurses union to halt a state plan to close almost half of Pennsylvania's state health centers and furlough 26 public health nurses.

http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20130426/BREAKING/130429486

Employment Services

... person. Email resume to sales@forestgems.com LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? Come work for Extendicare!! Now Hiring: Certified Nursing Assistants, RNs & LPNs. Reserve your desired shift! Valid professional credentials in WA (certification or licensure) is ...

http://www.ptleader.com/main.asp?SubsectionID=316&TM=32620.36&BrowseClass=1&Category=50&SectionID=23

Doctors' Diary Part 2: N.J. team teaches Grenada physicians safer gynecology and ansthesia

Part 2 of 3 - Dr. ErnaniA Sadural will lead a group of Saint Barnabas Medical Center personnel on a medical mission to Grenada.

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/04/doctors_diary_part_2_nj_team_t.html

Fire Out After Fuel-Barge Explosion In Alabama

... Medical Center for burn-related injuries. The three were in critical condition early Thursday, according to hospital nursing administrator Danny Whatley. Across the river, the Carnival Triumph, the cruise ship that became disabled in the Gulf of ...

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/04/25/fire-out-after-fuel-barge-explosion-in-alabama?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

Boston ER Doctor Finds Marathon Memories Hard To Shake

SWAT team members stand guard on the campus of Massachusetts General Hospital following the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.

http://www.gpb.org/news/2013/04/25/boston-er-doctor-finds-marathon-memories-hard-to-shake?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GPBNewsFeed+%28GPB+News%29

Healthcare hero awards triumph

The Seaton Home Nursing Team, Helen Wellstead, Caroline Shuttleworth, Liz Livingstone and Caitlin Bodington, received a flurry of nominations from the public following the launch of the awards by the Midweek Herald in partnership with the Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

http://www.midweekherald.co.uk/news/healthcare_hero_awards_triumph_1_2168627

Pacemaker patient angry at way seniors treated

Dear Editor: Ia Shave just read Guelph Matters regarding Bill Winegard's effort to stop moving the pacemaker clinic from Guelph General Hospital to St.

http://www.guelphtribune.ca/opinion/letters/pacemaker-patient-angry-at-way-seniors-treated/

Award Recognizes Nurses As Heroes

... Registered Nurses (AORN) Congress in San Diego, Calif. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, there are 3.1 million registered nurses in America. They are the primary providers of hospital patient care and deliver most of the ...

http://sandiegonewscape.com/index.php/health/924-award-recognizes-nurses-as-heroes

InfuSystem's Susan Wozniak Receives 2013 ONS "Excellence in...

InfuSystem Holdings, Inc. , a leading national provider of infusion pumps and related services for the healthcare industry in the United States, today announced that Susan Wozniak, R.N., M.S.H.S, O.C.NA ., Director of Clinical Research, Education, and Innovation at InfuSystem, has been named winner of the 2013 "Excellence in Oncology Nursing Health ... (more)

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130425006052&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Fire Out After Fuel-Barge Explosion In Alabama

... Medical Center for burn-related injuries. The three were in critical condition early Thursday, according to hospital nursing administrator Danny Whatley. "Across the river, the Carnival Triumph, the cruise ship that became disabled in the Gulf of ...

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/25/178998545/fire-out-after-fuel-barge-explodes-in-alabama?ft=1&f=1003

Election Candidates All Confirmed to Participate in Forums in Osoyoos and Oliver Early Next Week

Local residents will have several opportunities next week to learn about the provincial election and key issues at upcoming all-candidates forums.

http://www.osoyoostimes.com/news/2013/04/25/election-candidates-all-confirmed-to-participate-in-forums-in-osoyoos-and-oliver-early-next-week/