The Community Asthma Prevention Program of Philadelphia

In 1997, after entering into a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia initiated the Community Asthma Prevention Program to battle an increasing number of children admitted to the emergency room and hospital for asthma, despite significant medical ... (more)

http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/The-Community-Asthma-Prevention-Program-of-Philadelphia-2.aspx

Medicare trust fund solvent till 2026, trustees say

... said. The trustees also cited lower-than-expected spending in "most ... service categories -- especially skilled nursing facilities," a development that is not well understood. Costs have been slowing throughout the health care industry, due in part ...

http://www.twincities.com/ci_23366189/medicare-trust-fund-solvent-till-2026-trustees-say?source=rss

House Calls as a Practice Venture

... is an adult and geriatric nurse practitioner who provides primary care to residents of long-term care facilities and nursing homes in Raleigh, N.C. She has self-published a manual for NPs who want to start their own house call practice, and has ...

http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Article/House-Calls-as-a-Practice-Venture-2.aspx

In the Footsteps of Pioneers

A thought struck me this week as I stood at the steps of the U.S. Capitol building.

http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/nppa_7/archive/2013/05/31/in-the-footsteps-of-pioneers.aspx

Medicare's outlook has improved, U.S. says

... report said. The trustees also cited lower-than-expected spending in "most service categories - especially skilled nursing facilities," a development that is not well understood. Costs have been slowing throughout the health care industry, due in ...

http://www.startribune.com/nation/209753981.html

"Team Derek" helps 2 year-old battle an aggressive tumor

A Springville couple is fighting a battle no parent ever wants to take on. Jay and Kara Fugal's 2 year old son, Derek has an inoperable tumor attached to his kidney.

http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/Team-Derek-helps-2-year-old-battle-an-aggressive/gJARJpWBO0CLML5yQqaV2Q.cspx?rss=20

China nurse sacked after slashing face of child patient

... found that the fierce slash was not intended to wake up the child from surgery and the action seriously violated the nursing norms and reflected the loss of work ethics of the medical staff, the provincial health bureau said in a statement. The ...

http://english.people.com.cn/90882/8266855.html

Medicare trust fund exhausted in 2026

... for Medicare were an overall slowdown in the rate of increase in health care spending, particularly on skilled nursing care, as well as lower projected costs for popular insurance plans available within the Medicare program. Treasury Secretary Jacob ...

http://onlineathens.com/national-news/2013-05-31/medicare-trust-fund-exhausted-2026

A respite for Medicare; Social Security no worse

... benefits. Social Security could cover only about 75 percent of benefits, while Medicare's fund for hospital and nursing rehabilitation care could pay 87 percent of costs. While the combined Social Security fund was projected to be depleted in 2033, ...

http://www.dailyrepublic.com/usworld/a-respite-for-medicare-social-security-no-worse/

Cognosys Technologies launches CogHMS, a complete healthcare...

PUNE, Maharashtra, May 31, 2013 -- via PRWEB - CogHMS offers modules covering every facet of Healthcare management like Patient registration , Doctor's console, Nursing, Investigations, Radio-frequency identification , Central Sterile Supply , Electronic Medical Records , International Classification of Diseases , HR Management, Finance Management, ... (more)

http://it.tmcnet.com/news/2013/05/31/7174447.htm

A respite for Medicare

... benefits. Social Security could cover only about 75 percent of benefits, while Medicare's fund for hospital and nursing rehabilitation care could pay 87 percent of costs. While the combined Social Security fund was projected to be depleted in 2033, ...

http://www.charlotte-sun.com/sunnews/portcharlotte/5312212-455/sunnewspapersarespiteformedicare.html.csp

1000 days of remarkable health care in Canterbury

The Canterbury Health System has achieved remarkable results in the last 1000 days following the first major earthquake to strike the region on September 4, 2010.

http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1306/S00001/1000-days-of-remarkable-health-care-in-canterbury.htm

Report shows a respite for Medicare, Social Security no worse

... benefits. Social Security could cover only about 75 percent of benefits, while Medicare's fund for hospital and nursing rehabilitation care could pay 87 percent of costs. While the combined Social Security fund was projected to be depleted in 2033, ...

http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162464/report-shows-a-respite-for-medicare-social-security-no-worse/

Front-line 'smart nurses' the future of care

Front-line health care delivery has gone smart and a new technique designed to efficiently improve the well-being of patients has some of its pioneers in Nanaimo.

http://www2.canada.com/nanaimodailynews/news/story.html?id=56d71a94-6b5f-4b26-910d-5721af6f3f25

Survivor Of Boston Marathon Bombings Has Long Road Ahead

Marc Fucarile reached a huge milestone this week: He was one of the last two Boston Marathon bombing survivors to be released from the hospital.

http://www.wnyc.org/npr_articles/2013/may/31/survivor-of-boston-marathon-bombings-has-long-road-ahead/

Trustees say Medicare exhausted in 2026

... improved financial outlook for Medicare were an overall slowdown in health care spending, particularly on skilled nursing care, as well as lower projected costs for popular insurance plans available within the Medicare program. Treasury Secretary ...

http://www.kpic.com/news/national/Trustees-say-Medicare-exhausted-in-2026-209678391.html

Specialized life support system in Edmonton keeps children alive

Dr. Laurance Lequier is photographed behind an ECLS machine at the Stollery Children's Hospital on Friday, where a week-long training session was being held to train health care workers how to use the machine.

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/health/Specialized+life+support+system+Edmonton+keeps+children/8463751/story.html

Boston Marathon Survivor Has Long Road Ahead

Boston, MA, United States - Marc Fucarile reached a huge milestone this week: He was one of the last two Boston Marathon survivors to be released from the hospital.

http://gantdaily.com/2013/05/31/boston-marathon-survivor-has-long-road-ahead/

Nurse intern joins Rider, Campbell for summer

... years and will be working closely with Dr. Rider through the end of July as she is pursuing a master's degree in nursing curriculum through Washburn University. Nichole Potts, Topeka, poses in the Valley Falls Medical Clinic where she will be ...

http://www.jeffcountynews.com/2013/05/nurse-intern-joins-rider-campbell-for-summer/

Doctors Often Onboard to Help Sick Fliers

Is there a doctor on board? Surprisingly often, there is -- in half of in-flight medical emergencies -- and sick airline passengers almost always survive, a new study finds.

http://www.edgefireisland.com/index.php?ch=health_fitness&sc=&sc2=features&sc3=&id=145242

Tropic Care Maui County Update: Dental Care, Medication, Other Questions Answered

WAILUKU, Maui, Hawai`i - The following is a list of frequently asked questions that pertain to the TROPIC CARE MAUI COUNTY clinics that will begin next week on Maui, Molokai and Lanai.

http://www.co.maui.hi.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=4439

Medical Simulation Conference Brings Visitors from Five States to Austin

With a shortage of nurses nationwide, health care providers are looking for new ways to train the next generation of health care workers.

http://www.KAALtv.com/article/stories/s3052377.shtml?cat=10151

Departing Flagler hospital executive gets big send-off Palm Coast a "...

... Walsh. "He's really united the whole medical staff in a way it's never been united before." Ellie Lenkevich, chief nursing officer at Florida Hospital Flagler, called Ottati "one of the nicest people" she had met during her medical career. "His ...

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Average Nurse Salaries Have Grown by $20k Since 2000

... wth of RN salaries, such as inflation, an older and more experienced workforce and wage hikes to abate an increasing nursing shortage.

http://www.beckersasc.com/asc-quality-infection-control/average-nurse-salaries-have-grown-by-20k-since-2000.html

Trustees Say Medicare Exhausted In 2026

The new report warned that despite the small improvement in were an overall slowdown in health care spending, particularly on skilled nursing care, as well as lower projected costs for popular insurance plans available within the is one of the most significant challenges we face today as a nation.

http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2013/05/31/trustees-say-medicare-exhausted-in-2026-a-383212.html?lifehealth

Woman Having First Set of Natural Quintuplets in Czech Republic is Country's Pride

A woman who is the first in the Czech Republic to have the first set of quintuplets naturally has turned into the country's pride and joy.

http://www.ugandapicks.com/2013/06/woman-having-first-set-of-natural-quintuplets-in-czech-republic-is-countrys-pride-81409.html

One step closer for the Bridge Community

... a secure wing for those suffering various stages of dementia. As needs progress, the group plans to add a full-care nursing wing. Home health and hospice services will be available at all levels, and plans are to eventually add a separate hospice ...

http://www.scsun-news.com/silver_city-news/ci_23364820

Gila Regional board talks deadlines on cost-cutting measures

... a "no confidence" letter to the board regarding the four senior leaders at the hospital - CEO Brian Bentley, Chief Nursing Officer Pam Fulks, Chief Financial Officer Craig Stewart, and Chief Information Officer David Furnas - following the outrage ...

http://www.scsun-news.com/silver_city-news/ci_23364794

AMH's Joe Thore to serve as interim CEO

... ve Team consists of Joe Thore, Chief Operating Officer; Joy McClure, Chief Financial Officer; Sara Houser, RN, Chief Nursing Officer; Judy Davis, Compliance Officer; Sherry Cox, Chief Human Resource Officer.

http://www.jeffersonpost.com/view/full_story/22764504/article-AMH%E2%80%99s-Joe-Thore-to-serve-as-interim-CEO?

Cognosys Technologies launches CogHMS, a complete healthcare...

... CogHMS offers modules covering every facet of Healthcare management like Patient registration , Doctor's console, Nursing, Investigations, Radio-frequency identification (RFID), Central Sterile Supply (CSSD), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/Cognosys/HMS/prweb10789350.htm

Tobacco dependence treatment program scheduled for June 17 at KCC

Kellogg Community College and the Southwest Chapter of the Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners will present Tobacco Dependence Treatment for Providers, a free educational program for advanced practice, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, on Monday, June 17.

http://www.battlecreekenquirer.com/viewart/20130531/NEIGHBORHOODS01/305310303/Tobacco-dependence-treatment-program-scheduled-June-17-KCC

Medicare Trustees Dial Back Funding Concerns

... Chernew, a Harvard University health-policy professor. The report pointed to lower projected spending on skilled-nursing facilities and reduced payments for Medicare benefits provided to some seniors through Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare ...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324412604578517143329639564.html?mod=topix

Healthy quintuplets born in Salt Lake hospital

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/31/us-utah-quintuplets/

Health outreach programme brings migrants in from Malaysia's margins | Liz Ford

Business at the clinic is winding down. It's 10.30am on Thursday and the six women and three men sitting on the rows of blue plastic chairs and wooden benches are waiting to be seen before the doctor leaves in half an hour's time.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2013/may/31/health-outreach-programme-migrants-malaysia

Thomson Data's Customized Nurses Mailing List and Email List By SIC Code

... majority of those employed in the health care industry. Targeted Audiences For Targeted Nurses Mailing List Nursing specializations vary across the entire spectrum of medical disciplines, and Thomson Data can put you in touch with hundreds of ...

http://www.prlog.org/12147986-thomson-datas-customized-nurses-mailing-list-and-email-list-by-sic-code.html

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Selects Disruptive CAMS...

... (SACSCOC), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA), and the Tennessee Board of Nursing (TBN). More than 1,450 CRNA graduates provide high-quality anesthesia services throughout the United States and in many parts of ...

http://www.pr.com/press-release/494391

Global Health Professionals Ltd Assists Nursing Students to Prepare for IELTS Exam

Central London-based Global Health Professionals Ltd provides training to Nursing and Healthcare students from across the world.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/global-health-professionals-ltd-assists-nursing-students-to-prepare-for-ielts-exam-346167.php

New windows guard against fires, city says

... city's procurement website calls for requests for proposals for replacement of windows at the Mount Saint Francis nursing facility. Bids are due June 21 for a job that could cost several hundred thousand dollars. No city money is being spent. The ...

http://www.csindy.com/IndyBlog/archives/2013/05/30/new-windows-guard-against-fires-city-says

CareFirst gives $1M to help reduce nursing shortage

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is investing another $1 million in a nursing education program aimed at increasing the state's supply of nurses and nurse educators.

http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2013/05/30/carefirst-gives-1m-to-help-reduce.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_baltimore+%28Baltimore+Business+Journal%29

Bega nurses march for patient safety

... the levels of care they deserve". "Your post code doesn't dictate how much tax you pay, but it does dictate how much nursing care you receive," Mr Barr said emphatically.

http://www.begadistrictnews.com.au/story/1541139/bega-nurses-march-for-patient-safety/?src=rss

Boon to breast-feeding moms, babies in Berks

... Golden, has teamed up with Nurse-Family Partnership to give first-time moms free breast-feeding pillows to promote nursing. "This is the first time Boppy has done this with our Nurse-Family Partnership," said Barbara Werner, director of community ...

http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=481927

'Basic error' led to baby's death

A doctor made a 'fundamental error' by not replacing a premature baby's breathing tube as her stomach swelled with air, an inquest heard.

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/local/basic-error-led-to-baby-s-death-1-5723818

Head Games' screening, panel discussion today at JCC

Christopher Nowinski will be on hand to discuss "Head Games," a documentary on concussion-related injuries, at Jamestown Community College's Jamestown Campus on May 31.

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/585294/-Head-Games--screening--panel-discussion-today-at-JCC.html?nav=5010

Is there a doctor on the plane? Yes, there just might be

Is there a doctor on board? Surprisingly often, there is - in half of in-flight medical emergencies - and sick airline passengers almost always survive, a new study finds.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130530/NEWS/105309831/1052/RSS01&source=rss

Business Briefs: College offers job training for baby boomers

... high-demand occupations. SCF offers career opportunities in education and health professions such as dental hygiene, nursing, and radiography. SCF's Manatee-Sarasota Encore Initiative includes two tracks: the educational path to help baby boomers ...

http://www.bradenton.com/2013/05/31/4547920/business-briefs-college-offers.html#storylink=rss

Human touch can help relax hospice patients

... perhaps blending factors that are particularly comforting to take home with them," she said. Lorraine also trains nursing staff at the hospice so they can help patients who need support when there are no complementary therapists in the building. "We ...

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Human-touch-help-relax-hospice-patients/story-19144385-detail/story.html

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I WISH to express my strongest possible objections to the proposal to roll out a residents' parking zones against the wishes of large numbers of residents in Redland, Bishopston, Ashley, Henleaze and other districts in the city.

http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/Talking-point-Teacher-Michael-Owen-speaks/story-19144209-detail/story.html

The HomMed Monitoring System Brings Compassion to Caring for Your Loved Ones

... provides. For this, we are grateful for the sense of security the HomMed System creates along with our compassionate nursing staff who wants to improve the quality of life for all. Josh is the Managing Editor of www.eParisExtra.com. If you have a ...

http://www.eparisextra.com/senior-life/2013/05/30/the-hommed-monitoring-system-brings-compassion-to-caring-for-your-loved-ones/

Study Aims to Address Needs of Changing Demographics

... Mr. Temple said. Dukes County often ranks high in measures of health, and the Island has a full-service hospital, nursing and assisted living homes and hospice care, plus a range of programs including Meals on Wheels and the Visiting Nurse ...

http://www.mvgazette.com/news/2013/05/30/study-aims-address-needs-changing-demographics?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+mvgazette%2FmEuG+%28Vineyard+Gazette+-+Top+Stories%29

The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation Further Expands in San...

In order to provide better coverage in the San Gabriel Valley area, The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation opens new location in Covina.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10787312.htm

Pay protest dubbed 'publicity stunt'

... having an operation say hip replacement in Royal North Shore Hospital you would have available to you six hours of nursing time for each day, if you had that same operation in the Port Macquarie Base Hospital you would receive 5.5 hours a day. She ...

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-31/pay-protest-dubbed-27publicity-stunt27/4725322

Nurse Coordinator - Labor... NewYork-Presbyterian Hosp...

Pace-Setting Nursing: Leaders Make It Possible At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Women's Health nurses have created a supportive, compassionate environment for all phases of ante- through post-partum care.

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1120934-nurse-coordinator-labor-delivery-at-newyork-presbyterian-hospital-in-new-york-city-ny

Winchester's Newest Retirement Community Opens Its Health Care Center

The Village at Orchard Ridge-A National Lutheran Community opened the doors of its on-campus health center-Orchard Woods Health Center, which offers assisted living memory care, nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10782335.htm

Army to provide medical care in August

... people a chance to have their pets spayed and neutered." Reaves said the technical college, especially with its nursing school, is ideal for the program. "We will have better patient care and a lot of internal support," Reaves said. "This is a great ...

http://www.concordiasentinel.com//news.php?id=7690

Patients chose to forgo anesthesia at Desai clinic nurse says

During her year and a half as a registered nurse at the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada, Peggy Tagle watched about a dozen patients undergo colonoscopies without first being sedated.

http://www.lasvegasherald.com/index.php/sid/214879839/scat/1e0899715fbc2697

Patients chose to forgo anesthesia at Desai clinic nurse says

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news.

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Patient Safety: C-Suite Execs Not Confident About Patient Safety

Maximizing patient safety is the top priority for hospital C-Suite executives and risk managers in the United States, but "lack of teamwork, negative culture and poor communication" will present barriers to patient safety in the future, according to a new survey commissioned by American International Group in consultation with patient safety ... (more)

http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/issues/21_6/Patient-Safety-C-Suite-Execs-Not-Confident-About-Patient-Safety-46197-1.html

MATC leases former Everest College building

... and lab space for the college's health programs. "In seven of the last eight quarters, 100% of our registered nursing graduates have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses," MATC President Michael Burke ...

http://www.jsonline.com/business/matc-leases-former-everest-college-building-b9923015z1-209605081.html

Inside View: Mike Pedersen, Mortenson Construction

It's no coincidence that Mike Pedersen, the new health care market sector leader for Golden Valley-based Mortenson Construction, chose health care construction as a career.

http://www.startribune.com/business/209575251.html

Schneider CEO asks board to match Luis pay scale in effort to stem...

With 60 percent of Schneider Regional Medical Center's nursing positions supplied by temporary agency nurses, chief operating officer Bernard Wheatley said that he wants to implement the same pay raises given in January to Luis Hospital nurses.

http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/schneider-ceo-asks-board-to-match-luis-pay-scale-in-effort-to-stem-loss-of-nurses-to-st-croix-hospital-1.1497632

Medical staff needs to lose the tie and the rings

Walk into a hospital in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands and much of Scandanavia and take a good look around.

http://www.boston.com/2013/04/30/podium-doctors/nKTaGTH5VJp3vjlON67yCL/story.html?rss_id=Most+Popular

Abandoned babies being looked after by nurses

Three new born babies who were abandoned by their mothers are now being looked after by the nurses at the CWM hospital.

http://www.fijivillage.com/?mod=story&id=31051379966b85db361bd3b4733996

May becomes a month to remember

This month seems to go forever - spring is in full force with flowers blooming, gardeners gardening, crops being planted ... well most years at least ... the school year winds down, and a three-day weekend/holiday near the end of May entices us to be outdoors.

http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/p/may-becomes-a-month-to-remember/1008915

Assembly debates bill on hospital charity care

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http://washingtonexaminer.com/assembly-debates-bill-on-hospital-charity-care/article/feed/2102786?custom_click=rss

Oregon Coast clinic known for pain relief work celebrates 100th anniversary in Wheeler

He visited a uranium mine in Montana. He tried gold injections. He took different drugs, visited different doctors.

http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2013/05/oregon_coast_clinic_known_for.html

Prescriptions for alcohol addiction soar by 70% in the last decade

The number of prescriptions for medication to help alcoholics quit or prevent them from relapsing went up from 102,741 in 2003 to 178,247 in 2012.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2333658/Prescriptions-alcohol-addiction-soar-70-decade.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Hospital continues to bleed money

... reducing overtime while, again, holding managers responsible. HFS recommended a leasing agreement with Blythe Nursing Care Center where both long- and short-term patients could be admitted and the establishment of a rural health clinic, both of ...

http://www.paloverdevalleytimes.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=18741

St. Mary kids find their fit

The debate about whether school teachers should be generalists or specialists is resurfacing as the Saskatchewan government moves to change the education requirements for teachers.

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/health/Mary+kids+find+their/8457882/story.html

Vancouver Foundation CEO stepping down after eight years

... is the challenge of helping them understand the beauty and advantage of the reward." Wightman began her career in nursing, before becoming campaign director for the United Way, then CEO of the Children's Hospital Foundation, then serving as ...

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/metro/Vancouver+Foundation+stepping+down+after+eight+years/8457186/story.html

Report: 1 in 5 adults visits the ED each year

... in 2010. Physician and clinical services accounted for 20% of the total, followed by prescription drugs (10%) and nursing care facilities and continuing care retirement communities (6%). In 2011, 48% of adults ages 18 and over did not meet the 2008 ...

http://news.Nurse.com/article/20130530/NATIONAL02/106100007

Cross Country Staffing Partners with Project Perfect World on Mission to Ecuador

May 30, 2013 - BOCA RATON, Fla. -- BOCA RATON, Fla. - May 2013 - Cross Country Staffing , one of the nation's leading providers of healthcare staffing services, announced today that it will be sending two tenured Registered Nurses on a medical mission to Ecuador this September with Project Perfect World .

http://www.prlog.org/12147779-cross-country-staffing-partners-with-project-perfect-world-on-mission-to-ecuador.html

Virginia Giordano, 91

... , she lived in Silver Lake before moving to Nutley seven years ago. A graduate of Columbus Hospital School of Nursing, she retired as an LPN from Columbus Hospital, Newark. She was also an Avon representative and district leader for 25 years. She ...

http://www.northjersey.com/obituaries/local/209563121_Virginia_Giordano__91.html

Nurses With Heart Home Care celebrates partnership with CHRISTUS St. Vincent Laboratory Services

... County area for both medical & non-medical clients. In addition to home assistance services (i.e. personal care) and nursing services (i.e. nail care, wound care, infusion therapy, etc.), the Registered Nurses of Nurses With Heart provide specimen ...

http://www.prlog.org/12147861-nurses-with-heart-home-care-celebrates-partnership-with-christus-st-vincent-laboratory-services.html

Assembly debates bill on hospital charity care

The state Assembly was considering legislation Thursday that would force nonprofit hospitals to prove they provide enough charitable care to justify their tax-exempt status and establish uniform reporting standards for hospitals.

http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/news/ap/legislative/assembly-debates-bill-on-hospital-charity-care/nX7TJ/

Quebec proposes innovative insurance plan to deal with aging population

... prefer to be at home than in an institution." The long-term care insurance would cover professional services such as nursing, rehabilitation, psychological services or nutritional evaluations, as well long-term daily and domestic assistance such as ...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/quebec-proposes-innovative-insurance-plan-to-deal-with-aging-population/article12280289/?cmpid=rss1

Assembly debates bill on hospital charity care

The state Assembly is considering legislation that would force nonprofit hospitals to prove they provide enough charitable care to justify their tax-exempt status.

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/05/30/5459827/assembly-debates-bill-on-hospital.html#mi_rss=AP%20State%20News

The Liberty Belle

Health care has always been a hot button issue in the United States, but the recent implementation of President Obama's brand of Affordable Care has made the complexities of health care even more foreboding.

http://www.newsreview.com/reno/take-back-your-health-care/content?oid=10024414

Emergency flight saved his life

Grateful survivor: Seddon man Geoffrey Withers is encouraging Marlburians to support the Westpac rescue helicopter and Life Flight, which flew him to Wellington in time to be treated for encephalitis, which is usually fatal.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/8740317/Emergency-flight-saved-his-life

Assembly debates bill on hospital charity care

The state Assembly is considering legislation that would force nonprofit hospitals to prove they provide enough charitable care to justify their tax-exempt status.

http://www.kmph.com/story/22462810/assembly-debates-bill-on-hospital-charity-care

Nurses Week: MTMC Honors Its Nurses

... experience. Summar began his career at MTMC two years ago as a nurse extern. After graduation, he transitioned to a nursing position in the emergency department. Bill Martin, RN, Clinical Expert Award This award is granted to a special nurse who is ...

http://wgnsradio.com/nurses-week-mtmc-honors-its-nurses--cms-13079

UBC This Week 30-May-2013

... progress of individual students despite large class sizes. Boschma is recognized for her ability to engage School of Nursing students in critical thought. Her capacity to encourage them to explore solutions beyond their comfort zones is a testament ...

http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2013/05/30/ubc-this-week-30-may-2013/

Inside the Box: Itv calls for its own midwives

Breathless will follow a group of London doctors and nurses working within a gynaecology unit at a hospital in 1961.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2333283/INSIDE-THE-BOX-ITV-calls-midwives.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

More events for Wednesday

... will highlight more than 15 programs in business, health administration, healthcare informatics administration, nursing, school psychology and school counseling, social work, and teacher education. Program directors, faculty members, admissions ...

http://events.democratandchronicle.com/dc/?hd_SearchDateEnd=06/05/2013&hd_SearchDate=06/05/2013

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

I want to be a nurse. What will my salary be?

If you don't want to do that just use Show me the gallery please to go right to the gallery. And there are jobs out there. The Canadian Nurses Association predicts a shortage of some 60,000 registered nurses by 2022

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/life-at-work/i-want-to-be-a-nurse-what-will-my-salary-be/article12233388/?cmpid=rss1&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheGlobeAndMail-Business+%28The+Globe+and+Mail+-+Business+News%29

Alberta 3-year health plan targets community-based care

Alberta Health Services is directing more money into nursing homes and medical care in smaller centres in the province, according to its 2013-2016 Health and Business Plans released today.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/story/2013/05/29/edmonton-alberta-health-services-plan.html?cmp=rss

AHCA promotes LTC Trend Tracker

... can generate online reports to "track, organize, identify, benchmark, examine and compare all aspects of the skilled nursing organization," according to AHCA. It is meant to support the association's Quality Initiative, which includes goals to ...

http://www.mcknights.com/ahca-promotes-ltc-trend-tracker/article/295227/

New Bedford school program directors plead for staff

... at Wednesday night's budget hearing, the second of three this week. The budget proposal called for eliminating 41 2 nursing positions, bringing its ratio of students to nurses more in line with other, comparable districts, said interim Business ...

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130529/NEWS/130529907/-1/rss25

Study: Doctors often on board to help sick fliers

Is there a doctor on board? Surprisingly often, there is _ in half of in-flight medical emergencies _ and sick airline passengers almost always survive, a new study finds.

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/may/29/us-med-planes-medical-emergencies/

Surgery suites may close longer: health official

Patients face bed closures and possibly longer waits for surgery as the province works to make the system leaner and more efficient, Alberta Health Services announced Wednesday.

http://www.reddeeradvocate.com/news/provincial/Surgery_suites_may_close_longer_health_official_209447951.html

Chronicle of a Hysterectomy, Humorously - Part II

... tears. "I'm where I need to be," I told myself. "Get help." I pushed the little help button frequently and often. Nursing staff were clearly swamped but very nice. Kimberly even took to the time to say "I'm sorry you're in so much pain" before she ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/chronicle-of-a-hysterectomy-humorously-part-ii?cid=rss

Cambridge Health Alliance puts off decision to shrink child psychiatry services

Cambridge Health Alliance officials said Wednesday they will not shrink services to children and teens with acute mental illness this year, as they had planned.

http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blogs/white-coat-notes/2013/05/29/cambridge-health-alliance-puts-off-decision-shrink-child-psychiatry-services/gAa3YhxpS84nk174K99KaP/blog.html?rss_id=Most+Popular

Assembly approves restoring some Medi-Cal cuts

Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have rallied together on a bill that would prevent the state from cutting Medi-Cal payments to skilled nursing facilities by 10 percent.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/assembly-approves-restoring-some-medi-cal-cuts/article/feed/2102453?custom_click=rss

From India, monitors keep an eye on doctors in US hospital

At North Shore University Hospital on Long Island, motion sensors go off every time someone enters an intensive care room.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/from-india-monitors-keep-an-eye-on-doctors-in-us-hospital/1122527/

New CEO hired to lead University Medical Center

Lafayette General Medical Center has hired a CEO to lead University Medical Center as it transitions into management by the private hospital.

http://theadvocate.com/home/6106330-125/new-ceo-hired-to-lead

Nurses and midwives thanked for their hard work at Westmead hospital lunch

... to acknowledge staff members who have gone above and beyond to achieve the best outcomes for patients recently. Nursing and midwifery director Richard Chrystal said its nurses and midwives had worked tirelessly to deliver great achievements in ...

http://www.blacktownsun.com.au/story/1538348/nurses-and-midwives-thanked-for-their-hard-work-at-westmead-hospital-lunch/?src=rss

Call center employees in India watch surveillance footage of doctors...

At North Shore University Hospital on Long Island, motion sensors, like those used for burglar alarms, go off every time someone enters an intensive care room.

http://www.poormojo.org/pmjadaily/archives/040038.php

Pasadena mom uses Craigslist to seek a kidney for her daughter

A Craigslist ad shows Jenna Franks - tall, slim and blond - looking into the distance with desire in her young, blue eyes.

http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_23349451/pasadena-mom-uses-craigslist-seek-kidney-her-daughter

Birth of quintuplets gives Utah couple 5 reasons to celebrate Memorial Day

Guillermina and Fernando Garcia welcomed five new additions to their family over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City.

http://www.examiner.com/article/birth-of-quintuplets-gives-utah-couple-5-reasons-to-celebrate-memorial-day

Sydney Uni to buy nurses' quarters for students

The University of Sydney will spend $27 million to convert nurses' quarters at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital into student accommodation.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-30/sydney-uni-to-buy-nurses-quarters-for-student-accommodation/4722792

One-armed disability benefits claimant says staff asked if he thought limb might grow back

ARMED man trying to claim disability benefits said staff asked if he thought his limb might grow back.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4947724/One-armed-disability-benefits-claimant-says-staff-asked-if-he-thought-limb-might-grow-back.html

Morgentaler's legacy extends well beyond his Supreme Court triumph

A happy Dr. Henry Morgentaler delivers a victory sign as he leaves the Supreme Court of Canada where the court ruled in his favour and struck down anti-abortion laws, Thursday Jan.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/morgentalers-legacy-extends-well-beyond-his-supreme-court-triumph/article12256070/?cmpid=rss1

Cabrillo College to name president by end of week

... person would oversee the college's health care career program offering degrees in dental hygiene, medical assisting, nursing and radiology technology. "Allied Health isn't a sinking ship, but I'm worried," Welch said. "We really need someone who is ...

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/education/ci_23348929/cabrillo-college-name-president-by-end-week

Nurse Assessor MJHS

... our staff and further acknowledge their contributions by offering: Associates/Diploma from an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail skills. RN licensed to practice in NYS. Demonstrate ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1123043-nurse-assessor-at-mjhs-in-brooklyn-ny

Medical emergencies occur on 1 of every 604 flights

This one of those dis 'n' dat columns just to give you a heads up of some of what's going on with... Only one-third of medical emergencies on airline flights end in death, according to a new study.

http://www.theadvertiser.com/usatoday/article/2364159

Medical emergencies occur on 1 of every 604 flights

One of the last places anyone wants to have a heart attack - or deliver a baby - is on board an aircraft.

http://www.htrnews.com/usatoday/article/2364159

Community Briefs

FIAPITO VIMOTO RECEIVES NURSING EXCELLENCE AWARD Fiapito Vimoto, a registered nurse at the VA Clinic in Tafuna is the recipient of the Nursing Excellence Award, and she was selected from amongst a pool of candidates representing the Pacific Region including Guam, Saipan, Oahu, Kauai, and Kona.

http://www.samoanews.com/?q=node/74968

Patients 82% More Likely to Die After Surgery on Weekend

The risk of patients dying after routine surgery rises with each day of the week, according to the first large study of the link between surgical mortality rates and the day of the operation.

http://asq.org/qualitynews/qnt/execute/displaySetup?newsID=16104

Imprivata is the Most Widely Selected Single Sign-On Solution by U.S. ...

Number of MEDITECH customers using Imprivata OneSign increased 57 Percent since May 2012.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/5/prweb10781828.htm

Psychopaths locked in by a law

Many patients in the city's psychiatric hospitals had been looking forward to the introduction of a new law this month.

http://english.people.com.cn/90882/8264030.html

Rosenblum: American Indian student volunteers fill need at HCMC

That's because Strom, 37, recruited the guy with the glasses - University of Minnesota nursing student Frank Johnson Jr.

http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/209440091.html

The Fifth C: Couple Consciousness

" Love does not consist in gazing at each other , but in looking outward together in the same direction." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Airman's Odyssey While we do believe that love does include "gazing at each other" from time to time, this quote from the philosopher and author of such books as The Little Prince illustrates the concept we call ... (more)

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/lifelong-love/201305/the-fifth-c-couple-consciousness

SET clinic gets new location

The SET Family Medical Clinic inside the former St. Francis Health Center will be closed June 6, 7, and 10 as it moves to a new location.

http://gazette.com/set-clinic-gets-new-location/article/1501361

ARMC repairs water damage to three floors after pipe bursts

... relocation of patients in the immediate area." Patients were relocated to new rooms on their respective units and a nursing unit not currently being used was reactivated to provide additional capacity. Engineering staff searched several potential ...

http://onlineathens.com/health/2013-05-29/armc-repairs-water-damage-three-floors-after-pipe-bursts

Backus kicks off pilot community health program in Sprague Friday

The William W. Backus Hospital is piloting a Healthy Community initiative this week to improve the health of town residents.

http://www.theday.com/article/20130529/NWS01/130529596/-1/NWS

Study: Doctors often on board to help sick fliers

Is there a doctor on board? Surprisingly often, there is - in half of in-flight medical emergencies - and sick airline passengers almost always survive, a new study finds.

http://www.kansas.com/2013/05/29/2823693/study-doctors-often-on-board-to.html

Assembly approves restoring some Medi-Cal cuts

Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature have rallied together on a bill that would prevent the state from cutting Medi-Cal payments to skilled nursing facilities by 10 percent.

http://www.times-standard.com/statenews/ci_23348713/assembly-approves-restoring-some-medi-cal-cuts

Eugene Matthews: Structural Reform: Key to Abenomics

Printing money to quick-start an economy is nothing new, even though the degree to which Prime Minister Abe is doing so--doubling the money supply in two years--is unique.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eugene-matthews/structural-reform-key-to-_b_3355412.html?utm_hp_ref=business&ir=Business&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+HP%2FBusiness+%28Business+on+The+Huffington+Post%29

Nurses Testify Against Planned Parenthood of Delaware

Two nurses are taking a stand against Planned Parenthood of Delaware for "meat market style assembly line abortions" and unsanitary medical facilities in Wilmington and Dover.

http://www.wboc.com/story/22451916/nurses-testify-against-planned-parenthood-of-delaware

Imprivata is the Most Widely Selected Single Sign-On Solution by U.S. ...

Number of MEDITECH Customers Using Imprivata OneSign Increased 57 Percent since May 2012; Imprivata Customers to Lead Three Speaking Sessions at 2013 International MUSE Conference , a leading global provider of healthcare IT security solutions, today announced that it has the highest market share of any single sign-on solution among U.S. hospitals ... (more)

http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/imprivata-most-widely-selected-single-sign-solution-us-meditech-customers-according-himss-analytics

Nurse Coordinator - RN - ... NewYork-Presbyterian Hosp...

... it possible: Bring your passion for teambuilding to the #1 hospital in New York (U.S.News & World Report), and drive nursing excellence within our Level IV Neonatal ICU. As Nurse Coordinator, you'll assume responsibility for quality across all ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1117231-nurse-coordinator-rn-neonatal-icu-at-newyork-presbyterian-hospital-in-new-york-city-ny

Dyax's Management Presents at 38th Annual dbAccess Health Care Conference

... Access. This is there to provide treatment site coordination, financial assistance, reimbursement assistance, nursing support, whatever the patient may need we want to be there for them. We also have a program that's been extremely successful with ...

http://seekingalpha.com/article/1469011-dyax-s-management-presents-at-38th-annual-dbaccess-health-care-conference-transcript?source=feed

State orders Meadowlands Hospital in Secaucus to hire financial monitor

The New Jersey Department of Health has required Secaucus' Meadowlands Hospital Medical Center to hire and independent financial monitor to review financial statements for the past three years, as well as projections into 2017, officials said.

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2013/05/state_orders_meadowlands_hospi.html

Fallen Soldier's Family Selling Charitable T-Shirts in His Memory

Operation Ward 57 was always there for U.S. Army Sgt. Derek McConnell and his family.

http://parsippany.patch.com/articles/fallen-soldier-s-family-selling-charitable-t-shirts-in-his-memory

Sick nurse lost baby after hospital ignored her fears and sent her home in agony

... compensation against the NHS foundation trust that runs St Mary's and have also submitted a formal complaint to the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Their solicitor Beth Reay, who is pursuing the legal claim for the couple, said health staff had made ...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2332800/Sick-nurse-lost-baby-hospital-ignored-fears-sent-home-agony.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Breast cancer blog: Goodbye chlorine as my lumpectomy forces drastic change

... good old walking although the sticky weather is yet another hurdle. Saying farewell to the swimming I knew is like nursing a bad break-up. The breast surgeon - who also diagnosed me with a mildly fatty liver - didn't seem to believe me when I told ...

http://www.scmp.com/comment/blogs/article/1249477/breast-cancer-blog-goodbye-chlorine-my-lumpectomy-forces-drastic

Lack of Hospital Regulations Leads to Soaring US Health Care Costs

Americans like to consider their health care the best of the best. But in the most recent CIA life expectancy estimates, the U.S. ranks 51st in the world.

http://www.voanews.com/content/lack-of-hospital-regulations-leads-to-soaring-us-health-care-costs/1671081.html

Study finds sick passengers almost always survive in-flight medical emergencies

Is there a doctor on board? Surprisingly often, there is - in half of in-flight medical emergencies - and sick airline passengers almost always survive, a new study finds.

http://www.columbiamissourian.com/a/162410/study-finds-sick-passengers-almost-always-survive-in-flight-medical-emergencies/

Mind-Body Exercises May Ease Symptoms of PTSD

... and morbidity. They are commonly exposed to victims of traumatic events and deaths, according to Advance for Nursing , which reported that up to 14 percent of the overall nursing population experiences symptoms for PTSD - four times higher than the ...

http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/16029/20130529/mind-body-exercises-stretching-meditating-ease-symptoms-ptsd.htm

Sick on a plane? Odds are good that there's a doctor on board and you'll be fine, study finds

Is there a doctor on board? Surprisingly often, there is - in half of in-flight medical emergencies - and sick airline passengers almost always survive, a new study finds.

http://www.brandonsun.com/lifestyles/breaking-news/sick-on-a-plane-odds-are-good-that-theres-a-doctor-on-board-and-youll-be-fine-study-finds-209411671.html?

Last of marathon victims leaves Mass General

The last of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing being cared for at Massachusetts General Hospital expressed both hope and uncertainty as he was discharged after six weeks of treatment.

http://www.telegram.com/article/20130529/APN/305299686

Housing solution to long-term care for nation's seniors

... that the costs of long-term care in San Diego County increased by 8 percent for assisted living and 5 percent for nursing homes in the past year alone. One often-overlooked way to manage these costs is by ensuring that low-income seniors can access ...

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/may/29/affordable-housing-seniors-/

Diabetes in California schools: State's high court to hear legal...

From elementary school to high school, she has been able to count on a teacher, administrator or someone else to help her son Jonathan Mahmoud with his insulin shots when no school nurse was available -- the norm in California's budget-battered education system, where there's only one nurse for every 2,200 students.

http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_23319106/diabetes-california-schools-states-high-court-hear-legal?source=most_emailed

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... definitely come down and show them how to campaign for better care at Derriford Hospital." Greg Dix, director of nursing at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Derriford, said the trust was working hard to learn from its mistakes. "Whilst for ...

http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/Campaign-group-launched-amid-fresh-allegations/story-19120483-detail/story.html

Column: Jay-Z is bringing his show to hungry sports stars

John Shearer/Invision, The Associated Press When not acting as a sports agent, Jay-Z, right, is busy performing on stage as he did with Justin Timberlake at the 55th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb.

http://dcourier.com/Main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=119644

Guests of New Rehab Community Tell Story

In early April, Broadmoor Medical Lodge, Rockwall's newest post-hospital, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care community, received its Certificate of Occupancy from the City of Rockwall, allowing its first guests to move in and receive care.

http://www.wfaa.com/younews/209249411.html

Pennsylvania starting to close rural health centers, furlough nurses

Despite a pending lawsuit, the state's Department of Health is moving ahead on a plan to close nearly half of Pennsylvania's rural health centers.

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/state/pennsylvania-starting-to-close-rural-health-centers-furlough-nurses-689477/

Hawthorn Medical to add 120,000-square-foot building

Hawthorn Medical Associates will add a 120,000-square-foot medical office on its grounds at 535 Faunce Corner Road, nearly doubling the size of its facilities there.

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130529/NEWS/305290325/-1/rss14

Staff at Kadlec emergency room prepare to open next week

It would be an extraordinary string of bad luck if it were real. But Young was feigning the ailments to help staff at the new Kadlec emergency room in Kennewick prepare for actual patients next week.

http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2013/05/28/2412140/staff-at-kadlec-emergency-room.html

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital New Inpatient Unit

... that growth of physicians and practices comes the need for additional patient care space," said Bonnie Onofre, Chief Nursing Officer at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. She added, "it really emphasizes the need to have more patient friendly rooms, ...

http://www.weny.com/news/All/guthrie-robert-packer-hospital-new-inpatient-unti052813

Old furniture store may get new life as medical center

More health care options and at least 25 new professional jobs are expected with a planned $2.5 million expansion of Dingmans Medical.

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130529/NEWS/305290345

Healthy quintuplets born to Guillermina and Fernando Garcia in Salt Lake City, Utah, hospital

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/05/healthy_quintuplets_born_to_gu.html

Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship Foundation offers scholarships

Last years Enfield Rotary Memorial Scholarship recipients honored at an August luncheon include, from left, Sean Navin, a junior at Trinity College majoring in mechanical engineering; Alyssa Corcoran, a senior at Central Connecticut State University majoring in nursing; John Shaughnessy, a junior at Boston University majoring in mechanical ... (more)

http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/05/enfield_rotary_memorial_scholarship_foundation_offers_scholarships.html

Telemonitoring 'cut blood pressure'

The blood pressure of those who used a new self-monitoring system at home dropped further than those who did not use it, researchers at Edinburgh University found.

http://icrenfrewshire.icnetwork.co.uk/tm_headline=telemonitoring-cut-blood-pressure%26method=full%26objectid=33397796%26siteid=63858-name_page.html

Healthy quintuplets born in Salt Lake hospital

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://ap.onlineathens.com/pstories/us/20130528/1141267866.shtml

Anger as Scots NHS staff face fresh pay rise delay

Workers ranging from porters and nurses to doctors will now have to wait until next month for the extra money, which was due to be paid from April 1. We moderate all comments on HeraldScotland on either a pre-moderated or post-moderated basis.

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/anger-as-scots-nhs-staff-face-fresh-pay-rise-delay.21208631

Abu Dhabi's ProVita opens new facility in Al Ain

... first in the Mena region to offer long-term care for ventilated patients and those requiring continuous medical and nursing intervention for serious medical conditions in a non-hospital setting.

http://www.ameinfo.com/abu-dhabis-provita-facility-al-ain-343441

A wish come true

Wright was already practicing his parade wave as he left Southwood Nursing Center on May 15 to take part in a parade in Wallace.

http://clintonnc.com/bookmark/22698664

Rare, but healthy, quintuplets born in Utah

It couldn't have been easy for James Meister - but this was what he and his family had hoped for... Here's the thing about the 72,000 or so Wisconsin kids who will walk off the high school stage in... This photo shows the feet of one of the quintuplets born over Memorial Day weekend in Salt Lake City.

http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/usatoday/article/2368033

Readers appreciates care she received at hospital

Recently I had surgery that required me to spend the night at the hospital. I felt compelled to write in and express how wonderful all the nurses and staff were.

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/opinion/ci_23339052/readers-appreciates-care-she-received-at-hospital-letter?source=rss

Quintuplets In Salt Lake City Born To Guillermina and Fernando Garcia [PHOTOS]

Quintuplets from Salt Lake City, three girls and two boys named Esmeralda, Fatima, Marissa, Fernando and Jordan, were delivered via cesarean section to Guillermina and Fernando Garcia of Utah.

http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/15985/20130528/quintuplets-salt-lake-city-born-guillermina-fernando.htm

Slim patients exercise check urged

GPs should "not rely on visual clues" when assessing whether patients are active enough, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said.

http://www.liverpooldailypost.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2013/05/29/slim-patients-exercise-check-urged-99623-33397906/

Quintuplets born in Salt Lake City hospital; only a handful of such sets delivered each year

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/quintuplets-born-in-salt-lake-city-hospital-only-a-handful-of-such-sets-delivered-each-year/2013/05/28/e43b3228-c7c5-11e2-9cd9-3b9a22a4000a_story.html?tid=pm_pop

Muriel E. McEachern

... She was born Dec. 5, 1923, in Houlton, of Walter and Jean (Smith) Roben. She graduated from Providence School of Nursing and worked for many years at C.A. Dean Hospital, Greenville. She loved to play golf in her spare time, both in Maine and during ...

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/05/28/obituaries/muriel-e-mceachern/

Stella Elaine Hopkins

... International Auxilliary member. She was a graduate Paducah Community College and earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree from Murray State University. She was a registered nurse and was the director of the geriatric rehabilitation unit at ...

http://www.tribunecourier.com/view/full_story/22727001/article-Stella-Elaine-Hopkins?instance=home_viewed

Mom, 34, gives birth to healthy set of quintuplets, 3 girls and 2 boys, via C-section

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2332468/Mom-34-gives-birth-healthy-set-quintuplets-3-girls-2-boys-C-section.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Caring Chris battles for the obese

A CANBERRA nurse is leading the charge against obesity by launching a free 12-week turnaround program for overweight clients at risk of potentially life-threatening diseases.

http://citynews.com.au/2013/caring-chris-battles-for-the-obese/

Rare, but healthy, quintuplets born in Utah

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.thetimesherald.com/usatoday/article/2368033

New inpatient rooms at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital

... for more hospital rooms in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Seven Main is Guthrie's new wing of all private, inpatient nursing unit. During the last 18 months, Guthrie has been recruiting physicians and specialty service workers. Since the ...

http://centralny.ynn.com/content/top_stories/666632/new-inpatient-rooms-at-guthrie-robert-packer-hospital/

Healthy quintuplets born in Salt Lake hospital

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.kboi2.com/news/national/Healthy-quintuplets-born-in-Salt-Lake-hospital-209268121.html

Thousand Oaks nurses say they're being forced into union

Nurses at Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital say they're being forced into a union they don't want. They've filed charges with the National Labor Relations Board. We're sorry. We currently do not support purchasing of new products in Internet Explorer 7. Please update to another browser.

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2013/may/28/thousand-oaks-surgical-hospital-nurses-say-being/?partner=RSS

Scottish News: Telemonitoring 'cut blood pressure'

The blood pressure of those who used a new self-monitoring system at home dropped further than those who did not use it, researchers at Edinburgh University found.

http://www.ayrshirepost.net/ayrshire-news/scottish-news/2013/05/29/telemonitoring-cut-blood-pressure-102545-33397751/

Slim patients exercise check urged

GPs should "not rely on visual clues" when assessing whether patients are active enough, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said.

http://www.romseyadvertiser.co.uk/uk_national_news/10448261.Slim_patients_exercise_check_urged/

Slim patients exercise check urged

GPs should "not rely on visual clues" when assessing whether patients are active enough, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence said.

http://www.blackcountrybugle.co.uk/Sport/Slim-patients-exercise-check-urged-0-7451674.xnf

a Do doctors have to do it all?

Almost all parts of the state will need more medical professionals to serve the additional 2 million to 4 million newly insured Californians.

http://www.dailyrepublic.com/opinion/statenationalcolumnists/%e2%80%a8do-doctors-have-to-do-it-all/

Guest column: American heroes at home in Monroe

I am writing in response to your request for information about a veteran involved in community service.

http://www.monroemonitor.com/2013/05/28/guest-column-american-heroes-at-home-in-monroe/

Video: 5/28: Housing leads recovery from Great Recession; Photographing the changing climate

A new survey finds homes in March were selling at prices 11 percent higher than a year before adding a much needed boost to the economy; Then, indictments were handed out to the online currency business Liberty Reserve; Also, 2 photographers launched the Alpine of the Americas Project to help people see what is meant by climate change A new survey ... (more)

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50147816n

Healthy quintuplets born in Salt Lake hospital

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.katv.com/story/22438548/healthy-quintuplets-born-in-salt-lake-hospital

Healthy quintuplets born in Salt Lake hospital | 6 minutes

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/ap%20general%20news/2013/05/28/healthy-quintuplets-born-in-salt-lake-hospital

Stroke Program Coordinato... Memorial Regional Hospita...

Job Title: Stroke Program Coordinator Department: 60040 Nursing Administration Category: RN Location: Memorial Regional Hospital Shift: Full time days 8 hours Req #: memo-00043776 Job Description: Stroke Program Coordinator Nursing Administration Memorial Regional Hospital Coordinates the clinical aspects of the stroke program, and leads the ... (more)

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1116273-stroke-program-coordinator-nursing-administration-at-memorial-healthcare-system-in-hollywood-fl

Enyart Tours New Healthcare Training Facilty

... like a regular human being," said Anderson. The idea was sparked years ago. SIH wanted a place to keep hundreds of nursing staff updated on skills and a spot to train new hires on high-stress situations found at hospitals. "If you make a mistake, ...

http://www.wsiltv.com/news/local/Enyart-Tours-New-Healthcare-Training-Facilty-209254961.html

STCC School of Nursing pins 67 new nurses as Class of 2013

SPRINGFIELD - Springfield Technical Community College School of Nursing pinned 67 new nurses in a ceremony Tuesday at the campus.

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2013/05/stcc_school_of_nursing_pins_67.html

Texas Lawmakers Expand Access to Primary Care Services with Passage of SB 406

... can delegate prescriptive authority. Improving coordination between the Texas Medical Board and the Board of Nursing and Board of Physician Assistants. Allowing physicians to delegate prescribing authority to APRNs and PAs for Schedule II controlled ...

http://www.gilmermirror.com/view/full_story/22730191/article-Texas-Lawmakers-Expand-Access-to-Primary-Care-Services-with-Passage-of-SB-406?instance=home_news_bullets

Utah Mom gives birth to healthy quintuplets

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_23340113/utah-mom-gives-birth-healthy-quintuplets

Utah Mom gives birth to healthy quintuplets

A Utah woman gave birth to a healthy set of quintuplets over the weekend with help from a team of eight doctors, one anesthesiologist and dozens of nurses ensuring the mother and the tiny babies survived.

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_23340113/utah-mom-gives-birth-healthy-quintuplets

Judge orders Medicaid provider to pay for services offered by school nurses

Kentucky's 59 health departments won a legal victory Tuesday over one of the state's Medicaid managed care providers, which could mean $7.9 million for the cash-strapped agencies.

http://www.kentucky.com/2013/05/28/2656753/judge-orders-medicaid-provider.html#storylink=rss

Harper under fire in Commons over Mike Duffy; Senate passes spending reforms

... the morning, general manager Alex Anthopoulos observed his roster is "day-to-day," a term often applied to a player nursing a relatively minor injury. By late Tuesday afternoon, day-to-day had become... CONCORD, N.C. - Charlotte Motor Speedway said ...

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/news/Harper+under+fire+Commons+over+Mike+Duffy+Senate+passes/8446472/story.html

Makowsky and Davis to be inducted into Riders' Plaza of Honor

... the morning, general manager Alex Anthopoulos observed his roster is "day-to-day," a term often applied to a player nursing a relatively minor injury. By late Tuesday afternoon, day-to-day had become... CONCORD, N.C. - Charlotte Motor Speedway said ...

http://www.thestarphoenix.com/sports/football/roughriders-football/Makowsky+Davis+inducted+into/8445795/story.html

PM visits Cityscape

... to the heart of Arabia." Hamad Medical Corporation won the Community and Culture Project Award for the Skilled Nursing Facility which is the first of its kind in the Arab region; it was established to provide long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, ...

http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/qatar/239102-pm-visits-cityscape.html

Phyllis Lanz

She was born March 12, 1928, in Rockville, Conn., to the late Henry and Marie Isch Lanz, and received her registered nurses degree from St.

http://www.the-daily-record.com/obituaries/2013/05/28/phyllis-lanz

Robots playing larger role in operating rooms

... His foot taps a pedal, which controls the amount of energy moving through the instruments. He shouts commands to his nursing team without ever lifting his head. He is engaged with his instruments -- the robotic arms becoming an extension of his own ...

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2013/05/robots_playing_larger_role_in.html

Home blood pressure test 'success'

High blood pressure leads to an estimated 62,000 premature deaths a year in the UK from stroke and heart disease A portable machine which lets people measure their own blood pressure and send results directly to doctors is said to have improved patient health.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22695278#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Increase in dementia-trained staff

The number of NHS staff with dementia training will reach 100,000 by March next year under a shake-up of medical education in England.

http://www.banburycake.co.uk/uk_national_news/10446118.Increase_in_dementia_trained_staff/?ref=nt

800 Hospital Jobs Under Threat

... and now there's this new revelation that 800 jobs could go." "Experts will tell you that cutting experienced nursing staff is a false economy. Losing that expertise means poorer care, which in terms can mean patients spending longer in hospital and ...

http://www.wrexham.com/news/800-hospital-jobs-under-threat-32466.html

NHI to Present at Jefferies 2013 Global Healthcare Conference

... nd 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 .

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130528005263&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

Director of Nursing - Hospice - Fairfax/Warrenton Job

Thank you for your interest in the Director of Nursing - Hospice - Fairfax/Warrenton Job.

http://jobview.monster.com/Director-of-Nursing-Hospice-Fairfax-Warrenton-Job-Job-Fairfax-VA-US-122522924.aspx

Non-clinical interventions for reducing unnecessary caesarean section

Background Background Caesarean section rates are steadily increasing globally. The factors contributing to these observed increases are complex.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/cristianfurau/article/10024952

Pinpointing the Worst Times for Heart Treatments

... part of the problem; patients who come into the hospitals just before the weekend and late at night may see fewer nursing staff members and this could contribute to less attention that may impact care. So data that highlights spikes in hospital ...

http://healthland.time.com/2013/05/27/the-worst-times-to-be-treated-for-a-heart-condition/?xid=rss-topstories&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+time%2Ftopstories+%28TIME%3A+Top+Stories%29

Cigna's unlikely partnership to change Chinese health care

By 8 a.m., Renji Hospital, founded in 1848 by Western missionaries and still one of China's best medical centers, is already in a state of chaos.

http://management.fortune.cnn.com/2013/05/28/cigna-china-insurance/

Market Report, "Emeritus Corporation (ESC) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review", published

... communities, independent living services, assisted living services, Alzheimer's and dementia care, skilled nursing, long term care, rehabilitation services, respite care, hospice care, adult day programs and in home visit services to its residents. ...

http://reports.pr-inside.com/market-report-emeritus-corporation-esc-r3678825.htm

Hoddlesden Sam Shaw home after spell in hospital

CANCER battler Sam Shaw, four, from Hoddlesden, was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital on Friday after a spike in his temperature.

http://www.blackburncitizen.co.uk/news/10446632.Hoddlesden_Sam_Shaw_home_after_spell_in_hospital/?ref=rss

Superbugs in Gwent hospitals fall by a quarter

... case of C difficile is discussed at senior manager level to try to identify problems as early as possible, frontline nursing staff receiving advanced infection prevention training, and a programme of deep cleaning for all wards is now in place.

http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/10446471.Superbugs_in_Gwent_hospitals_fall_by_a_quarter/

Barbara A. Woods Wheaton

... She graduated from Corinth High School in 1951. After high school she went to Albany Union University School of Nursing, graduating in 1954. On June 19th 1954, she married Chester Howard Wheaton of Corinth, NY. Chester passed away on December 22, ...

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20130528/OBIT01/705289983

Welch Allyn Technology Provides Connectivity Between Diagnostic Devices And EMR

... 1. Calculations based on these sources; sample calculations available upon request. Computers, Informatics, Nursing: September/October 2009 - Volume 27 - Issue 5 - pp 318-323, Connected Care: Reducing Errors Through Automated Vital Signs Data ...

http://www.laboratorynetwork.com/Doc/welch-allyn-technology-provides-connectivity-diagnostic-emr-0001?atc~c=771+s=773+r=001+l=a

Therapy dog eases patients at Port Huron hospital

As the therapist walked down the hall at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, his nails clicked against the tile and his blonde tail wagged back and forth.

http://www.newstalkradiowhio.com/news/ap/health/therapy-dog-eases-patients-at-port-huron-hospital/nX4rw/

Advice from an Afghan Mother and Activist

Film historian Ed Rampell details Hollywood's entangled relationship with the CIA and the Pentagon; HOUSES OF THE DEAD: Nancy Kurshan exposes the cruel human rights offenses taking place inside America's vast gulag of Control Unit Prisons; BROTHERHOOD OF SUMMER: David Macaray charts the history of the most powerful union in the US: the Baseball ... (more)

http://www.counterpunch.org/2013/05/28/advice-from-an-afghan-mother-and-activist/?#038;#038;

Filipina wins Nurse of the Year award in Dammam

Dorina Santos, a Filipino staff nurse who has been working at the Dar As Sihha Medical Center in Dammam for six years now, was awarded Nurse of the Year during the hospital's celebration of the International Nurses Day 2013 recently.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/05/28/13/filipina-wins-nurse-year-award-dammam

Doctors increasingly shut out of hospitals' patient experience efforts

... addressing the patient experience. Even fewer, 1%, said chief medical officers were in charge, while 14% said chief nursing officers were. The most common form of patient experience leadership was committee, cited by 26% of executives, followed by a ...

http://www.amednews.com/article/20130527/business/130529966

Clout in the Cloud

Cirrus, nimbus and cotton-ball cumulous clouds make for nice sky gazing, but it's the virtual variety that is raining down changes on the way business is being done.

http://nurse-practitioners-and-physician-assistants.advanceweb.com/Features/Articles/Clout-in-the-Cloud.aspx

Parents key to healing eating disorders

LIVING with an anorexic teenager is extremely tough, but parents can be healers if they stop being over-protective and critical.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/breaking-news/parents-key-to-healing-eating-disorders/story-e6frea7l-1226652438248

Dale Morrison to retire from UVMC

... Union College in Angwin. While attending Loma Linda Medical School, Dr. Morrison met his future wife, Barbara, a nursing student whose parents were missionaries serving in Korea. It was during medical school he decided to focus on his love of ...

http://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/news/ci_23291776/dale-morrison-retire-from-uvmc.html

HCA Mountain Division a Top HealthSystem

The HCA Mountain Division is one of 65 health systems that recently achieved a place in the top quintile nationwide.

http://www.utahbusiness.com/articles/view/hca_mountain_division_a_top_healthsystem

Maternal Healthcare Evades Marginalised Mothers

... - In the small village of Haldiyaganj in the northeastern Indian state of Meghalaya, 17-year old Injuara Begum is nursing her son who was born right here on the floor of her home three years ago. She has never heard of Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), ...

http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/05/maternal-healthcare-evades-marginalised-mothers/

Market MoverDEAR Andrew: There's this Guy Named Obama

After hosting my own election night party I awoke with a slight hangover, vaguely recalling this dream that a black guy had been elected President of the United States of America.

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,737/898.html

Consultus London promote their 'Happier at Home' campaign using taxi advertising

Live-in nursing care provider Consultus London have selected the services of London Taxi Advertising for a brand elevation campaign designed to project the company through the city.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweblondontaxiadvertising/consultuslondon/prweb10768461.htm

Minneapolis Heart Institute nurse recognized for 35 years of CCRN certification

Gail Smith, a registered nurse at Minneapolis Heart Institute in Crosby, recently received national recognition for reaching a significant milestone in the nursing profession.

http://www.northlandpress.com/CBsmithrecognized52813.html

Campus renovation announced for Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby

Crosby, MN Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby is planning a major renovation to its medical campus over the next two years.

http://www.northlandpress.com/CBcampusrenovation52813.html

Hair Restoration Specialists in Atlanta, Georgia Helps the...

... the efforts of the ASLMS research program so that it may continue to offer quality research grants. We encourage all nursing/allied health professionals who are involved with lasers in any way to utilize the benefits of belonging to ASLMS. Hair ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/5/prweb10755692.htm

OP-ED: Advice from an Afghan Mother and Activist: 'Resist these dark times'

When she was 24 years old, in 1979, Fahima Vorgetts left Afghanistan. By reputation, she had been outspoken, even rebellious, in her opposition to injustice and oppression; and family and friends, concerned for her safety, had urged her to go abroad.

http://www.huntingtonnews.net/63591

Live music therapy gives tiny preemies a boost

... Harrison said on the April 25 episode. Dr. Natalia Henner, a newborn specialist at Lurie hospital, said studies in nursing journals show music therapy for preemies 'does help with promoting growth. And there's some good literature ... saying that ...

http://www.jconline.com/viewart/20130527/LIFE/305270029/Live-music-therapy-gives-tiny-preemies-boost

Charleston County School District establishes partnership with four...

... students interested in 10 medical fields, such as cardiology, dental sciences, medical laboratory, ophthalmology and nursing. Early Childhood and Teacher Development Academy, which would be designed to educate students interested in working in ...

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20130528/PC16/130529259/1005/charleston-county-school-district-establishes-partnership-with-four-colleges-to-benefit-burke-high-school

NHS 111 helpline plan for Wales

Plans to launch a new NHS non-emergency helpline service in Wales look set to go ahead despite problems in England.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22679980#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

John Hammons

... 10px 0px 0px; float: left;" border="1" align="left" alt="" /> John Hammons dies: Hotel Magnate Dies In Nursing Home At 94 John Hammons dies John Q. Hammons passed away at the Elfindale Manor nursing facility ...

http://www.rssmicro.com/rss.web?q=John+Hammons

Registered Dietitian - Clinical Nutritionist

... of support services to the long-term care industry. We provide our professional management services to over 3,000 Nursing Facilities, Rehabilitation Facilities, Hospitals and Retirement Centers in 47 states nationwide and in Canada. A billion dollar ...

http://jobview.monster.com/Registered-Dietitian-Clinical-Nutritionist-Job-Tampa-FL-US-121758590.aspx

Calendar

... as well as life transitions. This 8-12 week program provides group and individual therapies, psychiatric care, nursing support and a range of interventions designed to help elders regain function and resume full living. Call Kathleen Condon at ...

http://www.mercurynews.com/los-gatos/ci_23333724/los-gatos-weekly-times-calendar

Chatham Man Earns Master's Degree

... ons, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, School of Law, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, School of Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences.

http://chatham.patch.com/articles/chatham-man-earns-master-s-degree

Johnson Foundation makes grant to WCA for new bladder scanner

The Johnson Foundation recently made a $9,800 grant to WCA Hospital for the purchase of a bladder scanner for the Special Care Unit.

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/585196/Johnson-Foundation-makes-grant-to-WCA-for-new-bladder-scanner.html?nav=5002

Hospital adds robot diagnosis option

... A teleneurology demonstration was given Friday to the MRMC board of trustees. Deborah Lumpkins, MRMC chief nursing officer, said neurologists are increasing focus on private practice operations - which creates a shortage at hospitals. "Bert" allows ...

http://columbiadailyherald.com/sections/news/local-news/hospital-adds-robot-diagnosis-option.html

Ohio man who collapsed at marathon thankful

A Canton man who went into cardiac arrest during a half-marathon last weekend in Cleveland wants to find and thank the emergency workers who saved his life.

http://www.toledoblade.com/Medical/2013/05/28/Ohio-man-who-collapsed-at-marathon-thankful.html

Nurses Week and Hospital Week celebrate health care providers

... Hospital Week (May 9-15). National Nurses Week is celebrated annually in honor of Florence Nightengale, founder of nursing as a modern profession, and the millions of people who have followed in her footsteps. Strength, commitment and compassion are ...

http://citizensvoice.com/opinion/letters/nurses-week-and-hospital-week-celebrate-health-care-providers-1.778053

Local colleges launch new nursing program

North Shore Community College and Salem State University are partnering on a new program to encourage nurses and nursing students to earn their bachelor's degree to better prepare them to meet the challenges and changing demands of the workplace.

http://www.universitybusiness.com/news/local-colleges-launch-new-nursing-program

Corporate Billing - Nurse... Swedish Medical Center

... of something special. It's rare to have such a rewarding work experience. But at Swedish, everything is possible. Nursing Baccalaureate degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing, or must attain a BSN within 5 years of hire . Since 1910, ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1111983-corporate-billing-nurse-auditor-at-swedish-medical-center-in-seattle-wa

At Guadalupe Alternative Programs, language might be tough, but care...

Mu Gaw, right, and Nit Hser, center, students from a new nursing assistant certification program launched by Guadalupe Alternative Programs and Inver Hills Community College, put nail polish on residents at Woodbury Healthcare Center in Woodbury on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.

http://www.twincities.com/education/ci_23329114/homeroom-guadalupe-alternative-programs-language-might-be-tough?source=most_emailed

Margaret M. Guillotte, 88

... from the former Williamstown High School with the class of 1943. She also attended the former St. Luke's School of Nursing in Pittsfield. Primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Guillotte worked at the former Gaevert Film Co. for a short time. A communicant of ...

http://www.iberkshires.com/obituaries_new.php?ob_id=10072&source=obits_block

Saint Goran Hospital

SAINT GORAN'S hospital is one of the glories of the Swedish welfare state. It is also a laboratory for applying business principles to the public sector.

http://www.kiwiblog.co.nz/2013/05/saint_goran_hospital.html

Advice from an Afghan Mother and Activist: 'Resist these dark times.'

When she was 24 years old, in 1979, Fahima Vorgetts left Afghanistan. By reputation, she had been outspoken, even rebellious, in her opposition to injustice and oppression; and family and friends, concerned for her safety, had urged her to go abroad.

http://warisacrime.org/content/advice-afghan-mother-and-activist-resist-these-dark-times

North Qld gets second specialist breast care nurse

Women in outlying areas of north Queensland will now have better access to in-home support from specialist breast care nurses.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-28/north-qld-gets-second-specialist-breast-care-nurse/4717106

Video: 5/27: E.U. agrees to lift arms embargo on Syrian rebels; Made-to-order help for the troops

Arizona Senator John McCain crossed the Turkish border into Syria and met with rebel leaders while the E.U. debated whether they should provide them with arms.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50147750n

Hospital programs receive high rankings

The oncology and women's health programs at Bristol Regional Medical Center have been ranked among the top 10 percent in the country.

http://www.wcyb.com/news/hospital-programs-receive-high-rankings/-/14590844/20321934/-/acaffyz/-/index.html

PVH Nurse of the Year

... Award. Roush was selected as this year's Nurse of the Year based on nominations made by Pleasant Valley Hospital's nursing staff. Known for her dedication to patients and their families, Roush is a nurse who cares for patients in home health and ...

http://www.mydailytribune.com/view/full_story/22661536/article-PVH-Nurse-of-the-Year?

Increase in dementia-trained staff

The number of NHS staff with dementia training will reach 100,000 by March next year under a shake-up of medical education in England.

http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/uk_national_news/10446118.Increase_in_dementia_trained_staff/

ObamaCare - Is Obama Lying, Or Ignorant?

... tank the Economic Policy Institute. The changes can be significant for employees. The hospital where Abbey Bruce, a nursing assistant in Olympia, Wash., worked, for example, stopped offering the traditional plan that she and her husband, Casey, who ...

http://justoneminute.typepad.com/main/2013/05/obamacare-is-obama-lying-or-ignorant.html

Bert looks back on a year of pomp - and a healthy profit

... year and we are so grateful to them for everything they have done. "A 18,000 will fund approximately 900 hours of nursing care and will help more than 700 local patients and families. "That is a really valuable contribution to our service and on ...

http://www.tringtoday.co.uk/community/bert-looks-back-on-a-year-of-pomp-and-a-healthy-profit-1-5133130

West Bloomfield Nursing Center Hiring Plus More Job Listings

... more about each job. >>>Don't see what you're looking for? Check out Patch's job page for more. West Bloomfield Nursing Center Cook for a Nursing Home Henry Ford Health Food Svc Aide Job Botsford Hospital Respiratory Therapist - Registered Buy Buy ...

http://westbloomfield.patch.com/articles/west-bloomfield-nursing-center-hiring-plus-more-job-listings

West Bloomfield Nursing Center Hiring Plus More Job Listings

... more about each job. >>>Don't see what you're looking for? Check out Patch's job page for more. West Bloomfield Nursing Center Cook for a Nursing Home Henry Ford Health Food Svc Aide Job Botsford Hospital Respiratory Therapist - Registered Buy Buy ...

http://farmington-mi.patch.com/articles/west-bloomfield-nursing-center-hiring-plus-more-job-listings-abd27c2f

Benefits of hospital deal are tenuous

One new construction not quite finished in a fast-growing city with guaranteed clientele due to the high crime rate; one old facility in a small town but being relocated into state-funded renovated facility in larger city; one closed in the Capital City but clientele already in your facility; one prime for being converted to an out-patient facility ... (more)

http://m.thenewsstar.com/topstories/article?a=2013305260046&f=731

Pushing Competition Aside, Tabitha and The Landing Collaborate to Benefit Nebraska Elders

... united to serve the bests interests of the community, they have brought together Tabitha's historic, award-winning nursing care with Immanuel Communities' excellence in living community design and support. A groundbreaking ceremony on May 15 ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/5/prweb10769485.htm

Pensioner thanks nurse for saving her life after collapsing at Pecks

... I am just so grateful to everyone who helped me. They saved my life." Barbara, of Keats Drive, Rode Heath, said her nursing instincts took over after she noticed Ann slumped in her chair. The 54-year-old, who was out celebrating her father's 93rd ...

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/Pensioner-thanks-nurse-saving-life-collapsing/story-19103108-detail/story.html

Nursing School Fails To Administer Final Examinations

Students of a prominent nursing school in Lira are currently stranded after it was disclosed that the school in which they had been undergoing training for the last two years was not registered with the Uganda Midwives and Nurses Council and therefore could not conduct end of training examinations and pass out.

http://www.ugandapicks.com/2013/05/nursing-school-fails-to-administer-final-examinations-96195.html

Hospital staff trained how to count swabs after they were left inside three women

... they count swabs correctly following the three separate "never event" incidents. Trish Armstrong-Child, director of nursing at the Trust, said: "Clearly these never events should not have happened and the Trust took these incidents very seriously." ...

http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/news/10444737.Hospital_staff_trained_how_to_count_swabs_after_they_were_left_inside_three_women/?ref=rss

Health basics: The 10 trickiest 'food stuff' products

America is the land of the free. You are free to choose to consume any products you want to, whether they are toxic or whether they are organic.

http://www.naturalnews.com/040503_frankenfoods_food_choices_processed_foods.html

readmore

Every year government spends at least $150m on treatment of mostly top government officials abroad.

http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/643231-upgrade-local-hospitals-to-save-sh377b-spent-abroad-on-treatment.html

SNL Korea regrets controversial skit on Korean nurses

"SNL Korea," a weekly comedy show on a cable network, apologized to the Korean Nurses Association on Saturday regarding one of its segments called "The Third Hospital" aired a week earlier.

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130527000955

CEO and Managing Director of I-MED Network Steven Rubic Interviewed in The CEO Magazine

Steven Rubic spoke to The CEO Magazine on transitioning from the not-for-profit to the commercial side of the health sector and how he believes that collaboration with health care professionals is paramount.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2013/5/prweb10771987.htm

Nurse Executive Swedish Medical Center

... Executive at Swedish Issaquah in Issaquah, WA. In collaboration with the facility Chief Executive, System Chief Nursing Officer and Directors and Managers at the facility level, the Nurse Executive Issaquah Campus is accountable for the provision ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1120402-nurse-executive-at-swedish-medical-center-in-issaquah-wa

School Notes for Monday, May 27

An aspiring health care provider, Paige Basalyga has spent hours over the past month shadowing nurses at Geisinger Community Medical Center.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/school-notes-for-monday-may-27-1.1495999

VIDEO: Neonatal unit design improves health

Lots of natural light, an innovative layout and a designed-in calmer atmosphere has had positive results in the neonatal ward at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22678145#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Harbor House Rehabilitation center in Massachusetts to open new orthopedic unit

The Harbor House Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Hingham, Massachusetts will open the new Short-Term Orthopedic Unit, which is designed to ease the transition from hospital to home.

http://healthcare.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/harbor_house_rehabilitation_center_in_massachusetts_to_open_new_orthopedic_unit_130527/

A doctor's response: Nurse practitioners are truly needed, but they are not doctors

On May 6 the News Tribune published an article about the aspirations of nursing students and staff from the College of St.

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/268276/

Tiny preemies get boost from live music therapy

... Harrison said on the April 25 episode. Dr. Natalia Henner, a newborn specialist at Lurie hospital, said studies in nursing journals show music therapy for preemies "does help with promoting growth. And there's some good literature E saying that the ...

http://www.elpasotimes.com/living/ci_23328736/tiny-preemies-get-boost-from-live-music-therapy

Sri Lanka train over 400 Pakistani doctors in controlling dengue

May 27, Colombo: Sri Lankan experts have trained over 400 Pakistani doctors and other healthcare professionals in controlling dengue in Lahore.

http://www.colombopage.com/archive_13A/May27_1369634443CH.php

Doctors and NPs sharply divided over scope of practice

Physicians and nurse practitioners are split over the role NPs should play in boosting the supply of primary care, said a study in the May 16 issue of Although an influential 2010 Institute of Medicine report called for expanding the legally allowed scope of practice for NPs and advanced-practice nurses to help avert primary care shortages, a ... (more)

http://www.amednews.com/article/20130527/profession/130529953/9/

'Thank You for Saving My Life'

... I am just so grateful to everyone who helped me. They saved my life." Barbara, of Keats Drive, Rode Heath, said her nursing instincts took over after she noticed Ann slumped in her chair. The 54-year-old, who was out celebrating her father's 93rd ...

http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/THANK-SAVING-LIFE/story-19103108-detail/story.html

Brasch WordsREPUBLICANS have Nothing to Party About

... 244 to 188. There are enough votes in the Senate to pass the bill, but the obstructionist Republican minority, still nursing the wounds inflicted by the public in the November election, can block it by endless political maneuvering and a filibuster. ...

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,736/843.html

Market MoverDEAR Andrew: There's this Guy Named Obama

After hosting my own election night party I awoke with a slight hangover, vaguely recalling this dream that a black guy had been elected President of the United States of America.

http://www.american-reporter.com/4,736/898.html

Small town with big spirit

Delegate is a remote NSW town close to the Victorian border about half way between Cooma and Orbost.

http://www.abc.net.au/local/photos/2013/05/27/3768193.htm

All labels are shed on the football pitch

While some may have known a sufferer and understand what it really means, for others, it is something to be feared and avoided.

http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/labels-shed-football-pitch/story-19102930-detail/story.html

Quality Management Specia... Memorial Hospital Pembrok...

... Clinical Effectiveness Department is essential. Experience: Current Fl RN License required. Minimum of three years Nursing experience required. Minimum of 1+ years experience in quality required. Excellent communication, computer, and customer ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1119153-quality-management-specialist-clinical-resource-mgmt-at-memorial-healthcare-system-in-pembroke-pines-fl

Irma Mackey

... Simons, Sr. She was a 1939 graduate of Bradford High School and a 1943 graduate of the Bradford Hospital School of Nursing. On March 21, 1944 in the United Methodist Parsonage in Bradford, she married Frank M. Mackey, who died on June 22, 1995. She ...

http://www.timesobserver.com/page/content.detail/id/564767/IRMA-MACKEY.html?nav=5007

Janet Windschitl

... She graduated from Comfrey High School in 1952 and then attended nurses training at the Willmar School of Practical Nursing at Rice Memorial Hospital. She graduated with a Licensed Practical Nursing Degree in 1953 and then returned to the Comfrey ...

http://www.nujournal.com/page/content.detail/id/535007/Janet-Windschitl.html?nav=5010

Stroke Team Nurse Coordin... Memorial Regional Hospita...

Job Title: Stroke Team Nurse Coordinator Department: 60040 Nursing Administration Category: RN Location: Memorial Regional Hospital Shift: Full time days 8 hours Req #: memo-00043776 Job Description: Nursing Administration MRH - Stroke Team Nurse Coordinator Coordinates the clinical aspects of the stroke program, and leads the Nursing teams that ... (more)

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1116273-stroke-team-nurse-coordinator-nursing-administration-at-memorial-healthcare-system-in-hollywood-fl

Allied Services celebrates Occupational Therapist Month

The occupational therapists of Allied Services Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center recently celebrated National Occupational Therapy Month.

http://timesleader.com/news/community/543117/Allied-Services-celebrates-Occupational-Therapist-Month&source=RSS

Translating research into practice: transitional care for older adults

Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice , Vol. 15, No. 6. , pp. 1164-1170, doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2009.01308.x Rationale: Over the last decade, in order to close the safety and health care quality chasm, there has been a growing imperative to translate evidence-based research into practice.

http://www.citeulike.org/user/Meth4ReSyn/article/6486055

A Nursing Quality Program Driven by Evidence-Based Practice

... bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. Nursing Clinics of North America , Vol. 44, No. 1. (March 2009), pp. 83-91, doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2008.10.012 St. Luke's Episcopal ...

http://www.citeulike.org/user/Meth4ReSyn/article/12367938

Volunteer opportunities

Here are opportunities offered by the Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee, a service of the Nonprofit Center.

http://www.jsonline.com/news/milwaukee/volunteer-opportunities-b9918684z1-209026141.html

Shortage of doctors in England's worst hospitals is 'costing...

Thousands of patients are dying due to a lack of doctors in England's worst hospitals, according to a new study.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2331447/Shortage-doctors-Englands-worst-hospitals-costing-thousands-lives-according-new-study.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

RN(Specialty) II - Emerge... Memorial Hospital West

Job Title: RN II Department: 67843 Emergency Room Category: RN Location: Memorial Hospital West Shift: Full time eves 12 hours Req #: memo-00043945 Job Description: ER - RN II, Emergency Room Under the direction, guidance and supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the Registered Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care for a ... (more)

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1123015-rnspecialty-ii-emergency-room-at-memorial-healthcare-system-in-pembroke-pines-fl

Is Laura too pretty to work - or just pretty deluded? Move over...

You've got to feel sorry for Laura Fernee. Not only is she supposedly too beautiful to hold down a job, but now it emerges that the poor woman can barely leave her house without men declaring their undying love.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2330597/Is-Laura-pretty-work--just-pretty-deluded-Move-Samantha-Brick-theres-new-ego-town.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

First set of quintuplets delivered at Corpus Christi Medical Center-Bay Area

Contributed photo Coastal Bend physicians recently tested out the da Vinci Robotic Si 3D Simulator at Corpus Christi Medical Center-Bay Area Hospital.

http://www.caller.com/news/2013/may/26/first-set-of-quintuplets-delivered-at-corpus-bay/?partner=RSS

Lessons from the Dementia Diner

... to feed herself, so I sit next to her at one of the two round tables and feed her dinner, what little she eats. Two nursing assistants put out food for 10 or 11 other patients and help those who need it. I've worked in dementia research for more ...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/05/26/1211874/-Lessons-from-the-Dementia-Diner

Experts raise doubts over pop-up heart and stroke screening clinics

Medical experts say they have doubts over pop-up clinics that screen for heart attacks and strokes in a procedure that they say is not appropriate for people without any symptoms.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-05-27/heart-stroke-screening-questioned/4713054

Home healthcare industry is a job creator - Dorathy Obionwu

... That was how we started." On the services they render, Obionwu said; "Our services range from skilled nursing care, nursing aide care where the person is given personal care and companionship; hospital companion which is needed where a family is not ...

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/05/home-healthcare-industry-is-a-job-creator-dorathy-obionwu/

Bull, bronc rider returns after horrific fall, injuries

McKennon Wimberly nurses his sore foot. He fractured it last week, but explained he doesn't need it to ride broncs.

http://amarillo.com/sports/more-sports/2013-05-26/bull-bronc-rider-returns-after-horrific-fall-injuries