Tobacco control policies stop people from smoking and save lives

... personalis -- or "care of the whole person." The Medical Center includes the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing & Health Studies, both nationally ranked; Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, designated as a comprehensive cancer ...

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-06/gumc-tcp062413.php

I Hate Doctor Shows

Or comedies. For me, being in a hospital is not a fun experience, whether you are there for yourself or for a loved one.

http://m.blogher.com/i-hate-doctor-shows

It's Been A Week

... it. We don't plan on force-feeding her, and vetoed a feeding tube. We are hoping that the new environment of the nursing home and different food may stimulate her appetite. The intention is fr her to have rehab. Hopefully they can get her up and ...

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Social

... Always Rock & Roll: The Work of Photo-journalist Janet Macoska." Thursday, June 27, 2013 The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Longwood University is now accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Established in 2009 to ...

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Patient Quality Care Nurse

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New Mo. law caps shifts for mental health workers

... said additional staff has been hired at the Fulton State Hospital. The facility also will start 12-hour shifts for nursing staff, such as security aides and registered nurses. The hospital has patients from across the state. Copyright 2013 The ...

http://www.kait8.com/story/22725182/new-mo-law-caps-shifts-for-mental-health-workers

Hospitals seek high-tech help for hand hygiene

Hospitals have fretted for years over how to make sure doctors, nurses and staff keep their hands clean, but with only limited success.

http://www.ksl.com/?sid=25784868&nid=1014&s_cid=rss-extlink

Dobby is FREE

I'm on a low to no fat diet for the next few days, can gradually start reintroducing fat later in the week, and hope to be back at work on Monday, June 8th or thereabouts.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/06/30/1220137/-Dobby-is-FREE

Sunshine Coast and Bundaberg IVF Clinic Adds New Doctor To Staff

... fields of obstetrics and gynaecology will be a nice addition." Larwood's university studies include a Bachelor of Nursing with Distinction (QUT), a Masters of Nursing (Critical Care Major) (QUT), and a Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery ...

http://www.prlog.org/12166252-sunshine-coast-and-bundaberg-ivf-clinic-adds-new-doctor-to-staff.html

Short story's emotion appeals to judges

... trying to escape his six foot height. James nodded that it was. He found her quick, singing accent soothing. Even nursing home sounded acceptable, even warm, on her tongue. James knew that if she'd left and not come back, the space would have been ...

http://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/1606629/short-storys-emotion-appeals-to-judges/?src=rss

The patient is the center of the medical home

My patient and I had spent most of the 45-minute appointment discussing the challenges of living with diabetes and some ways that he could begin changing his eating and exercise habits.

http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/06/patient-center-medical-home.html

Nursing Clinical Specialt... Mount Sinai Medical Cente...

The Clinical Coordinator is a Registered Professional Nurse with broad knowledge and skills who participates in the coordination of clinical programs and services for designated patient populations.

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1119739-nursing-clinical-specialty-coordinator-non-np-at-mount-sinai-medical-center-in-manhattan-ny

Not talking about death only makes it more lonely and frightening | Giles Fraser

In the absence of faith, death cafes can provide a space for us to talk about what a good ending might be 'The idea of the death cafe has caught on, with more than a hundred meetings having taken place in Britain and the United States.'

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/jun/30/how-do-we-want-to-die-talk-about-it

Abbotsford's Elizabeth Melnick is dedicated to saving little lives

... in North Vancouver who was doing similar work. Over the years, Elizabeth had obtained a degree in licensed practical nursing, and later as a registered nurse, spending 11 years working at the former MSA Hospital. She applied her medical knowledge to ...

http://www.abbynews.com/news/213602281.html

Josef Stalin Would Have Admired the U.K.’s Government-Run Healthcare System

One of history's worst butchers, Josef Stalin, is rumored to have said that, 'The death of one man is a tragedy, the death of millions is a statistic.'

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3037440/posts

Home Healthcare Equipment Market to 2015: Global Industry Analysis,...

... by the key vendors? What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? Related Report Long Term Care and Nursing Home Information Systems Market Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2010 to 2016 ( ...

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/06/30/7243259.htm

National Teaching Fellowship for Sale resident

A UNIVERSITY of Manchester Professor of Nursing has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy .

http://www.messengernewspapers.co.uk/news/10509713.National_Teaching_Fellowship_for_Sale_resident/

Dr. Georgina Cannon Announces New Protocol for Release of Panic and Anxiety Attacks

New hope for the over four million Americans suffering from panic attacks, according to the U.S- based National Institutes of Mental Health.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10799075.htm

EMMC to Turn Over Laundry Cleaning to Outside Company; 16 Jobs Cut

... on the floors, take it down, put it on the trucks, take the clean laundry off the trucks and distribute it to the nursing floors." Paul Bolin, Human Resources Director, says, "It's always a difficult situation when this happens but we do the best we ...

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Home Healthcare Equipment Market to 2015: Global Industry Analysis,...

... are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors? The significance of integration systems is not yet realized in nursing home information systems. Collaboration and electronic patient records promise to drive the efficiencies gained from ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10887404.htm

Staff sickness forces hospital to cut overnight child care

... viral and poses no danger to the public. The closure is due to an "unexpected increase in sickness absence" among nursing staff at the Harton Lane site, they say. Gillian Gibson, whose daughter Amarni, 10, has the rare genetic condition Williams ...

http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/health/staff-sickness-forces-hospital-to-cut-overnight-child-care-1-5809170

UPMC's Altoona situation unique

On Monday, the same day as Altoona Regional Health System becomes part of UPMC, St. Vincent Health System in Erie will become part of Highmark's Allegheny Health Network.

http://www.altoonamirror.com/page/content.detail/id/572862/UPMC-s-Altoona-situation-unique.html

Consumer Reports: A doctor's office that's all about you

Banks have finally woken up to their customers' needs for convenient hours - and today customer-focused service is making itself felt in some of America's medical offices, according to Consumer Reports.

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2013/jun/30/consumer-reports-a-doctors-office-thats-all-you/?partner=RSS

Veto sends wrong message on breastfeeding

Portland businesses are being encouraged to display this decal to show nursing mothers they are places where breastfeeding is welcome.

http://bangordailynews.com/2013/06/30/opinion/editorials/veto-sends-wrong-message-on-breastfeeding/

300 jobs at risk at Addenbrooke's

Three hundred jobs are under threat at Addenbrooke's as the hospital trust tries to save 39 million, the News has learned.

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/News/300-jobs-at-risk-at-Addenbrookes-20130629061239.htm

300 jobs at risk at Addenbrooke's 9

Three hundred jobs are under threat at Addenbrooke's as the hospital trust tries to save 39 million, the News has learned.

http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Health/Health-news/300-jobs-at-risk-at-Addenbrookes-20130629061239.htm

Hospice Registered Nurse/Full Time

... consultation with physician based on ongoing assessments. Qualifications a Diploma, Associate or Bachelor Degree in Nursing a A minimum of two years nursing experience preferred a Strong med surg, ICU, ER, oncology or acute experience a Hospice ...

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Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant/Per Diem

Thank you for your interest in the Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant/Per Diem.

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Lucille C. Lorenz

... stateside helping with the war effort here at home. In the 1960's she had been a Secretary for the Director of Nursing at McPherson Hospital. She was an Original Board member for the Tri-Lakes Subdivision, Hartland, was involved with the PTA and ...

http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20130630/OBITUARIES/130629007/Lucille-C-Lorenz-

McGrath Foundation High Tea raises funds for breast cancer awareness

McGrath Foundation ambassador and director Tracy Bevan, centre, pictured with Fiona Reeves and Sue Bartlett, hosted the signature High Tea to raise funds for the foundation.

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/1607194/mcgrath-foundation-high-tea-raises-funds-for-breast-cancer-awareness/?src=rss

Barbara Jo Essmueller

... school organizations and served as a Pirate Pepper. After graduation she was accepted into the St. Luke's Hospital Nursing program in St. Louis, MO, where she graduated and then became a Registered Nurse. She was known for her caring, compassionate ...

http://www.riverbender.com/obits/details/barbara-jo-essmueller-alton-obituary-8170.cfm

The primary care debate requires defining terms

... the same work. The physicians disagreed. Many of the doctors said that they provided higher-quality care than their nursing counterparts and that increasing the number of nurse practitioners in primary care would not necessarily improve safety, ...

http://www.medrants.com/archives/7349

Taylor_Family_Chiropractic_Office0_1372477239.jpg

... and they accept patients from birth and up. "Anything from after they're born," added Kimberly. "If they're not nursing, it could just be something with their neck. Even the most gentle, all natural birth can cause trauma to the baby." "Everything ...

http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/view/full_story/23011550/article-Taylor-Family-Chiropractic-Office?

NLN report finds nursing education capacity expanding

The latest survey of nursing schools by the National League for Nursing finds the nation's nursing education capacity expanding and some of the longstanding, unmet demand for seats in nursing schools beginning to subside.

http://news.Nurse.com/article/20130630/NATIONAL02/107080012

Batelco hosts communication technology workshop for medical sector customers

Batelco's Enterprise Division invited twenty five of its corporate customers from the medical sector to visit Batelco's Hamala Headquarters where they toured Batelco's Customer Experience Centre and Batelco ideas Centre.

http://www.ameinfo.com/batelco-hosts-communication-technology-workshop-medical-347057

Patient safety system shortlisted for awards

The successful implementation of a national patient safety initiative at three private hospitals in has been shortlisted for at prestigious 2013 Independent Healthcare Awards.

http://www.lancasterguardian.co.uk/news/health/patient-safety-system-shortlisted-for-awards-1-5808320

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

Starlight Stroll volunteers raise A 1,500 for Lewis-Manning Hospice

... Lewis-Manning Hospice, which can be found at Crichel Mount Road, Lilliput, Poole, offers free specialist palliative nursing care to around 650 people in and around the area living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10516235.Starlight_Stroll_volunteers_raise___1_500_for_Lewis_Manning_Hospice/?ref=rss

Transsexuals' hair remover wanted: Scottish health chiefs spark...

... drugs. Priorities need to be sorted out." He was backed by Irenee O'Neill, of the Independent Federation of Nursing in Scotland, who said: "While cancer patients are being forced to spend their life savings on treatment that should be available on ...

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/row-over-transsexual-hair-remover-2012240

Nursing Assistant Instructors - Nursing Assistant Instructors,...

NURSING ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS, ADJUNCT: FALL 2013 Morton College has the distinction of being the second oldest comprehensive community college in Illinois.

http://www.dailyherald.com/jobs/topjobs?tj_uniqueidsearch=4344333

Downley man calls for walkers to raise cash for Iain Rennie

DOWNLEY resident David Coles is urging local people to participate in a 'Walk to Remember' in a bid to raise money for a charity dedicated to caring for people suffering from terminal illness.

http://www.bucksfreepress.co.uk/news/10515830.Downley_man_calls_for_walkers_to_raise_cash_for_Iain_Rennie/?ref=rss

Administrative Officer-MR... Joe DiMaggio Children's H...

Job Title: Administrative Officer-MRH/MHW Department: 60046 Nursing Administration Category: Nursing Management Location: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Shift: Full time eves 8 hours Req #: memo-00044114 Job Description: Administrative Officer- Nursing Administration, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Discover the Joe DiMaggio experience and join ... (more)

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1130909-administrative-officer-mrh-mhw-nursing-administration-at-memorial-healthcare-system-in-hollywood-fl

Robot joins surgeons at Christus St. Elizabeth

Brian Kiscoe, right, with Intuitive Surgical, works the controls of the new robotic arms behind him as he gives a practical demonstration.

http://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Robot-joins-surgeons-at-Christus-St-Elizabeth-4637255.php

Hospital apology after nurse's - outburst' at quick-thinking patient

Stylist Angela Prottey-Jones is on a mission to prove you can create high fashion looks with ethical clothing and isn't all about hippies in hemp Kylie Harvey discovered a woman who was bleeding severely at Sandwell General Hospital - only to be shouted at by a member of staff Midland hospital has issued a grovelling apology to a patient who was ... (more)

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/sandwell-general-hospital-apology-kylie-4750444

Reno's Saint Mary's hospital in the black one year after turning for-profit

... our biggest challenges prior to Prime being here was capital and access to new equipment," said Katie Grimm, chief nursing officer. "That is no longer a challenge for us." Profits have been used to replace basic equipment for new high-tech tools. A ...

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Thrift Store funds Cape Coral Auxiliary's projects

... last nine months include money for the construction of the Golisano Children's Hospital, education grants for the nursing staff, the purchase of non-budgeted medical equipment, and, most recently, the refurnishing of Birthing Suite patient rooms and ...

http://wwws-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013306300016

WCU receives grant for nursing program

William Carey University has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation in support of the Ph.D. in Nursing Education and Administration program, which was implemented in the Fall of 2012.

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Clinical Nurse Mount Sinai Medical Cente...

The Clinical Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse who provides safe, competent, quality care based on nursing theory and research to a designated group of patients and significant others.

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1132660-clinical-nurse-at-mount-sinai-medical-center-in-manhattan-ny

RN Cath Lab Staging Pre/P... Osceola Regional Medical ...

... variety of programs and services. A few of our facility highlights include: Incumbent is responsible for the general nursing activities in the Cardiac Cath Lab, providing quality patient care. The Cath Lab Registered Nurse is expected to assist with ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1130835-rn-cath-lab-staging-pre-post-care-day-shift-at-hca-west-florida-division-in-kissimmee-fl

PN Nursing Instructor

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North Shore-LIJ Health System Selects InterSystems HealthShare as...

... spanning North Shore-LIJ's electronic health record (EHR) system being integrated at 15 hospitals, three skilled-nursing facilities, 12 emergency departments, approximately 400 outpatient and physician practices, and in the offices of ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10880423.htm

Holiday hell: mosquito bites made my breast rot

Tiny insect bites on a A foreign holiday left a A woman with a flesh-eating bug that made her breast ROT.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/holiday-hell-mosquito-bites-made-2010311

Mom on the Move: No body's perfect but we can be healthy

One of the hardest things I've had to deal with this summer is getting Grace - and the neighborhood kids who are always over - to go outside and play.

http://www.daily-journal.com/archives/dj/display.php?id=508965

Despite layoffs and evolving landscape, health fields seeing strong enrollment numbers

... for an opportunity - was in the hospital," said Ann White, dean of the University of Southern Indiana's College of Nursing and Health Professions. "Now there are community agencies, and some of them are private. Some are where individuals are ...

http://www.courierpress.com/news/2013/jun/29/no-headline---healthcare/?partner=RSS

Nursing and Medical Assistants, Other

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http://jobview.monster.com/Nursing-Medical-Assistants-Other-Job-Clinton-Township-MI-US-123349083.aspx?rje=0

Job fair results in job offers

One person was offered a job and as many five more could be after taking part in a job fair on Thursday sponsored by a local nursing home.

http://technews.tmcnet.com/news/2013/06/29/7242753.htm

Registered Nurse 2824 Loyola Medicine

Position Summary: Utilizes current nursing practices to provide patient care while focusing on the needs of the patient and exemplifying the service excellence goals of care, concern, respect and cooperation.

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1130584-registered-nurse-2824-at-loyola-medicine-in-maywood-il

Two cases of measles found in P.E.I.

... by preventing future spread." To prevent future spread, the Chief Public Health Office along with Public Health Nursing are reviewing the vaccination records of students at two Island schools, East Wiltshire Junior High School and Bluefield Senior ...

http://www.journalpioneer.com/News/Local/2013-06-29/article-3297648/Two-cases-of-measles-found-in-P.E.I./1

Nurses on call

The association has employed nurses to look after injured players during their weekly competition at Saint Marcellin Primary School grounds every Saturday.

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=238435

State To Restrict General Hospitals To Referrals

... of the centre to cater for more residents and avoid long distance journey, especially for pregnant women and nursing mothers. While applauding the Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area, Dr. Adeshina charged other local governments to take ...

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125967:state-to-restrict-general-hospitals-to-referrals&catid=1:national&Itemid=559

Joann Daily, Columbus

... career as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse. After retirement, Joann taught as an Adjunct Instructor of Nursing at Ivy Tech Columbus Campus and at Hospice as an RN Educator. She completed many special projects including training and ...

http://www.therepublic.com/view/obit/14373

The A to Z of motherhood

You thought giving birth was bad enough? That's just the start, says new mother Bryony Gordon.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/pregnancy-and-childbirth/news/article.cfm?c_id=1500859&objectid=10893325&ref=rss

No mention of salaries at Hospital Board meeting

... leaders, CEO Bentley, Chief Financial Officer Craig Stewart, Chief Information Officer David Furnas, and Chief Nursing Officer Pam Fulks, all received 25 to 52 percent pay raises over the past two to six years. Each makes close to, or well over, ...

http://www.scsun-news.com/silver_city-news/ci_23567547?source=rss

Oaks Christian Online High School Partners with Grand Canyon...

... well as online postsecondary education services focused on graduate and undergraduate degree programs in education, nursing, fine arts, theology, liberal arts, business, and healthcare through its seven colleges. In 2013, GCU became an NCAA Division ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10876278.htm

Media Advisory - Ontario Nurses' Association Nurses and Staff Mark Gay Pride Day

... is the union representing 60,000 front-line registered nurses and allied health professionals and more than 14,000 nursing student affiliates providing care in Ontario hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health, the community, industry and ...

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1192607/media-advisory-ontario-nurses-association-nurses-and-staff-mark-gay-pride-day

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

Practice the art and science of evidence-based nursing at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1130556-per-diem-staff-nurse-rn-orthopedics-at-newyork-presbyterian-hospital-in-new-york-city-ny

Nurse Practitioner-Hospital

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10 Things Your Hospital Won't Tell You

In recent years, errors in treatment have become a serious problem for hospitals, ranging from operating on the wrong body part to medication mix-ups.

http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/family-money/10-things-your-hospital-wont-tell-you-20059/?link=SM_mostemailed

Trinitas Medical residents in Elizabeth spread healthy advice through Project Rate

... the continuum of care, Trinitas has distinguished itself in cardiology, cancer care, behavioral health, renal care, nursing education, diabetes management, wound healing and sleep medicine.

http://www.nj.com/suburbannews/index.ssf/2013/06/trinitas_medical_residents_in.html

Lynn Munyasa, 51

... in Iowa in 2006. She has attended Kirkwood Community College and Mt. Mercy University in Cedar Rapids receiving her nursing degree. Her family includes her three children, Sylvia Pewa, Alvin Pewa, and Beverly Pewa all of Coralville; her husband, ...

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Home of the Hawkeyes

For former Iowa linebacker Vernon Rollins, the birth of his son in November 2010 is a constant reminder of why he feels fortunate to live in the Iowa City area.

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RH Reality Check: We need abortion because pregnancy makes you fat

... show up anywhere looking professional for a little while yet. If I can't be somewhere in an outfit that includes a nursing tank right now, I can't be there. ... The results of my first glucose tolerance test were high, so they wanted to do a ...

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Juniper Village at Chatham celebrates 25 year anniversary

... nn in 1988, today Juniper Communities has grown to owning and operating 18 assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities in four states: N.J., Co., Pa. and Fl.

http://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2013/06/juniper_village_at_chatham_cel_1.html

This week in health news 6/29/13

Tigers at the Phoenix Zoo are getting frozen fish snacks. Temporary cooling stations are popping up.

http://www.fox44abc22yourvoice.com/category/38921/9039870

Hospital exodus fears

... specialists to stay in Tasmania, where the public award was lower than in other Australian states. The Australian Nursing Federation is also known to have concerns about the public/private work carried out by some specialists and the perks for ...

http://www.themercury.com.au/article/2013/06/30/382508_most-popular-stories.html

Call for more hospital staff

... properly. Health chiefs have to set out their actions to the CQC by July 16. Chris Platton, the Trust's acting nursing director, said: "There can be no excuses for not meeting the expected standards set out in this report and it is unacceptable that ...

http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/call-for-more-hospital-staff-1.1065983?referrerPath=/whitehaven_news_headlines_1_60007

New silicone breast implants debut

... implant surgery should not be performed on women with any active infection, untreated cancer or who are pregnant or nursing. With this approval, there are now five FDA-approved silicone gel-filled breast implants available in the United States ...

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/06/new-silicone-breast-implants-debut/

Lothian MSPs promoted in huge Labour shake-up

In a dramatic shake-up of her front-bench team, Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont made Kezia Dugdale education spokeswoman, Neil Findlay health spokesman and gave her predecessor, Iain Gray, the finance portfolio.

http://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/top-stories/lothian-msps-promoted-in-huge-labour-shake-up-1-2983601

Westminster Cares

The Westminster Cares, Inc. Board of Directors met June 5 at the Westminster Firehouse with President Connie Sanderson presiding.

http://www.reformer.com/people/ci_23564062/westminster-cares?source=rss

Quality Management Specia... NewYork-Presbyterian Hosp...

... to the bedside, we're offering a significant opportunity to change lives - and transform your career. Apply your nursing or physician assistant expertise to another vital role in patient care. As a QM Specialist, you'll review patient charts for ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1129318-quality-management-specialist-transplant-at-newyork-presbyterian-hospital-in-new-york-city-ny

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

A final wish

Peter McCrady signs the name of his late wife, Jessie McCrady, on the Pink Fire Truck as her close friend Valerie Paton watches.

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Living/2013-06-29/article-3296456/A-final-wish/1

State highlights: Maine to permit Rx drugs from Canada; Ore. to levy...

... can be half the cost of those at American pharmacies (Rovner, 6/27). The Lund Report : Senate Sends Hospital And Nursing Home Assessment Tax To Kitzhaber The Senate passed the hospital and long-term care assessment tax Wednesday, ensuring that ...

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130629/State-highlights-Maine-to-permit-Rx-drugs-from-Canada3b-Ore-to-levy-hospital-nursing-home-assessment-tax.aspx

Test-based approach of WHO unsuitable for regions where lot of malaria occurs: Research

In view of the sharp rise in treatment costs of malaria , the World Health Organization says that there must be a hard diagnosis before the disease is treated.

http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130629/Test-based-approach-of-WHO-unsuitable-for-regions-where-lot-of-malaria-occurs-Research.aspx

South Tyneside District Hospital childcare to close overnight

... at South Tyneside District Hospital say they are experiencing "an unexpected increase in sickness absence" among nursing staff who provide specialist paediatric skills in the Accident and Emergency department. As a result, and to ensure that the ...

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/south-tyneside-district-hospital-childcare-4749910

Bexhill nurse is awarded an OBE

" PRIVILEGED and overwhelmed" is how a Bexhill resident described her feelings on hearing the news that she was named on the Queens Honours list and would receive and OBE for services to nursing.

http://www.bexhillobserver.net/news/local/bexhill-nurse-is-awarded-an-obe-1-5229982

End-of-life care for patients in Bradford is criticised

A study has discovered South Asian kidney patients living in Bradford are not receiving the right level of end-of-life care.

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/10516518.End_of_life_care_for_patients_in_Bradford_is_criticised/?ref=rss

Linfield College Awards Nearly 200 Bachelor's Degrees to Adult Degree Program Graduates

At the June 2013 Linfield College Commencement, 193 graduating seniors in the Adult Degree Program were awarded the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10881796.htm

Thomas Jefferson University's Kimmel Cancer Center: Researchers...

... country and ranked among the nation's best medical schools by U.S. News & World Report, and the Jefferson Schools of Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions, Population Health and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Jefferson University ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10881092.htm

Staff Nurse - RN - B15 Su... NewYork-Presbyterian Hosp...

Practice the art and science of evidence-based Medical/Surgical nursing at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1128627-staff-nurse-rn-b15-surgical-short-stay-night-shift-at-newyork-presbyterian-hospital-in-new-york-city-ny

Hospitals seek high-tech help for hand hygiene

Hospitals have fretted for years over how to make sure doctors, nurses and staff keep their hands clean, but with only limited success.

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22710145/hospitals-seek-high-tech-help-for-hand-hygiene

Sleep Deprivation in Hospitals Is a Real Problem

... the machine hovering near my left ear beeped to tell me that one of my IV medications had run out; I would push the nursing button and tell the person at the desk about the beeping, and eventually someone would come in and either replace the empty ...

http://www.isegoria.net/2013/06/sleep-deprivation-in-hospitals-is-a-real-problem/

KATH: Patients, hospital staff in dramatic run-for-life incident over oxygen spillage

A scary oxygen spillage at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has prompted doctors to threaten a boycott of surgery if the problem is not fixed.

http://www.ghanamma.com/kath-patients-hospital-staff-in-dramatic-run-for-life-incident-over-oxygen-spillage/

Fenton, doctors to meet next month

HEALTH Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson says he will be meeting with public sector doctors early next month to discuss some of the concerns they have regarding the reclassification exercise.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Fenton--doctors-to-meet-next-month_14585586

Year ban on agency nurse who forced tablets on OAP

... Hospital since and will not be allowed to work anywhere else for the next year. hearing. Colin Ovington, director of nursing and midwifery at Stafford Hospital, said: "Sipho Makhaye was an agency nurse who we have not permitted to work at either ...

http://www.staffordshirenewsletter.co.uk/News/Year-ban-on-agency-nurse-who-forced-tablets-on-OAP-28062013.htm

Community News

Pastor Brian Dykes, of Redeemed Fellowship Church, will be the guest speaker. Jazz in the Park announced at bandstand: Jazz in the Park Concert Series will present a different top quality jazz group at 8 p.m. every Thursday at Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand.

http://www.newsleader.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newsleader.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013306290008%26nclick_check%3D1

Talking down the Valleys

I stand accused of having "insulted and angered" the good people of Blaenau Gwent.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-23105784#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

Specialty Coordinator, Nu... Mount Sinai Medical Cente...

... for the provision of acute/primary health care to patients in accordance with written policies approved by nursing and medical administration. 1. Develops and implements a collaborative practice agreement in the specific clinical area and performs a ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1132662-specialty-coordinator-nurse-practitioner-at-mount-sinai-medical-center-in-manhattan-ny

Marletha J. Jones

There will be a memorial service for Marletha on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at the Wesleyan Church in Cooks Corners.

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20130629/OBIT01/706299966

Paws 4 Healing brings comfort to patients

... knows how special a visit from a pet can be. She has been bringing her dogs to visit people in hospitals, hospice, nursing homes and assisted-living residences in Tulare County since 2005 as part of Paws 4 Healing, Inc. This nonprofit organization ...

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Newly-wed dies in hospital

Muscat: Yunis Al Eshaqi, a young Nizwa resident celebrating his recent marriage, was hospitalised last week when he suddenly suffered a sharp burst of pain in his head and fell unconscious.

http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-18820.aspx

Walden bill expands home health care

... icare pays for physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy services and part-time or intermittent skilled nursing care services that are delivered inside a beneficiary's home only if they have been ordered by a physician.

http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20130628/NEWS0107/306280347/1001?ref=fpfeatblock

Hospitals seek high-tech help for hand hygiene

Hospitals have fretted for years over how to make sure doctors, nurses and staff keep their hands clean, but with only limited success.

http://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/usatoday/article/2471443

Amedisys Faces U.S. Medicare Pay Cut for In-Home Health Care

... announced plans to cut payments to the companies by 1.5 percent on average in 2014. Amedisys, the biggest U.S. home-nursing provider, fell 21 percent to $10.44 at 8:28 a.m. New York time. Gentiva dropped 19 percent to $9.20 and LHC Group Inc. lost ...

http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-MP2MI16K50XV01-6QJLMMCM04MLC9F09GM1HPTD8L

Beep! Flash! New gadgets remind doctors to wash their hands

Hospitals have fretted for years over how to make sure doctors, nurses and staff keep their hands clean, but with only limited success.

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/beep-flash-new-gadgets-remind-doctors-wash-their-hands-6C10480516

British scientists may create babies using DNA from three parents to prevent birth defects

Britain may allow a controversial technique to create babies using DNA from three people, a move that would help couples avoid passing on rare genetic diseases, according to the Associated Press .

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/06/british_scientists_may_create.html

Hospitals seek high-tech help for hand hygiene

Hospitals have fretted for years over how to make sure doctors, nurses and staff keep their hands clean, but with only limited success.

http://www.theleafchronicle.com/usatoday/article/2471443

Partners Integrates Home Monitoring Data With EHR

The Center for Connected Health , a division of Partners Healthcare in Boston, has integrated its home monitoring systems with Partners' homegrown electronic health record .

http://www.informationweek.com/healthcare/electronic-medical-records/partners-integrates-home-monitoring-data/240157431?cid=RSSfeed_IWK_ALL

Schwartz Center Rounds Held at More than 300 Healthcare Organizations

... at: Schwartz Center Rounds are conducted at academic medical centers and community hospitals, outpatient practices, nursing homes, home care and hospice organizations, and health plans. Rounds have become a central part of England's strategy to ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130628005043/en/Schwartz-Center-Rounds-Held-300-Healthcare-Organizations

Hospitals seeking high-tech help for hand hygiene

Hospitals have fretted for years over how to make sure doctors, nurses and staff keep their hands clean, but with only limited success.

http://www.crescent-news.com/editors%20pick/2013/06/28/hospitals-seeking-high-tech-help-for-hand-hygiene

Two metro-east hospitals plan $10M regional mental health center

... Existing staff would work at the new center additional psychiatrists and psychologists as well as more technical and nursing staff would be hired. The move is not related to the 106 acres of land that Hospital Sisters Health Systems purchased in ...

http://www.bnd.com/2013/06/28/2673774/st-elizabeths-touchette-partner.html#storylink=rss

Patients rating scheme could raise standards of Bournemouth and Poole Hospitals

... 48 hours of being discharged. This could be through survey cards or hand held devices. Paula Shobbrook, director of nursing and midwifery at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals, said: "The Friends and Family Test is a very easy but ...

http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/10514845.Patients_rating_scheme_could_raise_standards_of_Bournemouth_and_Poole_Hospitals/?ref=rss

Benner is Pen Bay Healthcare employee of the month

... would already be there!" if you asked Benner to help cover a sick call. Sharon McDermott, director of Critical Care Nursing Services, said: "Judy Benner is an outstanding employee who does all that she can to provide a positive experience for the ...

http://knox.villagesoup.com/p/benner-is-pen-bay-healthcare-employee-of-the-month/1023956

Still hungry for the truth'

... at Gardner-Webb University. Smith recently returned home from a mission trip to Manali, India, with a group of GWU nursing students and professors. "We visited at the Lady Wellingdon Hospital," Smith said. "The nurses worked there. Myself and Pastor ...

http://www.shelbystar.com/lifestyles/faith/still-hungry-for-the-truth-1.165263

Brigade provides medical support

... medical history and noted current symptoms. Due to the language barrier between patients and students, sophomore nursing major Eric Williams noted that it wasn't necessarily as easy as it sounded. Mayur Chandriani, president of the medical brigades ...

http://thetriangle.org/2013/06/28/brigade-provides-medical-support/

Study Indicates Chemical in Antibacterial Soaps May Harm Nursing Babies

A mother's prolonged use of antibacterial soaps containing the chemical triclocarban may harm nursing babies, according to a recent study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2013/06/study-indicates-chemical-in-antibacterial-soaps-may-harm-nursing-babies.aspx

Senate passes Planned Parenthood bill

Senate Bill 140 would allow an employee of a Delaware medical facility to file a complaint against the institution, which would prompt an inspection from state officials.

http://capegazette.villagesoup.com/p/senate-passes-planned-parenthood-bill/1023928

Georgia nurses say lack of state funding could affect patients

... that goes into effect Monday will require nurses to report suspected professional violations to the Georgia Board of Nursing. The Georgia Nurses Association says the budget for the state's nursing board is not sufficient to allow for proper ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2013/06/georgia-nurses-say-lack-of-state.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_36+%28Pharmaceutical+Industry+News%29

High lipid levels call for concern, study finds

... and pre-injury ... A mother's prolonged use of antibacterial soaps containing the chemical triclocarban may harm nursing babies, according to a recent study from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-06-high-lipid.html

Tewksbury nurse a cancer-care all-star

Sandy Creamer thought it was funny to catch up with old classmates at her 50-year nursing school reunion this month -- all of them retired -- while she was preparing for job interviews, a decade after earning a doctorate in nursing at age 60. "I loved nursing and I wanted to get the highest degree that I could get," said Creamer, now 70. "If there ... (more)

http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_23558764/tewksbury-nurse-cancer-care-all-star

HORIBA Medical Launches New Online Training Brochure

The brochure outlines how e-learning can support haematology and clinical chemistry customers with their training requirements and the benefits of using HORIBA's online portal system.

http://www.prlog.org/12165563-horiba-medical-launches-new-online-training-brochure.html

Logan Avenue medians change Danville hospital traffic flow

Eddie Norman, Feutz Contractors, Inc., Paris, installs a laser line for a median being built near the intersection of North Logan Avenue and West Fairchild Street; it's in front of the Lakeview College of Nursing Thursday June 27, 2013.

http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2013-06-28/logan-avenue-medians-change-danville-hospital-traffic-flow.html

Hospitals seek high-tech help for hand hygiene

Hospitals have fretted for years over how to make sure doctors, nurses and staff keep their hands clean, but with only limited success.

http://www.kjonline.com/news/Hospitals-seek-high-tech-help-for-hand-hygiene-.html

Mercer Bucks Cardiology opens new office in Newtown

L to R: Pat Ockford , Ryan W. Gallagher, Esq. , Sylvia Aronis , Michael Gallagher , Dr. William Hirsch , Dennis OaA A Brien , Greg Wozniak , Jim McCaffrey NEWTOWN, Pa.

http://www.nj.com/mercer/index.ssf/2013/06/mercer_bucks_cardiology_opens_new_office_in_newtown.html

Psychiatric nursing aides want equal treatment

Denzil Currie, president of the Psychiatric Nursing Aides Association of Jamaica, says his organisation is dissatisfied that some key deferential arrangements for public health workers are not afforded to psychiatric nursing aides despite the serious occupational hazards which come with the job.

http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130628/lead/lead7.html

Hospitals add beepers, buzzers to make sure employees are washing their hands

Hospitals have fretted for years over how to make sure doctors, nurses and staff keep their hands clean, but with only limited success.

http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2013/06/post_587.html

Aged care privatisation: Ballarat fears

... time our mother was placed in the care of the team at Bundoora Extended Care the support and care provided by the nursing staff and specialist teams has been outstanding at this exceptional facility. Western Victorian Region MP Jaala Pulford has ...

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/1604889/aged-care-privatisation-ballarat-fears/?src=rss

Ballarat Base paediatrician retires

Dr Maurice Easton started working at the hospital in 1981 and was locked in his office yesterday while staff organised a surprise farewell spread.

http://www.thecourier.com.au/story/1604861/ballarat-base-paediatrician-retires/?src=rss

Management of Korle Bu meets agitating staff

Authorities at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital say they are hopping various nurses groups at the hospital who have threatened to lay down their tools next week will consider an appeal by the board.

http://mobile.ghanaweb.com/wap/article.php?ID=278122

Jarrow care home gets a new look ... and a new name

... te Palmers Hospital in the centre of Jarrow, Roseway House is a purpose-built care home specialising in residential, nursing and memory care.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/jarrow-care-home-gets-new-4730144

Georgia nurses say lack of state funding could affect patients

... that goes into effect Monday will require nurses to report suspected professional violations to the Georgia Board of Nursing. The Georgia Nurses Association says the budget for the state's nursing board is not sufficient to allow for proper ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/morning_call/2013/06/georgia-nurses-say-lack-of-state.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_37+%28Physician+Practices+Industry+News%29

A chance to voice opinion on care

People in Worcester and across the county are being asked to weigh in on a toplevel review that could transform the urgent health system.

http://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/10513575.A_chance_to_voice_opinion_on_care/?ref=rss

Tewksbury nurse a cancer-care all-star

Sandy Creamer thought it was funny to catch up with old classmates at her 50-year nursing school reunion this month -- all of them retired -- while she was preparing for job interviews, a decade after earning a doctorate in nursing at age 60. "I loved nursing and I wanted to get the highest degree that I could get," said Creamer, now 70. "If there ... (more)

http://www.lowellsun.com/rss/ci_23558764?source=rss

Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix 28-30 June 2013

This weekend sees the yearly British Grand Prix held at Siverstone, South Northamptonshire England UK.

http://www.nowpublic.com/sports/formula-1-santander-british-grand-prix-28-30-june-2013

Blood bikers mercy missions may rise

... not a day that goes by that I'm not doing something for the blood bikes." Sian Passey, neonatal services head of nursing for ABMUHB, said she was very pleased with the service the bikers provided for transporting frozen breast milk. She said: "The ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-23043887#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

New Albany hospital expansion begins soon

... said. The Baptist Memorial Health Care system is using the New Albany hospital to pilot the use of iPhones by the nursing staff to improve communication with patients and physicians. Using special software, the iPhones tie into the nurse call ...

http://djournal.com/view/full_story/23005480/article-New-Albany-hospital-expansion-begins-soon?instance=secondary_stories_left_column

Hospitals seek high-tech help for hand hygiene

Hospitals have fretted for years over how to make sure doctors, nurses and staff keep their hands clean, but with only limited success.

http://www.fosters.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130628/NEWS0102/130629188

Shadow minister slams Alex plan

Dr Jonathan Wells, chair of Redditch and Bromsgrove Clinical Commissioning Group, said thinking within the NHS had shifted since the case for change was published over a year ago as it was clear demand on emergency departments was not reducing.

http://www.redditchstandard.co.uk/2013/06/28/news-Shadow-minister-slams-Alex-plan-75846.html

Erin Colvin

... a nurse, that's something I use every day," she said. "It brings me close to my patients." It's also a symbol of her nursing career. Erin Colvin said she found a home as a pediatric nurse practitioner working with a cardiothoracic surgery group at ...

http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/print-edition/2013/06/28/erin-colvin.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_37+%28Physician+Practices+Industry+News%29

Obituary Notice: Hannah Jean Adamson Hipps

... in Pennsylvania and had 10 children. Ms. Hipps was their youngest. She graduated from the Clearfield Hospital of Nursing in 1951. Her life's mission was to serve the Lord by taking care of others. Since 1993 she had been living in Rowlett, Texas ...

http://gantdaily.com/2013/06/28/obituary-notice-hannah-jean-adamson-hipps/

101st seeking to save 'Band of Brothers' regiment

The 101st Airborne Division is trying to save its illustrious 506th Infantry Regiment, whose origins date to World War II's fabled "Band of Brothers," from deactivation under the Army's massive restructuring.

http://www.abc3340.com/story/22710810/101st-seeking-to-save-band-of-brothers-regiment

NKorea likely to get cold shoulder at Asia forum

The 101st Airborne Division is trying to save its illustrious 506th Infantry Regiment, whose origins date to World War II's fabled "Band of Brothers," from deactivation under the Army's massive restructuring.

http://www.newson6.com/story/22710771/nkorea-likely-to-get-cold-shoulder-at-asia-forum

Inspira facilities earn national recognition

... have been redesignated by the American Nurses Credential Center as Magnet facilities for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovations in professional nursing practice. By receiving Magnet redesignation, Inspira maintains its status ...

http://www.thedailyjournal.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedailyjournal.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013306280009%26nclick_check%3D1

Hospitals moving to high-tech ways to ensure employees keep their hands clean

Here at Maclean's, we appreciate the written word. And we appreciate you, the reader.

http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/06/28/hospitals-moving-to-high-tech-ways-to-ensure-employees-keep-their-hands-clean/

Ruth M. McLane

Ruth M. McLane, 95, formerly of Grandview Courts, 40 N. Broad St., and the Country Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, died Wednesday morning at University Hospital in Syracuse, where she had been a patient for a short time.

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20130628/OBIT01/706289977

Pharma Field Sales - Diabetes Care Specialist (DCS)Edison, NJ Job

Thank you for your interest in the Pharma Field Sales - Diabetes Care Specialist Edison, NJ Job.

http://jobview.monster.com/Pharma-Field-Sales-Diabetes-Care-Specialist-DCS-Edison-NJ-Job-Job-Edison-NJ-US-123318058.aspx?rje=0

Thanks for the good death, LGH

My dear friend, the poet, writer and filmmaker Meg Torwl, passed away yesterday evening at the age of 46, on the palliative care ward at Lions Gate Hospital after a long battle with cancer.

http://www.nsnews.com/health/Thanks+good+death/8591101/story.html

Llandough radiographer to tackle epic memorial cycle

A LLANDOUGH Hospital worker is preparing to tackle an epic 440km sponsored bike ride in memory of her mum, who passed away from cancer six years ago.

http://www.penarthtimes.co.uk/news/10514629.Llandough_radiographer_to_tackle_epic_memorial_cycle/?ref=rss

William Carey receives $250,000 nursing grant

The Ph.D. program was designed to prepare professional nurse scholars to assume leadership and upper-level management roles in nursing education programs or health care organizations.

http://www.clarionledger.com/needlogin?type=login&redirecturl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarionledger.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Farticle%3FAID%3D2013306280032%26nclick_check%3D1

Dennis Potter archive offers glimpse into mind of celebrated writer

Archive containing unpublished works and fragments opens to the public for the first time this weekend in the Forest of Dean The handwritten text of an unproduced Dennis Potter television play called Mushroom on Toast from the early 1970s.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2013/jun/27/dennis-potter-archive-celebrated-writer?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theguardian%2Fmedia%2Frss+%28Media%29

Decisions Facing The Elderly Prior to Healthcare Admission

At Somers Manor Nursing Home, we understand that the aging population faces a number of difficult decisions, surrounding care and communication, prior to entering a healthcare facility.

http://lewisboro.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/decisions-facing-elderly-prior-healthcare-admission

View Press Release

... spanning North Shore-LIJ's electronic health record (EHR) system being integrated at 15 hospitals, three skilled-nursing facilities, 12 emergency departments, approximately 400 outpatient and physician practices, and in the offices of ...

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20130627005318/en/North-Shore-LIJ-Health-System-Selects-InterSystems-HealthShare

CNA, foreign health care union leaders form Global Nurses United

The Oakland-based California Nurses Association is leading an international effort to meld health care unions into a global force against "austerity measures, privatization and cuts in health care services."

http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/blog/morning-roundup/2013/06/cna-foreign-health-union-global-nurses.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+bizj_national+%28Bizjournals+National+Feed%29

Doctors, Nurses Deliver Hospital Care to Patients' Homes

Instead of admitting patients to medical units at the hospital, clinicians at Orlando Regional Medical Center are providing health care to patients in the comfort of their homes.

http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/604844/?sc=rsmn&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+NewswiseMednews+%28Newswise%3A+MedNews%29

Nyanza: children and mothers fed milk to sensitize health benefits of milk

As a way of sensitizing people on the nutritious value of milk, children, nursing mothers and pregnant women in Busasamana in Nyanza district were fed milk and asked to love milk.

http://www.thepleader.com/2013/06/nyanza-children-and-mothers-fed-milk-to-sensitize-health-benefits-of-milk/

U.S. to retire most chimpanzees from medical research

The U.S. National Institutes of Health is reducing the number of chimpanzees it uses in biomedical research and will retire most of them to sanctuaries, a decision applauded by animal rights groups, according to Reuters .

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2013/06/us_to_retire_most_chimpanzees.html

Island Nursing Home and Care Center celebrates 30th anniversary

From left, Ed Faulkingham, maintenance supervisor; Ada Weed, housekeeping; and Janice Olsen, nursing, who is now retiring after 30 years of service and eager to have free time to spend with her grandchildren.

https://penobscotbaypress.com/news/2013/jun/27/island-nursing-home-and-care-center-celebrates-30t/

Asleep on the Bench, Apple Gets Out-Innovated

I look at Apple's more than $100 billion in the bank, and you know what I find to be a yawn-inspiring investment? Buying back Apple stock.

http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/78377.html

Help reduce breast cancer burden -First Lady

The First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, has urged organisations that provide counselling and treatment to patients with breast cancer to help strengthen the government's resolve to reduce its infection and death rate in the country.

http://www.ghanamma.com/help-reduce-breast-cancer-burden-first-lady/

OECD: Israelis younger with high life expectancy

The good news is that Israelis are younger, have a higher life expectancy and lower infant mortality than most other member nations in the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development .

http://www.jpost.com/National-News/OECD-Israelis-younger-with-high-life-expectancy-317998

Wellness centre gets a shot in the arm

Further to their May 9 donation of a 13-acre parcel of land as the future site of the Port Carling nursing station, Andy's House palliative care facility, and the Lions Club seniors' residence, on June 21, Minett residents Brock and Willa Napier announced a financial contribution of $750,000.

http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/community-story/3857821-wellness-centre-gets-a-shot-in-the-arm/

Health sector growing in Kamloops

Health is a major employer in Kamloops, and expansion in that field locally and nationally is quickly rising, a Statistics Canada survey shows.

http://www.kamloopsnews.ca/article/20130627/KAMLOOPS0101/130629864/-1/kamloops0101/health-sector-growing-in-kamloops

Manitoba trails in learning: data

... said Lori Lamont, the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority's vice-president of interprofessional practice and chief nursing officer. "We (now) have an aging workforce in the health care sector. The average age of a nurse in Manitoba is 47," and many ...

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/manitoba-trails--in-learning-data-213273841.html

Triathlon will Make It Better

Pictured is Lesley Ford who is taking part in a triathalon this weekend to raise funds for the Childrens Hospital.Lesley is with her 2 years old daughter Emma who received treatment from the hospital whrn she was a baby A determined mum will push herself to the limit as she takes on a triathlon to raise money for Sheffield Children's Hospital's ... (more)

http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/triathlon-will-make-it-better-1-5801507

C-Section Shift: Rate Drops at 38 Weeks, Rises at 39

The U.S. rate of Cesarean section births is holding steady, although there has been a drop in the rate of c-sections performed on babies born slightly earlier than full-term, a new report says.

http://www.livescience.com/37788-c-section-rate-shift-us.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Livesciencecom+%28LiveScience.com+Science+Headline+Feed%29

Healthcare Provisioning Software automates roll-based access control.

June 27, 2013 - Provisioning v4.0 gives administrators governance and analytics capabilities to manage compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and JCAHO.

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/Healthcare-Provisioning-Software-automates-roll-based-access-control-20010332

Another picture in The Wall

An artistic creation, the work of professional and amateur artists, was unveiled in a musical ceremony in the courtyard of the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville yesterday .

http://www.thametoday.co.uk/news/local/another-picture-in-the-wall-1-5229135

Red Cross says civilian centers abused in conflict

Civilians in hospitals, schools, churches and mosques are increasingly put in harm's way in armed conflicts around the world, including in Syria, the head of the Red Cross said Thursday.

http://www.times-standard.com/nationandworldnews/ci_23550323/red-cross-says-civilian-centers-abused-conflict

The World's Most Influential Baby: What To Expect-And When

Catherine, pregnant Duchess of Cambridge, names a Princess Cruises ship 'Royal Princess' at Ocean Terminal, Southampton Docks, Hampshire, Britain, June 13, 2013.

http://world.time.com/2013/06/27/the-worlds-most-influential-baby-what-to-expect-and-when/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+timeblogs%2Fthe_china_blog+%28TIME%3A+The+China+Blog%29

Robotic Companion Animal Comforts Dementia Sufferers

... Expression in Older Adults with Dementia: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial , in Journal of Gerontological Nursing ] In fact, the robotic seal offered patients a similar comforting presence as real animals do when introduced to patients living in ...

http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode.cfm?id=robotic-companion-animal-comforts-d-13-06-27

Muskens: Higher employment found for those with certified job skills

... and 60 per cent in education. In health and education, these would be students who completed programs in practical nursing, health care assistant, early childhood education and education assistant. Trades students also fared better when it came to ...

http://www.bclocalnews.com/opinion/213238711.html

Northumbria academic hailed for excellent approach

Dr John Unsworth, a Principal Lecturer in Nursing at Northumbria University, has received the accolade from the Higher Education Academy.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/northumbria-academic-hailed-excellent-approach-4725039

James Gray, MP for North Wiltshire

I would add to that the racing certainty that we all will need care of one sort or another - from our GP for routine complaints; our hospitals for more serious things; our dentists to keep the smile what it should be, long-term care in our old age; the wonderful people who run Macmillan hospices.

http://www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/headlines/10511422.James_Gray___MP_for_North_Wiltshire/

Job Openings in Milledgeville

... GA Pay: $17.73 per Hour Education: Associate Degree Job Number: GA8092830 Graduate of accredited school of nursing required. Position requires a current unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state the facility is ...

http://milledgeville.13wmaz.com/news/best/132522-job-openings-milledgeville

North East out-of-hours patients urged to give feedback

People from across the North East are being invited to share their views on the service provided by Northern Doctors Urgent Care at a series of face-to-face public forums.

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/north-east-out-of-hours-patients-urged-4725724

Dad: I almost left my disabled daughter

Jack Barr Jr. shared the story of coming to terms with his daughter Marley's Down syndrome diagnosis on CNN iReport .

http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/27/health/down-syndrome-father-essay/index.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+rss%2Fcnn_topstories+%28RSS%3A+Top+Stories%29

University of Michigan spin-off Tangent Medical Technologies commercializes medical device

Ann Arbor-based medical device company Tangent Medical Technologies announced Thursday morning it will now be accepting commercial orders for the company's innovative NovaCath IV catheter.

http://annarbor.com/business-review/u-m-spinoff-tangent-medical-technologies-brings-innovative-medical-device-to-commercial-market/?cmpid=mlive-@mlive-business-a2

Music Can Change The World One Concert at a Time - UK Rocker Mike...

Music Can Change The World One Concert at a Time - UK Rocker Mike Peters Emerging as Global, Multi-Generational, Cancer Warrior, Advocate and Activist Mike Peters' Rock and Roll Cancer Foundation, Love Hope Strength, Has Raised $3 Million, Expanded Registries and Harvested 35,000 Blood Stem Cell and Bone Marrow Donors Resulting In 560 Matches in ... (more)

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10874668.htm

Emergency nurse recognized for years of teaching

Even while being recognized for all the years of her dedication to nursing, Ann Casey was still thinking about others.

http://www.thewesternstar.com/Living/2013-06-27/article-3293960/Emergency-nurse-recognized-for-years-of-teaching/1

National standards for patient handling aim to reduce worker, resident injuries

... experts, including nurses and therapists. They were designed to be used across the continuum of care, including in nursing homes, hospices and rehabilitation facilities, according to the ANA. Providers should incorporate ergonomic design principles ...

http://www.mcknights.com/national-standards-for-patient-handling-aim-to-reduce-worker-resident-injuries/article/300601/

How the U.S. Benefits from its Alliance with Israel

When two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in April, doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital found themselves well prepared for the aftermath.

http://www.jewishpress.com/indepth/opinions/how-the-u-s-benefits-from-its-alliance-with-israel/2013/06/27/

Call for more hospital staff

... properly. Health chiefs have to set out their actions to the CQC by July 16. Chris Platton, the Trust's acting nursing director, said: "There can be no excuses for not meeting the expected standards set out in this report and it is unacceptable that ...

http://www.whitehavennews.co.uk/news/call-for-more-hospital-staff-1.1065983?referrerPath=/whitehaven-news-headlines-1.60007

Nurses ask more people to sign up to walk and raise vital funds for hospice

The cost of running the hospice is A 2.8m annually, with only 30 percent of that figure coming from the NHS.

http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/10511478.Nurses_ask_more_people_to_sign_up_to_walk_and_raise_vital_funds_for_hospice/?ref=rss

William Carey receives $250,000 nursing grant

William Carey University has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation in support of the Ph.D. in Nursing Education and Administration program, which was implemented in the Fall of 2012.

http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/apexchange/2013/06/27/ms--nursing-grant.html

'Food for Thought' at Nutrition Conference

... modifications for people with swallowing problems; the implementation of a malnutrition screening tool in community nursing; and the role of volunteer dining companions at Noble's Hospital. The catering administrator from Noble's Hospital also gave ...

http://isleofman.isle-news.com/archives/food-for-thought-at-nutrition-conference/22332/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+isle-of-man+%28Isle+News+%3A+Isle+of+Man+News%29

Michael R. Beland

Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 23 at Berth & Rosenthal Funeral Home, Peshtigo for Michael R. Beland, of Peshtigo.

http://www.peshtigotimes.net/?id=22184

Somers Manor, Pharmacy Partner To Ease Pill Fill Process

SOMERS, N.Y. Somers Manor Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center has partnered with Somers Pharmacy to make it easier to fill prescriptions.

http://somers.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/somers-manor-pharmacy-partner-ease-pill-fill-process

Snooze News, Take II

... ealth Center in Edgewood. She has more than 35 years of experience in nutrition, health and wellness, counseling and nursing.

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20130627/LIFE07/306270011/&nclick_check=1

Simulation Centre plays a vital role in training emergency teams

The Royal Berkshire Hospital's Simulation Centre creates a safe teaching environment and has a lifelike computer dummy to help doctors and nurses improve practical skills.

http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/local-news/royal-berkshire-hospital-simulation-centre-4725070

Electroretinography may be helpful for food addiction and obesity prevention

... Nasser, who is an associate professor in the department of Nutrition Sciences in Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions, led this study, which tested the use of electroretinography (ERG) to indicate increases in the ...

http://www.examiner.com/article/electroretinography-may-be-helpful-for-food-addiction-and-obesity-prevention

Nursing Clinical Specialt... Mount Sinai Medical Cente...

The Clinical Coordinator is a Registered Professional Nurse with broad knowledge and skills who participates in the coordination of clinical programs and services for designated patient populations.

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1118697-nursing-clinical-specialty-coordinator-non-np-at-mount-sinai-medical-center-in-manhattan-ny

'We didn't think we'd be here'

In 1987, Vermont had few cases of AIDS or HIV. Dr. Christopher Grace, who had spent four years earlier in the decade working in New York City as the epidemic unfolded there, knew they were coming.

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Overstretched NHS staff left me bleeding for 20 hours

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http://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/overstretched-nhs-staff-left-me-bleeding-for-20-hours-8676061.html

Hospital displays nurse name for every patient

... on its 1,107 beds, as well as the name by which each patient wishes to be addressed. The initiative, revealed by Nursing Standard magazine, comes in the wake of the Mid Staffs scandal in which hundreds of patients suffered an appalling lack of care. ...

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/hospital-displays-nurse-name-for-every-patient-8676063.html

Nelson Mandela: South Africa's Former President 'on Life Support'

An elder in the former president's clan told reporters that Mandela, 94, was unable to breathe unaided in his hospital bed in Pretoria.

http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/483809/20130627/nelson-mandela-life-support-unable-breathe-pretoria.htm

First Choice Emergency Room Louetta Facility Hosts Street Party

First Choice Emergency Room , the leading freestanding emergency room system in the United States, will host a street party at their Louetta facility on Saturday, June 29th from 11am-2pm.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/emergency-room/houston/prweb10876814.htm

The big decision: should I take a gap year?

... system. Working there over a stretch of time will both give me an impression and insight into the working world of nursing - knowledge to help me through university when I choose to go." Choosing to take a year out can help you gain valuable ...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/mortarboard/2013/jun/27/should-i-take-gap-year

British Grand Prix: Everything you need to know about Silverstone

The British Grand Prix at Silverstone has firmly established itself as one of the leading events on the Formula One calendar.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/article-2349432/British-Grand-Prix-Everything-need-know-Silverstone.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Kaiser Permanente is helping Valley high school students

... to high school juniors and seniors. She hopes the internship will give her a head start when she begins the nursing program at Fresno State in the fall. Tweety Yang explained, "Just being around the hospital and just getting the feel of it and it'll ...

http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/health/health_watch&id=9145440&rss=rss-kfsn-article-9145440

Lee Memorial Health System staff face pay raise reduction

Lee Memorial Health System's elected governing board will consider a plan today that would modestly reduce raises for its 10,500 employees next year and offer no increases to the organization's top-earning executives.

http://wwws-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2013306270010

Aspirin's Anti-Colon Cancer Effect May Depend on Genes

Numerous studies have found that daily low-dose aspirin might help shield against colon cancer.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_138148.html

Curry night boost for charity work

The staff of Ashianas Indian Restraunt in Bedlington, Northumberland with Pam and John Lee who organised the dinner in aid of The BLF.

http://www.morpethherald.co.uk/news/local-news/curry-night-boost-for-charity-work-1-5785800

NHS review is delayed by financial concerns

An NHS review that has put hospital accident and emergency and maternity services in SW London under threat has been delayed because of concerns about funding of Croydon health services .

http://www.croydonguardian.co.uk/news/10509276.NHS_review_is_delayed_by_financial_concerns/

Carol Jean (Berg) Stewart, 88

... Berg, she was born November 29, 1925 in Muncie. She was a graduate of Yorktown High School and The School of Nursing at Anderson University. She was an avid vegetable gardener and seriously applied herself to painting in oils. She was a member of ...

http://www.thestarpress.com/viewart/20130626/OBITUARIES/306260308/Carol-Jean-Berg-Stewart-88

Community Free Dental Clinic in Huntsville -- rich in patients, volunteers, poor in funds

Dr. Ron Guy talks with a patient while nurse Eugenia Graves checks her blood pressure at the Community Free Dental Clinic in Huntsville, Ala., on April 23, 2013.

http://blog.al.com/breaking/2013/06/free_dental_clinic_huntsville.html

LifePlans, Inc. Announces Selection of New President and COO

LifePlans, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Munich American Reassurance Company, announced today the appointment of Gary Guiser as president and chief operating officer effective July 1, 2013.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130626005847/en

Why EMR companies don't care about usability

I overheard nurses praising the pilot of a new technology with the promise of improving communication, safety, and saving on healthcare spending.

http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/06/emr-companies-dont-care-usability.html

More women than men have post-secondary education

... "It's a woman's world today." Women overwhelmingly dominate the fields of childcare, administrative assistants, nursing and cashiers. Men comprise more than nine out of 10 workers in the fields of truck driving, carpentry, welding and electricians. ...

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2013/06/26/statistics-canada-national-household--survey-labour.html?cmp=rss

Wind Beneath Their Wings

... Jo Ann. Jo Ann Wilson is the senior medical certification specialist for AOPA Pilot Protection Services. A former nursing student, emergency room and doctor's assistant, and founding member of the local Elder Services Provider Council, she has ...

http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2013/June/1/Wind-Beneath-Their-Wings.aspx

KORT Home Health Care Helping Patients Recover More Quickly

... were sincere and genuinely invested in my recovery," said Elliott. "We believe we are leaders in our industry for nursing and physical therapy. Our highly trained therapists are board certified in conditions related to orthopedic surgeries, but ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/kortphysicaltherapy/homehealthcare/prweb10863524.htm

What Was Surgery Like In The 1970s?

... and cholecystectomies were done as open procedures. There were no computers in any clinical departments or nursing units. Everything was on paper. The good news? There was no way to "copy and paste" progress notes. We had different colored paper for ...

http://www.surgicalproductsmag.com/blogs/2013/06/what-was-surgery-1970s

Credible information crucial for NHS managers, says senior academic

... expert from Kingston University's Business School. Professor Christine Edwards said executives across the NHS - from nursing and clinical bosses to those who headed up personnel and finance departments - were being asked to take crucial decisions ...

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-06-credible-crucial-nhs-senior-academic.html

WoundMatrix Mobile Wound Management Deployed in One of New...

The home health care provider implemented the WoundMatrix smartphone technology in the first quarter of this year.

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130626005213/en/WoundMatrix-Mobile-Wound-Management-Deployed-England%E2%80%99s-Largest

Do What Helps Your Customers

With so much customer service happening these days, you'd think it would be better.

http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/mt_3/archive/2013/06/26/do-what-helps-your-customers.aspx

The maturing of Canada's workforce: women flourish, men shun manufacturing

The 2011 National Household Survey's latest findings, released Wednesday, offer insights into how Canada's workforce has evolved over the course of five decades and suggest where it might be headed.

http://www.nanaimodailynews.com/business/the-maturing-of-canada-s-workforce-women-flourish-men-shun-manufacturing-1.334474

Women focused on education as ladder to jobs: StatsCan survey

The second release from the 2011 National Household Survey of Statistics Canada shows dramatic differences in employment rates between those who have post-secondary certificates and those who do not.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/women-focused-on-education-as-ladder-to-jobs-statscan-survey/article12822146/?cmpid=rss1

Women soar at school but stick to traditional jobs: Statcan survey

... "It's a woman's world today." Women overwhelmingly dominate the fields of childcare, administrative assistants, nursing and cashiers. Men comprise more than nine out of 10 workers in the fields of truck driving, carpentry, welding and electricians. ...

http://www.brandonsun.com/business/breaking-news/women-soar-at-school-but-stick-to-traditional-jobs-statcan-survey-213115671.html

AFMS personnel providing maximum medical aid to Uttarakhand flood victims

... in sync with Indian Army evacuation teams. Emergency medical teams, including doctors, members of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) and paramedics have been airlifted and dispatched to forward and inaccessible areas to cater for first aid and ...

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/34013/afms-personnel-providing-maximum-medical-aid-to-uttarakhand-flood-victims.html

Ribbon cut on new Antrim Area Emergency Department

... but said a range of other measures must also be in place to ensure patients are seen promptly. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) also welcomed "the change of environment in the emergency department" but said there had been "significant problems" at ...

http://www.midulstermail.co.uk/news/local/ribbon-cut-on-new-antrim-area-emergency-department-1-5224545

RxEconsult Healthcare Social Network Announces Job Listing Packages...

... jobs posted across the web through the RxEconsult healthcare jobs platform. Top job searches on RxEconsult include nursing, pharmacy jobs, healthcare management, healthcare consulting, pharmaceutical industry jobs, and health information technology ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10869295.htm

HealthMEDX Featured Speaker on Interoperability at the 2013 Ltpac Hit...

... provides an integrated clinical/financial EMR and CRM across the entire LTPAC care continuum, including: Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Rehab, Home Care and Hospice. The SaaS based architecture supports interoperability with ...

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10869173.htm

Jobless Spanish nurses jump at Dutch opportunities

... training and tests in the southern city of Seville and flew to The Hague, where they start work in July. With full nursing degrees, they are all over-qualified for their nursing aide positions. But given that more than 18,000 nurses are out of work ...

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/26/us-eu-youth-nurses-idUSBRE95P0J720130626?feedType=RSS&feedName=lifestyleMolt

Bite Resistant Arm Guards Online Shop To Help Protect Those In Fear Of Human Bites

Jun. 26, 2013 - KNARESBOROUGH, U.K. -- "There is no doubt in my mind, bite resistant arm guards can help protect mental health care professionals and special educational needs teachers from physical injury, risk of infection, soft tissue damage and subsequent psychological distress", says Robert Kaiser, CEO of PPSS Group, the firm behind this new ... (more)

http://www.prlog.org/12163852-bite-resistant-arm-guards-online-shop-to-help-protect-those-in-fear-of-human-bites.html

Staff Registered Nurse, S... 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. The 697-bed ...

http://www.nurse.com/jobs/1129052-staff-registered-nurse-surgery-per-diem-at-swedish-medical-center-in-seattle-wa

Braintree to Increase Pay of School Substitute Nurses

... temporary nurses when absences and field trips arise. The School Committee approved the increase last week after Nursing Coordinator Paula Dowd told members it has been difficult to retain substitute nurses when surrounding towns pay $120 to $210 ...

http://braintree.patch.com/articles/braintree-to-increase-pay-of-school-substitute-nurses

Vitamin D helps lower BP and uplifts mood in women with diabetes

... minimal side effects," Sue M. Penckofer, PhD, RN, lead author of the study and a professor in the Niehoff School of Nursing, said. "Larger, randomized controlled trials are needed to determine the impact of vitamin D supplementation on depression ...

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/33995/vitamin-d-helps-lower-bp-and-uplifts-mood-in-women-with-diabetes.html

Westlake School Students earn NJ Jefferson Youth Award

Under the guidance of Patricia Convery, special needs students from Westlake School in Westfield, are bringing their enthusiasm and friendship to the residents of their county nursing facility.

http://www.nj.com/helpinghands/index.ssf/2013/06/westlake_school_students_earn.html

Leah Smith never lost hope

Fort Wayne's two-time heart transplant recipient is doing remarkably better this week at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis after receiving her second donation Wednesday.

http://fortwayne.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130625/SPORTS/320123482

FEATURE-Jobless Spanish nurses jump at Dutch opportunities

... training and tests in the southern city of Seville and flew to The Hague, where they start work in July. With full nursing degrees, they are all over-qualified for their nursing aide positions. But given that more than 18,000 nurses are out of work ...

http://www.trust.org/item/20130626100012-eslgz/?source

Newly naturalized Elizabeth Amaro Gonzalez credits Baystate...

... Academy, students focus on career exploration and preparation, as well as employment skills. Sessions are offered in nursing and in allied health careers, such as health information management, pharmacy, radiology and more in career exploration, and ...

http://www.masslive.com/living/index.ssf/2013/06/newly_naturalized_elizabeth_amaro_gonzalez_credits_baystate_springfield_educational_partnership_with.html

Twilight Wish begins new chapter

... and community aid and donations. A tax-deductible charity, the foundation grants wishes for seniors who are in nursing facilities or whose income is less than 200 percent of poverty level, said Jan Stumpf, a volunteer and special events director for ...

http://www.kcchronicle.com/2013/06/25/twilight-wish-begins-new-chapter/aa7bcjj/

Nam on alert for Ebola-like virus

... to report such cases immediately to the appropriate levels. 'Suspected cases should be isolated and strict barrier nursing techniques must be implemented, and standard infection control precautions should be enhanced throughout the healthcare ...

http://www.namibian.com.na/news/full-story/archive/2013/june/article/nam-on-alert-for-ebola-like-virus/

Independent midwife faces misconduct and competence hearing

... severe bleeding after Rosemary Kacary pulled out part of her placenta, a misconduct and competence hearing of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) was told on Monday. Mrs Teague had decided to employ a private midwife following the still-birth of ...

http://www.getreading.co.uk/news/health/independent-midwife-rosemary-kacary-faces-4712409

Cumbrian hospital running on 'bare bones'

... nurses though, and the attention to patients even when "rushed off their feet". Chris Platton, acting director of nursing, said: "There can be no excuses for not meeting the expected standards set out in this report and it is unacceptable that both ...

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/cumbrian-hospital-running-on-bare-bones-1.1065737?referrerPath=/news-round-up-1.50001

Classroom assistants win Supreme Court victory in equal pay fight with council

A group of female school employees have won a Supreme Court victory in their equal pay fight against a local authority.

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/home-news/classroom-assistants-win-supreme-court-victory-in-equal-pay-fight-with-council.1372239348

Emory to help train nurses to care for veterans

Emory University's nursing school and the Atlanta VA Medical Center are teaming up to train nurses to care for veterans.

http://www.wtoc.com/story/22689375/emory-to-help-train-nurses-to-care-for-veterans

McCook Community Hospital picks Vision Control integrated louvers...

HDR Architecture, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska, selects Unicel's Vision Control hermetically-sealed glass units to ensure adjustable privacy in patient rooms and nursing stations.

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=176419

A queen, a nun and all of us

... churches, because I have become acquainted with them in their time of need." Sister Mary Owen had at one time been nursing director at Rosary College (now Dominican University) in River Forest, Ill., had served with Hospice of Spokane, Spokane, ...

http://www.livinglutheran.com/blog/2013/06/a-queen-a-nun-and-all-of-us.html

09:12: Senator Norris has 'serious cancer condition'

... the superb treatment I have received from the team of consultants at St. Vincent's Private Hospital as well as the nursing and general hospital staff. "The cancer appears to be related to the initial incidence of viral hepatitis which I contracted ...

http://news.eircom.net/breakingnews/21221146/

Methadone program short resources, says doctor

The medical director of P.E.I.'s methadone program says it needs more resources, so more opioid addicts can get help.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/story/2013/06/26/pei-methadone-program-resources-ling-584.html?cmp=rss

Llanwrda and Llansadwrn Countrywomens group

... lady, who also works in a voluntary capacity for various organisations. We were given a brief history of district nursing. The talk ended with a question and answer session in which Janet's dedication for love of her patients was very apparent. Tea ...

http://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/yourlocalnews/llandovery/3789002.Llanwrda_and_Llansadwrn_Countrywomens_group/?ref=rss

Hospice group issues beds warning

Up to 2,500 terminally-ill patients are denied access to hospice in-patient care each year because of the lack of services nationwide, it has emerged.

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/hospice-group-issues-beds-warning-29374429.html

Charity given backing after Wolves coach suffers heart attack

WARRINGTON Wolves assistant head coach Willie Poching has given a heart charity his backing after a health scare earlier this year.

http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/10505966.Charity_given_backing_after_Wolves_coach_suffers_heart_attack/

Hawksford helps Macmillan Cancer Support (Jersey) through charity events

... are available to local people and has partnership arrangements in place with Macmillan Cancer Support, Family Nursing and Home Care and Social Services. 'We really appreciate the help given to Macmillan in Jersey by everyone at Hawksford this year. ...

http://jersey.isle-news.com/archives/hawksford-helps-macmillan-cancer-support-jersey-through-charity-events/18078/

Time to speak up about intrusive regulations

It never fails to amaze me how the "conservatives" want less government when it comes to the EPA, guns, bank regulation and President Obama's health care plan, to name a few, but when it comes to women's health care, they want to be right in the examining room with us and our doctors because evidently we are not capable of making our own ... (more)

http://www.mariettatimes.com/page/content.detail/id/552613/Time-to-speak-up-about-intrusive-regulations.html?nav=5007

Fifteen Utah Groups Earn Cancer-Prevention Grants

... cancer. The society will also teach staff from more than 100 clinics how to increase screening rates. "As a nursing organization that focuses on gastrointestinal health, this grant will help us help patients understand the importance of screening," ...

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

Senator Norris has 'serious cancer condition'

... the superb treatment I have received from the team of consultants at St. Vincent's Private Hospital as well as the nursing and general hospital staff. "The cancer appears to be related to the initial incidence of viral hepatitis which I contracted ...

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/senator-norris-has-serious-cancer-condition-598547.html

Emory to help train nurses to care for veterans

Emory University's nursing school and the Atlanta VA Medical Center are teaming up to train nurses to care for veterans.

http://www.enquirerherald.com/2013/06/26/2551227/emory-to-help-train-nurses-to.html

Solano County students get valuable training at NorthBay Healthcare Nurse Camp

... explained, adding that their mission is to help those who are "on the fence" with their career plans by seeing if nursing is something they would like to pursue. A wall away, another group of campers practiced injections. Their patients -- large ...

http://www.thereporter.com/news/ci_23541308?source=rss

Ask Tony: We lost a dream holiday, Axa lost our 7,000 claim

... I saw a Legal & General adviser who suggested that I top up the bond as this would protect us from losing money to nursing care costs. This turned out not to be the case. The top-up has earned only 1.5per cent, well behind the first investment. I ...

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/holidays/article-2348283/ASK-TONY-We-lost-dream-holiday-Axa-lost-7-000-claim.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

...the [World-Readiness] phoenix shall rise anew! (aka Note to self:...

It was not quite two months ago that I last blogged in this often World-Readiness focused Blog-o-mine, doubtful about the future.

http://blogs.msdn.com/b/michkap/archive/2013/06/25/10428504.aspx

Journey of hope: Julie Holt Legas now receiving medical treatment in China

... of her body in the autumn of 2011. Within months, she went from an active life studying for a second career in nursing, to a wheelchair. Her speech is labored and she lost weight because eating is physically difficult. Chinese medicine offers no ...

http://www.mlive.com/opinion/jackson/index.ssf/2013/06/post_42.html

Creating a Permanent Democrat Majority

If you have to keep it a secret, you probably shouldn't be doing it. But the California legislature and the new Covered California health insurance exchange are conspiring to keep secret how they will dole out more than half a billion dollars in taxpayer dollars to contractors.

http://newmediajournal.us/indx.php/item/9749

Mandela's grandson thanks well-wishers

Outside the hospital where Nelson Mandela remains in a critical condition the stream of well-wishers is unabated.

http://www.reuters.com/video/2013/06/25/mandelas-grandson-thanks-well-wishers?videoId=243550074&feedType=VideoRSS&feedName=LatestVideosUS&videoChannel=1&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FUSVideoLatest+%28Video+%2F+US+%2F+Latest+Video%29

Northumbria University's robot seal aids dementia patients

... influence including increased levels of pleasure and also reduced anxiety. Professor Glenda Cook, Professor of Nursing at Northumbria University, said: "Our study provides important preliminary support for the idea that robots may present a ...

http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/local-news/northumbria-universitys-robot-seal-aids-4708527

Kindred Healthcare to sell eight nursing centers for $49M

Kindred Healthcare to sell eight nursing centers for $49M Kindred Healthcare announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell eight non-strategic nursing centers for approximately $49M to affiliates of Signature Healthcare.

http://www.theflyonthewall.com/permalinks/entry.php/KNDid1850631/KND-Kindred-Healthcare-to-sell-eight-nursing-centers-for-M

CampDoc.com Forges Strategic Alliance with PPN to Offer Pre-Packaged Medications to Summer Camps

Jun. 25, 2013 - ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- CampDoc.com, the leading electronic health record system for camps , and Pharmacy Plus Network, a national provider of pharmacy services, have teamed up to begin offering pre-packaged medications to summer camps .

http://www.prlog.org/12162664-campdoccom-forges-strategic-alliance-with-ppn-to-offer-pre-packaged-medications-to-summer-camps.html

Healthcare IT Services Firm to Offer Courion-Based Solution to...

CareTech is one of the nation's premier information technology services providers to the healthcare industry.

http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130625005244/en/Healthcare-Services-Firm-Offer-Courion-Based-Solution-Hundreds

Reducing That 'Puffy' Appearance After Treatment

We continue to learn about and understand the concept of volume loss in the aging face.

http://community.advanceweb.com/blogs/nppa_3/archive/2013/06/24/reducing-that-puffy-appearance-after-treatment.aspx

GPH accused of dodging blame, cover-up in death of triple heart attack woman

Raul De Souza, the son of the woman who died at the Georgetown Public Hospital after suffering three heart attacks during an over 12-hour wait for critical medical attention, is disappointed with the explanations given about her care, including that she was beyond saving owing to prior damage to her heart.

http://www.stabroeknews.com/2013/news/stories/06/25/gph-accused-of-dodging-blame-cover-up-in-death-of-triple-heart-attack-woman/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+stabroeknewsguyana+%28Stabroek+News%29

Healthcare IT Services Firm to Offer Courion-Based Solution to...

Courion , the leading defender against enterprise information access threats, today announced that CareTech Solutions , an IT services provider for more than 200 U.S. hospitals and health systems, will offer Courion's PasswordCourierA password management and AccountCourierA user provisioning solutions as value-added packaged services for its help ... (more)

http://www.businesswire.com/news/topix/20130625005243/en

David Lawrence Center Welcomes New ARNP in Adult Outpatient Services

... to individuals with mental health and substance abuse problems. Sather earned her Associate of Science in Nursing and Associate in Arts from Central Lakes College, Brainerd, MN. She then graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master's ...

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/jun/25/david-lawrence-center-welcomes-new-arnp-in-adult-o/?partner=RSS

David Lawrence Center Opens New Expanded Adult Detoxification Unit

... vital signs and medical monitoring, evidence-based medication management and detox protocols, routine physician and nursing visits, nutrition education services, educational and wellness groups, daily 12 step groups, pet therapy, yoga, recreation, ...

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/jun/25/david-lawrence-center-opens-new-expanded-adult-det/?partner=RSS

Using Google Docs to manage patients more efficiently

During my sophomore year of college as a pre-med, I volunteered at the front desk of a free clinic, where it was typical to see patients waiting sometimes for more than two hours.

http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2013/06/google-docs-manage-patients-efficiently.html

Promise of price cut on hospital bills in limbo

... and people with skimpy policies. It's unclear that the federal requirements are helping at all. Justin Farman, a nursing student from Watertown, in upstate New York, was diagnosed with a blood cancer last fall, when he was uninsured. Going without ...

http://www.smdailyjournal.com/articles/lifestyle/2013-06-25/promise-of-price-cut-on-hospital-bills-in-limbo/1770719.html

HEALTH: Demonstrators protest closing of LICH emergency room to ambulances

... that a number of hospital employees have resigned in the past few months, including the directors of medicine and nursing. "We understand the passion and commitment of the people at the rally, but the fact is that passion and commitment alone do not ...

http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/36/26/dtg_lichrally_2013_06_28_bk.html

Friends of Cancer Patients launches i 1 2Breaking the Silence' campaign

WAM SHARJAH, June 25th, 2013 -- After a range of successful pan-UAE campaigns for awareness on early detectable cancers, the Friends of Cancer Patients charitable society is expanding its fold to include metastatic breast cancer patients - a stigmatised and often forgotten segment of the community, usually living with advanced stages of cancer - ... (more)

http://www.wam.ae/servlet/Satellite?c=WamLocEnews&cid=1290005328591&pagename=WAM%2FWAM_E_Layout&parent=Query&parentid=1135099399852

Kindred Healthcare Announces Agreement to Sell Eight Non-Strategic...

Kindred Healthcare, Inc. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell eight non-strategic nursing centers for approximately $49 million to affiliates of Signature Healthcare, LLC .

http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/topix/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20130625005807&newsLang=en&ndmConfigId=1000639&vnsId=41

A view of Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital.

... O1 4 *O1 *O1 a ( listen and repeat), regardless of gender. These words derive from the root . . (y.n.k), which means nursing. They first appear in Mishnaic Hebrew. For example, I wish to congratulate [...] Ben Gurion University recently graduated ...

http://www.jewishpress.com/blogs/a-soldiers-mother/shouldering-the-pain/2013/06/25/

Symphony of Lincoln awarded accreditation from Joint Commission

... to the next level and helps create a culture of excellence," says Doug Rutter, administrator. "Becoming the first nursing home in the Springfield area to achieve Joint Commission accreditation is a major step toward maintaining excellence and ...

http://www.lincolndailynews.com/News/health062513_s.shtml

Professional Heathcare Resources - Astute Networks Customer Profile

... to helping thousands of Maryland, Virginia, and DC patients improve the quality of their lives. From skilled nursing to therapy to personal care and hospice, PHR helps those recovering from recent hospitalization or illness, those facing their final ...

http://www.zdnet.com/professional-heathcare-resources-astute-networks-customer-profile-7000017266/

New Book Offers Advice on Alzheimer's Disease

... a past director of a 30-bed assisted living memory-impaired unit in Brick, New Jersey. She has worked in geriatric nursing for more than 15 years and has cared for many patients with Alzheimer's and related dementias . AuthorHouse, an Author ...

http://books.broadwayworld.com/article/New-Book-Offers-Advice-on-Alzheimers-Disease-20130625

Lake Placid ER compromise dies in Albany

A bill that would have allowed Adirondack Health to run a part-time emergency room at its Lake Placid hospital didn't survive the end of the legislative session in Albany.

http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22241/20130625/lake-placid-er-compromise-dies-in-albany