Food guide for diabetics, kidney disease patients designed by Orillia hospital dieticians

... special diet requirements," said Bouchard. "It's been great to have the support of our registered dietitian and nursing colleagues across North Simcoe Muskoka who recognized that this tool would ensure their patients received the support they needed ...

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WBGH nurses union files labor complaints

The union representing 460 registered nurses at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital filed unfair labor complaints against the hospital in an attempt to get information to bargain for a new contract.

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Wesley Village adding rehab unit

United Methodist Homes' Wesley Village is adding 24 short-term rehabilitation beds to the skilled nursing, personal care and assisted living services it already offers on its campus near Pittston.

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Business-civic coalition forms to oppose Colorado fracking ballot measures

Kelly Brough, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce president/CEO and co-chairwoman of Coloradans for Responsible Reform, explains paperwork she is handing out as the coalition kicks off its newest campaign.

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Stringfellow Memorial Hospital CEO resigns

... on Wednesday were unsuccessful. "As we continue to search to identify a candidate to fill the role of CEO, chief nursing officer Matthew Banks will serve as interim CEO," Benningfield wrote in an emailed statement. Benningfield said there was no ...

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Hospital warned on OAP patient care

... and Clyde must address as a matter of priority. Rory Farrelly, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's acute director of nursing, said: "We are pleased to note that the inspection team observed friendly and polite interactions between staff and patients, ...

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Jimmo implementation is troubled, long-term care expert says

Skilled nursing providers remain confused about Medicare changes related to the Jimmo v.

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