Medical News & Innovators

Cincinnati Hospital Awarded Architectural Award For Innovative Design

The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center features 7 stories, adding 90 inpatient rooms and 12 surgical suites to the hospital.

This entry was posted in Cincinnati and Medical News & Innovators on Sep 12, 2016 2:12 PM by Kari Cowell

Drug-Dispensing Contact Lens Technology Is Being Developed In Boston

Patients with glaucoma can use this drug-dispensing contact lens, which was even found to be more effective than the current treatment method of eye drops, to deliver medication gradually to the eye.

This entry was posted in Boston and Medical News & Innovators on Sep 8, 2016 10:16 AM by Staff Writer

Could Nurse-Driven Protocols Cut ER Crowding?

The study authors aim to support a potential strategy to improve patient flow through nurse-initiated protocols, diagnostics, or treatments implemented by nurses before patients are treated by a physician or nurse practitioner.

This entry was posted in Canada and Medical News & Innovators on Sep 7, 2016 10:10 AM by Joseph Bryant

Medical Startup Aims To Provide Affordable Devices For The Disabled, Such As $25 Pocket-Sized Hearing Aid

"What this company is about is much more than a single product or even a series of products that could provide a little bit of an impact, but really to generate a movement," said company founder.

This entry was posted in Medical News & Innovators on Aug 30, 2016 9:39 AM by Staff Writer

Patients at Children’s Health Dallas Are Testing A Digital Medication To Monitor Health Information

The digitized pill looks just like a regular pill, but it carries a tiny sensor about the size of a grain of sand.

This entry was posted in Dallas and Medical News & Innovators on Aug 26, 2016 11:40 AM by Staff Writer

Healthcare Startup Amino Offers Easy Price Estimate Tool For Patients Who Demand Greater Health Transparency

At the end of the search, the goal is for patients to feel confident enough in the financial and quality aspects of the provider to book an online appointment through the portal.

This entry was posted in Medical News & Innovators on Aug 23, 2016 9:20 AM by Sierra Kennedy

What Does North America's First All-Digital Hospital Mean For The Patient Experience?

Humber River Hospital, located in Toronto, has become North America's first all-digital hospital.

This entry was posted in Medical News & Innovators and Toronto on Aug 19, 2016 11:16 AM by Joseph Bryant

3 California Hospitals Ranked Among Best In Nation By U.S. News and World Report

Of 4,400 hospitals surveyed nationwide, UCLA Medical Center, UCSF Health and Stanford Health Care came in 4th, 7th and 14th place.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations and Medical News & Innovators on Aug 19, 2016 9:46 AM by Samantha Hendricks

Stony Brook's Hospital Food Program Uses Fresh Ingredients Grown From Its Own Rooftop Garden

The hospital’s garden initiative started 5 years ago and has since expanded to 2,200 square feet, producing 1,300 pounds of organic produce per year.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations and Medical News & Innovators on Aug 11, 2016 3:12 PM by Samantha Hendricks

Construction Company Employees Volunteer With Patients At Lucile Packard Children's Hospital

Their volunteer efforts and interactions benefit not only the hospital patients and staff, but the DPR employees themselves, by providing a personal insight into the impact the end results their construction work will have on the hospital.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations and Medical News & Innovators on Aug 9, 2016 1:29 PM by Samantha Hendricks