Community News & Organizations

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

My Experience At Medelita Headquarters [Guest Post]

A company is only as great as its employees, and Medelita is privileged to have a team of such talented and passionate individuals working together to make our brand amazing.

This entry was posted in Orange County and Community News & Organizations on Aug 15, 2016 10:08 AM by Ariel Jacoby

Orange County's Saddleback Memorial Named In 50 Best Hospitals List For Second Year In A Row

From the massive pool of 4,500 hospitals nationwide, Laguna Niguel’s own Saddleback Memorial has emerged once again and named to receive Healthgrades 2016 America's 50 Best Hospitals Award.

This entry was posted in Orange County and Community News & Organizations on Aug 12, 2016 11:12 AM by Joseph Bryant

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

Proposed New Legislation Would Limit Arkansas Patients' Access To Telehealth Services

The new rule states that such an originating site must be in a healthcare setting, such as a hospital, doctor’s office, clinic or the home of a patient with end-stage renal disease.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations on Aug 3, 2016 10:44 AM by Joseph Bryant

The Mayo Clinic's Innovative Program Created To Improve Health Literacy Of Somali Refugees

Like all foreigners making a new life in a new land, Somalis have struggled with some drastic societal differences, specifically in the areas of health and wellness.

This entry was posted in Minneapolis, Community News & Organizations and Public Health on Aug 2, 2016 8:47 AM by Kari Cowell

Weill Cornell Medicine's Latest Deal Will Increase Health Services For Manhattan Residents

The school recently added 19,000 square feet to its lease in downtown NYC, taking advantage of an opportunity to provide health services for lower Manhattan residents.

This entry was posted in Manhattan & New York City and Community News & Organizations on Aug 1, 2016 10:16 AM by Staff Writer

This Unique New Maternity Program Is Greatly Improving Prenatal Health

Participation in the CenteringPregnancy program reduced the risk of a premature birth by 36 percent, and every premature birth prevented resulted in an average of $22,667.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations and South Carolina on Jul 21, 2016 3:17 PM by Samantha Hendricks

Baylor Health Partners with Dallas Cowboys for New Sports Health Clinic

Together with the Dallas Cowboys and several high schools from the Frisco Independent School District, the new headquarters facilities will include a 200,000 square foot sports medicine facility which will focus on injury prevention, research and wellness for athletes of all levels.

This entry was posted in Community News & Organizations on Jul 18, 2016 12:39 PM by Riley Schatzle