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Father Gives Life-Saving Gift to Teenage Son
(Nov 13, 2008)
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| | A Jonesboro teen now gets to live life like a teenager thanks to a new kidney he received from his father. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Reaches Agreement with AmeriChoice
(Nov 11, 2008)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has reached a 60-day agreement with United Healthcare's AmeriChoice. |
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Methodist Transplant Institute Welcomes New Surgical Staff Member
(Nov 10, 2008)
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| | Luis Campos, M.D., has joined the surgical staff of Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Dials Up Recycling Efforts
(Oct 31, 2008)
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| | Methodist associates gathered up their old cell phones and chargers to help raise money for national and local anti-poverty and environmental programs. |
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Methodist University Hospital Pharmacy Prescribes Robotic Technology
(Oct 29, 2008)
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| | Robotic technology is helping pharmacists at Methodist University Hospital quickly and efficiently fill I.V.s. |
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Methodist Hospitals Excel in Chest Pain Care
(Oct 22, 2008)
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| | Chest Pain Centers at Methodist exceed average national average treatment time. |
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Methodist University Hospital Gets Surgical Robot
(Aug 27, 2008)
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| | Surgical robot adds to OR expertise |
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Methodist Healthcare Sleep Disorders Center's Medical Director and Manager Publish Study
(Jun 26, 2008)
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| | The medical director and manager of the Methodist Healthcare Sleep Disorders Center are published authors in a national magazine. |
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NASA Engineer Comes to Memphis for a new Liver
(Jun 26, 2008)
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| | Scott Hull of Maryland chose to come to the Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute to receive a new liver. |
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Methodist University Hospital to Webcast Virtual Brain Tumor Board Series: Interactive, educational forum focuses on improving patient care
(Jun 3, 2008)
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| | Methodist University Hospital will make an innovative breakthrough in medicine by webcasting a series of multidisciplinary meetings to discuss brain tumor cases. |
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Methodist Opens Facilities in Olive Branch
(May 29, 2008)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare now has a presence in Olive Branch. |
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Memphis City School's Adopt-a-School Program honors Methodist University Hospital for Extended Service
(May 28, 2008)
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| | Methodist University Hospital was honored at a luncheon sponsored by Memphis City Schools for its many years of involvement with the city's Adopt-a-School program. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Employees Share Knowledge at Central High School's Technical Career Day
(May 28, 2008)
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| | Employees from Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare talk to students at Central High School's Technical Career Day. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Healthcare Recognizes Associates for a Job Well Done
(May 28, 2008)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare recognizes outstanding associates. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Completes Expanded Dining Facility
(May 28, 2008)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital has a new kitchen and dining area including a pizza oven, Weight Watchers menu items, and a cafe style dining area. |
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Top Nurses Named at Methodist Le Bonheur Hospitals
(May 28, 2008)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare honors top nurses. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Breaks Ground on New Women's and Children's Pavilion
(May 27, 2008)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital breaks ground on new Women's and Children's Pavilion. |
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Methodist South Hospital Administrator Appointed to Boards
(May 27, 2008)
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| | Dr. Michael Ugwueke, administrator for Methodist South Hospital, has been appointed to serve on two boards. |
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Methodist South Hospital Invests in Area Youth
(May 27, 2008)
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| | Methodist South Hospital teams up with Hillcrest High School to implement a program to teach students about the many non-clinical service occupations within the hospital. |
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Methodist North Launches Memphis' First Electronic Medical Record System at a Private Hospital
(Mar 31, 2008)
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| | Methodist North Hospital is the first private hospital in Memphis to launch a fully integrated electronic medical record system. |
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Newest Radiation Therapy at Methodist University Hospital Zaps Tumors with Pinpoint Precision
(Feb 22, 2008)
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| | New radiation technology bends radiation beams to the shape of tumors, sparing healthy tissue and organs. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Among Nation's Top Integrated Health Networks
(Feb 5, 2008)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur ranked by Verispan as top IHN. |
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Methodist Purchases Carvel Imaging Centers in Mississippi
(Jan 31, 2008)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has entered into an agreement with Carvel Imaging to purchase its centers in Southaven and Olive Branch, Miss. effective February 18, 2008. |
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New Support Group Offers Stroke Patients Hope
(Jan 29, 2008)
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| | A 36-year-old former stroke patient who works as a physical therapist assistant creates a stroke support group. |
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Comprehensive Wound Healing Center Opens at Methodist South Hospital
(Jan 15, 2008)
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| | Expanded Wound Healing service comes to Methodist South |
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Methodist Fayette Hospital Installs New Diagnostic Equipment
(Jan 4, 2008)
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| | Methodist Fayette Hospital recently expanded its diagnostic imaging capabilities with the addition of a mobile GE 1.0T short bore MRI machine. |
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Methodist North Hospital Names New Chief Financial Officer
(Dec 21, 2007)
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| | Kevin Todd has been named chief financial officer (CFO) for Methodist North Hospital. |
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New Chief Medical Officer Joins Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
(Dec 19, 2007)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital names chief medical officer. |
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Methodist Sleep Neurologist Published in National Journal
(Dec 14, 2007)
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| | Sleep neurologist, Dr. Merrill Wise, has published an article about the treatment of narcolepsy in the national journal SLEEP. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Names Assistant Administrator
(Dec 11, 2007)
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| | Rebecca Cullison has been named assistant administrator of clinical support services for Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. |
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Methodist South ER Renovations Complete; 30-Minute Guarantee Begins
(Dec 7, 2007)
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| | $350,000 Renovation Complete at Methodist South ER - 30-Minute Guarantee Begins |
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Methodist Announces New Vice President of Legal Services and Compliance
(Dec 5, 2007)
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| | Lynn Field to oversee legal and compliance divisions |
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Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute Marks Two Milestones in 2007
(Nov 30, 2007)
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| | On Sunday, November 25, the 100th liver transplant of the year was performed at Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute, moving it one step closer to becoming one of the top 10 transplant centers nationwide. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Receives Corporate Neighbor of the Year Award
(Nov 9, 2007)
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| | Healthcare system recognized for service to the Memphis community |
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Methodist University Hospital Neurosurgeon Hopes Research will Improve Patient Outcomes
(Nov 6, 2007)
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| | Neurosurgeon studies experimental protocols for the treatment of gliomas, primary brain tumors, and genomic profiling of brain tumors and lumbar discs. |
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Transplant Resource Center at Methodist Prepares for Annual Holiday Event
(Nov 6, 2007)
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| | The Transplant Resource Center at Methodist University Hospital’s Transplant Institute will hold its Fourth Annual Holiday Gathering on December 6 at the Memphis Botanic Garden from 6-9 p.m. |
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Hospital Campuses to Go Tobacco-Free Nov. 15
(Nov 5, 2007)
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| | Memphis-area hospitals band together to make their environments safer for patients, employees, and visitors. |
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Methodist South Hospital Offers No Appointment Necessary Screening Mammograms
(Oct 30, 2007)
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| | Methodist South Hospital is making it easier than ever to get a screening mammogram |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital's Adult Outpatient Rehab Services Get a New Home
(Oct 18, 2007)
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| | Adult outpatient therapy services are moving to a new location. |
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Methodist Healthcare Foundation Names 2007 Living Award Recipients
(Oct 18, 2007)
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| | The Living Awards are presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves by their leadership and commitment to the healing mission of Methodist Healthcare |
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Methodist's Herrin Elected President-Elect of AONE
(Oct 12, 2007)
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| | Donna Herrin, senior vice president and chief nurse executive at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has been elected president-elect of the American Organization of Nurse Executives |
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Progressive Technology Gives Patients and Families Visual Hospital Tour
(Oct 11, 2007)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is the first hospital in the Mid-South to launch a Virtual Welcome Center. |
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Lifesaving tool for stroke patients comes to Methodist University Hospital
(Oct 2, 2007)
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| | Lifesaving technology for stroke patients uncorks blood clots in the brain. |
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Tom Brokaw to Speak at Luncheon Benefiting Methodist Cancer Center
(Sep 27, 2007)
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| | Methodist Healthcare Foundation Welcomes Veteran Journalist to Memphis |
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New Robotic System at Methodist North to Aid Surgeons with Prostatectomy Procedures
(Sep 21, 2007)
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| | An open house will be held on Wednesday, September 26 from 11 a.m.to noon in the lobby at Methodist North Hospital to introduce the new Intuitive Surgical da Vinci-S Surgical System, the most advanced robotic surgical system available. |
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Revolutionary CT Imaging Technology Installed at Methodist South Hospital
(Sep 13, 2007)
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| | Methodist South Hospital has installed the most advanced CT technology available. |
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New Spinal Fusion Procedure Performed at Methodist University Hospital
(Sep 13, 2007)
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| | Nicknamed the "two-stitch" surgery, neurosurgeons at Methodist University Hospital are performing a new spinal fusion procedure to help ease back pain. |
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Methodist Hospice Plans to Build Hospice Residence
(Sep 13, 2007)
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| | Methodist Hospice plans to build a hospice residence, a special place where life can be shared with compassion and lived with dignity. |
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Methodist Nurse Receives Award from International Transplant Nurses Society
(Aug 27, 2007)
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| | Ruth Tutor, PhD, RN, Critical Care/Transplant Advance Practice Nurse at Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute, has received the 2007 Transplant Nursing Excellence Award from the International Transplant Nurses Society. |
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Methodist Hospice Plans to Build a Hospice Residence
(Aug 9, 2007)
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| | A special place where life can be shared with compassion and lived with dignity. |
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Methodist South Hospital Nears Completion of Renovations and Expansion
(Jul 23, 2007)
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| | Methodist South is nearing the end of a yearlong, $3.6 million renovation and expansion project |
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Le Bonheur Unveils Plan To Build The FedEx Family House
(Jun 26, 2007)
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| | Le Bonheur announces plan to build The FedEx Family House, the first facility to provide housing for families of patients receiving extended care at Le Bonheur. |
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Methodist Fayette Hospital Names New Administrator
(Jun 20, 2007)
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| | David Crislip, BSN has been named the new administrator for Methodist Fayette Hospital |
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Methodist South Hospital Recognized by the Premier Healthcare Alliance
(Jun 19, 2007)
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| | Methodist South Hospital Recognized for Commitment to High Quality Patient Care, Operational Efficiency |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Nursing Unit Chosen for National Project
(Jun 18, 2007)
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| | National Nursing Project Aimed at Improving Nursing Care at the Bedside includes Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Unit |
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Methodist Extended Care Hospital Names Chief Nursing Officer
(Jun 6, 2007)
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| | Sandra Hugueley has been named chief nursing officer for Methodist Extended Care Hospital (MECH). |
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Transplant Resource Center at Methodist Welcomes Olympic Snowboarder
(Jun 1, 2007)
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| | The Transplant Resource Center at Methodist University Hospital’s Transplant Institute will hold a reception on June 14 at the Memphis Botanic Gardens, featuring Olympic snowboarder, bronze medalist and liver transplant recipient, Chris Klug. |
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Medical Home Pilot Program Aims to Pair Patients with Primary Care Physicians
(May 30, 2007)
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| | ER Patients With No Primary Care Physician Target of New Program |
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Cataract Removal Surgery Now Performed at Methodist Fayette Hospital
(May 24, 2007)
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| | Rolando Toyos, M.D., medical director and founder of Toyos Clinic is now performing cataract removal surgeries at Methodist Fayette Hospital. |
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Methodist Healthcare Recognized for Diversity Initiatives
(May 21, 2007)
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| | The Black Business Association of Memphis recognizes Methodist Healthcare's diversity initiatives. |
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Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center Offers Patients Chemotherapy at Home
(May 9, 2007)
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| | The outpatient clinic at Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center now offers ambulatory infusion pumps for patients needing certain types of chemotherapy. These pumps provide patients with continuous chemotherapy in the comfort of their own homes. |
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Health Choice, LLC Announces New Contracts
(May 8, 2007)
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| | Health Choice receives contract extensions from Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. |
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Methodist Healthcare Launches New Branding Campaign
(May 7, 2007)
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| | Learn more about Methodist Healthcare's multi-faceted campaign. |
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Memphis-area hospitals unite for tobacco-free campuses
(May 2, 2007)
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| | Methodist and other hospitals commit to tobacco-free campuses |
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Methodist University Hospital Names Director of Emergency Services
(May 1, 2007)
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| | Kathy Crist has been named director of Emergency Services at Methodist University Hospital. |
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Webinar Focuses on Book "Leading Causes of Life"
(Apr 24, 2007)
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| | Webinar focusing of Leading Causes of Life, taped at three sessions at Rhodes College in Memphis |
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World's First Hospital-Based Center of Excellence in Faith and Health Debuts in Memphis
(Apr 23, 2007)
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| | Center of Excellence in Faith and Heatlh Established at Methodist University Hospital |
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Methodist North Hospital CEO Named President of THA Memphis Chapter
(Apr 17, 2007)
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| | Methodist North Hospital CEO Named President of THA Memphis Chapter |
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Stanton Named Administrator of Methodist Transplant Institute
(Apr 17, 2007)
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| | Stanton Named Administrator of Methodist Transplant Institute |
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Marshall Named Administrator of Clinical Business Development at Methodist University Hospital
(Apr 17, 2007)
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| | Marshall Named Administrator of Clinical Business Development at Methodist University Hospital |
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Methodist Transplant Surgeon Named to Board of National Organ Donation Network
(Apr 17, 2007)
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| | Methodist Transplant Surgeon Named to Board of National Organ Donation Network |
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Methodist Healthcare Announces New Administrator/CEO of Methodist South Hospital
(Apr 17, 2007)
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| | Methodist Healthcare Announces New Administrator/CEO of Methodist South Hospital |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Names Corporate Director of Recruitment Services
(Apr 13, 2007)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Names Corporate Director of Recruitment Services |
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Some Cancers More Deadly for Minorities
(Apr 11, 2007)
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| | Studies show there is a disparity among survival rates depending on race and ethnic background. The key to survival is early detection.
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Working to Improve America's Biosurveillance Capabilities
(Apr 3, 2007)
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| | Methodist joins an elite group of Veterans Affairs hospitals and over 30 health care facilities from across the country as part of a national program called BioSense, which provides faster recognition of a bioterrorism attack, natural disease outbreak or other type of public health danger. |
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Beloved Community Events Set
(Mar 12, 2007)
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| | The Beloved Community was a dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to create a world in which all persons live in peace and harmony. The Memphis community is commemorating his dream by holding a series of events March 31 – April 4. |
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Methodist Healthcare Extends Participation in Groundbreaking Project
(Mar 12, 2007)
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| | Methodist Healthcare announced that it will participate in a newly approved extension of a national Medicare pay-for-performance project that has shown dramatic impact for patients.
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Methodist University Hospital Completes $10 Million OR Renovation
(Mar 6, 2007)
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| | Methodist University Hospital is the first healthcare system in the Memphis area to build i-Suite Operating Rooms-fully integrated, voice-controlled operating rooms of the future. |
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Methodist University Hospital Advances Care for Epilepsy
(Mar 1, 2007)
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| | Methodist University Hospital Advances Care for Epilepsy |
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Methodist Alliance Home Medical Equipment Wins National Award
(Mar 1, 2007)
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| | Methodist Home Medical Equipment wins national award. |
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Methodist Healthcare Installs Revolutionary CT Technology
(Mar 1, 2007)
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| | Methodist Healthcare Installs Revolutionary CT Technology |
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Methodist Healthcare Goes Live With Electronic Documentation
(Mar 1, 2007)
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| | Methodist Healthcare Goes Live With Electronic Documentation |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is Nationwide Leader With Breakthrough Vein Viewer Technology
(Feb 22, 2007)
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| | Memphis-based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is the first healthcare system in the world to implement the VeinViewer™ by Luminetx at multiple sites.
VeinViewer is a vein-contrast enhancement device that uses an infra-red camera to highlight blood and projects the image onto the skin. With this device physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals can find veins easily and avoid multiple needle sticks to patients. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Named Among Top Healthcare Networks
(Feb 9, 2007)
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| | Verispan, the country's premier rating system, ranks Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare as one of the Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks in the country. |
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Global Model to be Replicated to Improve Health in Memphis
(Feb 8, 2007)
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| | Memphis is the first U.S. or European city to apply a global model of religious health asset mapping to enhance healthcare and quality of life. |
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High Definition MRI System Installed
(Jan 19, 2007)
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| | Powerful diagnostic imaging technology advances patient care. |
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Quality Initiatives at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare are Saving Lives
(Jan 19, 2007)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare implements life-saving quality initiatives. |
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Methodist North Hospital Streamlines Procedures to Save Lives
(Jan 15, 2007)
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| | When it comes to a heart attack, every second counts. Methodist North Hospital is saving lives by cutting the seconds it takes for patients who are having an acute heart attack to receive treatment. |
