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Cardinal Health Updates Webcast, Conference Call Time for Release of Fourth-quarter and Full-year Results for Fiscal ... Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:08PMDUBLIN, Ohio, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Health has changed the time of its scheduled release for fourth-quarter and full-year financial results for its fiscal year 2011 on Aug. 4. The company has scheduled a webcast and conference call for Aug. 4 at 8 a.m. instead of the previously released 8:30 a.m. start time. Dial-in and pass code information remains the same. To access the call ...
Fitch Affirms Summa Health System's (OH) Revs at 'BBB+'; Outlook Stable Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:23PMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its ongoing surveillance efforts, Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'BBB+' rating on the following approximately $258.7 million of debt issued for Summa Health System (Summa): --Series 1998A revenue bonds, Akron, Bath & Copley Joint Township Hospital District (OH); --Series 2004A revenue bonds, Akron, Bath & Copley Joint Township Hospital District (OH ...
OHHealthJobs.com links jobseekers to robust pool of hospital jobs Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:42PMThis post is sponsored by the Ohio Hospital Association. Ohio hospitals are projected to add more new jobs by 2016 than any other industry, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. The influx of almost 35,000 new jobs in Ohio is a necessity as the estimated 3.1 million aging Ohio Baby Boomers seek [...]
Research and Markets: Minnesota Health Market Review 2011 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 11:54AMDUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2456ce/minnesota_health_m) has announced the addition of the "Minnesota Health Market Review 2011" report to their offering. Minnesota HMOs and health insurers had their most profitable year ever in 2010, with strong margins on Medicaid as well as employer group business ...
Thermo Fisher Scientific Acquires TREK Diagnostic Systems Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 9:28AMRange of Manual and Automated Equipment and Consumables Support Productivity Advances in Microbiolog...
Catholic Health Partners Implements VFA.spendManager to Manage Capital Spending Across the Enterprise Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:00AMBOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - 07/18/11) - VFA, Inc. , the leading provider of end-to-end solutions for facilities capital planning and spend management, announced today that Catholic Health Partners (CHP), one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, has selected VFA.spendManager capital spend management software to optimize its capital spend management process. Catholic ...
Cardinal Health Launches First-of-its-Kind Molecular Imaging 'Collaboration Center' Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:30AMToday in Phoenix, Cardinal Health opened The Center for the Advancement of Molecular Imaging â a new, first-of-its-kind collaboration laboratory that will expedite the development of nuclear imaging agents that treat complex diseases like cancer, heart disease and neurological disorders. Â
Care teams gain acceptance Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:25PMWhen David Hensel has an appointment with Dr. George Darah, the Swanton Township man and his Sylvania Township physician are not alone.
Tri-State in training: Appalachian artists, artisans invited to marketing classes Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:14PMMARKETING ART: Appalachian artists and artisans are invited to attend marketing classes hosted by the nonprofit Center for Appalachian Philanthropy and its MiAppa (Made in Appalachia) artisan support division. Classes will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday, July 18, at 513 2nd St. in Portsmouth, Ohio, and again at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, in Room 1 at the Cabell County Public Library in Huntington.
The Cause to celebrate first anniversary Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:13PMSOUTH POINT, Ohio -- The Cause Inc., a group that promotes resource awareness to patients who are going through a variety of illnesses, will celebrate its first anniversary from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at South Point High School.
Sirk named interim CEO at Valley View Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:57AMFORT MOHAVE – Valley View Medical Center has announced that David R. Sirk will serve as the hospital’s interim CEO. Sirk will succeed Allen Peters, who accepted a promotion to the position of CEO of Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, West Virginia, one of the largest hospitals in the LifePoint Hospitals family.
On a mission Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:13AMMount Carmel Health System is celebrating 125 years of service rooted in Catholicism and faith.
For 125 years, Mount Carmel has reached out to heal matters of mind, body and soul Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:13AMWhat started in a small, four-story brick building in 1886 has grown into an expansive network of hospitals and health clinics throughout central Ohio.Despite huge changes, Mount Carmel's mission has stayed the same, said Sister Barbara Hahl, who directs community outreach for the health system. 'We have a special emphasis on women, the poor and the underserved. We offer programs for the mind ...
Success Story: Her passion leads to success Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:13AMJane Strathman started out her career in banking 16 years ago at National City Bank in Ohio, but it was only a stepping stone to her true passion ——...
Guest column: Restricting access to mental health drugs is penny-wise, pound-foolish Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 7:11AMWhatever factor mental illness may or not have played in the Grand Rapids tragedy, there is no denying certain serious mental illnesses, if untreated or inadequately treated, carry increased risk of harm to self or others, and contribute to society’s mass incarceration of individuals with mental disorders.
Dennis Kucinich's career highlights -- or were they lowlights? You vote and tell us Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:07AMDennis Kucinich is flirting with the idea of moving to the State of Washington to run for Congress amid the prospects that his Congressional district in Ohio may be eliminated. The prospective move has been met with strong opposition both Ohio and Washington. Kucinich's political career has spanned more than 40 years on both the local and national stages.
Honoring Their Service: How The American Legion Reaches Out to Military Families Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:09PMWASHINGTON, July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last November, in a Massachusetts town along the Vermont border, a young mother who had just given birth to her second child was turned out on the streets by her parents. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110715/DC36019 ) The woman's husband was a soldier serving in Afghanistan, and her parents did not ...
Reducing rehospitalizations could cut health care costs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:31AMMiami Valley Hospital is one of 18 Ohio hospitals taking part in a multi-state effort to reduce rehospitalizations and health care costs.The STate Action on Avoidable Rehospitalizations (STAAR) aims to reduce readmission rates at hospitals.
Gov Kasich answers tough questions on abortion & concealed carry Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:24PM"The country, little by little, is beginning to realize that the sun is coming-up in Ohio, not going down," said Ohio Governor John Kasich, addressing a select audience of local business leaders at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber of Commerce Thursday.
Kasich Pledges $2M To Nationwide Children's Hospital Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:22PMGov. John Kasich pledges $2 million to Nationwide Children's Hospital, saying it is an investment worth making. Get details.
Bixby, Herrick get name changes Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:16PMLenawee County’s two hospitals have had name changes, according to an announcement from Toledo-based ProMedica, which owns both hospitals. Bixby Medical Center will now be known as ProMedica Bixby Hospital and Herrick Medical Center will now be known as ProMedica Herrick Hospital, the announcement said.
Aultman Hospital to Increase Staff and Patient Awareness With NaviGate Critical Information System Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:50AMNEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio -- Aultman Hospital, Stark County, Ohio's first and largest hospital, has chosen NaviGate by Lauren Innovations as their primary source for emergency planning and preparation and training.
Alums won't want to miss Midpark's 50th anniversary bash:Briefly Brook Park Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:54AMI hope you read the story in last week’s paper about the Midpark High School’s 50th anniversary celebration (“Midpark alumni to commemorate 50 years”). Do you know where you were when the school opened?
Health Notes Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:43PMBlood cancer group meeting
Urgent call for blood donors Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:42PMStaff report CLEVELAND The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Blood Services Region is facing a
Medical: Babies' early births linked to higher death risk Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:40PMThe proportion of early deliveries has been increasing at some hospitals, researchers have found.
NASA won't put command center for international space station lab in Cleveland Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:37PMNASA chooses Central Florida over Northeast Ohio to locate its new national laboratory in charge of maximizing the use of the International Space Station.
Greenway Medical Technologies Partners With PGA TOUR Golf Pro Jason Dufner Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:30AMGreenway Medical Technologies, Inc., provider of the nation's premier integrated electronic health record , practice management and interoperability health IT solution PrimeSUITEÂ® 2011, is today announcing a partnership with PGA TOUR professional Jason Dufner.
Bishop discourages funding for Komen Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:16AMSupporters of the Susan G. Komen Foundation expressed dismay Tuesday at a decision by Toledo's Catholic bishop to discourage parishes and schools from raising money for the group, known for its advocacy of breast cancer research.
3M renews lawsuit against Purell maker Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:35PMMINNEAPOLIS -- 3M Co. isn't ready to wash its hands of a legal dispute with the company that makes Purell Instant Hand Sanitizer.
Viewpoints: Partisanship, debt ceiling talks and Medicare; health cost frustration; praising Betty Ford Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:33PMAfter initially endorsing the idea of an ambitious deficit deal, House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) retreated over the weekend, calling for only about $2 trillion in savings. ... That position rules out a deal that would make real progress on the deficit while also achieving some top GOP goals, including curbing the growth of Medicare and Medicaid and simplifying the tax code with lower ...
Cancer charity responds to Bishop Blair Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:25PMNorthwest Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure hopes to meet with Bishop Blair later this month
Pharmacy OneSource Announces Free Webinar on the Emily Jerry Story Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:58PMBellevue, Wash. Wolters Kluwer Health announced today that Pharmacy OneSource, software-as-a-service provider of Quantifi, a medication error documentation and reporting tool, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Christopher Jerry and Eric Cropp on "The Emily Jerry Story."Learn how the tragic story of two-year old Emily Jerry's untimely death from a medication error in Ohio in 2006 has ...
Sexually transmitted parasite Trichomonas vaginalis twice as prevalent in women over 40 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:37AMA Johns Hopkins infectious disease expert is calling for all sexually active American women age 40 and older to get tested for the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis after new study evidence found that the sexually transmitted disease (STD) is more than twice as common in this age group than previously thought. Screening is especially important because in many cases there are no symptoms.
Kalypso, PROS White Paper Provides Medical Device Manufacturers with Pricing, Negotiating Guidance Amidst ... Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:16AMHOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PROS (NYSE: PRO), the world leader in pricing and revenue management software, and Kalypso, a premier innovation consulting firm, today announced the availability of a new white paper that takes an in-depth look at the challenges medical device manufacturers face in today’s rapidly evolving health care industry. Titled “Maximizing Profit Capture for Medical Device ...
Red Cross Recognizes Goodyear, Chief Health Officer Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 7:00AMDavid Plate, CEO of the Northern Ohio Red Cross Blood Services, recently presented Chief Health Officer Brent Pawlecki and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with the 2010 Top Corporate Blood Donor Award.
Local Red Cross Still Faces Critically Low Blood and Platelet Supply Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:57AMThe American Red Cross Northern Ohio Blood Services Region is facing a critical shortage and today issued an appeal for blood and platelet donors. Many donors are busy or traveling, school is out of session and donations in May and June dropped to the lowest levels the Red Cross has seen during this timeframe in over a dozen years.
Spectranetics Appoints Scott Drake as President and Chief Executive Officer Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:13AMCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spectranetics Corporation (NASDAQ: SPNC) today announced the appointment of Scott Drake as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 10, 2011. Mr. Drake joins Spectranetics from DaVita, Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a leading U.S. provider of kidney care and dialysis, where he held the position of Senior Vice President, Operations since November 2009 ...
MedTouch Partners with Brightcove to Provide Best in Class Online Video Solutions to Healthcare Industry Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:15AMMedTouch expands web service offerings for healthcare organizations with new partnershipCambridge, MA (PRWEB) July 12, 2011 MedTouch, the leading provider of web strategy and online solutions for healthcare, has partnered with Brightcove (http://www.brightcove.com ), the cloud content services company, to offer online video solutions for healthcare organizations and ...
Businesses hope widened I-75 is a highway for growth Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 1:12AMEDITOR’S NOTE: This is the third installment of a three-day series on the impact of the widening and realignment of Interstate 75 in Butler and Warren counties.
FDA Approves Boostrix To Prevent Tetanus, Diphtheria, And Pertussis In Older People Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:50AMThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Boostrix vaccine to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) in people ages 65 and older.
Former Danbury Hospital CFO gets 33-month sentence to federal prison for embezzling Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 9:53PMFormer Danbury Hospital CFO William Roe was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison Monday. Photo: Autumn Driscoll / Connecticut Post | Buy This Photo
Water main break leaves thousands without water in Louisville Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:06PMA spokesperson for Jewish Hospital says the hospital is currently without water service.
Health Highlights: April 5, 2011 Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 5:31PMHere are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
Simply Watching a CPR Video Might Save Lives Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:28PMTUESDAY, March 8 (HealthDay News) -- A 60-second video showing what to do when someone's heart stops beating could help save lives, according to a new study that found those who viewed the demonstration were much more likely to take action than those who did not.
Former Hospital CEO Sentenced to 33 Months Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 2:03PMThe former CFO of Danbury Hospital was sentenced to 33 months in prison and three years of supervised release for stealing almost $200,000 from Danbury Hospital and Catholic Healthcare Partners, a...
Aetna Signs Contract with Shriners Hospitals for Children® Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 1:13PMTAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aetna (NYSE: AET) and Shriners Hospitals for Children® announced today that they have reached agreement on a three-year contract that expands access for Aetna members in 16 states. Under the agreement, which takes effect Aug. 1, members of Aetna plans will be able to receive covered services, at in-network rates, from 20 Shriners Hospitals for Children located in ...
Winburn: Hospitals Should Fund City's Health Clinics Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:48AMA city councilman has proposed that Cincinnati's five major hospitals take over the city's five health clinics.
Wilton Man Faces 3 Years in Hospital Fraud Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 11:48AMWILTON, Conn. – William Roe of Wilton could receive a three-year sentence Monday for attempting to steal $200,000 from Connecticut and Ohio hospitals.
I-75 multimillion overhaul nearing completion Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 8:31PMMIAMISBURG — A major portion of the multimillion overhaul of Interstate 75 through the region is nearing completion.The section, in Butler County, has vexed drivers between Dayton and Cincinnati for three years and been the site of hundreds of injury crashes.