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Methodist Healthcare to Tweet about New Multi-catheter Device
(Mar 4, 2010)
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| | From March 4 through March 12, Methodist Healthcare will host its first Twittercast. It will follow a woman through her treatment with SAVI, the safest, fastest and most customizable radiation treatment for breast cancer. |
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Now Open: The Women's and Children's Pavilion at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
(Feb 17, 2010)
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| | Doctors are now ready for labor and delivery, NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) needs and minimally invasive surgery at the new Women’s and Children’s Pavilion at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. |
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Germantown Student Wins Christmas Card Contest
(Feb 9, 2010)
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| | William Kenley, Senior Vice President/CEO at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, presented a $100 check to Julie Marshall, winner of the hospital’s 2009 Christmas card contest. |
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Quality Improvement Projects Receive Recognition
(Feb 9, 2010)
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| | Three teams from Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) recently won Quality Cup Awards presented by the Greater Memphis Chamber and Southwest Tennessee Community College. |
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February Conference Targets Heart Disease in Women
(Feb 2, 2010)
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| | In an effort to combat the leading cause of death in women, heart disease, the health care community from Tennessee and the Southeast Region will gather for the areas’ first-ever health care education program on women’s cardiac care. |
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Methodist Collaborates to Implement National Health Fellowship Program
(Jan 25, 2010)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has been selected to sponsor a national fellowship program in Memphis that will help train the next generation of community health leaders. |
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Haiti Relief from Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
(Jan 20, 2010)
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| | Medical supplies were delivered today to the Haiti Medical Mission of Memphis. We are currently gathering two pediatric medical teams from Le Bonheur and gathering additional supplies and pharmaceuticals to be delivered to Haiti. |
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New Director for Employee Assistance Program at Methodist Healthcare
(Jan 15, 2010)
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| | Donna Tosches, LCSW, CEAP, has been named director for Methodist Healthcare’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP professionals help men and women with many of life’s challenges including family issues, marital/relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, coping with the loss of a job, grief, improving self-esteem, managing stress, drugs and alcohol problems along with many other issues. |
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks Methodist’s Newest Arrival
(Jan 15, 2010)
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| | On Friday, February 12, at 2 p.m., Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital will celebrate the opening of its new Women’s and Children’s Pavilion with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the facility. Patients will move to the Pavilion on February 14, 2010. |
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Dress for Success Rap Encourages Memphis Youth
(Jan 13, 2010)
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| | Community leaders, including Methodist Healthcare Senior Vice President Cato Johnson, collaborated with Reality Records founder to create a message that would encourage the city's youth to rethink their wardrobe and their attitudes. |
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Dr. Ice Cooling Therapy Preserves Brain Function in Some Heart Attack Patients
(Dec 29, 2009)
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| | Heart attack patient receives new cooling therapy at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. |
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Kathy Bates Gives to Methodist Hospice Residence
(Dec 21, 2009)
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| | When Academy Award-winner Kathy Bates returned to Memphis to speak at the Methodist Cancer Center Luncheon, she stayed to visit with patients and cancer survivors at Methodist University Hospital. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Greens Up Campus
(Dec 17, 2009)
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| | Associates at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital held a dedication service for the trees that were purchased during the hospital’s tree sale. |
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Colorful Windows Honor Power of Healing
(Dec 15, 2009)
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| | Workers are installing stained glass windows in the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. |
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Methodist Hospice Celebrates Life
(Dec 7, 2009)
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| | Methodist Hospice recently held their annual Celebration of Life event at Christ United Methodist Church. |
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Germantown Hospital Administrator Elected to THA Board
(Dec 3, 2009)
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| | William Kenley, chief executive officer for Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital, was re-elected to the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) board as district representative for the Memphis district for 2010. |
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Ultrasound Accreditation at Methodist University Hospital
(Nov 19, 2009)
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| | The Methodist University Hospital Ultrasound Department recently received accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR) in general, gynecological, and vascular ultrasound. |
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Doctor Makes Ovarian Cancer Breakthrough
(Nov 18, 2009)
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| | Dr. Joseph Santoso of Memphis, Tenn. was a principal investigator into a groundbreaking test to determine a patient's probability of ovarian cancer. |
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Olive Branch Hospital Recommended by Mississippi State Department of Health
(Nov 17, 2009)
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| | The Mississippi State Department of Health made public its analysis and recommendation in favor of Methodist’s Certificate of Need (CON) application to build a hospital in Olive Branch, Miss. |
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Students Come Together for Day of Service
(Nov 9, 2009)
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| | Hundreds of students gathered at St. Columba Episcopal Center in Bartlett to participate in National Day of Service. One of the community projects students could take part in was painting blocks that will be combined to make a mural that will be hung in Outpatient Rehab on the campus of Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. |
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Lifesaving Technique Quickly Put to Use
(Nov 6, 2009)
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| | Educational course offered by Methodist and MERI gives hospital first responders the knowledge and skill they need to properly intubate a patient. |
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New Chief Medical Officer at Methodist South Hospital
(Nov 2, 2009)
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| | Dr. W. Anthony Greer, was recently named chief medical officer at Methodist South Hospital. |
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MLH Names Vice President of Senior Care
(Oct 29, 2009)
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| | Sandra Bailey, administrator of Methodist Extended Care Hospital (MECH), has been named vice president of Senior Care for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. |
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MLH Names Corporate Administrator for Patient Care Operations
(Oct 29, 2009)
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| | David Cummings, RN, BS, CEN has been named corporate administrator, Patient Care Operations for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. |
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Methodist North Joins National Quality Improvement Collaborative
(Oct 27, 2009)
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| | Methodist North Hospital has been selected to participate in a new effort to improve the quality and equality of cardiac care delivered in hospitals to racial and ethnic minority populations. |
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Methodist University Hospital Partners With Columbia University Medical Center for Cardiovascular Program
(Oct 27, 2009)
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| | Methodist University Hospital is partnering with Columbia University Medical Center for cardiovascular care, creating the largest affiliation of its kind. |
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Senior Vice President of Medical Education and Research Receives Award
(Oct 8, 2009)
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| | Stephen T. Miller, MD, FACP, has received the American College of Physicians (ACP) Tennessee Chapter Laureate Award. |
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First to Earn Privacy and Security Certification
(Oct 6, 2009)
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| | Katie Norman is the first healthcare professional in West Tennessee to achieve Certified Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification. |
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American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Recognizes Kathy Bomar
(Oct 2, 2009)
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| | Kathy Bomar, RN, BSN, ONC, CNRN, Methodist University Hospital recently received the Clinical Educator of the Year Award from the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses. |
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Perioperative Services Names New Administrative Director
(Oct 2, 2009)
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| | Lorraine Butler, RN, MSA, CNOR, has been named administrative director of perioperative services for Methodist University Hospital. |
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Center of Excellence Awarded to Methodist Breast Center
(Oct 2, 2009)
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| | The Methodist Breast Center has received accreditation as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence from the American College of Radiology (ACR). |
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One Thousand Liver Transplants Performed at Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute
(Sep 30, 2009)
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| | Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute is one of 33 out of the 126 liver transplant programs in the United States that has reached the 1,000 milestone. |
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Snazzy New Security Vans Cruise Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
(Sep 28, 2009)
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| | Security has a new look at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. |
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Methodist University Hospital CEO honored by Business TN
(Sep 11, 2009)
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| | Kevin Spiegel, CEO/administrator for MUH, has made Business TN magazine's list of 25 Most Influential Hospital Administrators. |
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Methodist Foundation Awards Scholarships to Children of MLH Associates
(Jul 15, 2009)
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| | College-bound students of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare receive scholarships from the Methodist Foundation. |
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Mississippi Couple Delivers Baby in Parking Lot of Germantown Hospital
(Jul 14, 2009)
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| | A Mississippi couple deliver baby in parking lot of Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown. |
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Methodist University Hospital Names Assistant Administrator
(Jun 18, 2009)
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| | Assistant administrator named at MUH. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Names New Chief Medical Officer
(Jun 11, 2009)
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| | Dr. Paul Douthitt is the new CMO at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. |
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Methodist University Hospital Names Assistant Administrator
(Jun 2, 2009)
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| | MUH names assistant administrator. |
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Methodist Hospice Residence to Break Ground in November If Extension Granted
(May 26, 2009)
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| | The extension will allow Methodist to build a LEED-certified facility, which would make it environmentally friendly, and to allow for the economic impact on construction costs. |
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New Sepsis Alert Saves Pediatric Nurse
(May 8, 2009)
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| | More than 4,000 deaths have been prevented using the sepsis alert within the electronic medical record system since 2007. |
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Surgeons Perform First Robotic Colorectal in the Southeast
(Apr 30, 2009)
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| | The first robotic colorectal surgery in the southeastern region of the United States was performed at Methodist University Hospital. |
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Integrated Colon Surgery Used First at Methodist University Hospital
(Apr 28, 2009)
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| | Mid-South's first integrated surgical approach to minimally invasive removal of colon polyps is performed at Methodist University Hospital. |
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Leadership Changes Announced at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
(Apr 22, 2009)
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| | Executive assignments will be restructured to advance new Methodist Healthcare initiatives. |
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Innovative Surgery Benefits Mid-South Woman
(Apr 22, 2009)
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| | Specialized surgical technique treats Mid-South woman's nasal-sinus brain tumor while preserving facial features. |
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World's Smallest Heart Pump Used First at Methodist North Hospital
(Apr 14, 2009)
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| | Methodist North Hospital is the first Memphis-area hospital to use the world's smallest heart pump. |
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New Health Center Opens in Hickory Hill
(Apr 7, 2009)
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| | Christ Community Opens New Health Center at 5366 Winchester. |
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Methodist University Hospital Neuroscience Institute to Webcast an Awake Craniotomy
(Apr 7, 2009)
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| | Brain surgery that requires patients to be awake to communicate with the surgeon will be webcast April 21. |
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Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center Receives Accreditation
(Mar 19, 2009)
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| | The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Approval with Commendation to the Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center at Methodist University Hospital. |
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Pulitzer Prize-winning Playwright Lends Talent for Residential Hospice
(Mar 18, 2009)
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| | Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright to give dramatic reading of her play Wit to benefit Methodist Residential Hospice |
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Jerry Maliot, M.D. Named to Board of Statewide Quality Organization
(Mar 12, 2009)
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| | Methodist Chief Quality Officer, has been named to board of Tennessee Center of Performance Excellence. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Nurse Writes Book to Help Parents of Special Needs Children
(Feb 16, 2009)
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| | Lisa Barron, R.N., Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital never imagined she would need to draw on her nursing skills to care for one of her own children. |
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New Surgeon Joins Methodist University Hospital Transplant Team
(Feb 5, 2009)
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| | Dr. Kian Modanlou has joined the surgical staff of Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Named a Top 100 Integrated Health Network
(Feb 2, 2009)
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| | Verispan names Methodist Le Bonheur a Top 100 Integrated Health Network |
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Record Number of Liver Transplants Performed at Methodist University Hospital
(Jan 29, 2009)
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| | The number of liver transplants performed at Methodist University Hospital continues to grow. |
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Methodist University Hospital to Offer Cardiac Care Educational Conference to Pre-Hospital Community
(Jan 7, 2009)
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| | Methodist University Hospital will offer an educational opportunity on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 for those in the pre-hospital community to learn the latest techniques and treatments in cardiac care from nationally renowned physicians and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) leaders. |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Relocates Pelvic Rehabilitation and Adds Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Services
(Jan 5, 2009)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital moves its pelvic rehabilitation services and adds outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. |
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Le Bonheur and Methodist North CONs Approved
(Dec 18, 2008)
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| | Le Bonheur to expand Neonatal Intensive Care
Methodist North Birthing Unit to Close |
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Methodist Opens Minor and Urgent Care Centers on Union Avenue
(Dec 17, 2008)
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| | Minor Meds Open on Union Avenue |
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Le Bonheur to Expand Neonatal Intensive Care to Serve Greater Number of Critically Ill Babies
(Dec 17, 2008)
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| | Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center won approval from the Tennessee Health Services and Development Agency to expand its neonatal intensive care services by 30 beds. In a related move, Methodist North Hospital also gained permission to close its Family Birthing Unit and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare to Receive Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence Award
(Dec 15, 2008)
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| | MLH to receive Achievement Award from the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence |
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Methodist and Cigna Announce CPOE Reward Program
(Dec 8, 2008)
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| | announcement of a reward program for physicians who use CPOE |
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Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute Gains Center of Excellence Status
(Dec 4, 2008)
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| | The Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute has gained Center of Excellence status for its liver transplant and kidney transplant programs. |
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Methodist Chief Operating Officer to Take Wisconsin Post
(Oct 28, 2008)
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| | COO Peggy Troy to head children's hospital in Wisconsin |
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Methodist Associate Named Emergency Nurse of the Year
(Oct 23, 2008)
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| | Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) associate, Stefanie Plunk, was recently named the Nurse of the Year by the Memphis chapter of the Emergency Nurse Association. |
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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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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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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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Methodist Sleep Disorders Center Spotlighted on Local Television Show
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| | Methodist Sleep Disorders Center director appears WYPL Channel 18 |
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Home Medical Equipment Division Launches Web site for Patients
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| | The Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) Home Medical Equipment division of Alliance Health Services launched a Web site on January 12 to provide patients with a convenient method for ordering medical supplies/equipment. |
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Methodist North Receives National Praise for EMR, CPOE
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| | Leah Binder, CEO of The Leapfrog Group, visits Methodist North Hospital to see EMR and CPOE in action. |
