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What is it?The Trauma Nurses Talk Tough (TNTT) program features nurses, who witness injuries and heartache firsthand, counseling young people about the consequences of reckless driving and other unsafe behaviors. The program started modestly with an in-service session for local school nurses. Today…
What is it?Community Memorial Healthcenter, with the assistance of a grant from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Richmond Affiliate, provides breast health and breast self-exam education to the service area via the school systems, area churches, health fairs and Blood Pressure Clinics. Clinical…
OverviewUtah leads the nation in the abuse of prescription pain medication. In 2007, 519 people suffered drug-related deaths in Utah; of those, 317 were overdoses of prescription pain medication. Unintentional prescription pain medication overdoses were also the number one cause of injury deaths in…
What is it?The College Station Community Health Center is a collaborative effort between the hospital, Brazos Valley Community Action Agency and local physicians to create a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and a clinic that provides good, consistent medical care to women and children who…
This webinar highlighted the necessity to eliminate elective early term deliveries due to its impact on quality and unnecessary costs. It featured overarching strategies to implemention and lessons learned from two leading health systems.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Larry S. Gage, retired president, National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (NAPH), will be awarded its 2012 Board of Trustees Award.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today announced that Larry McAndrews, retired president and CEO, National Association of Children's Hospitals (NACHRI), will be awarded its 2012 Board of Trustees Award. The award is presented to individuals or groups who have made substantial and noteworthy…
The American Hospital Association (AHA) today presented the Justin Ford Kimball Innovators Award to Thomas S. Nesbitt, M.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Technologies and Alliances, and director, Center for Health and Technology, University of California (UC) Davis Health System in…
The American Hospital Association (AHA) will honor four hospital volunteer programs with its Hospital Awards for Volunteer Excellence (HAVE). The AHA HAVE Awards Program is in its 29th year and highlights the extraordinary efforts of volunteer programs and the positive impact their contributions…
The American Hospital Association (AHA), in partnership with the state hospital associations, today awarded 52 individuals with the American Hospital Association Grassroots Champion Award. As a 2012 Grassroots Champion these individuals are being recognized for exceptional leadership in generating…