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Northwell IDs Signs of Human Trafficking In Global Medical Supply Chain
As New York’s largest health system, Northwell takes a leadership role in addressing human trafficking not just in the region, but around the world. The health system works with the United Nations and the Global Strategic Operatives to combat human trafficking, and it is co-chair with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on a new Public-Private Joint Forced Labor Working Group.
Adjustable Lens Customizable After Cataract Surgery Is Now Offered at Northwell Health
“RxSight’s Light Adjustable Lens allows ophthalmologists to give cataract patients even more precise visual outcomes than ever before,” said Richard Braunstein, MD, senior vice president and executive director of ophthalmology at Northwell Health. “We’re always striving to provide the best care possible for our patients, and with this new technology we are living up to that goal.”
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital and iHeartCountry Celebrate 10-Year Partnership
This year’s iHeartCountry Festival will feature an on-stage moment with Ian, a 15-year-old St. Jude patient who received lifesaving treatment from the hospital after being diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2009. Ian and Amy Brown, co-host of “The Bobby Bones Show,” will encourage fans in the audience as well as listeners tuning in to donate to St. Jude and become Partners in Hope by making a monthly donation of $19 or more.
NIH Selects Northwell to Join Diabetic Foot Ulcer Consortium
Northwell Health has been selected to join the Diabetic Foot Consortium as a satellite site and awarded a grant by the National Institute of...
The Importance of Physical Security in Hospitals
Hospitals are often defined as soft targets concerning security. Soft targets are locations that are crowded or densely populated and generally have more than...
Northwell Health Named One of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune
The award is presented by Fortune and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
2022 Heatwave Struck Off Surgery in Fifth of UK Hospitals
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The 2022 heatwave resulted in a fifth of UK hospitals being forced to cancel operations during the three days when temperatures soared, a new study reveals.
Nick Stefanizzi Named One of Health Care’s Emerging Leaders
Modern Healthcare recognizes Nick Stefanizzi CEO of Northwell Direct for his work bringing health services to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northwell Health Selects Epic to Deliver Next-generation Electronic Health Record
Epic, the industry-leading EHR provider based in Wisconsin, provides an integrated solution that will result in one patient record across every Northwell Health venue of care and drive enhanced care coordination.
