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Gun Violence Prevention Forum to Focus On Inner Cities and Communities of Color
The rising toll of gun violence across cities and communities of color has increased tensions in areas that have already been disproportionately impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), social unrest and an economic recession.
XACT ACE Robotic System Is Now Available at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
“We have actively participated in clinical research demonstrating the efficacy of XACT Robotic System leading to its approval by the FDA,” stated Dr. Sebastian Flacke, Chief of Interventional Radiology at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center.
Pediatric Surgeon Lorraine Kelley Quon, MD Leads Team and Advocates to Establish the 2st Ever Guidelines for Pediatric Opiod Prescribing
Pediatric Surgeon Lorraine Kelley Quon, MD said, “Many people are aware that there’s an opioid epidemic but when I talk about my work, people are surprised to hear that it impacts children.”
Delray Medical Center WATCHMAN FLX Device for Atrial Fibrillation Now Offered to Patients
Delray Medical Center Dr. Martin Kloosterman, electrophysiologist on staff said, “People with atrial fibrillation are at an increased risk of stroke if they are not on blood thinners, which can also increase the risk of bleeding.
Game Day to Support Boston Children’s Hospital for a Day of Fun
Game Day, is a virtual gaming event that will bring together families and gamers alike for a day of fun and fundraising. Boston Children's Hospital is working with Extra Life to host Game Day.
Tampa General Hospital in Partnership with GE Healthcare Saves $40 Million – Cuts 20,000 Excess Days and Reduces Length of Stay
Utilizing 20 artificial intelligence applications (aka Tiles), CareComm helps to optimize minute-to-minute patient care operations with real-time actionable information used in CareComm and throughout the hospital.
SEIU Reports Workers at 11 Tenet Healthcare Hospitals Across California Overwhelmingly Vote to Strike, Calling for Contract to Address Pandemic Safety
SEIU notes the strike vote covers 4,300 workers at the 11 facilities who are members of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West. The vote margin was 96 percent in favor of the strike.
Northwell, GoHealth Urgent Care Promote Sexual Health and PrEP Awareness
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uses a medication which is 99 percent effective at preventing HIV, while promoting sexual health. PrEP is appropriate for any sexually active person – male, female, straight, gay or transgender – who is currently HIV negative.
Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Launches ‘Support Our Schools’ to Meet COVID-19 Challenges
In June of this year, the hospital launched the Reopening America: Hackensack Meridian Health's Assist Program, which helps business owners and schools navigate the COVID-19 crisis and create a safe work environment for employees, customers and students.
