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New York’s Largest Health System Establishes the Northwell Cardiovascular Institute to Transform Heart Care
Under the leadership of its co-executive directors, Alan Hartman, MD, senior vice president and executive director of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Northwell Health, and Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, senior vice president and chair of cardiology at the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital at North Shore University Hospital, the CVI looks to redefine collaboration across medical, hybrid, structural and surgical specialties. This holistic approach is designed to benefit patients by seamlessly integrating various facets of cardiovascular care.
Cedars-Sinai Welcomes Urologic Surgeon, Andrew Hung MD, Surgical AI Researcher
Andrew Hung MD is a a specialist in kidney and prostate diseases, will provide patient care, collaborate with other Cedars-Sinai investigators and expand the medical center’s expertise in employing artificial intelligence (AI) to evaluate surgical treatments and results.
Northwell Physician’s Research Nationally Recognized for Improving Radiation Therapy Quality
Leila Teodora Tchelebi, MD, a radiation oncologist at Northern Westchester Hospital and Phelps Hospital and an Associate Professor of Radiation Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine, is one of the ROI’s three Publication Excellence Award Winners for 2023. The annual award recognizes the best scientific work in the field of radiation oncology. Dr. Tchelebi will accept the award on Oct. 1 at the American Society of Radiation Oncology annual meeting in San Diego.
St. Joseph’s Hospital Brings New Treatment for AFib to Central Florida
A new cryoablation procedure designed to improve treatment of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib) is being offered by St. Joseph's Hospital Heart and Vascular Institute in Tampa.
Bassett Healthcare Network Enhances Sign-On Bonuses for New Employees – Up to $35,000
Bassett Healthcare Network announced today it has significantly enhanced sign-on bonuses for a variety of open job positions for the next 90 days. Bonus increases took effect on October 1, including up to $35,000 for registered nurses.
Tampa General Hospital Named One of Newsweek’s Best Smart Hospitals for 2024
"As a leading academic health system, driving innovation is essential to our commitment to providing world-class care," said John Couris, president and CEO of Tampa General Hospital. "This recognition demonstrates our team's focus on adopting forward-thinking advancements in technology to maximize new approaches. The end result is better treatments and outcomes for patients now and long into future."
Northwell Nurse Sandra Lindsay is 1st for Pfizer COVID Vaccine – Again
Nearly three years later, Nurse Sarah Lindsay volunteered to be the first American to receive this season’s shot: Pfizer-BioNTech 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccine. This mRNA formulation offers protection against BA.2, BA.2.86 “Pirola,” EG.5 “Eris,” XBB.1.5 COVID variants – needed immunity as COVID hospitalizations begin to rise ahead of the fall and winter season.
Cultivating Innovative AI Solutions to Enhance Patient Care
The Idea-thons are driven by Cedars-Sinai’s Artificial Intelligence Council, which is charged with guiding and coordinating the organization’s AI strategy. Cedars-Sinai’s AI strategy is built on three strategic pillars: investing and planning, transitioning innovation into adoption, and supporting the ethical, responsible, and scientifically sound use of AI, including generative AI.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Designated ACR Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence
"The Department of Radiology has been a national leader in quality improvement for more than 20 years and one of the first in adopting the very stringent ACR metrics. Our goal is to make sure every single patient gets the best diagnostic study because this is going to have a very important impact in their final health outcome," said L. Santiago Medina, MD, MPH, Associate Director of Radiology and Director of Neuroradiology.