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Hospital-owned shelter improves patients’ lives
Mercyhealth operates an emergency shelter in southern Wisconsin that also offers outpatient, behavioral health and other support services.
Island Hospital names CEO
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City, La., names CEO, and Helen Newberry Joy Hospital in Michigan names CFO.
El Paso hospital shares importance of training, preparedness in response to mass shooting
The University Medical Center of El Paso treated 15 victims after a shooting at a nearby store in August. Staff credit training for their quick and calm approach to the emergency.
How one health system targeted social determinants to lower infant mortality disparities
Henry Ford's Women-Inspired Neighborhood program combines the expertise of community health workers with that of certified nurse midwives to connect patients with social services and community support, ultimately reducing preventable infant deaths.
HCA Virginia appoints hospital CEO
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Lake Chelan Community Hospital names CEO, and Geisinger names executive vice president.
Using data, virtual care to reduce unnecessary ED visits
Atrium Health Levine Childrens’ school-based virtual clinic makes it easier for children to prevent and manage their asthma symptoms.
How Christiana Care became a leader in implementing age-friendly health system principles
Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Del., is leading the way in implementing age-friendly care by adopting evidence-based practices called the 4Ms Framework. The John A. Hartford Foundation and Institute for Healthcare Improvement in partnership with the AHA and Catholic Health Association of the United States have launched the Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative using the framework to improve care for older patients.
Twin County Regional Healthcare names CEO
Also in this roundup of hospital and health system leadership changes: Meritus Health, Hagerstown, Md., selects CEO, and Brigham City (Utah) Community Hospital names CMO.
Series explores fostering professional well-being
In this AHA Stat Blog, Elisa Arespacochaga, vice president of AHA’s Physician Alliance, discusses how one organization is addressing the root causes of workforce burnout to help busy physicians and other leaders thrive.
Cleveland health system tackles social determinants of health
To help address social determinants of health, Cleveland-based MetroHealth opened the Institute for H.O.P.E. (Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Empowerment) to serve the local neighborhood and patients with resources such as computer and financial literacy training, a food pantry, legal counseling, a workforce development center and community kitchen.