OB/GYN

NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW FACILITIES TO PROVIDE MORE ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The new locations will enable the company to provide accessible care to a wider patient base.

Key Points: 
  • The new locations will enable the company to provide accessible care to a wider patient base.
  • NorthShore currently has 20 locations —full-service clinics and primary care clinics, school-based clinics and locations within other community organizations — that provide medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, mental health and medication assistance through on-site pharmacies.
  • As with all locations within the NorthShore community, the new facilities will also provide affordable, quality telehealth care through video or phone calls for appointments with providers for nonemergency primary care, behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.
  • Calming rooms for both patients and staff in need of personal space or privacy during doctor consultations will also be located throughout each facility.

PMB Project Named 2023 HREI Insights™ Award Winner

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SAN DIEGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PMB-developed healthcare project has been named a Winner in Healthcare Real Estate Insights (HREI) magazine's annual, national awards program.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The PMB-developed healthcare project has been named a Winner in Healthcare Real Estate Insights (HREI) magazine's annual, national awards program.
  • PMB Project Named 2023 HREI Insights Award Winner: Helen Caloggero Women's & Family Center
    "We are very pleased that HREI magazine has once again recognized the excellence of PMB's healthcare real estate projects," says Mark D. Toothacre, Managing Partner and CEO of PMB.
  • PMB has had 13 Finalists, eight of which have now been named Winners in the previous eight years of the awards program.
  • The awards are presented by HREI, the first and only national magazine entirely devoted to covering HRE development, financing and investment.

BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH AND COMPASS SURGICAL PARTNERS TO OPEN STATE-OF-THE-ART OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center, a joint venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners (Compass), and local physicians, today announced the opening of its new 12,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Springfield, Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • SPRINGFIELD, Ohio and RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center, a joint venture between Bon Secours Mercy Health, Compass Surgical Partners (Compass), and local physicians, today announced the opening of its new 12,000-square-foot ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in Springfield, Ohio.
  • Located at 2610 North Limestone Street, Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center will offer procedures across a host of specialties, including neurosurgery, orthopedics, podiatry, plastic surgery, interventional pain management, OB/GYN, gastroenterology and general surgery.
  • "Compass is thrilled to partner with Mercy Health to establish and operate the Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center, which will provide top-notch care in a comfortable outpatient setting," added Scott Bergman, Market President at Compass Surgical Partners.
  • Springfield Regional Outpatient Surgery Center is seeking accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and certification from Medicare.

Two PMB Projects Named 2023 HREI Insights™ Award Finalists

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two PMB-developed healthcare projects have been named as Finalists in Healthcare Real Estate Insights (HREI) magazine's annual, national awards program. PMB, a leading national healthcare real estate developer and owner, which is headquartered in San Diego, developed the facilities in Orange, Calif.; and West Covina, Calif.

Key Points: 
  • Healthcare Real Estate Insights™ magazine's national awards program honors 2 healthcare projects that PMB developed in 2023.
  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Two PMB-developed healthcare projects have been named as Finalists in Healthcare Real Estate Insights (HREI) magazine's annual, national awards program.
  • PMB has had 13 Finalists, seven of which went on to be named Winners in the previous eight years of the awards program.
  • The awards are presented by HREI, the first and only national magazine entirely devoted to covering HRE development, financing and investment.

March of Dimes Global Crowdsourcing Effort Yields Pair of Predictive Models for Preterm Birth

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

The 2023 March of Dimes Report Card shows that the U.S. preterm birth rate stands at 10.4%, a meager improvement from last year's historic high of 10.5%, the highest preterm birth rate in 10 years.

Key Points: 
  • The 2023 March of Dimes Report Card shows that the U.S. preterm birth rate stands at 10.4%, a meager improvement from last year's historic high of 10.5%, the highest preterm birth rate in 10 years.
  • Key to the predictive models is their ability to estimate a woman's risk for two types of preterm birth—one before 37 weeks and the other before 32 weeks.
  • The models' predictive power was strong: One predicted preterm birth with a 69% accuracy, and the other predicted early preterm birth with an 86% accuracy.
  • On Big Data Analysis and Preterm Birth Risk Prediction" episode on MODCAST, March of Dimes' research podcast, here .

AHN West Penn Hospital Recognized as one of the Nation's Top 50 Hospitals for Obstetrics and Gynecology by U.S. News and World Report for Second Consecutive Year

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegheny Health Network (AHN) West Penn Hospital, AHN's flagship hospital for women's health care, has been named one of the top 50 hospitals in the nation for obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), according to the U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Rankings, released to the public today.

Key Points: 
  • AHN West Penn was ranked 30th in the nation for OB/GYN, making it the highest positioned hospital in western Pennsylvania for those specialties, and the only ranked hospital within the Greater Pittsburgh region.
  • Today's announcement marks the second consecutive year that AHN West Penn has placed within the top 50 hospitals for women's care by U.S. News.
  • U.S. News considers factors such as 30-day survival for complex conditions, the number of patients served, and advanced technologies and services available.
  • AHN hospitals were recognized as high performers in numerous other procedures and conditions, as follows.

Health Foundation of South Florida Invests More Than $2 Million in Three Initiatives to Address Health Equity in the Region's Black Communities

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Monday, June 19, 2023

MIAMI, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Health Foundation of South Florida, the region's largest philanthropic organization focused on achieving health equity in historically underserved communities, announced more than $2 million in funding for two initiatives aimed at addressing Black maternal health inequities in Miami-Dade and Broward counties and a community-based peacemaker program in Liberty City and Overtown. The grants were unveiled at the second annual Black Health Summit, which took place earlier this month at Florida Memorial University and drew more than three hundred healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community leaders to discuss the current state of Black health in South Florida. The Summit aimed to identify actionable solutions and collaborations for addressing longstanding inequities impacting health and well-being for Black residents across the region. The three investments are:

Key Points: 
  • The third initiative aims to provide community-based safety and other support services as a means of reducing violence.
  • The grants were unveiled at the second annual Black Health Summit, which took place earlier this month at Florida Memorial University and drew more than three hundred healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community leaders to discuss the current state of Black health in South Florida.
  • The Summit aimed to identify actionable solutions and collaborations for addressing longstanding inequities impacting health and well-being for Black residents across the region.
  • "We are especially excited about breaking down silos and bringing together health systems and community-based organizations to address the disturbing and totally unacceptable disparities that exist in Black maternal health.

50-Provider Nevada Practice Implements eClinicalWorks Cloud EHR and healow Patient Engagement Solutions

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Carson Medical Group , a 50-provider practice in Nevada, announced its successful implementation of the intelligent eClinicalWorks Cloud EHR .

Key Points: 
  • Carson Medical Group , a 50-provider practice in Nevada, announced its successful implementation of the intelligent eClinicalWorks Cloud EHR .
  • By transitioning to the intelligent eClinicalWorks Cloud EHR and healow patient engagement solutions , Carson Medical Group has the foundation to continue to grow their practice and increase patient engagement.
  • With the eClinicalWorks Cloud EHR, the practice can utilize quick access to patient information and clinical insights, reduced costs, and streamline documentation.
  • Patient Messenger , a digital tool accessed through eClinicalWorks EHR and healow Patient Portal that improves patient engagement through secure and interactive surveys and health reminders.

PatientPoint Earns Top Honors in 2023 Hermes International Creative Awards Competition

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

CINCINNATI, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PatientPoint® today announced that its leading health content has been honored with 21 Platinum and Gold awards for outstanding creative from the 2023 Hermes Creative Awards, one of the world's largest competitions honoring the messengers and creators of traditional and emerging media. PatientPoint health content spanning six specialties including oncology, primary care, rheumatology, dermatology, OB/GYN and pediatrics earned 9 Platinum and 12 Gold Hermes Creative Awards, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • PatientPoint health content spanning six specialties including oncology, primary care, rheumatology, dermatology, OB/GYN and pediatrics earned 9 Platinum and 12 Gold Hermes Creative Awards, respectively.
  • PatientPoint's 2023 Hermes Creative Awards honors solidify the patient engagement leader's standing as the most decorated point of care education provider in the industry.
  • PatientPoint content has been recognized with 180 Hermes Awards and more than 1,000 overall health content and creative awards.
  • PatientPoint 2023 Hermes Creative Awards:

Urban Health Plan Inc. Significantly Reduces Patient No-Show Rate Leveraging eClinicalWorks EHR and healow Prediction AI Model

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

Urban Health Plan (UHP), one of the largest federally qualified community health center (FQHCs) systems in New York State, has improved patient care, reduced missed appointments, and ultimately increased revenue outcomes thanks to the eClinicalWorks EHR and healow no-show prediction AI model.

Key Points: 
  • Urban Health Plan (UHP), one of the largest federally qualified community health center (FQHCs) systems in New York State, has improved patient care, reduced missed appointments, and ultimately increased revenue outcomes thanks to the eClinicalWorks EHR and healow no-show prediction AI model.
  • Missed appointments are a significant challenge for healthcare providers, leading to lost revenue, decreased patient satisfaction, and negative health outcomes.
  • “As an FQHC, the healow no-show prediction AI model has positively impacted our practice in numerous ways.
  • “We are excited to see the impact the healow no-show prediction AI model is having on patient care at Urban Health Plan,” said Girish Navani, CEO and cofounder of eClinicalWorks.