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CommonSpirit Health Names Market President for the Greater Denver Market

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星期四, 四月 4, 2024

CENTENNIAL, COLO., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CommonSpirit Health’s Mountain Region is pleased to announce that Ryan Tobin has been selected to serve as Market President for the Greater Denver Market.

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  • CENTENNIAL, COLO., April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CommonSpirit Health’s Mountain Region is pleased to announce that Ryan Tobin has been selected to serve as Market President for the Greater Denver Market.
  • Ryan comes to CommonSpirit Health with considerable health care and leadership experience.
  • He previously served at HealthOne, part of HCA Healthcare, where he spent 12 years leading hospitals in the Denver market.
  • By applying his 16 years of leadership and Denver market knowledge, Ryan will help to ensure that the health system continues to provide high quality, compassionate care in its Greater Denver hospitals and ambulatory services.

Two Washington Hospitals Recognized Among America's Best Maternity Hospitals

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星期三, 六月 14, 2023

SEATTLE and TACOMA, Wash., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Family birth teams at St. Elizabeth Hospital (Enumclaw, WA) and St. Francis Hospital (Federal Way, WA), were named among Newsweek's list of America's Best Maternity Hospitals 2023. Both hospitals are proud members of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system and serve patients outside of the metro area expanding critical access to many surrounding communities.

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  • Newsweek's evaluation is based on a nationwide online survey of hospital managers and maternity healthcare professionals; key performance indicators surrounding maternity care; and patient satisfaction data.
  • Both Virginia Mason Franciscan Health facilities received four ribbons from Newsweek, the second-highest honor given by the organizers.
  • This is the fourth consecutive year that St. Francis Hospital has been recognized, and the third consecutive year St. Elizabeth has been recognized.
  • When patients are here at Saint Francis, we strive to ensure it is the best experience that they can get.

Jim Sheets Named Group President for Multi-State Health System Based in Colorado

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星期三, 五月 31, 2023

(Centennial, Colo.), May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centura Health, the health care leader in Colorado, Utah and southwest Kansas, is pleased to announce that Jim Sheets has been named Group President, effective June 5, 2023.

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  • (Centennial, Colo.), May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centura Health, the health care leader in Colorado, Utah and southwest Kansas, is pleased to announce that Jim Sheets has been named Group President, effective June 5, 2023.
  • On a mission to elevate others through service, authentic engagement, and fun, Jim will be responsible for the CommonSpirit Health hospitals and clinics in Denver, Fort Morgan, Colo., and Utah.
  • He will also have responsibility for the health system’s continued growth in Denver and Utah.
  • Jim has served in progressive leadership roles with Intermountain Healthcare for 16 years.

CommonSpirit Health Provides Cyberattack Update and Notification of Data Breach Involving Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Washington state

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星期四, 十二月 1, 2022

SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CommonSpirit Health and its affiliated entities ("CommonSpirit") take the protection and proper use of personal information very seriously.

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  • SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CommonSpirit Health and its affiliated entities ("CommonSpirit") take the protection and proper use of personal information very seriously.
  • On October 2, 2022, CommonSpirit detected activity on its IT network that was later determined to be ransomware.
  • During that time, the unauthorized third party may have gained access to certain files, including files that contained personal information.
  • Those facilities are now known collectively as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, which is an affiliated entity of CommonSpirit.

St. Elizabeth Hospital Only Hospital in the Region to Receive ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation

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星期三, 八月 24, 2022

St. Elizabeth Hospital is the only hospital in the region to be awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the caregivers ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.

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  • St. Elizabeth Hospital is the only hospital in the region to be awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the caregivers ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
  • This award exemplifies the thoughtful, compassionate care each patient receives when they enter St. Elizabeth Hospital, said Josh Neff, chief executive officer.
  • The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort.
  • Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Hospitals Recognized by Money and Leapfrog as two of the Best Hospitals in America

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星期四, 七月 14, 2022

SEATTLE and LAKEWOOD, Wash., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Clare Hospital and Virginia Mason Medical Center have recently been recognized as two of the 148 Best Hospitals in America by Money (formerly Money Magazine), in partnership with The Leapfrog Group. The two Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals were the only hospitals in Washington state to be recognized for this achievement.

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  • SEATTLE and LAKEWOOD, Wash., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Clare Hospital and Virginia Mason Medical Center have recently been recognized as two of the 148 Best Hospitals in America by Money (formerly Money Magazine), in partnership with The Leapfrog Group .
  • The two Virginia Mason Franciscan Health hospitals were the only hospitals in Washington state to be recognized for this achievement.
  • To build their first-ever Best Hospitals ranking, Money teamed up with The Leapfrog Group, a health care nonprofit, to help their readers make educated decisions about which institutions are best for your money.
  • Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was formed in 2021 by bringing together two leading health systems in Washington state.

Centura Health Expands Health Network by Adding Two Hospitals

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星期一, 五月 2, 2022

Health and health care are better where we are, and by joining with the more than 800 compassionate caregivers at St. Elizabeth in Fort Morgan and St. Catherine in Dodge City hospitals, we are building on our commitment to build whole person care and flourishing communities, said Peter D. Banko, President & CEO of Centura Health.

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  • Health and health care are better where we are, and by joining with the more than 800 compassionate caregivers at St. Elizabeth in Fort Morgan and St. Catherine in Dodge City hospitals, we are building on our commitment to build whole person care and flourishing communities, said Peter D. Banko, President & CEO of Centura Health.
  • Centura Health connects individuals, families and neighborhoods across Colorado and western Kansas with more than 6,000 physicians and 21,000 of the best hearts and minds in health care.
  • Were Centura Health, and were your dedicated health partner for life.
  • For information on Centura Health or any of the facilities in our network, please visit the Centura Health website .

Virginia Mason Medical Center Recognized as "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader"

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星期四, 四月 14, 2022

SEATTLE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, has been recognized as an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). The award recognizes the facility for its dedication to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and employees. 

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  • SEATTLE, April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, has been recognized as an "LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader" by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
  • "The LGBTQ+ community has historically faced significant and longstanding challenges to accessing the care they need," said Katerie Chapman, president, Virginia Mason Medical Center.
  • As part of the HEI process, Virginia Mason Medical Center worked with a nationally recognized LGBTQ+ health expert to undertake a comprehensive review of LGBTQ+ care policies and practices within the organization.
  • Virginia Mason Medical Center is one of dozens of CommonSpirit Health care sites recognized in the 2022 HEI.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Nationally Recognized for Hospital Safety

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星期四, 十一月 11, 2021

TACOMA, Wash.and SEATTLE, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was recognized as a leader in patient safety in Washington state with five 'A' safety grades across the system, according to the Leapfrog Group's fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade report.

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  • TACOMA, Wash.and SEATTLE, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virginia Mason Franciscan Health was recognized as a leader in patient safety in Washington state with five 'A' safety grades across the system, according to the Leapfrog Group's fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grade report.
  • The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program based exclusively on hospital prevention of medical errors and harms to patients.
  • "We are proud that we maintained our 'A' hospital grades and even improved safety grades system-wide," said Gary S. Kaplan, MD, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • Our family of hospitals includes Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle; St. Anthony Hospital, Gig Harbor; St. Clare Hospital, Lakewood; St. Elizabeth Hospital, Enumclaw; St. Francis Hospital, Federal Way; St. Joseph Medical Center, Tacoma; St. Michael Medical Center, Silverdale and Bremerton; St. Anne Hospital, Burien; Rehabilitation Hospital, Tacoma; and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital, Tacoma.

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Announces New Chief Nursing Officer

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星期一, 十一月 1, 2021

TACOMA and SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, Dianne Aroh, RN, is the new Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for the health system.

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  • TACOMA and SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is pleased to announce that after an extensive national search, Dianne Aroh, RN, is the new Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for the health system.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Dianne to Virginia Mason Francsican Health," said Gary Kaplan, MD, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.
  • Prior to joining Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Dianne held senior leadership roles at leading non-profit health care systems, in addition to her clinical background.
  • I am happy to share that Dianne is that leader and we look forward to the innovative approaches she will bring forward as Chief Nursing Officer," said Ketul J. Patel, CEO of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.