‘Gamer’ technology helps Sarah Cannon detect lung cancer at earlier stages
The newest technology in the hands of HCA Healthcare physicians is the same tool in the hands of video gamers across the world: an Xbox controller. Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Health has introduced a device that uses video game schematics to save the lives of patients through early detection. TriStar Health was one…
COVID-19: Infectious disease specialist weighs in on safely celebrating the holidays
As we near the end of 2020, it’s probably safe to say that we could all use some holiday cheer. But with the number of COVID-19 cases on the rise throughout the country, it’s important to remain vigilant. While it might be hard to hear, that means the way we celebrate the holidays this year…
HCA Healthcare techies jump start ‘season of giving’ with 2020 hackathon
Through our partnerships with national organizations, workplace giving initiatives, grants to nonprofits and the volunteer efforts of our colleagues, HCA Healthcare is continuously seeking new ways to build stronger communities. Amid the challenges of COVID-19, a group of inspiring HCA Healthcare colleagues linked arms with fellow do-gooders in the first-ever virtual Hack for the Community…
HCA Healthcare experts urge flu vaccine to help avoid ‘twindemic’
The 2020-2021 flu season is here, and HCA Healthcare experts continue to urge the public to take action to protect themselves and others. With the looming threat of flu season colliding with the COVID-19 pandemic, learn why the flu shot is critically important this year and what vaccine options are available… twindemic [ twin-dem-ik ]…
Service and sacrifice: HCA Healthcare veterans bring specialized skill sets to COVID-19 battle
This year November 11, Veterans Day, takes on additional significance, as we honor our HCA Healthcare colleagues who bring their incredible military training, specialized skill sets and preparation for battle to work each day as our organization continues the fight against the coronavirus. Some of our colleagues were deployed domestically to help during the early…
HCA Healthcare Hope Fund Week 2020 epitomizes ‘we’re all in this together’
Neighbors helping neighbors. Simple acts of grace. Front line healthcare workers giving their all. COVID-19 has implored the world to regain our humanity, with benevolence and generosity of spirit as we all strive to bring an end to the pandemic. In 2020, there is no better example of “we’re all in this together” and the…