TAVR Procedure is “Downright Amazing” – One Patient’s Story
At 83 years of age, Merna Nielsen felt that her days were numbered. She sadly thought that she didn’t have much more time to spend with her family, including 16 great-grandchildren. Merna ran out of breath after only walking a few feet. She was no longer able to do activities she loved or even help…
Preparing for a Hurricane 77 Hospitals at a Time
June 1 to November 30 is known as hurricane season in the Atlantic, but the peak of the season is from mid-August to October. To date we’ve had seven tropical storms, two hurricanes, and a number of tropical depressions.
HCA CMO Dr. Perlin Testifies at U.S. Senate Committee Meeting
On September 24, Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, President, Clinical and Physicians Services Group and Chief Medical Officer, was invited to testify in front of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. He discussed strategies to eliminate healthcare-associated infections which, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, afflict approximately one out…
CEOs Tell How H2U Health Coaching Benefits Them and Their Employees
H2U’s coaching program has been a game- changer for many. It provides the support needed to reach a healthier weight and prevent or manage chronic diseases by improving nutrition and movement.
Disabled Vet Reunited with His Beloved Dog Following Metro-Wide Search
Lewis Gray went back to Research Medical Center in Kansas City last May to have staples removed from his arm after suffering injuries in a car accident. When you meet Lewis you can see that life’s hard knocks are chiseled deep into his face.
Partnering with the Jason Foundation to Prevent Suicide
Hello from The Jason Foundation, Inc.! My name is Clark Flatt and I started this foundation in 1997 after losing my youngest son, Jason – age 16 to the terrible “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide. The goal of The Jason Foundation is to stop youth suicide by providing programs and resources that educates and equips…