Young Children at Greatest Risk for Injuries from Fireworks
Every Fourth of July, we commemorate the birth of our country by grilling out in the backyard, cooling off in the pool, parading through the streets, or relaxing with family and friends. How we choose to celebrate Independence Day may vary, but there is one common denominator: fireworks. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission…
Doctors Hospital Spine Surgeon Helps Save Lives Of Children In Jamaica
Dr. Justin Bundy, a spine surgeon at Doctors Hospital of Augusta, Augusta, Ga. who has performed spinal surgeries helping local patients for years, is now one of two spine surgeons with the Straight Caribbean Spine Foundation which helps children in Jamaica through free lifesaving scoliosis surgery. “The country has only 20 orthopedic surgeons, none of…
Dr. Uses Cell Phone Video and Latest Technology to Treat Stroke
Sometimes determining whether someone is having a stroke isn’t easy. But for recent stroke victim Diane McPeters, video footage (shown below) taken by her fiancé Dave O’Neal provided evidence she was having a stroke, even if she didn’t believe it. O’Neal’s quick-thinking to use his phone to capture the event not only provided proof, it…
Shark Attack Highlights Need for Trauma Centers in Florida
On Wednesday, May 9, at around 11:30 am EST, a German tourist, was bitten by a shark in Vero Beach, Fla. Thanks to the quick action of local lifeguards and other rescue workers, she received help at the beach until being flown to trauma center Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. Thankfully, after surgery, she was able…
HCA’s New Chief Information Officer (CIO), and HCA IT&S’ Latest Award
EDITOR’S NOTE: On June 1, 2012, Marty Paslick became the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of HCA, following the retirement of the former CIO, Noel Williams. Mr. Paslick has been with HCA for an impressive 27 years, progressing from the Manager of Clinical Systems Development to VP of Product Development to becoming IT&S’s…
HealthONE’s Four Tips for a Successful Twitter Chat
Have you ever thought about hosting a Twitter chat? Many Twitter users, including President Obama, are turning to the platform to engage with other users around a particular topic. If you work in healthcare, this represents a tremendous opportunity to connect both with the local community you serve and the broader community interested in your…