New Mayo Clinic individualized medicine leader on a quest to bring cutting-edge medicine to all
As a pulmonologist and genomic scientist, Victor Ortega, M.D., Ph.D., is leading a charge to breathe new life into precision medicine advancements. His mission is rooted in a deep commitment to health equities and inspired by his grandmother. "My grandmother died of asthma, and that should not have happened. She was Puerto Rican like me, and Puerto Ricans have the highest severity and frequency of asthma of any ethnic group in the world," Dr. Ortega says.… (Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Arizona News - September 23, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
The Future of Healthcare 2023 – The Surgeons General Roundtable
Please join us here on Friday, Sept. 29 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM for live streaming video an exciting roundtable discussion with five former U.S. Surgeons General to discuss the Future of Healthcare. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - September 21, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Geisel Communications Tags: Events Improving Lives Multimedia News Video public health Surgeon General Source Type: news
Study Finds Firearm Injuries Increased in Gentrified Neighborhoods
Brigham researchers reported that gentrified neighborhoods had a 62 percent higher firearm injury incidence rate than non-gentrified communities with comparable sociodemographic characteristics (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - September 20, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Charles A. Morris Named Chief Medical Officer at Brigham and Women ’s Hospital
Appointment includes Brigham and Women ’s Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and the Brigham and Women’s Physician Organization (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - September 19, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Study Finds Two Antibiotics for Children with Sinusitis Equally Effective, But One Had Fewer Side Effects
Brigham researchers found that patients prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate had higher rates of gastrointestinal symptoms and yeast infections than those prescribed amoxicillin. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - September 19, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Study Finds Two Antibiotics for Children with Sinusitis Equally Effective, But One Had Fewer Side Effects
Brigham researchers found that patients prescribed amoxicillin-clavulanate had higher rates of gastrointestinal symptoms and yeast infections than those prescribed amoxicillin (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - September 19, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Re-Envisioning Safety in the Learning Environment with Justin Bullock, MD
We are excited to invite you to a special event: "Re-envisioning Safety in the Learning Environment" with distinguished speaker, Dr. Justin Bullock, a Nephrology Fellow at the University of Washington School of Medicine, who will share insights on creating inclusive and secure environments in the field of medicine. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - September 18, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Geisel Communications Tags: Announcements Events News Source Type: news
Geisel School of Medicine Student Creates a New Conversation Guide for Dementia Care
Charlotte Berry ’25 is lead author of a paper describing a new tool designed to help clinicians facilitate conversations about dementia care. (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - September 15, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Susan Green Tags: Improving Lives News Charlotte Berry dementia Robert Santulli Source Type: news
Statement from Brigham and Women & #39;s Hospital regarding Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center
September 14, 2023 (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - September 14, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare enter strategic collaboration to advance innovation in medical imaging and theranostics
Combining the world-class clinical and research expertise of Mayo Clinic with the deep research, engineering, and product development expertise of GE HealthCare, this new collaboration aims to forge an integrated innovation engine to advance the practice of radiology and care to patients worldwide. ROCHESTER, Minn. ― Today, Mayo Clinic and GE HealthCare announce a strategic healthcare collaboration for research and product development programs aimed to transform the experience of patients and clinicians in the practice… (Source: Mayo Clinic Minnesota News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Minnesota News - September 14, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
DHS Calls on Wisconsinites to Make a Plan to Protect Against Respiratory Illnesses This Fall
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is calling on Wisconsinites to make a plan to get vaccinated against respiratory illnesses this fall. The reminder comes as the updated COVID-19 vaccine has received federal regulatory approval, a new annual flu vaccine is available, and a vaccine and antibody to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is on the market. With cooler temperatures, the risk of respiratory illnesses rises, but there are now more tools available to keep people...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittSeptember 12, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - September 12, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic in Florida opens downtown Jacksonville site focused on education, research
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. ― Mayo Clinic in Florida has opened its Community Health Collaborative in downtown Jacksonville. The office aims to understand the healthcare needs of Mayo Clinic's neighbors and share health education and biomedical research that supports their needs. "Expanding Mayo Clinic’s footprint into dow ntown Jacksonville with a dedicated space for community engagement and Mayo Clinic research teams, allows us to fully explore innovative solutions that address the communities' most pressing health issues," says Kent… (Source: Mayo Clinic Florida News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Florida News - September 12, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic
DHS Awards Funding to Law Enforcement Agencies Working to Address the Opioid Epidemic The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has awarded grants to six law enforcement agencies to support their work addressing the opioid epidemic in our state. The Buffalo, Columbia, Eau Claire, Marathon, and Sawyer County Sheriff ’s Offices, and the Village of Cottage Grove Police Department will receive funds to support community drug disposal programs, programs that keep people with an opioid use disorder out of jail, medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder education and...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittSeptemb...
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - September 11, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
New Report Finds Wisconsin EMS Providers Are Responding to More Falls
A new report from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) finds that falls are a leading cause of injury and death in Wisconsin. The report, EMS and Falls in Wisconsin , shows that, in 2022, emergency medical services (EMS) providers responded to over 130,000 falls across the state, the top injury they responded to. “This data provides unique insight into where and why falls are occurring, and sheds light on where resources are needed most,” says State Health Officer Paula Tran. “Today...(see release)JenniferC.MillerSeptember 11, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - September 11, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: JenniferC.Miller Source Type: news
DHS Highlights New Grant Program and Exceptional Partner Work at Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention Conference
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is lifting up substance use prevention efforts across the state through a new grant program and awards recognizing exceptional work by partners who are improving the health and safety of people and communities. The announcements are part of the Wisconsin Substance Use Prevention Conference happening today and tomorrow in the Wisconsin Dells and online. “The focus of this conference is to confront the societal challenges surrounding substance use...(see release)Elizabeth.GoodsittSeptember 11, 2023 (Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - September 11, 2023 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Elizabeth.Goodsitt Source Type: news
