St. Vincent's HealthCare

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Dr. Eugene H. Lewis III as a Life Achiever 2023 for his contributions to the field of Pathology

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Monday, December 4, 2023

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Eugene H. Lewis III is acknowledged as a Life Achiever 2023 for his contributions to the field of Pathology.

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  • FAIRFIELD, Conn., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Dr. Eugene H. Lewis III is acknowledged as a Life Achiever 2023 for his contributions to the field of Pathology.
  • He completed an Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency at Hartford Hospital from 2000 – 2004, and was Chief Resident from 2003-2004.
  • He became board certified in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology through the American Board of Pathology.
  • With more than 16 years in the field, Dr. Lewis currently practices in Bridgeport, Connecticut as a Managing Member of Fairfield County Pathology Consultants LLC.

Lifepoint Health Appoints Jennifer Alderfer Western Division President

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Lifepoint Health® , a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to making communities healthier®, has named Jennifer Alderfer, MBA, MHA, FACHE, its Western Division president, effective October 30.

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  • Lifepoint Health® , a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to making communities healthier®, has named Jennifer Alderfer, MBA, MHA, FACHE, its Western Division president, effective October 30.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230920451999/en/
    Jennifer Alderfer, MBA, MHA, FACHE, is joining Lifepoint Health as its Western Division president, effective October 30.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Jen is a great addition to Lifepoint’s Western Division,” said Jason Zachariah, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Lifepoint Health.
  • She will soon relocate to Denver, Colorado, which will be a convenient hub for supporting Lifepoint’s Western Division facilities.

Four Renowned Spine Surgeons Perform 3D Navigated Surgery with the PathKeeper System

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

KFAR SABA, Israel, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PathKeeper Surgical, a privately-held, Israel-based medical technology company, dedicated to improving the health of individuals around the world suffering from all spinal issues requiring surgery, while making navigation-guided surgery available to any patient in all operating rooms, reports that four renowned spine surgeons utilized the PathKeeper 3D optical navigation system during spinal fusion surgery at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT.

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  • "We are proud to deliver the PathKeeper 3D optical navigation system to the United States surgical community.
  • The PathKeeper system provides spine surgeons with a comprehensive 3D plan prior to the surgery, and a seamless execution of the surgical plan in the operating room," said Ryan LeBlanc, Chief Commercial Officer, PathKeeper Surgical.
  • PathKeeper Surgical received its FDA 510k clearance earlier this year for the PathKeeper system.
  • The name PathKeeper effectively describes the essence of the system — a 3D optical navigation system that 'keeps' the surgical 'path' on course throughout the surgery.

Nurses from Central Mass. Applaud St. Vincent Nurses for Helping Confront Delta Surge, Decry Tenet Healthcare's Refusal to End Strike & Endanger Community by Closing Beds and Services

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Friday, October 1, 2021

The skill, expertise and helping hands of these nurses are much appreciated by their colleagues throughout the region.

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  • The skill, expertise and helping hands of these nurses are much appreciated by their colleagues throughout the region.
  • She also strongly supports the nurses' decision to continue the strike in the face of Tenet's abusive practices.
  • Tenet needs to bring back these 700 nurses to their original positions and end this, it's that simple."
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Striking Boston VNA Healthcare Professionals to Get Picket Line Support from St. Vincent Nurses and Boston Mayoral Candidate Annissa Essaibi George

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The healthcare professionals of the Boston VNA (BVNA) began their seven-day strike on Monday, July 26.

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  • The healthcare professionals of the Boston VNA (BVNA) began their seven-day strike on Monday, July 26.
  • Boston Mayoral candidate and City Council member Annissa Essaibi George will also join the picket line on July 29.
  • Vernon St., Dorchester, MA
    BVNA healthcare professionals, St. Vincent nurses, and supporters will walk the strike line together located at 150 Mt.
  • Vernon St., Dorchester, MA
    Annissa Essaibi George, Boston Mayoral candidate and City Council member, will join the strike line located at 150 Mt.

Ardent Health Services And Ascension Sacred Heart Sign Letter Of Intent For Ascension To Acquire 323-Bed Bay Medical

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardent Health Services and Ascension Sacred Heart Health System announced today they have signed a letter of intent for Ardent to sell its interest in 323-bed Bay Medical Sacred Heart (Bay Medical) to Ascension, including physician clinic operations in Panama City and Bay County, Florida.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardent Health Services and Ascension Sacred Heart Health System announced today they have signed a letter of intent for Ardent to sell its interest in 323-bed Bay Medical Sacred Heart (Bay Medical) to Ascension, including physician clinic operations in Panama City and Bay County, Florida.
  • Bay Medical is a joint venture of Ardent and Ascension Sacred Heart, which is part of Ascension, the nation's largest non-profit health system.
  • In Florida, Ascension includes three Sacred Heart Health System hospitals in Pensacola, Miramar Beach and Port St. Joe and St. Vincent's HealthCare in Jacksonville.
  • Patients were transferred by air and ground ambulance from Bay Medical to Ascension hospitals in Miramar Beach, Pensacola and Jacksonville.