Trauma Center

National Study: Ballad Health, ETSU Trauma Consolidation Saves Hundreds of Lives

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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In terms of lives, the reduction in the rate of deaths equates to hundreds of lives saved due to the successful consolidation of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers.

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  • In terms of lives, the reduction in the rate of deaths equates to hundreds of lives saved due to the successful consolidation of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers.
  • It found the patients with the highest likelihood of death due to severity had significantly improved survival rates post-consolidation.
  • Assisted by national experts, the advisory group recommended consolidation of the region’s two Level 1 trauma centers into one at Johnson City Medical Center, while maintaining Level 3 trauma services at Holston Valley Medical Center and Bristol Regional Medical Center.
  • “Excellent trauma care is a team effort from every corner of our region,” said Ballad Health Chairman and CEO Alan Levine.

WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital Announce Definitive Agreement to Combine Health Systems

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Monday, February 26, 2024
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York, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital have entered into a definitive agreement to enhance community-based health care across the region.

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  • York, Pa., Feb. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital have entered into a definitive agreement to enhance community-based health care across the region.
  • Pending regulatory approval, Evangelical Community Hospital will become WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital on or about July 1, 2024.
  • We’re excited to build on that commitment with Evangelical,” said Roxanna Gapstur Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO of WellSpan Health.
  • A separate philanthropic foundation will be created as a community pathway for hospital support, similar to WellSpan’s other hospital foundations.

Six Years Strong: Founder of Revitalist Kathryn Walker’s Continuous Leadership in Revolutionizing Mental Health Care

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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The COVID-19 pandemic especially, has exacerbated mental health issues, with increased mood disorders, substance use, and suicidal ideation rates.

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic especially, has exacerbated mental health issues, with increased mood disorders, substance use, and suicidal ideation rates.
  • Kate NeuroPsych represents a groundbreaking approach to mental health care — offering 24/7 availability, personalized recommendations, and worldwide access — being designed by scientific leaders who are positively disrupting healthcare delivery at Revitalist and Sama Therapeutics .
  • Looking ahead, Kathryn envisions a future where psychedelics are normalized as essential tools in mental health care.
  • With each milestone she achieves, Kathryn Walker continues to redefine the boundaries of mental health care and inspire hope for a brighter, more compassionate future.

SP Plus Corporation Implements Technology-Based Parking Management Innovations at Miami Valley Hospital

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SP+® Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP) a best-in-class technology and operations management provider of mobility services for aviation, commercial, hospitality, and institutional clients throughout North America and Europe, announces it is now operating and managing five parking facilities with its Sphere™ technology platform at Miami Valley Hospital, in Dayton, Ohio.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SP+® Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP) a best-in-class technology and operations management provider of mobility services for aviation, commercial, hospitality, and institutional clients throughout North America and Europe, announces it is now operating and managing five parking facilities with its Sphere™ technology platform at Miami Valley Hospital, in Dayton, Ohio.
  • “This project has increased the efficiency and overall management of our six parking garages to provide a better experience for patients, staff, and physicians,” said a Miami Valley Hospital spokesperson.
  • “Revolutionizing accessibility and convenience, our latest Sphere project at Miami Valley Hospital ensures seamless navigation and efficient parking solutions, prioritizing the well-being of patients and visitors alike,” said Tyler Hagerman, Regional Manager II, SP+ Corporation.
  • Miami Valley Hospital, part of Premier Health, has served Dayton and Southwest Ohio since 1980, offering a wide range of advanced, innovative care.

L.A. County’s Trauma Center System Partners with OneLegacy to Celebrate 40 Years of Serving Southern Californian Critical Care Patients

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Los Angeles County was the site of one of the first Trauma Center Systems in the United States and to date is one of the largest nationwide.

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  • Los Angeles County was the site of one of the first Trauma Center Systems in the United States and to date is one of the largest nationwide.
  • “Over 25,000 critically injured patients are treated at the Trauma Centers each year,” said Richard Tadeo, Director of Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS Agency).
  • In what promises to be a moving ceremony, former trauma patients will also share their stories of survival and how the Trauma Centers saved their lives.
  • He was transported by EMS to Dignity Health-California Hospital Medical Center and was admitted and treated in the intensive trauma care unit.

Domo Announces Winners in Inaugural Higher Education Student Data Case Competition

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced Utah State University students Brigham Cook, Christopher Harris, Oliver Heady and Rylie Swanson as the winners of Domo’s Higher Education Student Case Competition , which included over 35 teams from colleges and universities from across the U.S.

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  • Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced Utah State University students Brigham Cook, Christopher Harris, Oliver Heady and Rylie Swanson as the winners of Domo’s Higher Education Student Case Competition , which included over 35 teams from colleges and universities from across the U.S.
  • All students were judged on several criteria: Domo knowledge, use of Domo tools, overall presentation, and meeting case study objectives.
  • We created this competition to encourage students to thoughtfully and creatively leverage data using the Domo data experience platform, and develop new, meaningful solutions to real healthcare problems,” said Mohammed Aaser, chief data officer, Domo.
  • “We have been amazed at the incredible work of these students that participated in Domo’s inaugural Student Case Competition.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Recognized as National Surgical Quality Partner by American College of Surgeons

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has been recognized as a National Surgical Quality Partner (SQP) by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for its long-standing dedication to the highest standards in surgical patient care.

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  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has been recognized as a National Surgical Quality Partner (SQP) by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) for its long-standing dedication to the highest standards in surgical patient care.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231121829446/en/
    Children’s Hospital Los Angeles leadership and team members gather in front of the newly installed American College of Surgeons Surgical Quality Partner plaque.
  • The SQP designation lets patients know that Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is dedicated to relentless self-improvement and has been verified through a detailed and rigorous review from ACS.
  • “We are immensely proud to be named an ACS Surgical Quality Partner,” said James Stein, MD, MSc, FACS, FAAP, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Domo Announces Finalists for Higher Education Student Case Competition

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced the finalists for The Domo for Higher Education Student Case Competition .

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  • Today Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced the finalists for The Domo for Higher Education Student Case Competition .
  • “Through this competition, college students are solving real-world problems that have a meaningful impact,” said Mohammed Aaser, chief data officer, Domo.
  • “This opportunity is giving students the ability to learn, experience and problem solve in the field of data analysis and Regional One Health is honored to partner with Domo on their Higher Education Case Competition.
  • To learn more about The Domo for Higher Education Student Case Competition, visit here .

Dr. Preetinder Bhullar, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Decorated Air Force Major, Joins Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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He has joined Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists to provide patients with chronic joint pain the ability to regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

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  • He has joined Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists to provide patients with chronic joint pain the ability to regain mobility and improve their quality of life.
  • We are excited to have him join our team," states Dan Cresco, Chief Executive Officer at Synergy Health Partners and Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists.
  • Dr. Bhullar received the honor of an Air Force Commendation Medal for the life-saving surgeries he successfully performed.
  • Mendelson Kornblum Orthopedics Spine and Pain Specialists is the premier synergistic healthcare partner of patients, physicians, and the communities we serve in Southeast Michigan.

Trauma Center Accreditation Changes Approved by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation Board of Directors

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Effective immediately, one hospital has been approved for an elevation in trauma center level from Level II Trauma Center Accreditation to Level I Trauma Center Accreditation in Pennsylvania: Robert Packer Hospital — Sayre, PA

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  • Effective immediately, one hospital has been approved for an elevation in trauma center level from Level II Trauma Center Accreditation to Level I Trauma Center Accreditation in Pennsylvania: Robert Packer Hospital — Sayre, PA
    Effective August 1, 2023, one new hospital has been approved for Level II Trauma Center Accreditation in Pennsylvania: Penn Highlands DuBois — DuBois, PA
    Effective August 1, 2023, there will be 51 accredited trauma centers in Pennsylvania.
  • Hershey — PennState Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center/PennState Health Children's Hospital
    Bethlehem — St. Luke's University Health Network — St. Luke's University Hospital
    Philadelphia — Tower Health — St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
    Easton — St. Luke's University Health Network — St. Luke's Hospital Anderson Campus
    Langhorne — Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic — St. Mary Medical Center
    Coaldale — St. Luke's University Health Network — St. Luke's Hospital - Miners Campus
    Lehighton — St. Luke's University Health Network — St. Luke's - Carbon Campus
    Orwigsburg — St. Luke's University Health Network — Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital
    Quakertown — St. Luke's University Health Network — St. Luke's Hospital-Upper Bucks Campus
    Stroudsburg — St. Luke's University Health Network — St. Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus
    The Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF) is a non-profit corporation recognized by the Emergency Medical Services Act (Act 1985-45).
  • The PTSF is the organization responsible for accrediting trauma centers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Trauma centers are hospitals with resources immediately available to provide optimal care and reduce the likelihood of death or disability to injured patients.