New smoking ban in hospitals
More and more hospitals are adopting the policy to make smoking a reason to deny job applicants.
Hospital Roundup 2/10/11
Latest news on Lackawanna County, Keystone Mercy Insurance, Pocono Medical County, Northhampton County and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
National campaign to prevent Healthcare-Associated Infections
The Not on My Watch campaign facilitates awareness and educates health practitioners on prevention strategies to curb this international health crisis. Learn more about the impact and how you can help…
Virtua Health to partner with CHOP
This partnership will allow members within the Virtua Health system to receive care from CHOP physicians. In addition, it will provide patients and their families greater access and the ability to choose the most appropriate care.
Hospital Roundup 1/18/11
Find out the latest news for Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Westmoreland County Hospital, West Penn Allegheny Health Systems and Philadelphia area hospitals.
Plans for Aria Health hospital still waiting for zoning approval
After a Judge recommendation, the construction plans will be placed, once again, infront of the Lower Makefield’s zoning hearing board.
Heritage Valley Health System reduces the amount non-clinical staff
Due to budget concerns, the Heritage Valley has eliminated positions that they feel will not impact patient care.
Hospital round-up for 1/13/11
The latest news on Hazleton General Hospital, Allcare Dental & Dentures, Mercy Health Partners, Doylestown Hospital, and Hamot Health Foundation.
Hamot Health Foundation to merge with UPMC
Agreement was reached for Hamot to become a northwestern UPMC affiliate.
Erie-based women’s hospital has officially opened
The Hamot Women’s Hospital, a $59 million investment, has officially opened to new and current patients.