| John C. Lincoln Hospitals Give Back More Than $31 Million in Community Care |
John C. Lincoln Health Network provided $31,171,687 in charity care, community health improvement services, community building activities and uncompensated health care to its community in 2006, according to statistics compiled by the Health Network for the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association. ... more
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| Desert Heat Can Kill. Protect Yourself! |
Summer in Phoenix can be brutal—especially for the very young, the very old and those with chronic illness. Here are some helpful tips for handling the heat. ... more
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| Trauma Center's 'Level I' Status Reaffirmed |
With great success, North Mountain Hospital's Level I Trauma Center recently completed an on-site survey conducted by representatives of American College of Surgeons and the Arizona Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System. ... more
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| Digital Mammography Equipment, Processes Get Perfect Score |
John C. Lincoln’s recently upgraded Hologic Digital Mammography equipment and processes have earned complete accreditation for the provision of digital mammography—with flying colors—following a review by inspectors from the American College of Radiology. ... more
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| Pinnacle Radiology Deer Valley Receives National Accreditation |
Pinnacle Radiology Deer Valley, part of the John C. Lincoln Health Network, has received national accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR) for CT. ... more
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| Health Care Quality Scores Now Available to the Public |
On Friday, March 28, the Hospital Quality Alliance unveiled Hospital Compare, a tool that enables consumers to see how well hospitals in their area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln to Host International Emphysema Study; Participants Sought |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital will be the exclusive Arizona site of a clinical trial that will test airway stents designed to ease emphysema symptoms ... more
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| Deep Vein Thrombosis Explained |
More than 1.5 million Americans develop blood clots in the veins, which run deep within the legs, a condition called Deep Vein Thrombosis – or DVT for short. If untreated, a piece of the blood clot can break loose from the leg and travel to the lungs, where it’s called a pulmonary embolism and can cause death. DVT can also cause ulcers or varicose veins. ... more
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| North Mountain Hospital Intensive Care Unit Wins Prestigious Beacon Award |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital is proud to announce that its Intensive Care Unit is the first in Arizona to earn the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the largest specialty nursing organization in the world. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln CEO Dan Coleman Named Man of the Year |
Dan Coleman, president and chief executive officer of John C. Lincoln Health Network, has been named 2007 Man of the Year by Valley Leadership. The award is the most prestigious personal honor offered by the Phoenix-based civic group, which was founded in 1978 to recognize and encourage the abilities of individuals to serve and strengthen their communities. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln a Three-Time 'Best Places to Work' Employer |
For the third time, John C. Lincoln Health Network ranks among the Best Places to Work in the Valley of the Sun, says The Business Journal. ... more
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| Rhonda Forsyth Named Next CEO of John C. Lincoln Health Network |
Rhonda Forsyth, executive vice president and chief executive officer (CEO) of John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital, has been elected to succeed Dan Coleman as president and CEO of John C. Lincoln Health Network, following Dan’s retirement in April 2009. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital Accredited for Chest Pain, PCI |
In recognition of its reliably rapid and accurate medical care for heart patients, John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital in north Phoenix has been fully accredited as a Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Cardiac Intervention by the national Society of Chest Pain Centers. ... more
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| Friends Who’ve Been There Ease the Agony of Interstitial Cystitis |
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is one of those chronic medical conditions that few unaffected people have ever heard of. But for the estimated one million Americans affected with IC, a chronic inflammatory bladder condition, life can be agonizing. Having a friend who knows your pain makes a difference. ... more
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| Harmonicas Teach Better Breathing |
Harmonicas – the secret weapon in the battle to preserve healthy lung tissue. Who knew?
The participants in John C. Lincoln’s monthly Better Breathers support group, that’s who.
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| John C. Lincoln Heartburn Center Opens |
The newest place in the Valley to get state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment is the Heartburn Center at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. ... more
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| New Swiveling Neck Disc Relieves Pain, Preserves Motion |
Relief for hundreds of thousands of Americans suffering intractable neck pain may soon be available – without losing the ability to look left and right.
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| John C. Lincoln Accredited as Primary Stroke Center |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix has become the Valley’s newest hospital accredited as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). ... more
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| Clinical Trial Allows Easier Breathing |
John C. Lincoln is looking for emphysema patients to participate in a clinical trial targeted at helping people breathe easier. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Hospitals' Healing Enhanced by a TIGR? |
On-demand television that provides soothing music, scenic imagery or helpful health information is now available in both John C. Lincoln Hospitals to help reduce stress levels, promote healing and educate patients. ... more
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| IDSA Names Tim Kuberski, MD, Watanakunakorn Clinician of the Year |
The Infectious Disease Society of America has named Tim Kuberski, MD, the winner of the 2007 Watanakunakorn Clinician Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in the clinical practice of infectious diseases. ... more
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| Sheila Gerry Named Phoenix Health Care Hero Finalist |
John C. Lincoln Senior Vice President Sheila Gerry has been named one of three finalists in the annual Health Care Hero competition sponsored by the Phoenix Business Journal. ... more
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| Critical Care Medical Co-Director Named for North Mountain Hospital |
Board-certified trauma surgeon Kumash Patel, MD, has joined emergency physician Kevin Veal, DO, as co-medical director for Critical Care at North Mountain. ... more
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| New Network Dictation System to Double Efficiency, Slash Costs, Save Millions |
Dragon-powered medical dictation, scheduled to be installed at both John C. Lincoln Hospitals later this year, is expected to decrease turn around time and, by eliminating costly reliance on outsourcing, to save the Network millions over the next five years. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln’s Health Foundation Guild Raises $387,205 for Network Programs |
Using $330,000 raised from this year’s record-setting Night of Gold Ball plus funding from its endowment income, the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation’s Guild is funding grants totaling $387,205 for programs and services throughout the Network.
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| North Phoenix Chamber Honors Mendy’s Place |
In recognition of its value to the community, Mendy’s Place has been honored with the 2007 Star Award from the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Mendy’s Place at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital is the North Valley’s only hospital emergency center just for “mending” sick and injured kids. ... more
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| Community Health Center Honored for Highest Immunization Rates |
John C. Lincoln’s Community Health Center in North Phoenix has been honored for achieving the highest child immunization rates within The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (TAPI). ... more
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| Baby Boomers Not Doomed to Sounds of Silence |
Baby Boomers are not necessarily condemned to the sounds of silence – or the squeaks and screeches of Grandma’s hearing aid. Today’s digital devices are virtually invisible and can solve most people’s hearing problems. ... more
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| Solutions for the Painful Joint |
There’s good news for baby boomers with a painful hip or knee. With improving technology, there are more options than ever before for individuals whose joint pain interferes with their daily activities. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Employee Satisfaction Ranks in Nation’s Top 3% |
Employee satisfaction this year at John C. Lincoln’s hospitals and other health care facilities is higher than 97 percent of the hospitals and health care organizations throughout the United States. ... more
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| North Mountain CEO Honored for Business Leadership |
Rhonda Forsyth, CEO of John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital, has been named among the Valley's most outstanding 2007 Women in Business ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Named 2006 'Best Hospital Employer' in Phoenix |
The "Best Hospital Employer" award in Phoenix has been given to John C. Lincoln Health Network by The Business Journal and Best Companies AZ, LLC. Based on employee survey results, the honor recognizes our positive, productive work environment. ... more
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| Mendy’s Place Earns Award for Quality |
Mendy’s Place, the North Valley’s only children’s emergency center, has earned a 2006 Showcase in Excellence Award ... more
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| About That Pain in Your Back |
If your back hurts, you’re part of a pretty big group. Almost 85 percent of people over age 50 have been afflicted with back pain at some time. But you don’t have to keep on suffering.
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| Thinking of Volunteering? Join Us to Learn More |
Meet our Volunteer Services department and learn more ... more
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| Scoliosis in Older Women |
Scoliosis, the development of a curved spine, usually happens to girls around the time of the pre-teen growth spurt — roughly ages 10 to 12. But scoliosis is now being diagnosed in a growing number of older women.
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| John C. Nurses Among Top Three Percent in U.S. |
John C. Lincoln nurses received the highest national designation for excellence in patient care recently ... more
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| Non-Invasive Treatment for Uterine Fibroids |
Fibroid tumors of the uterus are not cancerous, but they cause enough pain, pressure and bleeding to prompt about 200,000 U.S. women to get hysterectomies every year. (This doesn't include hysterectomies done for other reasons.) ... more
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| Buddy Up for Breast Health |
The number one reason women don't do monthly breast self examinations is because they forget. But a good buddy won't forget. ... more
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| Creating Advance Directives |
No one wants to think about the possibility of something bad happening to them or their loved ones. However, it’s important to be prepared by having advance directives ... more
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| New Tool Helps Women Battle Breast Cancer |
Monthly breast self-examination, physician examination and an annual mammogram are the basics of good breast health ... more
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