ProMedica Health System’s, System Communications department, has an established record of meeting the needs of print and broadcast journalists. http://www.promedica.org/news Workplace safety is extremely important to our employees, patients, physicians, visitors, and other customers. Historically, ProMedica has long had a crisis prevention and communications plan in place which includes extensive training on topics such as bullying and domestic abuse; and guidelines for preventing violence in the workplace, setting up a command center when appropriate, and specific team roles to help resolve related safety issues for each of our business units. As an extra measure—to further home in on any areas where we may be able to improve upon the prevention of workplace crises—ProMedica recently hired a security consulting firm to conduct a workplace safety audit. A team of six experts from Security Risk Management Consultants, Columbus, Ohio, is conducting this thorough assessment across our system. In addition to department visits and facility site inspections which will be completed by March 29, the auditors will conduct several staff-only focus groups comprised of multiple disciplines and departments to listen to any employee concerns or suggestions. Once they gather information from across our system, they will share their findings and recommendations with our senior leaders by the end of April. Workplace safety is extremely important to our employees, patients, physicians, visitors, and other customers. Historically, ProMedica has long had a crisis prevention and communications plan in place which includes extensive training on topics such as bullying and domestic abuse; and guidelines for preventing violence in the workplace, setting up a command center when appropriate, and specific team roles to help resolve related safety issues for each of our business units. As an extra measure—to further home in on any areas where we may be able to improve upon the prevention of workplace crises—ProMedica recently hired a security consulting firm to conduct a workplace safety audit. A team of six experts from Security Risk Management Consultants, Columbus, Ohio, is conducting this thorough assessment across our system. In addition to department visits and facility site inspections which will be completed by March 29, the auditors will conduct several staff-only focus groups comprised of multiple disciplines and departments to listen to any employee concerns or suggestions. Once they gather information from across our system, they will share their findings and recommendations with our senior leaders by the end of April. # # Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST ProMedica has been upgraded by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) to an increased credit rating of “AA.” This connotes ProMedica is one of the nation’s most financially sound not-for-profit health systems. There currently are fewer than 20 healthcare systems in the U.S. that hold this high rating from S&P. According to S&P, ProMedica was upgraded for: its solid business position in the Greater Toledo market; improving market share; consistent operations; adequate cash flow; debt coverage and light debt; sound liquidity; and effective leadership, demonstrated by our success of prior hospital integrations. ProMedica has been upgraded by Standard & Poor’s (S&P) to an increased credit rating of “AA.” This connotes ProMedica is one of the nation’s most financially sound not-for-profit health systems. There currently are fewer than 20 healthcare systems in the U.S. that hold this high rating from S&P. According to S&P, ProMedica was upgraded for: its solid business position in the Greater Toledo market; improving market share; consistent operations; adequate cash flow; debt coverage and light debt; sound liquidity; and effective leadership, demonstrated by our success of prior hospital integrations. # # Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST ProMedica presented its oral arguments to a panel of three judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court in Cincinnati on March 7. We anticipate it may take three to six months for the judges to issue their final ruling. Please continue emphasizing to all community stakeholders that ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital (SLH) remains a member of ProMedica, continues to serve patients, and all health plans currently accepted at SLH continue to be accepted. ProMedica presented its oral arguments to a panel of three judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court in Cincinnati on March 7. We anticipate it may take three to six months for the judges to issue their final ruling. Please continue emphasizing to all community stakeholders that ProMedica St. Luke’s Hospital (SLH) remains a member of ProMedica, continues to serve patients, and all health plans currently accepted at SLH continue to be accepted. # # Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST To further our Mission to improve health and well-being and advance our obesity initiative, effective Feb. 1 ProMedica no longer serves or sells sugar-sweetened beverages. The sugar-sweetened beverages impacted by this policy include regular soft drinks, fruit drinks that are not 100% juice, sports drinks, tea and coffee drinks, and energy drinks. ProMedica will continue to serve low-fat or non-fat sweetened milk and milk alternatives (8 ounces or less) as well as 100% fruit juice (4 ounce size). Our dietary departments are also expanding their selection of alternatives that meet our Nutritious & Delicious or Better Choice criteria. The sugar-sweetened beverages policy, which was developed with guidance from members of our medical staff, applies to all ProMedica sites, including: hospital cafeterias, cafés and gift shops; vending machines; patient and family food menus; and catering. Employees and visitors will be able to bring in these beverages for their personal use. Dietitians can order sugar-sweetened beverages for patients, if it is deemed clinically necessary. To further our Mission to improve health and well-being and advance our obesity initiative, effective Feb. 1 ProMedica no longer serves or sells sugar-sweetened beverages. The sugar-sweetened beverages impacted by this policy include regular soft drinks, fruit drinks that are not 100% juice, sports drinks, tea and coffee drinks, and energy drinks. ProMedica will continue to serve low-fat or non-fat sweetened milk and milk alternatives (8 ounces or less) as well as 100% fruit juice (4 ounce size). Our dietary departments are also expanding their selection of alternatives that meet our Nutritious & Delicious or Better Choice criteria. The sugar-sweetened beverages policy, which was developed with guidance from members of our medical staff, applies to all ProMedica sites, including: hospital cafeterias, cafés and gift shops; vending machines; patient and family food menus; and catering. Employees and visitors will be able to bring in these beverages for their personal use. Dietitians can order sugar-sweetened beverages for patients, if it is deemed clinically necessary. # # Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST ProMedica proudly announces its fourth annual Fields of Green high school scholarship program – Come to the Table. Since 2008, the Fields of Green program has awarded more than $110,000 to students and schools. ProMedica proudly announces its fourth annual Fields of Green high school scholarship program – Come to the Table. Since 2008, the Fields of Green program has awarded more than $110,000 to students and schools. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1663 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1663 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST Several community leaders, area residents and healthcare professionals will take part in a ribbon-cutting open house event on Thursday, Sept. 1, to celebrate the opening of the Monroe Cancer Center. The event will take place at the new facility located at 800 Stewart Rd., in Monroe. Several community leaders, area residents and healthcare professionals will take part in a ribbon-cutting open house event on Thursday, Sept. 1, to celebrate the opening of the Monroe Cancer Center. The event will take place at the new facility located at 800 Stewart Rd., in Monroe. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1662 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1662 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST ProMedica physicians, Anthony Comerota, MD and Michael McPhee, MD have been named to a recently announced list of top doctors. ProMedica physicians, Anthony Comerota, MD and Michael McPhee, MD have been named to a recently announced list of top doctors. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1661 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1661 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST Lori Datkun has been a nurse 18 years. She had always had a goal to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with an opportunity for increased responsibilities and rewards. She was thrilled when Lourdes College established the new MSN program for Nurse Anesthesia - the only program of its kind in the area. Lori Datkun has been a nurse 18 years. She had always had a goal to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with an opportunity for increased responsibilities and rewards. She was thrilled when Lourdes College established the new MSN program for Nurse Anesthesia - the only program of its kind in the area. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1659 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1659 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST One year ago, ProMedica and The University of Toledo established the Academic Health Center, a relationship intended to enhance clinical education and research in our community and help ensure that a new generation of healthcare professionals will be ready to care for our community in the decades ahead. One year ago, ProMedica and The University of Toledo established the Academic Health Center, a relationship intended to enhance clinical education and research in our community and help ensure that a new generation of healthcare professionals will be ready to care for our community in the decades ahead. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1658 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1658 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST Mercy Memorial Hospital System, ProMedica of Toledo and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center of Detroit announce the opening of the Monroe Cancer Center. Mercy Memorial Hospital System, ProMedica of Toledo and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center of Detroit announce the opening of the Monroe Cancer Center. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1657 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1657 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST The Pharmacy Counter (TPC) is the first pharmacy program in the area to offer a new, state-of-the-art robotics system that was developed to reduce medication errors and help people remember to take their medications on schedule. The Pharmacy Counter (TPC) is the first pharmacy program in the area to offer a new, state-of-the-art robotics system that was developed to reduce medication errors and help people remember to take their medications on schedule. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1656 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1656 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST The 3rd Annual “Sports Night at Wildwood” will be held Wed., July 27, on the grounds of the new ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, 2901 N. Reynolds Road. The fundraiser will include special appearances by Toledo’s own Jamie Farr and senior golf pro Craig “The Walrus” Stadler. The 3rd Annual “Sports Night at Wildwood” will be held Wed., July 27, on the grounds of the new ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, 2901 N. Reynolds Road. The fundraiser will include special appearances by Toledo’s own Jamie Farr and senior golf pro Craig “The Walrus” Stadler. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1655 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1655 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST In three months, the new ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, a division of ProMedica Toledo Hospital, will be open for business at 2901 N. Reynolds Road. It is the region’s first and only free standing hospital to exclusively offer orthopaedic and spine services, including knee, hip and shoulder joint replacement, and foot, ankle, hand and spine surgeries. The new facility is located on the Wildwood Medical Center campus which includes several physician offices, outpatient surgery center and Wildwood Athletic Club. The hospital construction project started in April 2010 and is being managed by Lathrop. In three months, the new ProMedica Wildwood Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital, a division of ProMedica Toledo Hospital, will be open for business at 2901 N. Reynolds Road. It is the region’s first and only free standing hospital to exclusively offer orthopaedic and spine services, including knee, hip and shoulder joint replacement, and foot, ankle, hand and spine surgeries. The new facility is located on the Wildwood Medical Center campus which includes several physician offices, outpatient surgery center and Wildwood Athletic Club. The hospital construction project started in April 2010 and is being managed by Lathrop. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1654 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1654 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST One of the most advanced tools on the market for Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) used to detect breast cancer is now available at ProMedica Toledo Hospital Breast Care Center (BCC), located at 2121 Hughes Drive. The LumaGEM™ MBI System is the industry’s first commercially available, dual head digital imaging system. One of the most advanced tools on the market for Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) used to detect breast cancer is now available at ProMedica Toledo Hospital Breast Care Center (BCC), located at 2121 Hughes Drive. The LumaGEM™ MBI System is the industry’s first commercially available, dual head digital imaging system. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1653 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1653 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST The summer golf season is in full swing at ProMedica. ProMedica’s not-for-profit foundations will host various golf benefits and pro-am tournaments in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. All events will help raise money for various hospital programs and services including medical equipment, and programs and services to enhance patient care at ProMedica facilities. The summer golf season is in full swing at ProMedica. ProMedica’s not-for-profit foundations will host various golf benefits and pro-am tournaments in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. All events will help raise money for various hospital programs and services including medical equipment, and programs and services to enhance patient care at ProMedica facilities. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1652 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1652 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST Fostoria Community Hospital awarded $9,500 in scholarships to 15 local students pursing healthcare careers.The scholarships were awarded on behalf of three scholarship funds administered by the Fostoria Community Hospital Foundation. These funds were established by former Fostoria physicians and their families to encourage healthcare careers amongst local students. Fostoria Community Hospital awarded $9,500 in scholarships to 15 local students pursing healthcare careers.The scholarships were awarded on behalf of three scholarship funds administered by the Fostoria Community Hospital Foundation. These funds were established by former Fostoria physicians and their families to encourage healthcare careers amongst local students. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1651 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1651 Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST Starting this month, ProMedica will offer free breast cancer screenings at four locations in northwest Ohio to uninsured and under-insured patients. The screenings will include a clinical breast exam, screening mammogram, education, and follow-up support. ProMedica will provide these services in partnership with Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, and Toledo Radiologic Associates. Starting this month, ProMedica will offer free breast cancer screenings at four locations in northwest Ohio to uninsured and under-insured patients. The screenings will include a clinical breast exam, screening mammogram, education, and follow-up support. ProMedica will provide these services in partnership with Riverside Radiology and Interventional Associates, and Toledo Radiologic Associates. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1650 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1650 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST In celebration of National Nurses Week and the one-year anniversary of an Academic Health Center agreement between ProMedica and The University of Toledo, Paul W. Smith, of WJR AM760, spoke with leaders from both organizations this month about their mission to enhance clinical education and to improve community health in the region. In celebration of National Nurses Week and the one-year anniversary of an Academic Health Center agreement between ProMedica and The University of Toledo, Paul W. Smith, of WJR AM760, spoke with leaders from both organizations this month about their mission to enhance clinical education and to improve community health in the region. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1649 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1649 Thu, 26 May 2011 08:00:00 EST Charlotte Stephenson Manor, a ProMedica assisted-living facility in Adrian, has announced plans to renovate 10 of its existing rooms to create a safe, home-like environment for residents coping with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The new unit will include private rooms, a multi-purpose room and secure patio area. Construction will begin this summer and be completed in the fall. Charlotte Stephenson Manor, a ProMedica assisted-living facility in Adrian, has announced plans to renovate 10 of its existing rooms to create a safe, home-like environment for residents coping with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The new unit will include private rooms, a multi-purpose room and secure patio area. Construction will begin this summer and be completed in the fall. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1646 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1646 Thu, 19 May 2011 08:00:00 EST Bay Park Community Hospital has received the 2011 Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for healthcare facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. The award is one of the organization’s seven Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the healthcare sector. Bay Park Community Hospital has received the 2011 Partner for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for healthcare facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. The award is one of the organization’s seven Environmental Excellence Awards given each year to honor outstanding environmental achievements in the healthcare sector. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1641 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1641 Thu, 21 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST The trauma center at The Toledo Hospital (TTH) has been re-verified as a Level I trauma center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). It is the highest national recognition that a trauma center can obtain and confirms that the facility is equipped to handle the most critically-injured patients. The trauma center at The Toledo Hospital (TTH) has been re-verified as a Level I trauma center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). It is the highest national recognition that a trauma center can obtain and confirms that the facility is equipped to handle the most critically-injured patients. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1640 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1640 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST The Toledo Hospital (TTH) has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for certification as a Primary Stroke Center. This distinction goes to centers that demonstrate long-term success in achieving better outcomes for stroke patients. An on-site evaluation concluded that TTH’s center meets all national standards for stroke care. The Toledo Hospital (TTH) has received The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for certification as a Primary Stroke Center. This distinction goes to centers that demonstrate long-term success in achieving better outcomes for stroke patients. An on-site evaluation concluded that TTH’s center meets all national standards for stroke care. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1639 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1639 Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST On March 30, ProMedica Cancer Institute (PCI) will launch a four-week health education series called Breast Cancer Survivorship. The program will include four free workshops focused on surviving breast cancer. The event will be held at The Toledo Hospital’s (TTH) Donald V. Kellermeyer Medical Education Center Auditorium, 2121 Hughes Dr. (hospital entrance #5). On March 30, ProMedica Cancer Institute (PCI) will launch a four-week health education series called Breast Cancer Survivorship. The program will include four free workshops focused on surviving breast cancer. The event will be held at The Toledo Hospital’s (TTH) Donald V. Kellermeyer Medical Education Center Auditorium, 2121 Hughes Dr. (hospital entrance #5). http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1627 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1627 Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST Flower Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Flower Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. Flower Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Flower Hospital’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1626 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1626 Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST ProMedica announced the winners of its third-annual Fields of Green high school scholarship competition at The Toledo Hospital. ProMedica announced the winners of its third-annual Fields of Green high school scholarship competition at The Toledo Hospital. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1597 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1597 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:00:00 EST ProMedica has been named the nation’s No. 2 most Integrated Healthcare Network (IHN), according to results of the 2011 survey conducted by SDI, the nation’s premier rating system that evaluates IHNs based on performance level and degree of integration. ProMedica has ranked in the Top 10 for the past nine years, earning the No. 1 ranking in both 2005 and 2007. ProMedica has been named the nation’s No. 2 most Integrated Healthcare Network (IHN), according to results of the 2011 survey conducted by SDI, the nation’s premier rating system that evaluates IHNs based on performance level and degree of integration. ProMedica has ranked in the Top 10 for the past nine years, earning the No. 1 ranking in both 2005 and 2007. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1591 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1591 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST ProMedica Health System (PHS) has announced five student team finalists of its annual Fields of Green scholarship competition. The program, designed to target childhood obesity, required high school students to create home and school healthy breakfast plans for elementary school children. This month, students from the following schools will present their meal plans at a judging event for a chance to win $5,000 college scholarships, and $1,000 for their school’s health and science programs: Blissfield High School in Blissfield, Mich.; Coldwater High School in Coldwater, Ohio; Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, Ohio; St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, Ohio; and St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo. ProMedica Health System (PHS) has announced five student team finalists of its annual Fields of Green scholarship competition. The program, designed to target childhood obesity, required high school students to create home and school healthy breakfast plans for elementary school children. This month, students from the following schools will present their meal plans at a judging event for a chance to win $5,000 college scholarships, and $1,000 for their school’s health and science programs: Blissfield High School in Blissfield, Mich.; Coldwater High School in Coldwater, Ohio; Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, Ohio; St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, Ohio; and St. Francis de Sales High School in Toledo. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1589 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1589 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST We are disappointed that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to issue an administrative complaint challenging the St. Luke’s Hospital and ProMedica joinder. The joinder has enabled St. Luke’s, an organization that was in financial distress, to continue to fulfill its mission of providing care for the community. The joinder will provide tremendous benefits to the community, including increasing patients’ access to care, enhancing clinical integration and creating efficiencies in delivering care. We are disappointed that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to issue an administrative complaint challenging the St. Luke’s Hospital and ProMedica joinder. The joinder has enabled St. Luke’s, an organization that was in financial distress, to continue to fulfill its mission of providing care for the community. The joinder will provide tremendous benefits to the community, including increasing patients’ access to care, enhancing clinical integration and creating efficiencies in delivering care. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1587 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1587 Thu, 06 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST The initial benefits of the recent academic agreement between ProMedica Health System and The University of Toledo College of Medicine are starting to be realized.  The two organizations announced a five-year plan to significantly expand the number of residents rotating through ProMedica facilities, increase the number of residency opportunities, and increase clinical research. The initial benefits of the recent academic agreement between ProMedica Health System and The University of Toledo College of Medicine are starting to be realized.  The two organizations announced a five-year plan to significantly expand the number of residents rotating through ProMedica facilities, increase the number of residency opportunities, and increase clinical research. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1583 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1583 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST Cardiothoracic Surgeons for Northwest Ohio and The Toledo Hospital are now in the nation’s top 12% of hospitals for heart surgery. This is according to a three-star comprehensive rating system, developed by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), which compares the quality of heart surgery in hospitals across the country. A three-star rating is the highest designation that a hospital can attain for quality and clinical excellence. Cardiothoracic Surgeons for Northwest Ohio was compared to more than 1,000 surgical groups. Cardiothoracic Surgeons for Northwest Ohio and The Toledo Hospital are now in the nation’s top 12% of hospitals for heart surgery. This is according to a three-star comprehensive rating system, developed by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), which compares the quality of heart surgery in hospitals across the country. A three-star rating is the highest designation that a hospital can attain for quality and clinical excellence. Cardiothoracic Surgeons for Northwest Ohio was compared to more than 1,000 surgical groups. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1582 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1582 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST Effective January 1, 2011, ProMedica Health System will implement the practice of hiring only tobacco-free employees in order to foster a healthier workforce, as well as to demonstrate to patients and the community its strong commitment to health and wellness. Effective January 1, 2011, ProMedica Health System will implement the practice of hiring only tobacco-free employees in order to foster a healthier workforce, as well as to demonstrate to patients and the community its strong commitment to health and wellness. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1581 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1581 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST Three ProMedica Health System home health care providers are among the top performing home health agencies in the United States. Toledo-based Caring Home Health Services and Visiting Nurse Service of Toledo, and Adrian, Mich.-based Caring Visiting Nurse – Lenawee/Monroe, have been named 2010 HomeCare Elite™ agencies. This recognition is given to the nation’s top 25 percent of home health care agencies and has become the industry standard for measuring organizational performance. Winners are selected based on several areas including quality outcomes, quality of improvement, and financial performance. Three ProMedica Health System home health care providers are among the top performing home health agencies in the United States. Toledo-based Caring Home Health Services and Visiting Nurse Service of Toledo, and Adrian, Mich.-based Caring Visiting Nurse – Lenawee/Monroe, have been named 2010 HomeCare Elite™ agencies. This recognition is given to the nation’s top 25 percent of home health care agencies and has become the industry standard for measuring organizational performance. Winners are selected based on several areas including quality outcomes, quality of improvement, and financial performance. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1580 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1580 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST The Toledo Hospital has been awarded the 2010 Consumer Choice Award by the National Research Corporation (NRC). This is the 15th year in a row the hospital has received this distinction. The Toledo Hospital has been awarded the 2010 Consumer Choice Award by the National Research Corporation (NRC). This is the 15th year in a row the hospital has received this distinction. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1579 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1579 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST ProMedica Health System is pleased to announce a $2 million gift from the Conrad and Caroline Jobst Foundation to expand vascular services in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The current Jobst Vascular Center name will be changed to Jobst Vascular Institute, reflecting these enhanced services. ProMedica Health System is pleased to announce a $2 million gift from the Conrad and Caroline Jobst Foundation to expand vascular services in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. The current Jobst Vascular Center name will be changed to Jobst Vascular Institute, reflecting these enhanced services. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1576 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1576 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST The Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital, members of ProMedica Health System (PHS), have each received the Silver Level Award from the Ohio Partnership for Excellence™ (OPE) following the organization’s assessment of the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. The Silver Level Award demonstrates the organization’s performance in the following seven areas: 1) leadership; 2) strategic planning; 3) customer and market focus; 4) measurement, analysis, and knowledge management; 5) human resource focus; 6) process management; and 7) results. The Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital, members of ProMedica Health System (PHS), have each received the Silver Level Award from the Ohio Partnership for Excellence™ (OPE) following the organization’s assessment of the Malcolm Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence. The Silver Level Award demonstrates the organization’s performance in the following seven areas: 1) leadership; 2) strategic planning; 3) customer and market focus; 4) measurement, analysis, and knowledge management; 5) human resource focus; 6) process management; and 7) results. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1574 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1574 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 08:00:00 EST Bixby and Herrick Medical Centers have announced an expansion of some women’s health services and plans to streamline other areas to ensure that quality health care is delivered more efficiently and serves the changing needs in Lenawee County. Bixby and Herrick Medical Centers have announced an expansion of some women’s health services and plans to streamline other areas to ensure that quality health care is delivered more efficiently and serves the changing needs in Lenawee County. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1572 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1572 Wed, 27 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST ProMedica Health System (PHS) is offering flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics during October and November in metro Toledo and Fostoria. Vaccines are available for adults, 18 years of age or older. Patients should contact their primary care physician with any flu vaccine questions. ProMedica Health System (PHS) is offering flu and pneumonia vaccination clinics during October and November in metro Toledo and Fostoria. Vaccines are available for adults, 18 years of age or older. Patients should contact their primary care physician with any flu vaccine questions. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1569 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1569 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST There are approximately 11 million cancer survivors in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those living in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan now have a new program designed to meet their comprehensive medical needs after cancer treatment. On Oct. 20, the ProMedica Cancer Institute will open the Survivor Center on the campus of Flower Hospital, located at 5200 Harroun Road. There are approximately 11 million cancer survivors in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those living in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan now have a new program designed to meet their comprehensive medical needs after cancer treatment. On Oct. 20, the ProMedica Cancer Institute will open the Survivor Center on the campus of Flower Hospital, located at 5200 Harroun Road. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1568 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1568 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 08:00:00 EST This year, Flower Hospital is celebrating 100 years of service. The public is invited to a Centennial Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 2 – 4 p.m., on the Flower Hospital campus, located at 5200 Harroun Road in Sylvania. This year, Flower Hospital is celebrating 100 years of service. The public is invited to a Centennial Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 10, from 2 – 4 p.m., on the Flower Hospital campus, located at 5200 Harroun Road in Sylvania. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1567 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1567 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EST UnitedHealthcare and ProMedica Health System have expanded their network relationship, giving UnitedHealthcare commercial health plan participants access to all ProMedica hospitals and facilities throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. UnitedHealthcare and ProMedica Health System have expanded their network relationship, giving UnitedHealthcare commercial health plan participants access to all ProMedica hospitals and facilities throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1566 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1566 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:00:00 EST Flower Hospital, a member of ProMedica Health System, recently became the second facility in northwest Ohio to receive the Joint Commission’s Primary Stroke Center Certification. The certification recognizes Flower Hospital for exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care. The following is required to become a certified primary stroke center: Flower Hospital, a member of ProMedica Health System, recently became the second facility in northwest Ohio to receive the Joint Commission’s Primary Stroke Center Certification. The certification recognizes Flower Hospital for exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke care. The following is required to become a certified primary stroke center: http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1564 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1564 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EST Relief from chronic sinus problems is now less invasive and nearly pain-free. At Flower Hospital, most patients are in and out of surgery in less than an hour and back to work the next day, thanks to the Balloon Sinuplasty™ system by Acclarent. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists have performed more than 225 balloon sinuplasty procedures at Flower Hospital, which is more than any other hospital in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Relief from chronic sinus problems is now less invasive and nearly pain-free. At Flower Hospital, most patients are in and out of surgery in less than an hour and back to work the next day, thanks to the Balloon Sinuplasty™ system by Acclarent. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialists have performed more than 225 balloon sinuplasty procedures at Flower Hospital, which is more than any other hospital in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1563 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1563 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST ProMedica Health System (PHS) proudly announces its third annual Fields of Green high school scholarship program to combat childhood obesity. Since 2008, the program has introduced innovative ideas developed by area high school students to encourage physical activity and improve the quality of food at area elementary schools. ProMedica Health System (PHS) proudly announces its third annual Fields of Green high school scholarship program to combat childhood obesity. Since 2008, the program has introduced innovative ideas developed by area high school students to encourage physical activity and improve the quality of food at area elementary schools. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1548 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1548 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:17:00 EST Join the Toledo Children’s Hospital (TCH) Foundation for a special evening on the Maumee River with some of the nation’s premier chefs, including Food Networks’ “The Next Iron Chef” contestant Celina Tio. Join the Toledo Children’s Hospital (TCH) Foundation for a special evening on the Maumee River with some of the nation’s premier chefs, including Food Networks’ “The Next Iron Chef” contestant Celina Tio. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1543 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1543 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 08:23:00 EST After completing several months of rigorous due diligence following the signing of a definitive agreement to bring the two organizations together, the transaction is now complete and St. Luke’s Hospital has officially become a member of ProMedica Health System. After completing several months of rigorous due diligence following the signing of a definitive agreement to bring the two organizations together, the transaction is now complete and St. Luke’s Hospital has officially become a member of ProMedica Health System. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1542 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1542 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:41:00 EST ProMedica Laboratories, a member of ProMedica Health System (PHS), have received a two-year accreditation from the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on the results of a recent onsite inspection of its seven laboratories. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1533 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1533 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:18:00 EST Jon Dvorak, MD, a physician with Perrysburg Pediatrics and ProMedica Physician Group (PPG), has been named one of "America’s Top Pediatricians" for the second consecutive year. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1519 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1519 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:26:00 EST Bixby Medical Center (BMC), a member of ProMedica Health System, is the first facility in Michigan offering a new minimally invasive procedure for lumbar canal stenosis, a common cause of lower back and leg pain. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1515 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1515 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST Today, ProMedica Health System (PHS) announced an agreement with Oregon-based Little Sisters of the Poor that will allow the charity to provide additional skilled nursing care at its Sacred Heart Home in Oregon. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1480 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1480 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST Former NFL and Ohio State University football star Chris Spielman will speak on July 14 at Belmont Country Club, located at 29601 Bates Road, about his wife Stefanie’s courageous 10-year battle with breast cancer. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1479 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1479 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:00:00 EST The Toledo Hospital (TTH) Breast Care Center has been recognized by a national organization for its commitment to providing high-quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology dedicated to breast imaging. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1476 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1476 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:00:00 EST The expertise of Toledo Children’s Hospital (TCH) is now closer to home for families in West Central Ohio, thanks to a new partnership with Lima Memorial Health System. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1474 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1474 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST Fostoria Community Hospital, member of ProMedica Health System, has been awarded a nearly $53,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health Resources and Services Administration. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1473 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1473 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 09:00:00 EST St. Luke’s Hospital and ProMedica Health System have signed a definitive agreement with the intended result of St. Luke’s becoming a member of ProMedica Health System later this summer. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1467 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1467 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:30:00 EST Today, ProMedica Health System (PHS), in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Toledo, will introduce a week-long children’s exercise program to students at McKinley Elementary School in Toledo. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1466 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1466 Mon, 24 May 2010 09:30:00 EST At a time when communities nationwide are expecting health care organizations to find better, more efficient ways to collaborate, The University of Toledo and ProMedica Health System are taking the lead by entering into an academic relationship that will significantly strengthen ties between the two organizations. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1463 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1463 Mon, 17 May 2010 10:30:00 EST Due to their commitment to creating a healthier environment through pollution-prevention efforts, Bay Park Community Hospital (BPCH) was recently awarded a Partner for Change Award at the Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards in Balitmore, Md. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1461 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1461 Fri, 14 May 2010 08:30:00 EST During National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12, Fostoria Community Hospital named Joan Conine, RN, director, surgical and cancer care services, the 2010 recipient of the Mary Jane Smith Nursing Excellence Award. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1460 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1460 Thu, 13 May 2010 09:30:00 EST More than 11 million Americans alive today have faced a diagnosis of cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. ProMedica Cancer Institute (PCI) offers several support programs to help people cope with the range of emotions associated with cancer. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1459 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1459 Wed, 12 May 2010 09:30:00 EST Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for Ohio children ages 4 to 7 years old. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1431 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1431 Thu, 05 Apr 2010 10:30:00 EST This month, the ProMedica Cancer Institute (PCI) Minority Cancer Coalition will offer two free community programs to raise awareness about the role diet and exercise play in preventing cancer, as well as the importance of regular health screenings. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1420 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1420 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EST Today, Mercy Memorial Hospital of Monroe, ProMedica Health System of Toledo and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center of Detroit held a groundbreaking celebration at the building site of the future Monroe Cancer Center. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1407 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1407 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST ProMedica Health System (PHS) has announced that it will no longer restrict children from visiting its Michigan hospitals, which include Bixby Medical Center in Adrian, and Herrick Medical Center in Tecumseh. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1398 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1398 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST ProMedica Health System (PHS) has joined forces with leading heart and vascular experts to deliver world-class health care to patients in the region. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1384 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1384 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST ProMedica Health System (PHS) is pleased to announce that two students from Notre Dame Academy in Toledo, and a student from St. John’s Jesuit High School in Toledo are the first-place winners of its Fields of Green scholarship competition. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1376 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1376 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:30:00 EST Today ProMedica Health System (PHS) announced that it will no longer restrict children from visiting its Ohio hospitals, which include: Bay Park Community Hospital in Oregon, Defiance Regional Medical Center in Defiance, Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Fostoria Community Hospital in Fostoria, and The Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children’s Hospital in Toledo. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1373 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1373 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:30:00 EST ProMedica Health System (PHS) has announced 10 student team finalists of its Fields of Green scholarship competition. http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1356 http://www.promedica.org/default.aspx?PageID=1356 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:30:00 EST