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UCI Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Break Ground on New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
February 16, 2024UCI Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, broke ground today on a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Irvine, Calif. The UCI Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture partnership between UCI Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation that was announced in 2022. The 68,000-square-foot, two-story facility will function as a…
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Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center announces opening of new cardiovascular center
February 15, 2024Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, announced today the opening of the new Cardiovascular and Surgical Care Pavilion. The completion of the 75,000-square-foot, three-story building was celebrated with public officials, construction representatives, healthcare partners, and community members on Thursday, February 15.
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UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation to build new inpatient rehabilitation facility in Fitchburg
February 13, 2024UW Health, UnityPoint Health – Meriter and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, are expanding their existing partnership and will be building and operating a second free-standing inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the greater Madison area. With 40 all-private rooms, the new 58,000-square-foot facility will be located in Fitchburg. It…
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Lifepoint Health Appoints Two Leaders to Key Roles
February 05, 2024Bob Barrett Assumes New Role as Senior Vice President, Growth and Transformation; Bill Ziesmer Joins Company as Chief Financial Officer for Western Division.
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Canyon Vista Medical Center Spearheads Naloxone Distribution Program in Cochise County to Combat Opioid Crisis
January 19, 2024Canyon Vista Medical Center (CVMC) is proud to announce its pivotal role as the inaugural distributor of the Naloxone Distribution Program (NDP) in Cochise County, Arizona. With a commitment to addressing the opioid epidemic, CVMC is at the forefront of combating opioid use disorder and overdose.
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Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Announce New Joint Venture to Operate Free-Standing Rehabilitation Hospital in Rogers
January 18, 2024Mercy and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, have completed a joint venture agreement to operate Rogers Rehabilitation Hospital.
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Meadowview Regional Medical Center Earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons
January 11, 2024Meadowview Regional Medical Center Earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons.
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Saline Health System starts program aimed at addressing addiction
January 10, 2024Saline Health System starts program aimed at addressing addiction.
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Lifepoint Health Appoints Traci Nordberg Senior Vice President of People Services
January 09, 2024Accomplished human resources leader to drive transformation of company’s HR function and enhance employee experience
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Tonya Darner Named Chief Executive Officer of UP Health System - Marquette
December 12, 2023Tonya Darner has been named the permanent chief executive officer of UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital.
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Lifepoint Health Promotes Three Leaders to Senior Vice President Roles
December 06, 2023Leaders in finance, communications and strategy take on expanded roles to support healthcare company’s mission and continued growth
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Hospital Breaks Ground on the New Heart & Vascular Center
December 05, 2023Community Medical Center, a Lifepoint Health facility, breaks ground on a new and expanded $17.9 million-dollar heart & vascular center. The project includes a renovation and a new 19,015 square foot expansion along with two cardiac cath labs, twelve exam rooms and expanded clinical areas.
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Orthopedic Surgeon Performs First Smart Knee Implant in Central Arkansas
December 01, 2023National Park Medical Center orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Michael Hubbard, performs first smart knee implant in Central Arkansas. Hubbard used Persona IQ®, the world’s first and only smart knee implant granted De Novo status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for total knee replacement surgery. Persona IQ combines their knee implant, Persona® The Personalized Knee®, with implantable sensor technology that measures range of motion, step count, walking speed and other gait metrics.
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CVMC Welcomes New Surgical Robot for Knee Replacement
December 01, 2023Canyon Vista Medical Center recently introduced a new treatment option for joint pain that uses the VELYS™ robotic surgical technology for knee replacement surgeries.
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Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas Partner to Advance Healthcare for Middle Tennesseans
December 01, 2023Organizations form new joint venture bringing together Lifepoint’s Highpoint Health System with Ascension Saint Thomas to enhance access, clinical excellence and service
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Wythe County Community Hospital Recognized for Excellence with ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
November 30, 2023The American College of Cardiology has recognized Wythe County Community Hospital (WCCH) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Wythe County Community Hospital was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation in November based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
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Sumner Regional Women’s Services Becomes First in the State to Receive Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care
November 17, 2023Sumner Regional Medical Center (SRMC) Women’s Services has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care, in this case for mothers, babies, and families.
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Nine Lifepoint Hospitals Earn 'A' Hospital Safety Grade
November 10, 2023Nine Lifepoint Health hospitals achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2023 from The Leapfrog Group, a respected nonprofit organization setting high standards for patient care excellence. Leapfrog evaluates general hospitals nationwide, assigning grades (A, B, C, D, or F) based on over 30 performance measures, reflecting areas such as errors, accidents, injuries, and infections, along with the preventive systems hospitals have in place.
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UP Health System – Marquette Awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from the Joint Commission
November 09, 2023UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital, has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification.
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Lifepoint Health Names Aaron Lewis Chief Financial Officer
November 09, 2023Lewis to succeed veteran CFO Michael Coggin, who will retire in March 2024 Brentwood, Tenn., (November 9, 2023) -- Lifepoint Health®, a diversified healthcare delivery network dedicated to its mission of making communities healthier ®, today announced that it has appointed Aaron Lewis to the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO).…
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