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Lifepoint Rehabilitation recognizes more than 35 facilities and units awarded on Newsweek’s America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2023
September 26, 2023Brentwood, TN (September 26, 2023) – This week, Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, recognized 19 of its freestanding inpatient rehabilitation facilities and 16 of its contracted acute rehabilitation units awarded by Newsweek in this year’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers. This prestigious award is…
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Duke Health, WakeMed and Lifepoint Health Break Ground on New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
September 22, 2023Apex, NC and Brentwood, TN (September 22, 2023) – Duke Health, WakeMed and Lifepoint Health broke ground today on a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Apex, NC. Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is the result of a joint venture partnership between Duke Health, WakeMed and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, that was first announced in…
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Lifepoint Health Appoints Jennifer Alderfer Western Division President
September 20, 2023Lifepoint Health has named Jennifer Alderfer, MBA, MHA, FACHE, its Western Division president, effective October 30. In this role, Alderfer will oversee the operations of 18 hospital campuses in Arizona, Arkansas, Iowa, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington.
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Four Pennsylvania Hospitals Earn Gold Tier Accreditation
September 11, 2023Conemaugh Health facilities earn Gold Tier Accreditation. The distinguished facilities include Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center in Meyersdale, Conemaugh Miners Medical Center in Hastings and most recently Conemaugh Nason Medical Center in Roaring Spring.
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Mercy Health and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Break Ground on New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
August 31, 2023Youngstown, OH, and Brentwood, TN (August 31, 2023) – Mercy Health - Youngstown and Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health, broke ground today on a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The new hospital is the result of a joint venture partnership between Mercy Health - Youngstown and Lifepoint Rehabilitation that was announced last year. The…
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Lifepoint Health Honors Terri Clark with 2023 Companywide Mercy Award
August 31, 2023Lifepoint has named Terri Clark from Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital (NNRH) in Elko, Nevada the recipient of its 2023 companywide Mercy Award. Clark, who serves as director of growth and outreach at NNRH, was honored for the tireless compassion she shows to patients and colleagues, and for her continued dedication to serving her community.
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Memorial Medical Center the Only Hospital In Southern New Mexico Performing TAVR Procedure For Heart Valve Disease
August 25, 2023Memorial Medical Center announced today that it is the first and only hospital in Southern New Mexico offering transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive procedure to treat heart valve disease.
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Tampa General Hospital, Lifepoint Behavioral Health and USF Health Break Ground on New Behavioral Health Hospital, Expanding Access for Floridians to World-Class Mental Health Services
August 24, 2023Upon completion, the new facility will meet the state’s growing demands for mental health services while serving as an integral part of the Tampa Medical and Research District. Tampa, FL (Aug. 22) – Leaders of Tampa General Hospital (TGH) , Lifepoint Behavioral Health and USF Health were joined by elected officials, board members and other key…
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Baystate Health and Lifepoint Health Celebrate Opening of New Behavioral Health Hospital in Holyoke, Massachusetts
August 14, 2023HOLYOKE, Mass. and BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (August 14, 2023) – Baystate Health and Lifepoint Health today celebrated the opening of Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital with a commemorative ribbon cutting ceremony. The new 122,000-square-foot, four-story facility has 150 private and semi-private rooms for inpatient behavioral healthcare for adults and adolescents.…
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Memorial Medical Center Adds New Diagnostic Tools To Improve the Detection of Breast Cancer
August 11, 2023Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of leading-edge technology to improve the detection of breast cancer and provide advanced diagnostic technology for women with possible abnormal or inconclusive mammogram findings.
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Georgetown Community Hospital is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
August 10, 2023Georgetown Community Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke SilverPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
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Harris Regional Hospital & Swain Community Hospital Announces New CEO: Former CFO Takes the Helm
August 10, 2023Harris Regional Hospital and Swain Community Hospital, Duke LifePoint hospitals, have announced the appointment of Ashley Hindman as the new Chief Executive Officer. Hindman has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the hospital system and will now transition into the role of CEO, effective immediately.
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North Alabama Shoals Hospital Announces Psychiatric Residency Program
August 04, 2023A new Graduate Medical Education (GME) program has launched at North Alabama Shoals Hospital. Officials with North Alabama Medical Center have announced the establishment of the new psychiatric residency program that began July 1. The hospital welcomed five new first-year, as well as five second-year psychiatric residents to campus. The four-year process GME program will culminate with the hospital’s first graduating class scheduled for the summer of 2026.
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MMC Reopens Behavioral Health Unit in Partnership with Peak Behavioral Health
August 02, 2023Memorial Medical Center is pleased to announce the reopening of its Behavioral Health Unit in collaboration with Peak Behavioral Health. The partnership to provide behavioral health providers at MMC brings together two well-respected institutions that are committed to serving our community with dignity and respect.
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Lifepoint Rehabilitation Acquires Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility in El Paso, Texas from Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals
August 01, 2023Brentwood, Tenn. (August 1, 2023) – Lifepoint Rehabilitation, a business unit of Lifepoint Health®, today announced that it has acquired an inpatient rehabilitation facility in El Paso, Texas from Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals, a multispecialty rehabilitation hospital company. “We are so pleased to welcome the El Paso team to Lifepoint,” said Russ…
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Ottumwa Regional Health Center to Celebrate Grand Opening of New $4.6 million Cardiac Catheterization Lab
July 26, 2023Ottumwa Regional Health Center (ORHC) will open its new $4.6 million cardiac catheterization (cath) lab with a public Grand Opening on August 1, 2023. The newly constructed 2,500 square foot cath lab features upgraded technology and equipment that enable a leap forward in ORHC’s fight against heart disease in the area.
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UP Health System – Portage Earns 5-Star CMS Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
July 26, 2023UP Health System – Portage is proud to announce we have been awarded five stars in the latest round of Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). UP Health System – Portage's Overall Hospital Quality 5-Star Rating puts it among the top hospitals in the U.S. with respect to patient safety and the overall patient experience.
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Lifepoint Health Appoints Jennifer Peters to Chief Administrative and Legal Officer
July 26, 2023Veteran company leader to take on newly expanded role overseeing key departments including legal, human resources and enterprise risk management.
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Los Alamos Medical Center Named Lifepoint Health National Quality Leader
July 24, 2023Los Alamos hospital recognized for achievements in patient and family engagement, quality care and patient safety
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Michigan hospital assists in Peregrine Falcon conservation
July 21, 2023U.P. Health System Marquette is working alongside the Michigan DNR to help an endangered species.
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