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October 15, 2011
Mercy buys critical access hospital in Guthrie, Okla.
Mercy health system of Chesterfield, Mo., has acquired a Guthrie, Okla., critical access hospital and four clinics. The deal was completed Oct. 1.
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October 15, 2011
Providence determined to grow ranks of its international volunteers
When U.S. clinicians travel overseas on medical mission trips, their out-of-pocket expenses — trip fees, international airfare and the cost of purchasing and transporting some of the medical supplies and equipment they bring with them — add up very quickly.
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October 15, 2011
Autistic youth find job success at Bon Secours St. Mary's
Kayln Hutson, 21, has autism spectrum disorder, a speech impairment and a newly minted diploma from Hermitage High School in Henrico County, Va.
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October 15, 2011
Mercy Health uses coalition as 'listening post' to hear concerns of the poor
Mercy Health Partners of Muskegon, Mich., has found that its acquisition of a community health coalition several years ago is returning strong results: The relationship has enabled Mercy to forge stronger links to its community and to improve the system's ability to assess and address community needs.
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October 15, 2011
Saint Thomas program provides genetic screening
Terry Cole doesn't relish having to undergo a colonoscopy every year. But he knows that the alternative — waiting any longer — could cost him his life.
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October 15, 2011
Ministry leaders explore how best to equip people for sponsor roles
CHA recently convened 21 ministry leaders to discuss how Catholic health care sponsorship is changing and how the ministry is adjusting to the changes.
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October 01, 2011
Keeping Up
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October 01, 2011
Br. Longo helps PACE clients explore spiritual concerns
It's a busy Wednesday morning at the Alexian Brothers PACE Program here, as more than a hundred older adults arrive for their day at the center and make their way to their usual seats at dozens of large, round tables scattered around a ballroom-sized gathering area.
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October 01, 2011
Catholic Health Association's chief executive lauded for ministry leadership
CHA's President and Chief Executive Officer Sr. Carol Keehan, DC, was honored recently with leadership awards from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious and the Sisters of Divine Providence — Marie de la Roche Province.
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October 01, 2011
Curriculum prepares community benefit staff to meet rigorous expectations
Hospitals' community benefit work has been coming under increased scrutiny in recent years, with the government and others asking tax-exempt health care providers to demonstrate that they understand and are responding to priority health needs in their communities.