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April 01, 2013
Walmart offers incentives to travel for complex medical procedures
This year employees of the retail giant Walmart have new options for health care that could add up to thousands of dollars saved on major medical procedures — provided these employees are willing to travel hundreds of miles for their care.
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April 01, 2013
Holy Family program makes batterers reflect on their behaviors
He did not want to be in the room. He was resentful and rude. The very idea of having to share his story made him angry.
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April 01, 2013
Nursing homes may have to adapt, rebrand to thrive
The skilled nursing facility is part of the bedrock of Catholic health care in the U.S.
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March 15, 2013
Keeping Up
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March 15, 2013
Ministry puts information at people's fingertips with free mobile 'apps'
With more than 90 million smartphones in use in the U.S., and hundreds of thousands of applications, or 'apps,' for mobile devices, people use their phones for everything from managing finances to whistling for their dogs. Yes, there's an app for that, too.
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March 15, 2013
St. Joseph of Kokomo, Ind., marks centennial
St. Joseph Hospital of Kokomo, Ind., marked its 100th anniversary Feb. 6 with a prayer service and a celebration to thank caregivers for their service.
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March 15, 2013
Good Samaritan opens replacement campus
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center of Mount Vernon, Ill., has opened a $237 million, 134-bed replacement facility that includes a hospital, medical office building and surgery center.
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March 15, 2013
St. Peter's to invest $150 million in Troy, N.Y., campuses by 2025
St. Peter's Health Partners of Albany, N.Y., plans to invest $150 million in its two Troy, N.Y., hospitals over the next 12 years.
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March 15, 2013
Mission Hospital concierge takes care of 'to-dos,' lets patients focus on healing
When a patient is in the hospital, his or her "to-do" list doesn't just go away, and that can add to stress.
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March 15, 2013
CHP to take minority stake in eight-hospital system
Cincinnati-based Catholic Health Partners is in talks to take a minority stake in the secular, not-for-profit Summa Health System of Akron, Ohio.