New MRI Scanner Maximizes Comfort, Improves Accuracy
When a patient is about to undergo an MRI scan, their primary concerns are accuracy and comfort. CAMC’s newest MRI scanner, the Philips Ingenia 3T, allows for shorter scan times and has a wider opening for a more comfortable scanning experience. It is also the first digital broadband MRI, which contributes to an improvement in […]
CAMC Memorial Hospital Receives Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Award
CAMC Memorial Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Resuscitation Bronze Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The recognition signifies that CAMC Memorial Hospital has reached an aggressive goal in using guidelines-based care to improve patient outcomes from in-hospital cardiac arrest. A representative from the American Heart Association is scheduled to present the […]
Cortland Acres Creates Foundation, Names Director
Cortland Acres Associated has created the Cortland Acres Foundation, a non-profit organization that will help further the mission of the association that includes long-term care, apartment living and single-family duplexes. Lois Nelson of Thomas is the first executive director of the Foundation, bringing a wealth of management and non-profit experience to the position. She also […]
Parent Project Serves Families with Children via Evening Workshops
What parent doesn’t want a better understanding of issues that impact the health of their children? West Liberty University’s Parent Project offers informative and free advice to help families raise healthy children. The Parent Project began this past fall. More workshops are planned and will take place from 6 – 7:15 p.m., Feb. 7, Feb. […]
Cabell Huntington Hospital Receives 2012/2013 Consumer Choice Award as Most Preferred Hospital in Huntington-Ashland
Cabell Huntington Hospital has received the 2012/2013 Consumer Choice Award from the National Research Corporation as the Most Preferred Hospital in the Huntington-Ashland area. In a survey conducted of healthcare consumers throughout the Tri-State region, Cabell Huntington Hospital was named for having the highest quality and image, according to the survey results for 2012/2013. “This […]
Cabell Huntington Hospital Presented with Healthgrades 2013 Awards for Joint Replacement
Representatives from Healthgrades, the nation’s leading independent hospital quality ratings organization, presented Cabell Huntington Hospital officials this week with awards for being one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ and for being a five-star recipient for joint replacement, among other orthopedics honors. The honors were announced in October, but a special awards […]