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Egg Recall: What you can do to protect yourself

09.03.10

Eggs, like meat, poultry, milk, and other foods, are safe when handled properly. Shell eggs are safest when stored in the refrigerator, individually and thoroughly cooked, and promptly consumed.
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Dr. Rubash of Massachusetts General Hospital to visit St. Vincent Charity to observe hip procedure

08.19.10

Dr. Harry Rubash, Chief of Orthopedics, Massachusetts General Hospital, will be visiting St. Vincent Charity Medical Center August 24th to observe a cutting-edge hip-replacement procedure championed by Dr. Louis Keppler, Co-Director of the Spine and Orthopedic Institute at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center.

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St. Vincent Charity is First Aid Sponsor at The Fest on Aug. 8

07.26.10

Come join St. Vincent Charity Medical Center at The Fest on August 8
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St. Vincent Charity to host nursing recruitment fair

07.21.10

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center will be hosting a Nursing Recruitment Fair on Tuesday, August 10 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The fair will take place at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center in the St. Vincent de Paul Room.

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Sisters of Charity Health System Welcomes Dr. Giesele Robinson Greene as Chief Medical Officer

06.28.10

The Sisters of Charity Health System announces the hiring of Dr. Giesele Robinson Greene as the Chief Medical Officer of the Health System and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center.
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St. Vincent Charity Medical Center launches Fast Track Service with 90-minute guarantee

06.18.10

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center has launched a Fast Track Service in the Emergency Department at the downtown Cleveland campus. This new service guarantees patients door-to-door service in 90 minutes—faster without diagnostic testing.
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Save the Date: Pizzazz 2010

06.16.10

In support of St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, join us Saturday, October 23, 2010 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel Grand Ballroom for cocktails, dinner, dancing and music provided by The Jerry Bruno Orchestra.
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Sr. Mary Ann Mozser, recipient of Homeless Stand Down Award

05.17.10

The Board of Trustees of InterAct Cleveland announce that Sr. Mary Ann Mozser, Vice President of Mission and Ministry at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center has been named the 2010 recipient of the Homeless Stand Down InterActer of the Year Award.
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Academy of Medicine honors Dr. John S. Collis, Jr.

05.04.10

Neurosurgeon Dr. John Collis honored by Academy of Medicine
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OHA awards SVCMC grant to help fight obesity

04.14.10

OHA announces grant to help St. Vincent Charity Medical Center fight obesity
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MetroHealth and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center join forces to offer diabetes education

03.26.10

As an employer, Cuyahoga County recognizes the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of diabetic awareness and education. In a cooperative effort on behalf of the County, MetroHealth and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center are offering County employees who are diabetic or pre-diabetic, free Diabetes Education and Wellness programs at work sites in May.
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St. Vincent Charity Medical Center celebrates Minority Health Month

03.24.10

April is Minority Health Month and St. Vincent Charity Medical Center is celebrating with a series of events that are free and open to the public.
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Statement by President and CEO Sr. Judith Ann Karam, CSA on passage of health reform legislation

03.24.10

“For years we have worked in collaboration towards a new vision for health care in this country, for health care coverage and access for everyone. This is an important day for all Americans but especially for those persons who are uninsured.
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Sisters of Charity Health System announces hiring of Mark Wiedt

02.22.10

Mark Wiedt has been named CEO of Cuyahoga Physician Network
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Introducing My New Life campaign

02.17.10

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center today introduces My New Life bariatric campaign
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SVCMC earns recertification as Primary Stroke Center

02.15.10

Main ED and Solon ER designated Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission
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Introducing St. Vincent Charity Medical Center

02.02.10

St. Vincent Charity Hospital today is reintroduced to the community as St. Vincent Charity Medical Center.

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SVCMC reopens emergency Hyperbaric Medicine Center

02.01.10

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center has reopened its remodeled Hyperbaric Medicine Center and is now accepting emergent and non-emergent patients on a full-time basis.
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SVCMC and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine present diabetic foot symposium

02.01.10

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine have partnered to present “Northeast Ohio Diabetic Foot Symposium,” from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2010, at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine Lecture Hall.
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St. Vincent Charity Medical Center Ranked Top Five Percent in Nation According to Quality Study

01.26.10

Recognized for Outstanding Clinical Performance by HealthGrades, the Leading Independent Healthcare Ratings Organization, for Five Consecutive Years
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Crain’s Cleveland Business Healthy growth plans

01.11.10

St. Vincent Charity Hospital embarks upon a comprehensive renovation plan that will modernize, integrate Cleveland institution
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St. Vincent Charity Medical Center awarded $562,000 in grants

01.11.10

With the hard work of the Grants Department, SVCMC will be awarded a total of $562,000 in grants. The largest contribution was awarded by the Elisabeth Severance Prentiss Foundation, which donated $500,000 in seed funding in order to establish a comprehensive diabetes research program at Joslin Diabetes Center.
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Sisters of Charity Health System appoints Mercy Medical Center’s Nick Bagnolo to Vice President, Con

01.08.10

Bagnolo to oversee construction at SCHS facilities in Ohio and South Carolina
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Romona's Kids: St. Adalbert's kids help other kids

01.08.10

There are many illnesses, and problems that are related to malnutrition and to poor medical care for children of Colombia, South America.
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Sisters of Charity, University Hospitals finalize ownership, management of three hospitals

01.04.10

Sisters of Charity Health System is returning to sole ownership...
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SISTERS OF CHARITY HEALTH SYSTEM AND UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS FINALIZE THE RESTRUCTURING OF JOINT VENTUR

01.04.10

Sisters of Charity Health System returns to sole ownership of St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland and Mercy Medical Center in Canton
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St. Vincent Charity Medical Center will receive $700,000 in federal appropriations

12.16.09

The Sisters of Charity Health System (SCHS) today announces that St. Vincent Charity Medical Center is to receive $700,000 in federal appropriations funding for investment in information technology.
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Case Western Reserve to lead $14.7M NIH Sprint Study Network in Ohio

10.29.09

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has received a $14.7 million, nine-year contract from the National Institutes of Health to be one of five institutions to lead a trial to determine if lowering systolic blood pressure in hypertensive patients, without diabetes, to below the currently recommended level can reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and kidney disease and slow cognitive decline
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St. Vincent Charity Hospital inducts six physicians into the Society of St. Luke

10.24.09

St. Vincent Charity Hospital tonight inducted six physicians into the Society of St. Luke. The Society of St. Luke was established in 2004 to recognize and honor selected members of the St. Vincent Charity Medical Staff for their distinguished service to their patients, the mission and the communities we serve.
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St. Vincent Charity Hospital the first in Northeast Ohio to offer T-SPOT.TB test

10.14.09

St. Vincent Charity Hospital is the first healthcare provider in Northeast Ohio to offer the T-SPOT.TB—a new blood test that will be used to assist in the diagnosis of tuberculosis faster and more efficiently. This innovative method will replace traditional tests such as tuberculin skin test (TST) or the purified protein derivative (PPD).
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Study puts St. Vincent Charity Hospital among top 5 in Ohio for spine surgery

10.13.09

Receives Specialty Excellence Award from Leading Healthcare Independent Ratings Organization
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St. Vincent Charity Hospital offering free classes for Health Literacy Month

10.01.09

October is Health Literacy Month and the Health Literacy Committee at St. Vincent Charity Hospital will be holding free, educational classes to help educate people on the importance of health literacy.
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Four Employees Awarded Key Diversity Scholarships

10.01.09

St. Vincent Charity Hospital this week presented four employees with scholarships to further their education and their healthcare careers.
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H1N1 (Swine Flu) Guidelines

09.01.09

H1N1 (Swine Flu) Guidelines
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Rosary Hall offering free seminars for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

09.01.09

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and the addiction specialists at Rosary Hall at St. Vincent Charity Hospital will be holding seminars to help educate those who may have a loved one who is trapped within the cycle of addiction
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St. Vincent Charity Hospital recognized by Premier healthcare alliance for high-quality patient care

07.16.09

St. Vincent Charity Hospital today announced it has been recognized by the Premier healthcare alliance as a winner of the Premier Award for Quality (AFQ). St. Vincent Charity Hospital is one of 23 winners out of more than 3,796 eligible hospitals nationwide.
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St. Vincent Charity Hospital opens $6.9 million Emergency Department

07.01.09

St. Vincent Charity Hospital announces the grand opening of its newly renovated Emergency Department. A public blessing and reception will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23 on the hospital’s front lawn. The Most Reverend Bishop Richard G. Lennon will lead the blessing ceremony.
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Unnatural Causes

04.01.09

In recognition of Minority Health Month, St. Vincent Charity Hospital Diversity Committee and the Community Outreach Department presented: Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
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Sisters of Charity Health System & University Hospitals Announce New Agreement For Jointly Owned Hos

03.01.09

The Sisters of Charity Health System (SCHS) and University Hospitals (UH) have jointly announced a non-binding letter of intent to modify their existing 50/50 not-for-profit ownership structures of St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland and Mercy Medical Center in Canton.
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St. Vincent Charity Hospital Launches Unique Spine and Orthopedic Institute

04.01.08

Surgical Expertise, Latest Technologies, Hospitality Training and Fine Amenities – Combined to Create New Model in Spine and Orthopedic Care
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St. Vincent Charity Hospital Introduces Online Video Seminar