http://www.adventisthealthcare.com News feed for Adventist HealthCare en 2009 Adventist HealthCare news@adventisthealthcare.com news@adventisthealthcare.com http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/imgs/logo.gif http://www.adventisthealthcare.com http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/hospitals-recognized-for-high-quality-stroke-care/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Washington Adventist Hospital – both part of the Adventist HealthCare system - have received the Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their expert, high quality stroke care. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/hospitals-recognized-for-high-quality-stroke-care/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/hospitals-recognized-for-high-quality-stroke-care/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Washington Adventist Hospital – both part of the Adventist HealthCare system - have received the Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their expert, high quality stroke care. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/hospitals-recognized-for-high-quality-stroke-care/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/hospitals-recognized-for-high-quality-stroke-care/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Washington Adventist Hospital – both part of the Adventist HealthCare system - have received the Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for their expert, high quality stroke care. Mon, 21 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/hospitals-recognized-for-high-quality-stroke-care/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2012/dr-carlotta-miles-tracye-polson-and-congressman-chris-van-hollen/ The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children (Lourie Center) will honor Dr. Carlotta Gordon Miles, Tracye A. Polson, MSW, LCSW-C, and Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Jr., (D-MD) for their outstanding contributions in the fields of child development and education at its benefit reception on May 15, 2012. Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2012/dr-carlotta-miles-tracye-polson-and-congressman-chris-van-hollen/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/2012-workplace-excellence-awards/ LifeWork Strategies has received the 2012 Workplace Excellence and Health & Wellness Trailblazer Awards from the Alliance for Workplace Excellence. Mon, 07 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/2012-workplace-excellence-awards/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2012/second-annual-stroke-symposium/ Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland will host their second annual Stroke Symposium on Friday, May 4. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2012/second-annual-stroke-symposium/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/coronary-intervention-case-to-be-presented/ Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/coronary-intervention-case-to-be-presented/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/-electronic-health-records-at-first-annual-aces-conference/ Adventist HealthCare to Unveil Pilot Health Information Exchange Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/-electronic-health-records-at-first-annual-aces-conference/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/deep-vein-thrombosis-and-pulmonary-embolism-awareness-month/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital is helping community members become more aware of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) by celebrating DVT and PE Awareness Month this March. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/deep-vein-thrombosis-and-pulmonary-embolism-awareness-month/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/designated-high-level-chest-pain-center/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital has been nationally recognized for providing a higher level of care and outcomes in treating heart attack patients. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/designated-high-level-chest-pain-center/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/shady-grove-and-walgreens-team-up-to-provide-bedside-medication-/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Walgreens have teamed up on a new program to provide bedside delivery of medications to hospitalized patients, with pharmacists helping to ease their transition from hospital to home. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/shady-grove-and-walgreens-team-up-to-provide-bedside-medication-/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/center-on-health-disparities-receives-grant/ Award from Office of Minority Health to Focus on Infectious and Chronic Diseases, such as HIV, Hepatitis B and Type 2 Diabetes. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/center-on-health-disparities-receives-grant/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/-new-member-to-governing-board/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/-new-member-to-governing-board/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2012/kevin-young-named-president-of-adventist-behavioral-health/ dventist HealthCare is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Young, MHA, FACHE, to President of Adventist Behavioral Health, Adventist HealthCare’s behavioral health division. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2012/kevin-young-named-president-of-adventist-behavioral-health/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2012/new-board-members-nancy-navarro-carol-garvey-lawrence-rosenblum/ The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Navarro, Carol Wilson Garvey, and Lawrence N. Rosenblum to its Board of Directors. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2012/new-board-members-nancy-navarro-carol-garvey-lawrence-rosenblum/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/third-annual-love-your-heart-expo/ On Saturday, February 11, Adventist HealthCare, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital and Washington Adventist Hospital will hold their third annual Love Your Heart Expo. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/third-annual-love-your-heart-expo/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2012/kevin-young-appointed-to-governing-board/ Adventist Behavioral Health is pleased to announce that Kevin Young, MHA, FACHE, was recently appointed to its Governing Board. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2012/kevin-young-appointed-to-governing-board/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/local-employers-receive-flu-fighter-awards-from-lifework-strateg/ Employers in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. demonstrate commitment to fighting flu Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/local-employers-receive-flu-fighter-awards-from-lifework-strateg/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/50-years-in-cardiac-excellence/ Washington Adventist Hospital this month begins a yearlong celebration to mark 50 years since the area’s first heart surgery was performed at the hospital in 1962. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/50-years-in-cardiac-excellence/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2012/new-vice-president-and-administrator/ Brent Reitz has joined Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland as the new Vice President and Administrator Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2012/new-vice-president-and-administrator/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/2011-regional-award-for-breastfeeding-friendly-workplace/ Washington Adventist Hospital has been selected to receive the 2011 Regional Breastfeeding - Friendly Workplace Recognition Award. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/2011-regional-award-for-breastfeeding-friendly-workplace/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/hospital-names-new-chief-medical-officer/ Washington Adventist Hospital has named Randall Wagner, M.D., as its new Chief Medical Officer. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/hospital-names-new-chief-medical-officer/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/adventist-healthcare-welcomes-leader-emergency-care-to-board/ Adventist HealthCare has appointed Drew White, M.D., Medical Staff President and Medical Director of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Washington Adventist Hospital, as a new member of its Board of Trustees. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2012/adventist-healthcare-welcomes-leader-emergency-care-to-board/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/hospital-welcomes-first-baby-of-2012/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2012, a boy, weighing 7lbs, 14 oz., was born at 12:49 a.m. on January 1. Both mother and baby are doing well. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2012/hospital-welcomes-first-baby-of-2012/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/hospital-welcomes-first-baby-of-2012/ Washington Adventist Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2012, a girl, weighing 8 lbs, 5.6 oz was born at 3:47 a.m. on January 1. Both mother and baby are doing well. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2012/hospital-welcomes-first-baby-of-2012/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2011/adventist-rehab-presents-annual-grant-montgomery-county-stroke/ Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland presented its annual $3,000 grant to the Montgomery County Stroke Association (MCSA) last week, at the Upper County Chapter meeting. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2011/adventist-rehab-presents-annual-grant-montgomery-county-stroke/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/emergency-department-achieves-one-year-of-no-diversions/ At a time when emergency department overcrowding remains at the forefront of challenges faced by many hospitals across the country, Washington Adventist Hospital’s Emergency Department has eliminated yellow diversion of ambulance-transported patients for a full year. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/emergency-department-achieves-one-year-of-no-diversions/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/first-hospital-in-region-implant-new-heart-failure-device/ On December 2, Washington Adventist Hospital became the first hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region to implant the new Unify Quadra cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator (CRT-D) and Quartet Left Ventricular Quadripolar Pacing Lead. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/first-hospital-in-region-implant-new-heart-failure-device/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2011/adventist-rehab-only-facility-region-accreditations/ Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland has been re-accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International in all four specialty areas – brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation and stroke. This reaffirms Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital as the only hospital in a five-state area to hold specialty accreditations from CARF International for care of hospitalized patients in all four areas. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2011/adventist-rehab-only-facility-region-accreditations/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-medical-group-launches-joint-venture-gw-medical/ Adventist HealthCare, Montgomery County’s first and largest health system, and The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA), the largest independent physician group in metropolitan Washington, announced a joint venture today that will further their missions of improving the health of the communities they serve. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-medical-group-launches-joint-venture-gw-medical/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-adventist-hospital-appoints-two-new-board-members/ Two new members have been appointed for full terms to the Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Governing Board: Terry Forde, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Adventist HealthCare, and Robert T. Vandeman, executive secretary of the Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-adventist-hospital-appoints-two-new-board-members/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2011/lourie-center-names-new-board-members/ The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children (the Lourie Center) is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric B.H. Feldstein, Uzoma Onyeije, and Mona B. Tavss to its Board of Directors. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2011/lourie-center-names-new-board-members/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/largest-buyer-of-green-energy-for-health-care-providers/ Adventist HealthCare announced today that it is the largest purchaser of green energy of any health-care system in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership, a national program that recognizes organizations that voluntarily use green power from eligible renewable sources. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/largest-buyer-of-green-energy-for-health-care-providers/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/disparities-conference-explores-impact-health-care-reform/ healthcare reform, cardin, sharfstein Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/disparities-conference-explores-impact-health-care-reform/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2011/anna-agranovich-named-neuropsychologist-adventist-rehabilitation/ Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland welcomes Anna Agranovich, Ph.D., as the new rehabilitation neuropsychologist to the medical staff. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2011/anna-agranovich-named-neuropsychologist-adventist-rehabilitation/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/avis-buchanan-new-board-trustees-member/ Adventist HealthCare is honored to welcome Avis E. Buchanan as a new member of the organization’s Board of Trustees for a three-year term. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/avis-buchanan-new-board-trustees-member/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/former-maryland-senator-hogan-to-join-board-of-trustees/ Adventist HealthCare is honored to welcome former Maryland State Sen. Patrick J. (P.J.) Hogan as a new member of the organization’s Board of Trustees for a three-year term. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/former-maryland-senator-hogan-to-join-board-of-trustees/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-hospitals-launch-fourth-annual-flu-campaign/ Adventist HealthCare’s annual campaign to help prevent the spread of flu in the region begins today. The “Help Stop the Flu” campaign reminds the public to take immediate protection against the flu with a seasonal flu shot and urges them to stop the spread of flu through prevention. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-hospitals-launch-fourth-annual-flu-campaign/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/cardiac-nurse-wins-national-nursing-recognition-award/ Washington Adventist Hospital is proud to announce that Alena B. Agatep, RN, BSN, CCRN, was one of two nurses chosen nationally to win The Sydney and Helen Shuman Nurse Recognition Award given through The Mended Hearts, Inc. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/cardiac-nurse-wins-national-nursing-recognition-award/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/hospital-receives-awards-for-quality-vascular-care/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital’s Vascular Laboratory has achieved accreditations by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL) for its noninvasive vascular testing in the areas of carotid ultrasound and venous ultrasound. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/hospital-receives-awards-for-quality-vascular-care/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/hospital-recognized-for-quality-cardiac-care/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital has been recognized for its high-quality cardiac care with three national and state recognitions. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/hospital-recognized-for-quality-cardiac-care/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/hospital-receives-two-awards-recognizing--excellence-in-cardiac-/ Washington Adventist Hospital recently received two awards for delivering high-quality cardiac care: the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Bronze Performance Achievement Award and the ACTION Registry-GWTG Silver Performance Achievement Award. Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/hospital-receives-two-awards-recognizing--excellence-in-cardiac-/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/leading-economist-projects-relocation-will-help-region/ Leading economist predicts the proposed relocation of Washington Adventist Hospital to White Oak will play a significant role in helping both Montgomery County and Prince George’s County achieve their economic potential. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/leading-economist-projects-relocation-will-help-region/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/leading-economist-projects-relocation-will-help-region/ Leading economist predicts the proposed relocation of Washington Adventist Hospital to White Oak will play a significant role in helping both Montgomery County and Prince George’s County achieve their economic potential. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/leading-economist-projects-relocation-will-help-region/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-healthcare-names-executive-vice-president/ Terry Forde, former President of Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, Co., has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Adventist HealthCare, where he will oversee the organization’s Maryland entities and operations. Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-healthcare-names-executive-vice-president/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-hospital-teams-with-walgreens/ Washington Adventist Hospital and Walgreens have teamed up to provide patients with bedside delivery of their prescription medications to help ease the transition from hospital to home. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-hospital-teams-with-walgreens/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-hospital-teams-with-walgreens/ Washington Adventist Hospital and Walgreens have teamed up to provide patients with bedside delivery of their prescription medications to help ease the transition from hospital to home. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-hospital-teams-with-walgreens/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-ranks-among-areas-top-5-hospitals-by-us-new/ In its annual ranking of the best hospitals in the United States, U.S. News & World Report, a national magazine, ranked Washington Adventist Hospital 5th out of 26 top-ranking hospitals in the Washington D.C. area. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-ranks-among-areas-top-5-hospitals-by-us-new/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-ranks-among-areas-top-5-hospitals-by-us-new/ In its annual ranking of the best hospitals in the United States, U.S. News & World Report, a national magazine, ranked Washington Adventist Hospital 5th out of 26 top-ranking hospitals in the Washington D.C. area. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-ranks-among-areas-top-5-hospitals-by-us-new/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/da-vinci-surgical-systems-arrive/ Surgeons at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville and Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park will soon begin performing the next level of minimally invasive surgery using the latest in robotic technology, the da Vinci Si Surgical System. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/da-vinci-surgical-systems-arrive/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/da-vinci-surgical-systems-arrive/ Surgeons at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville and Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park will soon begin performing the next level of minimally invasive surgery using the latest in robotic technology, the da Vinci Si Surgical System. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/da-vinci-surgical-systems-arrive/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/governor-names-pesquera-maryland-health-quality-cost-council/ Marcos Pesquera, Executive Director of the Adventist HealthCare Center on Health Disparities, has been named to the 14-member Maryland Health Quality and Cost Council (MHQCC). Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/governor-names-pesquera-maryland-health-quality-cost-council/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-adventist-nicu-receives-award-for-quality-care/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital is the only hospital in Maryland to earn the Gold Medal award for quality care provided to critically ill newborns from the Maryland Patient Safety Center (MPSC) Neonatal Collaborative. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-adventist-nicu-receives-award-for-quality-care/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2011/stroke-symposium-offers-education/ Community members and medical professionals will have the opportunity to learn about the latest treatment options for stroke and hear about the personal experiences of stroke survivors, including Miss America 1963. Tue, 17 May 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ARHM/about/news/2011/stroke-symposium-offers-education/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/doctors-shady-grove-perform-repair/ Vascular surgeons have performed Shady Grove Adventist Hospital’s first minimally invasive repair of a ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA). This is a life-threatening, often fatal, condition. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/doctors-shady-grove-perform-repair/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/starlight-center-lifts-spirits-patients/ Through an ongoing partnership between Colgate-Palmolive Company and Starlight Children’s Foundation, and with the support of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, a new Starlight Fun Center™ was unveiled at the hospital for its pediatric patients. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/starlight-center-lifts-spirits-patients/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-nuclear-medicine-recognized/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital’s Nuclear Medicine Services have been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT), or CAT scanning, by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-nuclear-medicine-recognized/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-obtains-designation/ Washington Adventist Hospital has obtained an important designation from the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) that highlights the hospital’s high-quality care to patients suffering from a stroke. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-obtains-designation/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-obtains-designation/ Washington Adventist Hospital has obtained an important designation from the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) that highlights the hospital’s high-quality care to patients suffering from a stroke. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-obtains-designation/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/doctors-shady-grove-perform-repair/ Vascular surgeons have performed Shady Grove Adventist Hospital’s first minimally invasive repair of a ruptured thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA). This is a life-threatening, often fatal, condition. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/doctors-shady-grove-perform-repair/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/starlight-center-lifts-spirits-patients/ Through an ongoing partnership between Colgate-Palmolive Company and Starlight Children’s Foundation, and with the support of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, a new Starlight Fun Center™ was unveiled at the hospital for its pediatric patients. Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/starlight-center-lifts-spirits-patients/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/shady-grove-nuclear-medicine-recognized/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital’s Nuclear Medicine Services have been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT), or CAT scanning, by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/shady-grove-nuclear-medicine-recognized/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-appoints-board/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-appoints-board/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-healthcare-names-new-board-members/ Adventist HealthCare in Rockville is honored to announce the appointment of two new board members to the organization’s Board of Trustees: Renee Battle-Brooks, a longtime Prince George’s County community leader and Bruce Robertson, a Montgomery County business leader. Thu, 14 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-healthcare-names-new-board-members/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-hospitals-heart-care-designations/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville and Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park have achieved designation as cardiac interventional centers by the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services and Systems. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-hospitals-heart-care-designations/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/adventist-hospitals-heart-care-designations/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville and Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park have achieved designation as cardiac interventional centers by the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services and Systems. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/adventist-hospitals-heart-care-designations/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/adventist-hospitals-heart-care-designations/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville and Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park have achieved designation as cardiac interventional centers by the Maryland Institute of Emergency Medical Services and Systems. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/adventist-hospitals-heart-care-designations/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-healthcare-launches-next-century-health/ Adventist HealthCare, an integrated healthcare delivery organization, today announced the launch of Next Century Health, a forward-looking initiative that seeks to identify and implement innovative solutions to improve the health of communities. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-healthcare-launches-next-century-health/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2011/healthy-attachment-critical-development/ In a recent article published in the Zero to Three journal, child mental health experts at the Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children (Lourie Center) show that early intervention through the Lourie Center’s Parent-Child Psychotherapy Program (PPP) can help reduce poor social and emotional development outcomes for young children whose parents have multiple risk factors for abuse, neglect and unhealthy attachment. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2011/healthy-attachment-critical-development/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-names-president/ Joyce Portela, a health care executive with more than 20 years of experience, has been named President of Washington Adventist Hospital, charged with leading the 281-bed tertiary health care facility that serves tens of thousands of patients in a region that includes much of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-names-president/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-hospital-names-joyce-portela-president/ Joyce Portela, a health care executive with more than 20 years of experience, has been named President of Washington Adventist Hospital, charged with leading the 281-bed tertiary health care facility that serves tens of thousands of patients in a region that includes much of Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-hospital-names-joyce-portela-president/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-washington-adventist-cancer/ As part of their mission-driven work to expand access to health care services for local residents, Shady Grove Adventist and Washington Adventist Hospitals are hosting free cancer screening events in March. As part of their mission-driven work to expand access to health care services for local residents, Shady Grove Adventist and Washington Adventist Hospitals are hosting free cancer screening events in March. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-washington-adventist-cancer/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2011/therapeutic-nursey-program-accreditation/ The Therapeutic Nursery Program (TNP) at the Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children (Lourie Center) recently earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation’s leading organization of early childhood professionals. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2011/therapeutic-nursey-program-accreditation/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-lactation-care/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital has become the first hospital in Maryland to receive the International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) Care Award. The international award recognizes the exceptional education and support the hospital’s clinical team provides to breastfeeding families. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-lactation-care/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/mri-safe-pacemaker-washington-adventist/ Washington Adventist Hospital became the first hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region, today, to implant a new MRI-safe pacemaker. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/mri-safe-pacemaker-washington-adventist/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2011/adventist-behavioral-30-years-giving-hope/ Adventist Behavioral Health, which began as an acute psychiatric facility in Rockville in 1981 and has now grown to become one of the largest mental health providers in Maryland, today announced that its Rockville campus is celebrating 30years of providing mental health care that instills hope in the mentally ill. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2011/adventist-behavioral-30-years-giving-hope/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-behavioral-celebrates-30-years/ Adventist Behavioral Health, which began as an acute psychiatric facility in Rockville in 1981 and has now grown to become one of the largest mental health providers in Maryland, today announced that its Rockville campus is celebrating 30 years of providing mental health care that instills hope in the mentally ill. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-behavioral-celebrates-30-years/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-health-providers-form-association/ A newly formed group of Adventist health-care providers from across the United States will serve as the united policy voice of more than 70 hospitals and 300 affiliated health-care facilities which provide quality care to 17 states and the District of Columbia. Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-health-providers-form-association/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-marys-center/ Washington Adventist Hospital is again partnering with Mary’s Center, a federally qualified, comprehensive health center, to expand health-care access to the underserved by opening a second clinic in the hospital’s service area. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-marys-center/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-marys-center/ Washington Adventist Hospital is again partnering with Mary’s Center, a federally qualified, comprehensive health center, to expand health-care access to the underserved by opening a second clinic in the hospital’s service area. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-marys-center/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-recognized-by-green-power/ Adventist HealthCare has recently been recognized for its work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Green Power Partnership through its purchase of more than 5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/adventist-recognized-by-green-power/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/statement-regarding-state-health-care-commission-ruling/ We are deeply disappointed in today's ruling, especially for the thousands of upcounty residents and community leaders, many of whom spent almost a decade working with us to expand access to health care in the region and create jobs with the Clarksburg Hospital and Medical Campus. Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2011/statement-regarding-state-health-care-commission-ruling/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/maryland-grants-shady-grove-approval-heart/ The Maryland Health Care Commission has extended Shady Grove Adventist Hospital’s waiver to continue performing a life-saving emergency procedure for heart attack patients. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/maryland-grants-shady-grove-approval-heart/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/adventist-healthcare-asks-state-commission/ Adventist HealthCare today asked the Maryland Health Care Commission to remand its recommendation on a new upper Montgomery County hospital to the reviewer for further proceedings because the proposed recommendation represents a major ruling with analyses and policies that have statewide implications for the public, its hospitals and additional health-care delivery systems. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/adventist-healthcare-asks-state-commission/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/adventist-hospitals-receive-komen-grant/ Local women will have improved access to breast care services thanks to a nearly $1 million grant Adventist HealthCare has received from Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/adventist-hospitals-receive-komen-grant/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2011/lourie-center-leader-prepares-third-trip-haiti/ The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children (the Lourie Center) is eagerly awaiting its return to the city of Port-au-Prince in Haiti to assist the Haitian children and families who were traumatized as a result of the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake nearly one year ago on January 12, 2010. Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2011/lourie-center-leader-prepares-third-trip-haiti/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-welcomes-first-baby-of-2011/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital is pleased to announce that its first baby of 2011, a girl weighing 9 lbs. 5 oz., arrived at 12:01 a.m. on January 1. Both mom and baby are resting and doing well. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2011/shady-grove-welcomes-first-baby-of-2011/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-hospital-welcomes-first-baby-of-2011/ Washington Adventist Hospital is pleased to announce its first baby of 2011, a boy weighing 6 lbs. 5 ounces, arrived at 9:09 a.m. on January 1, 2010. Both mom and baby are resting and doing well. Sat, 01 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2011/washington-adventist-hospital-welcomes-first-baby-of-2011/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/adventist-vows-press-forward/ Adventist HealthCare officials and upcounty community leaders today expressed dismay over a recommendation against a new hospital and medical campus in Clarksburg. Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/adventist-vows-press-forward/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/adventist-partners-montgomery/ Washington Adventist and Shady Grove Adventist Hospitals have helped Montgomery County ambulances enable people experiencing the deadliest type of heart attack to get faster diagnosis and treatment. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/adventist-partners-montgomery/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2010/adventist-healthcare-partners-montgomery-countypatients/ Washington Adventist and Shady Grove Adventist Hospitals have helped Montgomery County ambulances enable people experiencing the deadliest type of heart attack to get faster diagnosis and treatment. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2010/adventist-healthcare-partners-montgomery-countypatients/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2010/adventist-healthcare-partners-with-montgomery-county-for-faster-/ Washington Adventist and Shady Grove Adventist Hospitals have helped Montgomery County ambulances enable people experiencing the deadliest type of heart attack to get faster diagnosis and treatment. Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2010/adventist-healthcare-partners-with-montgomery-county-for-faster-/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2010/shady-grove-hospital-earns-recognition/ Shady Grove Adventist Hospital is one of only 135 hospitals nationwide to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology Foundation for providing the best possible care to coronary artery disease and heart attack patients. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2010/shady-grove-hospital-earns-recognition/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/providers-discuss-health-disparities-region/ Adventist HealthCare’s Center on Health Disparities held its fourth annual health disparities conference helping leaders gain understanding of how barriers can prevent medically underserved populations from receiving needed health-care services. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/providers-discuss-health-disparities-region/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2010/esther-kaleko-kravitz-joins-adventist/ Adventist Behavioral Health is pleased to announce the addition of Esther Kaleko- Kravitz in a newly created role as director of service excellence and consumer advocacy. Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2010/esther-kaleko-kravitz-joins-adventist/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2010/adventist-behavioral-health-opens-program/ Adventist Behavioral Health today announced the opening of its adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at its Rockville campus. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/ABH/about/news/2010/adventist-behavioral-health-opens-program/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2010/600-seventh-graders-infiltrate-shady-grove/ Almost 600 local middle school students will learn what it means to be a scientist or doctor during a visit to the Shady Grove Life Sciences Center on Oct. 8. Wed, 13 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/SGAH/about/news/2010/600-seventh-graders-infiltrate-shady-grove/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2010/lourie-center-honors-senator-benjamin-cardin/ The Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children (the Lourie Center) will present the 2010 Outstanding Public Service Award to U.S. Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-MD) during a reception at the residence of the Ecuadorian Ambassador in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 5, 2010. Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/LC/about/news-media/2010/lourie-center-honors-senator-benjamin-cardin/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2010/washington-adventist-hospital-expands-cardiac-care/ Washington Adventist Hospital is expanding its cardiac services and will now offer minimally-invasive valve surgery to its wide range of comprehensive treatments for heart disease. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/WAH/about/news/2010/washington-adventist-hospital-expands-cardiac-care/ http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/washington-adventist-expands-cardiac-care/ Washington Adventist Hospital is expanding its cardiac services and will now offer minimally-invasive valve surgery to its wide range of comprehensive treatments for heart disease. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT http://www.adventisthealthcare.com/about/news/2010/washington-adventist-expands-cardiac-care/