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In their efforts to deliver outstanding care and make it easier to locate staff members from a particular department, leaders at Southwest Healthcare System implemented an easy-to-identify dress code, which matches color-coded scrubs to specific departments. The dress code launched this week, with employees receiving these candies reflecting new scrub colors and the system's values.
We are pleased to announce that for the 13th consecutive year Alan B. Miller, Chairman and CEO of Universal Health Services, Inc. is among Modern Healthcare's "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare - 2015." As one of the longest serving Chairmen and CEOs in the industry, Mr. Miller's dedication to reshaping healthcare, outstanding leadership and many accomplishments place him among the most influential leaders in the healthcare industry.
UHS has acquired Alpha Hospitals Holdings Limited stock, adding four hospitals to the Cygnet family. These facilities provide a comprehensive range of behavioral healthcare services. Alan B. Miller said, "We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Alpha and welcome them into our growing system in the UK. The facility locations are an excellent geographical fit and their services are complementary to Cygnet's existing portfolio."
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UHS has been named to Leadership 500 Excellence Awards 2015 by Leadership 500, a part of http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vITYP, the largest social networking site for HR professionals. UHS received the recognition for its m3 program, a series of leadership development courses. For over 30 years, Leadership 500 has identified and recognized the top 500 leadership organizations and their development programs.
Part of North Star Behavioral Health, a premier provider of specialty behavioral health programs in Anchorage, the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital was dedicated yesterday. The program offered at the Chris Kyle Patriots Hospital supports active duty military and veterans who have experienced trauma or may need detoxification or rehabilitation for substance use.
Congratulations to South Texas Health System, ranked among the best regional hospitals by U.S. News and World Report! The system was ranked high performing for treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Bypass Surgery and Heart Failure.
Know what to do during a mental health crisis. Dr. Daniel Lieberman, Clinical Director of the Department of Psychiatry at George Washington University Hospital, discusses helpful tips in this U.S. News Health article released this week.
Jennifer Garza, CEO of Edinburg Regional Medical Center and Edinburg Childrens Hospital, meets with every new hire one-on-one to welcome them and "start off on the right foot." Learn more about Jennifer's approach to leadership, growth and how she and other leaders at South Texas Health System are increasing access to care in rural South Texas in this great profile from RGVision Magazine.
In 2014, UHS celebrated its 35th Anniversary. Now, Thirty-Five Years of Leadership Excellence, a book highlighting UHS milestones and history, is available for online reading!
