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On Tuesday, Herschel Walker, All-American and Heisman Trophy winner, two-time National Football League Pro Bowler and U.S. Olympian, spoke with troops at Fort Bragg. Walker discussed his struggle with behavioral health issues and the importance in reaching out and asking for help. Working with UHS' Patriot Support Programs since 2008, Walker has shared his inspirational story to more than 150,000 troops.
Last week, Wellington Regional Medical Center (WRMC) announced plans to expand emergency services to central Palm Beach County. “By expanding our emergency services, we can better meet the needs of our growing community and provide access to emergency care where it is needed," said Robbin Lee, WRMC CEO.
Last week, construction began at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to redesign and expand the hospital to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. "We are very much like Lakewood Ranch, which is growing at a rapid pace," said Andy Guz, CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. "Our biggest challenge is how we can accommodate that growth."
Did you know that one organ, eye and tissue donor can save up to eight lives through organ donation, and more than 75 lives with eye and tissue donation? This #NationalDonorDay, make a difference and register as a donor at http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQ7go.
Yoga, known for its ability to positively effect stress levels and improve mindfulness, is increasingly being used to treat #PTSD. "We decided to add yoga to our program in 2015 based on research showing that yoga has a lot of benefits for reducing stress in the body and the mind," said Megan Mould, clinical social worker at Emerald Coast Behavioral Hospital's Military Resiliency Unit.
On Saturday, more than 500 people laced up their sneakers to participate in the South Texas Health System and McAllen Heart Hospital Healthy Hearts 5k Run/ Walk. All proceeds from the event will benefit the American Heart Association.
Last week, the New York City Information Exchange, a group that handles city wide response to disaster and mass casualty, visited Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center to learn about crisis preparedness. The Exchange, which is comprised of members from New York City Fire Department, EMS and disaster teams toured the hospital with Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Karen Donahue, and also met with Stacey Helton, ER Director, and Donald Reisch, MD, Emergency Medical and Chief of Staff.
Last Wednesday, Clarion Psychiatric Center (CPC) held a beam raising ceremony to celebrate its 36-bed expansion project. The expansion will provide additional beds to serve and care for children, adolescents and adults with acute psychiatric symptoms. The project is expected to be completed in the fall of 2018.
On Sunday night, 'This Is Us' revealed how Jack died. Richard J. Katz, MD, cardiologist at the George Washington University Hospital, explains what you should know about the condition. #HeartMonth
On January 1, the Nevada Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Act took effect. The act outlines protocols for doctors to consider before prescribing opioid medication. Employees at Henderson Hospital considers themselves to have been a step ahead of the new law, having taken the approach to address pain management by offering unique and holistic alternatives to patients. #PreventionDay
