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¸Û°Äͼ¿â Plans announces liaison program for Tidewater Region public schools
Launched this summer, the pilot program assigns a dedicated liaison to work closely with school counselors, teachers, and administrators from public schools in Virginia¡¯s Tidewater Region.¸Û°Äͼ¿â names Melinda Hancock as new Chief Financial Officer
Hancock is a leader in finance and healthcare, with more than two decades of experience in hospital and health system finance and corporate accounting.Nightingale pilots request public¡¯s help with drone and laser safety
The Nightingale team asks drone operators to maintain a respectful distance.¸Û°Äͼ¿â Obici Hospital partners with community college to train nurses
A new collaboration between ¸Û°Äͼ¿â Obici Hospital and Paul D. Camp Community College aims to fill nursing workforce vacancies.¸Û°Äͼ¿â expands behavioral healthcare services with new clinic and increased hours
In response to growing community need, ¸Û°Äͼ¿â is launching outpatient centers and offering night and weekend appointments.¸Û°Äͼ¿â names Shally Pannikode to its Board of Directors
Virginia-based ¸Û°Äͼ¿â has named Shally Pannikode to its board of directors.How ¸Û°Äͼ¿â is using eight principles to deploy artificial intelligence safely
At ¸Û°Äͼ¿â, we¡¯re optimistic about AI¡¯s potential to enhance health outcomes. However, we recognize that we need proper oversight of this rapidly evolving technology.Norfolk Fire-Rescue, ¸Û°Äͼ¿â trauma services partner to prevent falls
The prevalence of falls among seniors has led to a new fall prevention partnership between ¸Û°Äͼ¿â Norfolk General¡¯s trauma team and Norfolk Fire-Rescue¡¯s new Community Response Team.On the up and up: ¸Û°Äͼ¿â¡¯s upright vertical care model improves emergency room experience for patients and staff
The vertical care model replaces traditional horizontal stretchers with comfortable chairs for patients who can sit upright.¸Û°Äͼ¿â¡¯s ¡°I Gave Birth¡± bracelets strive to keep new mothers alive during critical ¡®fourth trimester¡¯ after delivery
The bracelets will serve as a visual reminder of potential complications following delivery, which are often overlooked or not known.¸Û°Äͼ¿â¡¯s recently launched training program supports new nurses amid national shortage
The 6-month program aims to prepare around 750 nurses a year, providing specialized skill training, mentoring from veteran nurses, and confidence-building exercises.¸Û°Äͼ¿â makes low dose CT lung scans more convenient
Regular screenings can help detect lung cancer early, when it¡¯s easier to treat.Five ¸Û°Äͼ¿â hospitals named among Newsweek¡¯s Best-in-State Hospitals
Five ¸Û°Äͼ¿â hospitals have earned recognition in Newsweek¡¯s Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 rankings, highlighting the leading hospitals in every state.¸Û°Äͼ¿â Obici Hospital hosts Franklin City Public School students
Students spent the day touring the hospital, shadowing nurses and technicians, and learning about career opportunities in healthcare.¸Û°Äͼ¿â Martha Jefferson Hospital announces early learning center to enhance work-life balance for employees
Designed to support employees and their families, the center will provide high-quality early childhood education and care, helping staff balance the demands of work and family life.¸Û°Äͼ¿â Northern Virginia Medical Center achieves accreditation as a surgery center of excellence
This accreditation recognizes ¸Û°Äͼ¿â's commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety.¸Û°Äͼ¿â Obici Hospital art collection is a tribute to founder¡¯s vision
¡®The legacy of Amedeo and Louise Obici lives on and perfectly aligns with ¸Û°Äͼ¿â¡¯s mission to improve health every day.¡¯¸Û°Äͼ¿â patients join the American Heart Association¡¯s 2024 Heart Walk
Teams of ¸Û°Äͼ¿â employees are also collecting donations to fight heart disease and stroke.¸Û°Äͼ¿â apprenticeship program addresses nationwide respiratory therapy shortage
The apprenticeship allows students enrolled in the two-year respiratory therapy program at Tidewater Community College to become full-time employees while ¸Û°Äͼ¿â covers $18,000 worth of tuition, books, scrubs, and certification.¸Û°Äͼ¿â brings ground-breaking ovarian cancer treatment to Hampton Roads
HIPEC therapy involves surgeons removing cancerous tumors, then filling the abdominal cavity with a heated chemotherapy solution to kill any remaining cancer cells.
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