Heart clinic for women
Heart clinic for women
HERMITAGE, Pa.
The UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Horizon, in conjunction with Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC, has launched a women’s heart clinic at the Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon.
The attending cardiologist with the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Horizon and Magee-Womens Hospital, Dr. Elizabeth Piccione, will see patients at the Womancare Center and offer preventive measures and treatment for a variety of heart conditions.
Dr. Piccione will also assess risk factors, focus on preventive factors, and address cardiac issues specific to women.
30-minute ER service
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN
Northside Medical Center in Youngstown and Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren are launching a 30-Minute ER Service Pledge, said David J. Fikse, ValleyCare Health System of Ohio chief executive officer.
When a patient enters the emergency room at Northside or TMH, the arrival time is noted and will be seen by a clinical professional within one half-hour.
“While the goal of ValleyCare’s ER pledge is to initially see every patient within 30 minutes, the most critical health emergencies will always receive top priority,” said Dr. Neal Tishman, ER Medical Director at Northside Medical Center.
Fikse said hospital records indicate that the vast majority of ER patients at Northside and TMH already are seen within 30 minutes of their arrival. During the past three months, the monthly average time to be seen by a clinical professional in ValleyCare Emergency Rooms was 26 minutes, he said.
Simplified scheduling
New Castle, PA
Jameson Hospital is extending its hours to make it easier for patients and physician offices to schedule and secure same-day and next-day medical imaging appointments. By dialing the health system’s Centralized Scheduling line at 724-656-4220, an appointment can be pre-registered and scheduled at any Jameson Health System facility, many of which are now offering extended evening, weekday and Saturday appointments, said Jane Beight, director of diagnostic services.
Jameson diagnostic center locations include: Jameson Hospital North Campus, Jameson Hospital South Campus, Lawrence County MRI & Diagnostic Imaging Center, Jameson Diagnostic Center at Mayzon, Jameson Lab Services, Jameson Mohawk Community Health Center, Jameson New Wilmington Community Health Center and Jameson Shenango Community Health Center.
Breast-cancer fitness
NEW YORK CITY
Dr. Peter Neumann, a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and Lauren Antorino Griffin, a fitness and aerobics instructor, have produced “Better Than Before,” a fitness video designed for women following breast-cancer surgery. The video can be previewed and ordered by going on-line to www.breastcancerexercises.net.
Auction to benefit Rescue Mission
YOUNGSTOWN
The Flaming Ice Cube, 1449 Boardman-Canfield Road, is having an auction, conducted by George Roman Auctioneers, on Saturday to benefit the Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley.
The shoppe side of the Flaming Ice Cube will be closed at 6 p.m. to allow for the event, but the cafe will remain open until 9 p.m. The auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. featuring items donated by the host that includes jewelry, gift baskets, Crocs, and Webkins.
Doors will open for registration at 4 p.m. Early registration is available online by going to www.flamingice.com.
The $5 registration fee and all proceeds will benefit the Rescue Mission. For information, call 330-726-4766.