Archive for 'St. Francis Regional Medical Center'
Choice of hospital can put odds against you
[Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 21, 2010] Since 2007, the federal agency that runs Medicare has compiled data to grade hospitals. Using its vast database (Medicare covers more than 44 million people) and controlling for the fact that some hospitals see more severe cases than others, it has tracked patients with three common conditions: heart attacks, [...]
Posted: April 21st, 2010, 9:39 am under Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina System, Clinical quality, Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Star Tribune, Unity Hospital, _, newspapers.
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Many opt for natural family planning
[Eden Prairie News, Jan. 29, 2010] More couples are turning to natural family planning as a way to achieve or postpone a pregnancy. Whether for religious, health or environmental reasons, these couples are shying away from contraceptives and having the family they always wanted. Dr. Frani Knowles, a family medical physician at New Ulm Medical [...]
Posted: January 30th, 2010, 9:49 am under Allina Clinics, Eden Prairie News, New Ulm Medical Center, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, _, newspapers.
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St. Francis receives distinction for knee, hip-replacement surgery
[Shakopee Valley News, Jan. 28, 2010] St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee has been designated as a Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement. Blue Distinction recognizes medical facilities nationally that have demonstrated a commitment to providing quality care, resulting in better outcomes for patients. The [...]
Posted: January 29th, 2010, 10:13 am under Shakopee Valley News, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, _, newspapers.
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State hospital accidents dipped in 2009; St. Francis reports one surgical error
[Shakopee Valley News, Jan. 14, 2010] The number of adverse events in Minnesota hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals decreased from 312 to 301 in 2009, according to a report released today by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The sixth annual adverse health events report summarizes the number and types of [...]
Posted: January 15th, 2010, 7:15 am under Shakopee Valley News, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, _, newspapers.
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Protecting your family from H1N1 flu
[Jordan Independent, Sept. 30, 2009] A physician who is vice president of medical affairs at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee has offered an update on the H1N1 virus along with some recommendations on how to keep family members healthy. Last week, the Minnesota Department of Health announced that flu in the state has [...]
Posted: October 1st, 2009, 10:01 am under Jordan Independent, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, _, newspapers.
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St. Francis in Top 10 for Health Care Value in State
[Jordan Independent, Aug. 23, 2009] St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee is among the top 10 hospitals in Minnesota for providing quality health care with efficient value, according to results of a study on Minnesota 2020, an Internet news site. Also on the list are Allina’s Cambridge Medical Center and Buffalo Hospital. Read the [...]
Posted: August 28th, 2009, 10:44 am under Buffalo Hospital, Cambridge Medical Center, Jordan Independent, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, _, newspapers.
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Study Lists St. Francis Among Top-10 Best Value, Quality-care Hospitals in State
[Shakopee Valley News] St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minnesota is among the top-10 hospitals in the state for providing quality health care with efficient value, according to results of a study published in Minnesota 2020, an Internet news site. Read the full story on shakopeenews.com.
Posted: August 13th, 2009, 11:48 pm under Shakopee Valley News, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, _, newspapers.
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St. Francis Joins Other Metro Hospitals with Layoffs
[Jordan Independent] Although St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minnesota, has remained busy, it’s been affected by the economy. The hospital is laying off 13 nurses and is working with Allina Hospitals & Clinics to offer employee assistance, counseling, and possible placement. Read the full story on jordannews.com…
Posted: May 25th, 2009, 12:00 pm under Jordan Independent, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, _, health care reform/finance, newspapers.
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