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WellSpan Health Breaks Ground on New Shrewsbury Hospital That Will Improve Access to Care Close to Home

Acute-care facility will serve residents of York County, Pennsylvania and nearby northern Maryland. YORK, Pa. (April 23, 2024) – Officials from WellSpan Health, one of the nation’s most dynamic healthcare organizations, and Emerus, the nation’s leading developer of small-format hospitals, today held a ceremonial groundbreaking for the much-anticipated WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital, which will elevate healthcare…
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ChristianaCare Announces Partnership With Emerus Holdings Inc. to Build and Operate Three Neighborhood Hospitals in Southeastern Pennsylvania

ChristianaCare News Along with the previously announced neighborhood hospital in southern Chester County, the three facilities represent a new layer of care for communities in southeastern Pennsylvania. Imagine a hospital right in your neighborhood that provides exceptional care and patient experience, convenient access to a high-quality emergency department, and health care services tailored just for…
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Southeastern Pennsylvania is getting its first micro-hospitals

Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer The 10-bed hospitals with small emergency departments in Chester County and Montgomery County will help ChristianaCare and Lehigh Valley Health Network expand their markets. Southeastern Pennsylvania will get its first micro-hospitals - facilities with small emergency departments and 10 inpatient beds for people who are not seriously ill - as ChristianaCare…
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Women Physicians Day

🩺 Today, on #WomenPhysiciansDay, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of women in medicine worldwide. Join us in commemorating their unwavering dedication, resilience, and expertise that enrich the healthcare landscape. Dr. Rachel George, Chief Medical Officer at Emerus, graciously shares her journey, experiences, and invaluable insights into the medical field. Let's hear more about her! What…
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Emerus Hospital Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Patient Experience

AHN Harmar Neighborhood Hospital in Pittsburgh Earns Prestigious Press Ganey Honor Source: PRNewswire Emerus Holdings Inc. is proud to announce that one of its partner hospitals, AHN Harmar Neighborhood Hospital in Pittsburgh, has been honored as a 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience Award Winner, recognized as the "Guardian of Excellence" in Patient Experience – Emergency…
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MultiCare opens state-of-the-art neighborhood emergency department in Lacey

TACOMA, Wash. — MultiCare Health System opens a new 10,000-square-foot neighborhood emergency department in Lacey Dec. 13 at 7:30 a.m. The new facility is located at 4312 Pacific Ave. SE. MultiCare Emergency Lacey was built in response to the growing need in the community for emergent medical needs and will provide around-the-clock care with the…
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Emerus Welcomes Dr. Rachel George as Chief Medical Officer

Emerus, a leading healthcare company dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rachel George as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. George, a seasoned healthcare executive with 20 years of experience, will assume her new role on Oct. 16. Dr. George brings a wealth of expertise and…
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Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican Breaks Ground on New Neighborhood Hospital, Expanding Medical Access for Local Community

LAS VEGAS, August 10, 2023 – Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican Hospitals broke ground today on a new Neighborhood Hospital, a vital healthcare facility poised to enhance medical accessibility for the local community. Set in the heart of the vibrant Centennial Hills community, the state-of-the-art facility at 725 W Centennial Parkway marks St. Rose Dominican's fifth…
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AHN Neighborhood Hospital Recognized for Supporting Organ Donation

AHN McCandless Neighborhood Hospital is receiving statewide recognition for its efforts to support and raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. AHN McCandless Neighborhood Hospital was honored with a platinum designation through The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania’s (HAP) 2023 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge. The annual campaign encourages Pennsylvania hospitals to increase…
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530 top hospitals for staff responsiveness

Source: Becker's Hospital Review Becker's has compiled a list of the best hospitals for staff responsiveness in each state using Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems data from CMS. CMS shares 10 HCAHPS star ratings based on publicly reported HCAHPS measures. The staff responsiveness star rating combines data from two HCAHPS survey questions…
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