Yearly Archives: 2016

PULSE CHECK: COMMENTS FROM THE CEO

COMMENTS FROM THE CEO We often speak of The Emerus Way – of the importance of giving back and serving others. As a company, we have established numerous programs that support this mission and provide opportunities to contribute our technology, our dollars and our time to the people and communities we serve. Today, I am…
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Physician Spotlight: Dr. Brown

How is the Emerus culture/environment different from other hospital systems where you’ve worked?
 I enjoy the closeness of the system here, and having more time with patients. This hospital is very close to home, and I like being close to my community. We have more freedom for patient/physician-centered medicine. What is your favorite past time/hobby?…
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Baptist Emergency Hospital Announces Partnership with Valero Texas Open

With excitement already in the air in San Antonio as Fiesta weekend kicks off, Baptist Emergency Hospital announced today that it will once again become an official sponsor of the Valero Texas Open. The tournament will be held April 18-24 at the AT&T Oaks Course at TPC San Antonio. “At Baptist Emergency Hospital, we really…
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Small Hospitals Extend Reach of Three Ministry Members

April 15, 2016 By KATHLEEN NELSON Ministry members in the West and Southwest seem to believe that good things come in small packages. Three CHA members have found a partner in Emerus, a for-profit company with a business model devoted almost exclusively to "micro-hospitals" located in suburban or underserved areas, some with low-income populations. In…
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Are you at risk for diabetes? Know where you stand.

The delivery of a diabetes diagnosis comes as an unwelcome, costly surprise, with average medical expenditures totaling nearly $8,000 per year (according to research gathered from the American Diabetes Association). However, the number of Americans living with the disease continues to climb, urging health officials to promote prevention and encourage the public to learn about…
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Baptist Emergency Hospital’s Dr. Mallott Featured on News 4 SA

It’s being called an epidemic — prescription opioid abuse and overdose has grown over the past decade. Now, government agencies are asking doctors to change the way they are prescribed. News 4 San Antonio sat down with Baptist Emergency Hospital’s Dr. William (Bill) Mallott to discuss what’s ahead. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ8emf5j0EU&w=560&h=315]
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Emerus Community Hospital Partners with Shattered Lives of Tomball

It’s a worst-case scenario no parent wants to see. Their child, bandaged and bruised, laying on a hospital bed, waiting for the doctor’s results. Thankfully, for Tomball High School parent Sharla Gist, this was all part of an act. Emerus Community Hospital recently partnered with the Shattered Lives of Tomball program, an anti-drinking and driving…
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Emerus Donation Funds Technology Upgrades for Women’s Shelter

A little spring cleaning in the Emerus IT department recently gave new life to gently used computers and equipment. A total of 20 flat screen monitors and three color scanners and printers were donated Friday to the Montgomery County Women’s Center in The Woodlands - an estimated $1,000 resale value donation. “I’m glad to work…
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Dignity Health to Open Four New Neighborhood Hospitals

Source: Vegas Seven These days, if you need to get to an emergency room, chances are you’re going to do a quick search on your phone to find the nearest one as you hop in the car. In most of the Valley, you’ll usually find something relatively close—unless you live in North Las Vegas. For…
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