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News Archive for 2012
News Archive
Augusta Health 'Tops Out' Heart and Vascular Center
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Augusta Health 'topped out' the steel structure of its new Heart and Vascular Center by raising and installing a final beam filled with signatures and messages from employees and patients. "Seven months ago, we gathered on this spot to dig down, to... Read More
Dr. Ngoc Le Joins Augusta Health Family Practice in Verona
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Dr. Ngoc Le, a family practice physician, has joined Augusta Health Family Practice in Verona. Dr. Le will see patients Tuesday through Friday from 8 am until 4:30 pm. Augusta Health Family Practice-Verona is located at 1 Green Hills Drive, just off... Read More
Augusta Health Named a 100Top Hospital in the Nation
Friday, April 20, 2012
Augusta Health was this week named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® by Thomson Reuters, a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® study evaluates... Read More
Assessing Readmissions Risk
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
"At Augusta Health, one key element in improving its readmissions profile, in anticipation of the coming reimbursement changes, has been to develop a tool to stratify the risk of individual patients for readmission, with the goal of most efficiently... Read More
Augusta Health Statement on the Anthem and Shenandoah Emergency Medicine Specialists Negotiation
Friday, April 06, 2012
Dear Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Members: You may have recently received a letter from Anthem informing you of the situation between Anthem and the independent physician practice that services our emergency room, Shenandoah Emergency Medicine... Read More
Dining Services Would Like Your Input!
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Have you visited the Augusta Health cafeteria recently? We are conducting a survey to improve your dining experience and would like your input. Thank you for taking the time to help. Your feedback is important to us! The survey will be available... Read More
Augusta Health Open House at Convenient Care Clinic in Crozet April 28--Clinic Will Open April 30
Friday, March 30, 2012
Augusta Health will open a Convenient Care Clinic to handle routine health issues in Crozet on April 30, 2012. Augusta Health Convenient Care Clinic at Old Trail, Crozet, located at 1005 Heathercroft Circle in the Old Trail Village Center, will be... Read More
Augusta Health Employees Earn Certifications in Areas of Expertise
Friday, March 30, 2012
During the first quarter, 2012, ten Augusta Health employees earned national certifications in their areas of expertise. These certifications require demonstration of extensive knowledge in a subject area, usually by examination. "I am very proud of... Read More
Augusta Health Awarded Primary Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission
Thursday, March 29, 2012
After undergoing an on-site evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, Augusta Health has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™, and has been re-certified as a Primary Stroke Center.... Read More
Brittany Lovell, RN, First Daisy Award Winner at Augusta Health
Monday, March 26, 2012
Brittany Lovell, RN, a nurse in the Emergency Department at Augusta Health, is the first nurse there to be awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. She was recognized for her caring attitude, her grace under pressure, and her gentle and... Read More