Deaconess News Archive
Deaconess Hospital was once again named one of the top 100 greatest places to work in healthcare according to the May issue of Becker’s Hospital Review*. Each year, Becker’s Hospital Review and Becker’s ASC Review develop their top 100 list through nominations and editorial research
The Buffalo Trace Council, Boy Scouts of America recognized Linda White, President and CEO of Deaconess Health System, with the Distinguished Citizen Award on May 7, 2013
JDRF to partner with Holiday World, Deaconess Health System for Walk to Cure Diabetes. More than 2,000 walkers expected to raise over $400,000 for type 1 diabetes
Barb Cash from the Quality Improvement Department at Deaconess Hospital was featured in the February issue of Six Sigma Forum Magazine.
Deaconess Health System was recognized for reaching "the pinnacle of electronic health record accomplishments" by Health Data Management magazine.
Stroke risk assessments, diabetes and cholesterol screenings, medication “brown bag” sessions and more will be offered at Eastland Mall on Friday, April 19 from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Join Deaconess, WIKY and HOT 96 for A Healthier You Walk on Saturday, April 6 at Sunset Park in Downtown Evansville near the tennis courts. Be ready to walk at 9 a.m.
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a global initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). It recognizes hospitals that encourage and promote breastfeeding and facilitate bonding between mother and baby. The designation requires implementation of the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.”
Daniel Edelman, DO, has joined Deaconess as the chief medical information officer.
The Women’s Hospital, in partnership with the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, will host the opening reception for the Inspired Women in Art juried exhibition on Friday, March 15, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. on the third floor of The Women’s Hospital.
Dr. Anthony Kaiser received a three-year appointment as Cancer Liaison Physician for the cancer program at Deaconess Hospital. Cancer Liaison Physicians are an integral part of cancer programs accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana has designated Deaconess Hospital and Deaconess Gateway Hospital as Blue Distinction Centers for Knee and Hip Replacement.
The 2013 Red Shoe Series kicks-off this Thursday at 6pm. During "Take a Walk in our Shoes," participants will take a virtual tour of The Heart Hospital and ask heart-related questions to a panel of experts.
Join The Women's Hospital and The Heart Hospital for a Spirited Heart Presentation with Dr. Nancy Snyderman this Thursday, February 21st, at 6:30 p.m. at the Victory Theatre.
Join us on February 28th at 6pm for a free educational seminar about infertility diagnoses and treatments presented by the experts from Boston IVF at The Women's Hospital. Call (812) 450-2229 to register.
Deaconess has implemented visitation restrictions to help prevent the spread of the flu.
The Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway and the University of Southern Indiana partnered with the Indiana Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) in 2008, to conduct a three-year national initiative, Care Transitions, designed to reduce re-hospitalizations for their Medicare patients. The final result was a 14.74% reduction in 30-day re-hospitalizations in the targeted community.
Wednesday, January 23 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Eastland Mall in the children's play area.
Deaconess has implemented visitation restrictions to help prevent the spread of the flu.
In case you need us, we will be here for you during the holidays.
This year, Thomas Walls will be recognized as an organ donor on the 2013 Donate Life float as one of 72 floragraph honorees.
Amanda Elikofer, BSN, RN, NE-BC was recently selected by the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) and the Easter Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) as recipient of the prestigious 2013 Foundation Nurse Fellow award.
The Women’s Hospital recently received two breastfeeding awards from the Indiana Perinatal Network.
National Research Corporation (NRC) recently named Deaconess as a consumer choice award winner for providing the highest quality service to the Tri-State area.
The Deaconess Clinic Orthotic Lab has received accreditation from the Board for Accreditation of Prescription Foot Orthotic Laboratories (BAPFOL).
In advance of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic later this week, Deaconess Riley Children’s Services hosted members of the University of Evansville Men’s Basketball Team in their facility.
The Women’s Hospital was recently designated as a Gynecological Surgical Center of Excellence by the American Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery (AIMIS).
In response to the recent FDA expanded advisory, the Community Patient Safety Coalition (CPSC) of Southwest Indiana & Kentucky is issuing the following local update as it relates to the Tri-State area.
The Women’s Hospital has been ranked as the 2nd best place to work in health care from Modern Healthcare, a national healthcare industry news source read by more than 245,000 healthcare professionals.
Deaconess Health System has NOT received or administered any of the identified drug, methylprednisolone, with the recalled lot numbers.
Deaconess Health System has been awarded the 2012 Indiana Pharmacist Alliance/Medication Safety Partnership of Indiana (IPA/MSP) award for medication safety for Indiana healthcare organizations.
The Heart Hospital at Deaconess Hospital now offers catheter ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat).
Earlier this year, The Women’s Hospital enlisted the talents of local artists to cover the main stairwell in art work, creating an environment that would encourage more individuals to opt for the stairs over the elevator.
The Women’s Hospital is pleased to announce a new partnership with Boston IVF to offer comprehensive services from one of the nation’s largest and most experienced fertility centers.
Deaconess is hosting a weekly community Farmers Market through mid-October, weather permitting, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m
Nick Dus was recently promoted to manager of Patient Affairs for Deaconess Hospital.
Ann Calvert was recently named assistant controller for Deaconess Hospital
Deaconess Hospital has been designated a UnitedHealth Premium total joint specialty center in recognition of quality care.
EVANSVILLE, IN – The Indiana Office of Energy Development has awarded a $100,000 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant - the maximum amount allowed – to Deaconess Hospital.
Heather Orth, RN, BSN, was recently named Director of Accountable Care for Deaconess Clinic.
Maria Aljabi, MD, has joined Deaconess Clinic and specializes in pediatric gastroenterology.
Each infant born at The Women’s Hospital during the month of February will receive a hand-made red hat from Deaconess Heart Services in recognition of National Heart Disease Awareness Month, which occurs during the month of February
The Women’s Hospital recently announced that it has agreed to participate in the Hospital Engagement Network (HEN) led by VHA Inc., the national health care network
HIMSS Analytics recently announced that Deaconess Health System received its Stage 7 award.
The trauma center at Deaconess Hospital again has been verified as a Level II trauma center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
The Heart Hospital at Deaconess Gateway was recently awarded by Health Care Excel for its participation in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Transitions project
The Women’s Hospital will host a rocking chair dedication at 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 9 in the Engel Board Room, which is located on the first floor of the hospital. Cake and punch will be served.
HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital is celebrating National Patient Safety Awareness Week March 4 – 10 to educate the community, patients, families and clinicians on the importance of patient safety in the hospital and at home.
Deaconess Health System announced that two of its leaders have been named Fellows of the American College of Health Care Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for health care leaders.
The Women’s Hospital is honored to be recognized as one of only 20% of facilities nationwide that meet the J.D. Power and Associates standards for customer satisfaction and service quality. The Women’s Hospital is the only hospital in Indiana to ever receive the J.D. Power and Associates Distinguished Hospital for Inpatient Excellence award.
The trauma center at Deaconess Hospital again has been verified as a Level II trauma center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement recognizes the trauma center’s continuing dedication to provide optimal care for injured patients
The Deaconess Riley neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), located in The Women’s Hospital, has won the National Preemie Donna Award for Best Narration. The award was given at the Vermont Oxford Network national meeting in Washington, D.C. to top entries that captured something special or unique about their NICU