| New John C. Lincoln North Mountain Outpatient Surgery Center Opens |
The John C. Lincoln North Mountain Outpatient Surgery Center opened on Nov. 12 in the new medical office building adjacent to John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. The center expands the capabilities of John C. Lincoln physicians to provide a variety of same-day surgeries for orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, podiatry, sinus procedures, pain management and more. ... more
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| Keep Current Screening Mammography Guidelines to Save Women's Lives |
We support saving women’s lives by detecting cancer as early as possible, at its most treatable stage, through annual screening mammograms and monthly self-checks. ... more
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| New Technology Keeps Deer Valley Patient's Heart on Track |
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital patient Lue Camp is the first in Arizona — and one of the first in the country — to use the new, all wireless Accent RF pacemaker, approved in July by the FDA. ... more
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| Marcia Mintz Named John C. Lincoln Health Foundation CEO |
Valley fundraising leader Marcia L. Mintz has been named chief executive officer of John C. Lincoln Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the John C. Lincoln Health Network. ... more
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| Dispose of Unwanted Drugs Safely at Sunnyslope Community Day |
For safe disposal of unused prescription drugs, North Valley residents are urged to bring their left over pills and potions to the parking lot adjacent to John C. Lincoln Desert Mission headquarters at 9201 N. Fifth St., Phoenix, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. ... more
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| North Mountain Hospital Intensive Care Unit Earns Second National Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence |
The Intensive Care Unit at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital has become the nation's 30th hospital critical care department to earn a second Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the largest specialty nursing organization in the world. ... more
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| North Mountain Hospital First in Nation to Use New Lung Technology |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital is the first medical facility in the United States to use the LungPointTM Virtual Bronchoscopic Navigation and Treatment Planning System from Broncus Technologies, Inc. ... more
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| Uterine Fibroid Embolization Helps Women Avoid Hysterectomies |
Two seminars will be held in October to discuss uterine fibroid embolization, a noninvasive treatment for painful uterine fibroids. ... more
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| Scrub Your Hands for Flu Prevention |
Mendy, the spokesdog of Mendy's Place, the 24/7 children's emergency center at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital, has a free poster in English and Spanish to remind children to wash their hands. ... more
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| Cardiac Rehab Earns National Certification |
The American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation has granted National Program Certification to John C. Lincoln North Mountain’s outpatient cardiac rehab program. ... more
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| 2009 Guild Invitational Raises $184,000 |
Golfers rallied around the need to raise money for Desert Mission's community programs and raised $184,000 in the 23rd annual Lincoln Guild Invitational at Camelback Golf Club. Major event sponsors were Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, EMC Corporation and Ensemble DevMan of Arizona. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Hospitals Visitation Restrictions Begin Now |
In preparation for H1N1, or swine flu, John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital and John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital have enacted visiting restrictions. Adults should delay visiting anyone at the hospital if they have any flu-like symptoms such as fever, runny nose, cough and/or sore throat. Children 12 and younger are asked not to visit the hospital. ... more
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| 7-Year-Old Patient Provides Hundreds of Toys for Mendy's Place at Deer Valley Hospital |
Through her Emily's Toys 4 Joy drive, Emily Fawcett donated more than 600 new toys to Mendy's Place, the 24-hour children's emergency center at the hospital, and KidsZone, the pediatric floor of the hospital at Loop 101 and I-17 in Phoenix. ... more
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| At 81, Lois Bettis Is First in Arizona to Undergo Robot-Assisted 'Whipple' Procedure |
The Whipple procedure is performed in rare instances when pancreatic cancer is diagnosed at an early stage. How rare? Of the 1,000-plus procedures the surgeons from Valley Surgical Clinics perform each year, only 10 to 20 are Whipples. It's uncommon in part because pancreatic cancer is almost never symptomatic before it is terminal. ... more
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| Register Now for 23rd Annual Lincoln Guild Invitational |
Registration is under way for the 23rd annual Lincoln Guild Invitational Sept. 9 at Camelback Golf Club in Scottsdale. ... more
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| Desert Mission Celebrates New Home with Open House July 14 |
Desert Mission moved into new quarters at 9201 N. Fifth St. and is celebrating with an open house from 4 until 6 p.m. on July 14, 2009. ... more
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| 10 Summer Safety Tips for You and Your Family |
Nelson Faux, MD, offers important tips on how to stay out of the Emergency Department during Arizona's hottest months. ... more
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| Breast Cancer Networking Group to Meet at John C. Lincoln Breast Health and Research Center |
Individuals diagnosed with breast cancer and their families are invited to the Breast Cancer Networking Group meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at the John C. Lincoln Breast Health and Research Center, 19646 N. 27th Ave., Suite 205, Phoenix. ... more
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| Two June Seminars to Discuss Uterine Fibroid Embolization as an Alternative to Hysterectomy |
On June 18 and 20, John C. Lincoln Hospitals will host a pair of seminars about uterine fibroid embolization and how this less-invasive treatment can be an alternative to hysterectomy. ... more
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| 2009 Deer Valley School Nurse of the Year Announced |
Linda McClintock, RN, was named the 2009 Deer Valley School Nurse of the Year on Thursday, May 7, in a surprise presentation at Deer Valley Middle School in Phoenix. ... more
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| Swine Flu: What You Need to Know |
With growing public awareness and concern about the threat of pandemic swine flu, medical professionals at John C. Lincoln Hospitals in Phoenix, Arizona, have been asked to share their expertise with the public.
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| John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital Earns Redesignation as a 'Magnet' Facility |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital has become the first medical facility in the Valley to be redesignated a Magnet facility by the nation's foremost authority on the quality of patient care. ... more
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| Free Stroke Screenings at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital |
Registered nurses will conduct the screenings from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, and Friday, May 29, in Barb's Conference Room at John C. Lincoln’s Cowden Center, 9202 N. Second St., Phoenix. ... more
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| Rhonda Forsyth Named Valley's 2009 Business Woman of the Year |
Forsyth, president and CEO of John C. Lincoln Health Network, was named the most outstanding woman in business March 3 at the 2009 Women in Business Trade Show and Luncheon sponsored by The Phoenix Business Journal at the Sheraton Downtown Phoenix Hotel. ... more
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| Rhonda Forsyth Becomes John C. Lincoln President and CEO |
Effective April 4, Rhonda Forsyth becomes the fourth president and CEO in John C. Lincoln Health Network’s 82-year history. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Employee Satisfaction Ranks in Nation's Top 4 Percent |
Employee satisfaction in 2008 at John C. Lincoln's hospitals and health care facilities was higher than 95 percent of the hospitals and health care organizations throughout the United States surveyed by one of the nation's premier employee opinion survey research organizations, Morehead Associates. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Board Names 2009 Physicians of the Year |
A physician from each of John C. Lincoln's two hospital medical staffs and one from the Network's physician medical practices have been named the Network’s three "Physicians of the Year" for 2009. ... more
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| 40th Annual Night of Gold Gleams with Generosity |
Economic conditions across the nation failed to dampen the spirits of almost 600 supporters of John C. Lincoln’s health and human services mission who gathered together for the 2009 Night of Gold. ... more
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| Crane Lifts MRI Machine to New Home at John C. Lincoln Breast Health and Research Center |
On March 9, 2009, a crane lifted a new, $1.5 million magnetic resonance imaging machine through a hole created in the second story of the John C. Lincoln Breast Health and Research Center, currently under construction in north Phoenix. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Tests Emergency Preparedness in Crisis Drill |
Both John C. Lincoln Hospitals in Phoenix have joined more than 20 hospitals in the Valley and numerous state and local agencies to evaluate how different organizations would respond in a crisis. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Supports West Valley Firefighters in Fit to Fight Challenge |
John C. Lincoln Hospitals are proud to sponsor the Fit to Fight 2nd Annual Desert Challenge, which honors fallen firefighters and raises awareness of health and wellness issues faced by firefighters. ... more
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| Both John C. Lincoln Hospitals Credentialed as Cardiac Arrest Centers |
In recognition of their reliably rapid and accurate medical care, John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital and John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital have been acknowledged by experts for their excellence in emergency care for cardiac arrest patients. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital Creates Ideal Place for Phoenix Orthopedics Care |
The new Orthopedic Unit at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital blends state-of-the-art technology and treatment with a comfortable environment designed specifically for Phoenix orthopedics patients recovering from orthopedic-related surgeries and injuries. ... more
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| Deer Valley Unified School District Nurses Get CPR Refresher Course at Deer Valley |
On Feb. 4, 21 Deer Valley Unified School District school nurses attended a CPR refresher course—designed just for them—at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital Receives Prestigious Arizona State Quality Award |
John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital in Phoenix has been honored by the Arizona State Quality Alliance with its prestigious Arizona Pioneer Award for Quality. which honors organizations that have established and deployed fundamental quality systems within their operations, attaining high levels of performance excellence process implementation. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Named a 'Best Place to Work' in 2008 |
For the fourth time overall, John C. Lincoln Health Network has been named among the “Best Places to Work” in the Valley of the Sun for having created a positive, productive work environment that retains valued employees. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital Earns Highest Accreditation as Chest Pain Center |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix has been granted the highest possible accreditation as a Chest Pain Center with PCI (percutaneous cardiac intervention, also known as angioplasty), in recognition of its rapid and effective medical care for heart patients. ... more
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| VeinViewer Makes Procedures Easier for Little Patients |
Veins often can be difficult to locate in children when drawing blood or doing other procedures. Now staff at Mendy’s Place and KidsZone can see the veins under the skin with the VeinViewer, a new, noninvasive technology. ... more
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| Andrea's Closet Arrives at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital |
A new stuffed animal or action figure won't make a hospital visit less painful for a child. But new toys will bring a smile, and that's the idea behind Andrea's Closet: Pediatric patients at KidsZone, the pediatric unit, and Mendy’s Place will be able to go to the closet and select a new toy to keep. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Signs Agreement with Vietnamese Hospital Corp. |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in October established a joint venture with the Envita Asia Hospital Corp. to provide American medical care for patients from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. This was the first time either hospital organization has signed an international agreement. ... more
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| Heartburn May Hide More Serious Ailments |
Recurring heartburn pain may be a symptom of another condition, including heart disease. If ignored or not accurately diagnosed for any length of time, the condition causing the pain can lead to serious health problems. This underscores the need for professional medical attention. ... more
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| North Mountain Hospital Surgeons Get a Robotic Partner |
The robotic da Vinci Surgical System is helping to improve clinical outcomes and redefine standards of care. Patients generally experience less trauma to the body, reduced blood loss and need for transfusions, less post-operative pain and discomfort, less risk of infection, shorter hospital stay, faster recovery and return to normal daily activities—and less scarring. ... more
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| Healthcare Fights Hunger Statewide in September |
Hospitals, physicians and dentists across the state are joining to collect food and cash for local food banks in September, through the Healthcare Fights Hunger food drive. ... more
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| New Construction, Renovations Bring Advanced Technologies to Both John C. Lincoln Hospitals |
Both campuses of John C. Lincoln Hospitals are abuzz with an impressive array of construction projects and renovations to make room for top-quality technologies and medical capabilities. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Hospitals Give Back More Than $31 Million in Community Care |
John C. Lincoln Health Network provided $31,171,687 in charity care, community health improvement services, community building activities and uncompensated health care to its community in 2006, according to statistics compiled by the Health Network for the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association. ... more
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| Desert Heat Can Kill. Protect Yourself! |
Summer in Phoenix can be brutal—especially for the very young, the very old and those with chronic illness. Here are some helpful tips for handling the heat. ... more
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| Trauma Center's 'Level I' Status Reaffirmed |
With great success, North Mountain Hospital's Level I Trauma Center recently completed an on-site survey conducted by representatives of American College of Surgeons and the Arizona Emergency Medical Services & Trauma System. ... more
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| Digital Mammography Equipment, Processes Get Perfect Score |
John C. Lincoln’s recently upgraded Hologic Digital Mammography equipment and processes have earned complete accreditation for the provision of digital mammography—with flying colors—following a review by inspectors from the American College of Radiology. ... more
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| Pinnacle Radiology Deer Valley Receives National Accreditation |
Pinnacle Radiology Deer Valley, part of the John C. Lincoln Health Network, has received national accreditation from the American College of Radiology (ACR) for CT. ... more
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| Health Care Quality Scores Now Available to the Public |
On Friday, March 28, the Hospital Quality Alliance unveiled Hospital Compare, a tool that enables consumers to see how well hospitals in their area care for all their adult patients with certain medical conditions. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln to Host International Emphysema Study; Participants Sought |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital will be the exclusive Arizona site of a clinical trial that will test airway stents designed to ease emphysema symptoms ... more
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| Deep Vein Thrombosis Explained |
More than 1.5 million Americans develop blood clots in the veins, which run deep within the legs, a condition called Deep Vein Thrombosis – or DVT for short. If untreated, a piece of the blood clot can break loose from the leg and travel to the lungs, where it’s called a pulmonary embolism and can cause death. DVT can also cause ulcers or varicose veins. ... more
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| North Mountain Hospital Intensive Care Unit Wins Prestigious Beacon Award |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital is proud to announce that its Intensive Care Unit is the first in Arizona to earn the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), the largest specialty nursing organization in the world. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln CEO Dan Coleman Named Man of the Year |
Dan Coleman, president and chief executive officer of John C. Lincoln Health Network, has been named 2007 Man of the Year by Valley Leadership. The award is the most prestigious personal honor offered by the Phoenix-based civic group, which was founded in 1978 to recognize and encourage the abilities of individuals to serve and strengthen their communities. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Named to 2007 'Best Places to Work' List |
For the third time, John C. Lincoln Health Network ranks among the Best Places to Work in the Valley of the Sun, says The Business Journal. ... more
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| Rhonda Forsyth Named Next CEO of John C. Lincoln Health Network |
Rhonda Forsyth, executive vice president and chief executive officer (CEO) of John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital, has been elected to succeed Dan Coleman as president and CEO of John C. Lincoln Health Network, following Dan’s retirement in April 2009. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital Accredited for Chest Pain, PCI |
In recognition of its reliably rapid and accurate medical care for heart patients, John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital in north Phoenix has been fully accredited as a Chest Pain Center with Percutaneous Cardiac Intervention by the national Society of Chest Pain Centers. ... more
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| Friends Who’ve Been There Ease the Agony of Interstitial Cystitis |
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is one of those chronic medical conditions that few unaffected people have ever heard of. But for the estimated one million Americans affected with IC, a chronic inflammatory bladder condition, life can be agonizing. Having a friend who knows your pain makes a difference. ... more
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| Harmonicas Teach Better Breathing |
Harmonicas – the secret weapon in the battle to preserve healthy lung tissue. Who knew?
The participants in John C. Lincoln’s monthly Better Breathers support group, that’s who.
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| John C. Lincoln Heartburn Program Opens |
The newest place in the Valley to get state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment is the Heartburn Program at John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital. ... more
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| New Swiveling Neck Disc Relieves Pain, Preserves Motion |
Relief for hundreds of thousands of Americans suffering intractable neck pain may soon be available – without losing the ability to look left and right.
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| Clinical Trial Allows Easier Breathing |
John C. Lincoln is looking for emphysema patients to participate in a clinical trial targeted at helping people breathe easier. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Accredited as Primary Stroke Center |
John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital in Phoenix has become the Valley’s newest hospital accredited as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. ... more
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| IDSA Names Tim Kuberski, MD, Watanakunakorn Clinician of the Year |
The Infectious Disease Society of America has named Tim Kuberski, MD, the winner of the 2007 Watanakunakorn Clinician Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in the clinical practice of infectious diseases. ... more
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| Critical Care Medical Co-Director Named for North Mountain Hospital |
Board-certified trauma surgeon Kumash Patel, MD, has joined emergency physician Kevin Veal, DO, as co-medical director for Critical Care at North Mountain. ... more
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| New Network Dictation System to Double Efficiency, Slash Costs, Save Millions |
Dragon-powered medical dictation, scheduled to be installed at both John C. Lincoln Hospitals later this year, is expected to decrease turn around time and, by eliminating costly reliance on outsourcing, to save the Network millions over the next five years. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Hospitals' Healing Enhanced by a TIGR? |
On-demand television that provides soothing music, scenic imagery or helpful health information is now available in both John C. Lincoln Hospitals to help reduce stress levels, promote healing and educate patients. ... more
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| Sheila Gerry Named Phoenix Health Care Hero Finalist |
John C. Lincoln Senior Vice President Sheila Gerry has been named one of three finalists in the annual Health Care Hero competition sponsored by the Phoenix Business Journal. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln’s Health Foundation Guild Raises $387,205 for Network Programs |
Using $330,000 raised from this year’s record-setting Night of Gold Ball plus funding from its endowment income, the John C. Lincoln Health Foundation’s Guild is funding grants totaling $387,205 for programs and services throughout the Network.
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| Community Health Center Honored for Highest Immunization Rates |
John C. Lincoln’s Community Health Center in North Phoenix has been honored for achieving the highest child immunization rates within The Arizona Partnership for Immunization (TAPI). ... more
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| North Phoenix Chamber Honors Mendy’s Place |
In recognition of its value to the community, Mendy’s Place has been honored with the 2007 Star Award from the North Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. Mendy’s Place at John C. Lincoln Deer Valley Hospital is the North Valley’s only hospital emergency center just for “mending” sick and injured kids. ... more
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| Baby Boomers Not Doomed to Sounds of Silence |
Baby Boomers are not necessarily condemned to the sounds of silence – or the squeaks and screeches of Grandma’s hearing aid. Today’s digital devices are virtually invisible and can solve most people’s hearing problems. ... more
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| Solutions for the Painful Joint |
There’s good news for baby boomers with a painful hip or knee. With improving technology, there are more options than ever before for individuals whose joint pain interferes with their daily activities. ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Employee Satisfaction Ranks in Nation’s Top 3% |
Employee satisfaction this year at John C. Lincoln’s hospitals and other health care facilities is higher than 97 percent of the hospitals and health care organizations throughout the United States. ... more
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| North Mountain CEO Honored for Business Leadership |
Rhonda Forsyth, CEO of John C. Lincoln North Mountain Hospital, has been named among the Valley's most outstanding 2007 Women in Business ... more
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| John C. Lincoln Named 2006 'Best Hospital Employer' in Phoenix |
The "Best Hospital Employer" award in Phoenix has been given to John C. Lincoln Health Network by The Business Journal and Best Companies AZ, LLC. Based on employee survey results, the honor recognizes our positive, productive work environment. ... more
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| Mendy’s Place Earns Award for Quality |
Mendy’s Place, the North Valley’s only children’s emergency center, has earned a 2006 Showcase in Excellence Award ... more
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| About That Pain in Your Back |
If your back hurts, you’re part of a pretty big group. Almost 85 percent of people over age 50 have been afflicted with back pain at some time. But you don’t have to keep on suffering.
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| Thinking of Volunteering? Join Us to Learn More |
Meet our Volunteer Services department and learn more ... more
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| Scoliosis in Older Women |
Scoliosis, the development of a curved spine, usually happens to girls around the time of the pre-teen growth spurt — roughly ages 10 to 12. But scoliosis is now being diagnosed in a growing number of older women.
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| Buddy Up for Breast Health |
The number one reason women don't do monthly breast self examinations is because they forget. But a good buddy won't forget. ... more
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| Creating Advance Directives |
No one wants to think about the possibility of something bad happening to them or their loved ones. However, it’s important to be prepared by having advance directives ... more
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| New Tool Helps Women Battle Breast Cancer |
Monthly breast self-examination, physician examination and an annual mammogram are the basics of good breast health ... more
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| John C. Nurses Among Top Three Percent in U.S. |
John C. Lincoln nurses received the highest national designation for excellence in patient care recently ... more
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