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Recent News
Aultman Hospital NICU Awarded for Patient Safety
March 12, 2010 -- The Ohio Patient Safety Institute (OPSI) today announced Aultman Hospital as the recipient of its second annual Best Practice Award, which honors a health care organization for implementing the most innovative, evidence-based patient safety practice in the state. The announcement coincides with Patient Safety Week, a national education and awareness-building campaign for improving patient safety at the local level. The staff in Aultman Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) implemented a program to improve neonatal outcomes, to reduce blood stream infections and infections in Cerebrospinal fluid, which circulates around the brain, by 50 percent in premature infants 22-29 weeks.
Aultman Offers Educational Health Fair for Uninsured: March 30
March 04, 2010 -- Aultman Hospital is holding a health fair and information session on March 30, for all aged residents that are underinsured and uninsured, in observance of the national Cover the Uninsured Week initiative. The fair, from 1 to 3 p.m., will be conducted at Turnaround Community Outreach and features information on programs such as Hospital Free Care, Medication Assistance, Medicaid, Medicare and individual health insurance plans.
A Worthy Hair Cut
March 03, 2010 -- Aultman Hospital Perinatologist Michael Krew, M.D., is wearing his hair a little shorter these days, but for a good cause. Aultman Birth Center recently hosted a raffle for the chance to cut Dr. Krew’s hair. Carol Lutsch, a retired Aultman Birth Center nurse, proudly did the honors as she proclaimed it was on her “bucket list.”
Aultman Launches Free Teen Diabetic Support Group
March 03, 2010 -- Aultman Hospital realizes it’s tough to be a teen – and their parents – especially when managing a chronic condition such as diabetes. A free support group is planed for kids ages 12-17 with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes as a safe, comfortable place to learn and share. The group will be held the third Thursday of the month from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Diabetes Education Room on the ground level of Aultman Hospital. Dates are: March 18, April 15, May 20, etc.
New Volunteers Sought for Aultman Hospice; Training Provided
March 02, 2010 -- Aultman Hospice is seeking volunteers to provide compassionate support to those journeying through their final stages of life and their families. No experience is required, because training is provided. Free training will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 6-25, from 4-6 p.m., at St. Stephen Martyr Lutheran Church in Canton. Attendance to all six sessions is required. Call 330-479-4805 or e-mail rshafer@aultman.com by April 29 to register.
Aultman Employees Strive to ‘Bee Healthy’ as Program Wins State Award
March 01, 2010 -- A very busy, little bumble bee has been changing lives and the culture at Aultman Health Foundation. He leads the “Bee Healthy” program to enhance the overall well being of more than 5,000 employees and creates a fit-friendly environment. According to the Ohio Department of Health, he’s one of the best in the state, as defined in its recent presentation of the bronze Healthy Ohioans Worksite Award 2009 for Aultman.
The Aultman Foundation Seeks Grant Applicants
February 26, 2010 -- The Aultman Foundation is accepting grant applications March 15-April 9, from 501(c) 3 non-profit organizations with projects focusing on health, education and human services.
Magoon, Smith to be Honored & Remembered at 2nd Annual Medical Education Event
February 18, 2010 -- The importance of medical education in health care can easily be seen in the relationship of dedicated physicians mentoring young aspiring physicians. Come learn Feb. 25, as Aultman Hospital hosts an evening of reflection in Medical Education and recognizes one community physician’s life-long contribution to Stark County. Reservations are required for this free public event made possible by memorial donations.
The Women’s Board Announces 2010 Angel Auction Chairs
February 18, 2010 -- The Women’s Board of Aultman Hospital has announced the chairwomen for the 2010 Angel Auction. Tracy Jeffries of Canton and Lynnette Gallina of North Canton will be leading the Angel Auction this year. The Angel Auction is an annual black-tie, fundraising event celebrating its 41st anniversary in 2010. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $10 million for charitable causes in the community.
10 Ways to Care for Your Heart
February 12, 2010 -- Valentine’s Day is more than just showing your loved ones you care, it’s a day to reflect and commit yourself to taking action to care for your own heart. Aultman Heart Center’s Adene Keller, RN and cardiac rehabilitation specialist, offers these Top 10 Tips to care for your heart.
Aultman's New 'Doggone Grief' Board Game Helps All Ages
February 11, 2010 -- Whether you are a child, teen or adult, death loss of a special person hurts a great deal. The pain affects us physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, behaviorally and spiritually. Aultman Grief Services has created Doggone Grief – a board game to help people of all ages verbally communicate their mixture of grief emotions.
Aultman to Host Preemie Parent Connection Meetings
February 09, 2010 -- Aultman Hospital is welcoming parents of premature babies of all ages to meet monthly to support and learn from each other while their baby or toddler grows.
Free Breast Exams, Mammograms at Aultman Carrollton on Feb. 26
February 05, 2010 -- Getting regular exams and mammograms can help find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Last year alone, more than 40,000 families lost a wife, mother or sister to breast cancer. With generous support from the Northeast Ohio Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Aultman Carrollton now offers mammograms and encourages all Carroll County women older than 40 to attend an educational Open House on Feb. 26.
Confront Your Grief with New Upcoming Programs at Aultman
February 03, 2010 -- Aultman Hospice and Palliative Care’s Bereavement Program is offering two new programs to help grieving community members of all ages.
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