St. Joseph Medical Center Launches Women of Wellness Program Kickoff Event Celebrates “Real Women, Real Life”

Keynote Dale Smith Thomas to motivate women on choosing success at Oct. 15 event

HOUSTON (August 21, 2015) – St. Joseph Medical Center announces its new Women of Wellness (WOW) program, a health and social program to empower women as healthcare consumers by providing educational information and hosting fun, inspiring events that celebrate women’s role in their own wellness.

TMCSET Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire the Assets of Victory Medical Center Beaumont

Port Arthur, Texas (August 10, 2015) – The Medical Center of Southeast Texas announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Victory Medical Center Beaumont. The transaction is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2015, and is subject to certain closing conditions and requirements.

Norwood Hospital is recognized by the American Heart Association for Commitment to Quality Care for Stroke Patients

Norwood Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Norwood Hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.

South Campus ED Closing August 1, 2015

Effective August 1, 2015 at 6:00 A.M. (CST), the Emergency Department located at Odessa Regional Medical Center’s (ORMC) South Campus on 900 East 4th Street, Odessa, Texas (formerly known as Basin Healthcare Center) will be closing. This closure does not impact the existing services of ORMC’s main Emergency Department, located at 515 North Adams Street, Odessa, Texas, which will remain open and continue to operate without interruption.

Norwood Hospital provides $2.4 million in Community Benefits in 2014 -- Hospital Also Paid Nearly $1.4 Million in Tax Revenues for Norwood

Norwood Hospital provided an estimated $2.4 million in healthcare community benefits for residents in Norwood, Canton, Walpole and surrounding communities in 2014, according to a report recently published by the Office of Massachusetts Attorney General. In addition, Norwood Hospital paid $1.4 million in tax revenues for Norwood, which helps to support local schools, public safety, and other town departments and programs.

Nashoba Valley Medical Center Gave $704,000 in Community Benefits in 2014

Nashoba Valley Medical Center (NVMC) provided an estimated $704,000 in community benefits last year. The hospital’s reported total community benefit expenditures of $704,442 in 2014 included health and wellness programs, as well as free or discounted care provided directly to patients. Official reports were published on June 2, 2015, by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s office.