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While ED the staff at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis responded quickly and efficiently following the collapse of an interstate bridge, John L. Hick, MD, medical director for emergency preparedness, already has set in motion actions to remedy the few shortcomings that were noted.
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One of the keys to getting staff onboard with the new Physician in Triage (PIT) program in the ED at Parma (OH) Community General Hospital was creating a sense of urgency, says Dawn Beljin, RN, director of emergency services.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is making $25 million for hospitals and other health care facilities via a competitive emergency care grant program that will focus on hospital surge capacity, emergency care system capability, and community and hospital preparedness for public health emergencies.
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Two Vermont EDs have initiated a health information technology project that will enable their physicians and nurses to obtain accurate medication lists for patients within seconds even if the patient has never visited the hospital before.
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OMathuna DP. Relaxwith progressive muscle relaxation or yoga. Altern Ther Women's Health 2007;9(9):70-71.
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Many health professionals use PubMed, the largest bibliographic index in the life sciences, to locate, comprehend, evaluate, and use medical research. In a recent study, researchers sought to establish the potential contributions made by a range of PubMed tools and services for use by complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) practitioners.
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Kalro BN. DHEA therapy: Hope or hype? Altern Ther Women's Health 2007;9(9):65-70.
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OMathúna DP. Tai chi to prevent falls among the elderly. Altern Med Alert 2007;10(9):103-106.
