Broward General Medical Center

Receive alerts:
by e-mail
E-mail Your information will be added to a database with the sole purpose of serving your subscription. This database is the exclusive property of vLex Networks S.L. and will never be shared with any other company. By sending your request you accept the Data Protection Policy of vLex Networks S.L. I have read and accept the Terms of Use
via RSS

775 documents for Broward General Medical Center

- Broward General Medical Center Joins Unprecedented National Campaign to Save 100,000 Lives Through Health Care Improvement
We are organizing a world-class campaign to elect quality," said Dr. Donald Berwick, president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). "The health care organizations that join this campaign are not only demonstrating their commitment to improvement but their determination to put proven, life-saving improvement techniques into action. "Broward General Medical Center's number one priority is patient safety," said Joseph F. Scott, CEO. "Joining the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 100,000 Lives Campaign gives us the opportunity to put even more focus on the care we provide and implement new lifesaving techniques." * Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - by implementing five interdependent, scientifically grounded steps collectively called the "Ventilator...
- Westside Gazette
- August 05, 2009
- Broward General Medical Center Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Prior to joining the administrative team of Broward General Medical Center and [Chris Evert] Children's Hospital, Mr. [FungSang] served as the Regional Chief Financial Officer of North Broward Medical Center in Deerfield Beach, Fla. From 1985 to 2002, Mr. FungSang was employed by Bethesda Healthcare System/Bethesda Memorial Hospital, with a final position of assistant vice president of Finance.
- Westside Gazette
- August 05, 2009
- 16 Soc.Sec.Rep.Ser. 321, Medicare&Medicaid Gu 36,089 Doctors Hospital, Inc. of Plantation, a Florida Not for Profit Corporation, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Otis R. Bowen, in His Official Capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Defendant-Appellant. Medical Center Hospital, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Otis R. Bowen, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Defendant-Appellant. North Broward Hospital District, a Special Tax District of the State of Florida, D/B/a North Broward General Medical Center, and Imperial Point Medical Center, Plaintiffs-Appellees, v. Otis R. Bowen, in His Official Capacity as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Defendant-Appellant. Southeastern Palm Beach County Hospital District, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. Otis R. Bowen, Defendant-Appellant., 811 F.2d 1448 (11th Cir. 1987)
Leon B. Kellner, U.S. Atty., Linda Collins-Hertz, Asst. U.S. Atty., Miami, Fla., Alfred R. Mollin, U.S. Dept. of Justice, Civil Div., Appellate Staff,...
- Federal Circuits

- Former Nfl Players Team Up at Broward-General Medical Center for Heart Screenings
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - Former NFL players were recently given free heart screenings at The Heart Center of Excellence at Broward Health Broward General Medical Cen-ter (BGMC). The screenings provide retired NFL players with state-of-the-art, preventative cardiovascular testing to detect early evidence of heart and blood vessel disease. Hie program was formed by the NFL Player Care Foundation (NFL PCF) along with the [Jeffrey Boone] Heart Institute (BHI) and the Living Heart Foundation (LHF). The first heart screenings for the NFL alumni actually debuted at BGMC in 2007," said Jamey Thaw, CEO of BGMC. "It is an honor for us as the NFL Alumni would not accept anything but the absolute best in healthcare for its members.
- Westside Gazette
- April 05, 2010
- The New Broward General Medical Center Expanding to Meet Tomorrow's Needs Today
A respected leader in healthcare since its founding in 1938, Broward General Medical Center's mission has remained constant over the decades: to provide all the people of Broward County with the best possible medical care. Broward General continues to deliver on that mission through its commitment to clinical excellence, technologic advancement and academic affiliation. In fulfilling this commitment, Broward General has launched its Expansion and Renovation Program, a $163 million initiative to expand the existing facility to meet and anticipate the needs of Broward County residents for decades to come.
- Westside Gazette
- August 04, 2009
- Broward General Medical Center Recognized for Implementing Quality Heart Disease and Stroke Care
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's advertisement recognizes Broward General's commitment and success in performance achievement. "The American Heart Association is pleased to recognize its top GWTG participants," said. Lee Schwamm, M.D., national chairman of the GWTG steering committee, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, and vice chairman of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital. We are proud that the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have chosen the 'America's Best Hospitals' issue of US News & World Report to recognize Broward General for our achievements in their GWTG program," said Norma Vesey, MS, BSN, RN, PCCN, Broward General's stroke program coordinator. "GWTG gives our professionals the tools...
- Westside Gazette
- October 14, 2009
- New Expansions at Broward General Medical Center Are Optimum for Greater Response to Patients and Fast Service
Scheduled to open in November the new five-story facility can accommodate up to 125,000 cases a year. The BGMC treats about 38,000 patients and handles more than 90,000 emergencies annually. It's a beautiful facility with a glass encased curved facade that invites you into the main entrance at Andrews Avenue. Inside there is an airy and flowing effect as each part of the facility is situated for prompt response to the community. When its time for surgery the operating room is right down the hall. "Everything is right across from each other. It's convenient for the patient and a faster flow. They are able to park and get in and out fast. Every thing is right here," said BGMC Community Relations specialist Kathie Capstack. Our long awaited vision becomes a reality with the opening o...
- Westside Gazette
- August 05, 2009
- Broward General Medical Center Announces Alice Taylor As the New Chief Operating Officer
Previously, [Alice Taylor] was responsible for the oversight of daily operations said the development and coordination at Broward General Medical Center (BGMC) and Chris Evert Children's Hospital for the following areas: operating suites, same day surgery, post anesthesia care unit, pre-admission...
- Westside Gazette
- August 20, 2009
- Broward General Medical Center 2nd Annual National Cancer Survivors Celebration a Success
This event was a fantastic celebration of life," said Heather Miller, pediatric hematology/ oncology nurse manager at Chris Evert Children's Hospital. "As a caretaker, it was a wonderful opportunity to see our patients in a healthy, happy environment.
- Westside Gazette
- October 08, 2009
- Health Panel to Raise Prostate-Cancer Awareness
FORT LAUDERDALE - Broward Health and the Urban League of Broward County's Young Professionals Network are sponsoring "An Evening of Black Health" at Broward General Medical Center on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Fifty-year old John Bullock discovered that he was among that population. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in May 2008. The diagnosis left the married father of two "devastated," he said. In a way, I didn't believe [the doctor] because other than the first episode, I wasn't sick," said Bullock of the symptoms - urinating blood and weak urine flow - which inspired him to visit the doctor after nearly 20 years without a regular check up.
- South Florida Times
- October 15, 2009