http://www.asante.org This feed is for the news items in VitalSite 5 en ©2008 Geonetric noreplydev@geonetric.com noreplydev@geonetric.com http://www.asante.org/imgs/admin/mini_logo.gif http://www.asante.org http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr130516/ Asante Hospice will sponsor a free, five-session course for volunteers beginning in late June, 2013. Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr130516/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr130515/ Asante Cancer Services staff invites cancer survivors, cancer patients, and their families to celebrate their journeys at Ride for a Reason at the Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo at the Jackson County Fairgrounds (Expo) on Friday, May 31. Doors open at 6 p.m., and rodeo events start at 7 p.m. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr130515/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/kohls-cares-gives-20307-for-asante-child-safety-effort/ The Asante Foundation recently received a grant for $20,307 from Kohl’s Cares in support of the “Kohl’s Kids Safety Zone with Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center” program. Asante is using the grant to conduct a helmet safety public awareness campaign for kids. Thu, 09 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/kohls-cares-gives-20307-for-asante-child-safety-effort/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr050113/ May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the Primary Stroke Center team at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center wants you to know your stroke risks and the warning signs of stroke or “Brain Attack,” and what you should do in the event of a stroke. Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr050113/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr042613/ Hot on the heels of its successful April 6 Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR) system launch, Asante today officially released the MyChart mobile application. The mobile app is now available to all Asante patients who create a MyChart account. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr042613/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/asante-named-top-15-by-truven/ Asante is one of the nation’s top 15 health systems, according to Truven Health Analytics. Researchers from the Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals®... Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/asante-named-top-15-by-truven/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr041013/ Dr. Eric Pena, Southern Oregon Cardiology, performed the first LARIAT procedure in Oregon at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center on February 27, 2013. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr041013/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/patient-travels-far-for-hana-hip-replacement-at-asante/ How far would you go for good medical care? Steve Garvin traveled across the world, from the bustling streets of Hong Kong to an operating table at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center—a Hana table to be exact--in 2010, where Dr. James Van Horne was the first surgeon in Oregon to do surgeries using the Hana table. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/patient-travels-far-for-hana-hip-replacement-at-asante/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/asante-recognized-as-a-fit-friendly-worksite/ The American Heart Association has often recognized Asante hospitals for outstanding heart care, but now the association has also recognized Asante as a heart-healthy place to work with the 2012 Fit-Friendly Worksite Gold Award. Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/asante-recognized-as-a-fit-friendly-worksite/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/asante-names-new-cfo/ Patrick Hocking will assume the role of chief administrative and finance officer for Asante effective Monday, March 11. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/asante-names-new-cfo/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/app-ellen-plummer-pediatric-oncology/ Asante Physician Partners is pleased to announce a new physician, Ellen Plummer, MD, who is providing specialized hematology and oncology care to children and adolescents at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/app-ellen-plummer-pediatric-oncology/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/colorectal-cancer-is-the-second-leading-cause-of-cancer-deaths/ Colorectal Cancer—cancer of the colon and rectum—is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. However, it is a highly preventable and treatable disease if caught early and men and women would get screened for it. Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/colorectal-cancer-is-the-second-leading-cause-of-cancer-deaths/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr030113/ Matt Wymore wasn’t planning on surgery. “When I learned I needed gallbladder surgery, I was hesitant,” Matt says. But after meeting with general surgeon Nancy O’Neal, MD, of Oregon Surgical Specialists, he opted in for robot-assited surgery with the da Vinic Single Site system. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr030113/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/new-blood-test-improves-heart-outcomes/ A new lab test done before, during, and after heart surgery at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center is helping to improve recovery for patients and lower costs. Called TEG (Thrombelastograph Homeostasis Analyzer)... Sun, 20 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/new-blood-test-improves-heart-outcomes/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/welcome-dr-rodney-pray/ Asante Physician Partners is pleased to announce a new physician, Rodney Pray, MD, who is providing comprehensive primary care to adults and children with a special interest in minor surgical procedures; prompt evaluation and treatment; and timely, appropriate referrals. Dr. Pray’s practice is located at 750 Murphy Rd., Medford, Oregon. To make an appointment, call 541-789-6460. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/welcome-dr-rodney-pray/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/asante-nursery-earns-leed-gold/ The Special Care Nursery, which was phase two of the Asante Rogue Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit rebuild, was recently certified LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) Gold. The 8,774 square foot medical facility is the only neonatal intensive care unit on the West Coast to earn any LEED certification, and just the third in the United States to achieve the rare distinction of LEED Gold certification. Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/asante-nursery-earns-leed-gold/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr010113/ Amineh Erickson, the first baby born at Asante in 2013, greeted the world at 2:43 p.m. on January 1, 2013 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Oregon. Jaylin Ortega was the first baby of 2013 at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Oregon. Tue, 01 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2013/pr010113/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr121712/ Asante hospitals have new names and now they are getting new signs. Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford began installation of new exterior monument signage on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. Asante Three Rivers Medical Center will install new signs from Dec. 26-28. Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr121712/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr121412/ Asante Physician Partners is pleased to announce a new physician, G.A. DeAndrea, MD, providing specialized neurological and sleep-related care to patients in Southern Oregon. Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr121412/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/rvmc-neonatal-expansion-begins/ Sat, 01 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/rvmc-neonatal-expansion-begins/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/ashland-community-hospital-to-partner-with-asante/ Ashland Community Hospital announced the selection of Medford-based Asante as the hospital’s new proposed affiliation partner. The hospital Board of Directors reached a decision Thursday morning and made the announcement at a news conference Thursday afternoon. Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/ashland-community-hospital-to-partner-with-asante/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr102912/ The Boy Scout motto “Be Prepared” came to life in the heroic rescue of a Boy Scout mom at Crater Lake by Boy Scout troop leaders, Crater Lake National Park staff, a vacationing physician, the Chemult Ambulance Service, Mercy Flights helicopter crew, and physicians and nurses at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center. Gloria Ferguson had a life-threatening heart attack and cardiac arrest in July, 2012, but was saved thanks to the quick, skilled work of these many rescuers. These individuals received the Heart Hero award from the American Heart Association at a special ceremony at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center on Saturday, October 20, 2012. Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr102912/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr101512/ Asante is pleased to announce that Creekside Family Medicine in Medford will join Asante Physician Partners effective January 2013. “We welcome Creekside to our family,” said Sheri Bodager, executive director of Asante Physician Partners. “Asante Physician Partners is working with physicians to create a new model of care that improves outcomes and reduces costs,” said Alan Bates, DO, a Creekside physician and state senator who has been a champion for healthcare reform in Oregon and the concept of Coordinated Care Organizations. Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr101512/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/flowers-of-hope-at-asante-imaging-inspire-women-with-breast-canc/ Flowers of Hope are beautiful, 8X 8 inch stained glass panels lovingly made by volunteers as a token of hope and support for women who have breast cancer. When a woman gets a diagnosis at Asante Imaging at Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, she receives one of the glass panels. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/flowers-of-hope-at-asante-imaging-inspire-women-with-breast-canc/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/check-yourself-say-asante-health-experts-for-breast-cancer-aware/ Rebekah Ruby is a breast cancer survivor because she got a mammogram and caught the cancer early. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and staff at Asante Imaging in Medford and Asante Women’s Imaging in Grants Pass encourage women to know their breast health. Every woman should know how to do a self breast exam and do it often. Then, starting at age 20, every woman should get a physical breast exam from a medical professional every three years. After age 40, the American Cancer Society recommends women get a mammogram and a physical breast exam every year. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/check-yourself-say-asante-health-experts-for-breast-cancer-aware/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr091312/ Asante purchased 15 of Toshiba’s newest ultrasound systems for the imaging departments of Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Women’s Imaging. The Aplio 500 and Aplio 300 from Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. allow Asante to conduct all general ultrasound imaging, OB/GYN and vascular exams, and to expand its service lines to breast, musculoskeletal and pediatric imaging. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr091312/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr080912/ Dr. Rich Huffaker, a new head and neck surgical oncologist, arrived in Grants Pass on August 7 after a month-long cross-country bike ride that took him and his brother-in-law, Kyle, more than 3,000 miles in an effort to raise awareness about oral cancer, a disease which kills one person every hour of every day in this country. Dr. Huffaker was recruited to the area by Asante Physician Partners, and he will begin his career at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in September in general Otolaryngology and oncologic surgery. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr080912/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr072412/ Asante Health System has shortened its corporate name to Asante and renamed its hospitals Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center and Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. It has also revised the Asante logo. But there is much more to the change than the name or the logo. Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr072412/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/in-a-stroke-time-is-brain-and-rehabilitation-is-essential/ After a stroke, even the most simple, daily tasks, or remembering what month it is, can become challenging. Recovery depends on fast action and the right therapy at a primary stroke center like Rogue Valley Medical Center. Frank Lang, retired professor of biology at Southern Oregon University and longtime host of “Nature Notes” on Jefferson Public Radio, knows this very well. Mon, 07 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/in-a-stroke-time-is-brain-and-rehabilitation-is-essential/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr031612aspx/ Rogue Valley Medical Center (RVMC) and Three Rivers Community Hospital (TRCH) are recognizing their volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 15 to 21. To learn how you can volunteer, call 541-789-5875. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr031612aspx/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/justin-hurley-of-asante-earns-high-honors-for-gree/ Justin Hurley, director of Real Estate & Sustainable Planning at Asante Health System, recently received the Oregon and Southwest Washington 2012 BetterBricks Owner/Developer award for his outstanding work in green building and efficiency. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/justin-hurley-of-asante-earns-high-honors-for-gree/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr022812aspx/ Want to quit smoking? The Asante Work Health Breath for Life classes can help. Asante Work Health staff certified as American Lung Association Freedom from Smoking facilitators will help you quit smoking forever. They use the proven techniques developed by the American Lung Association that have helped thousands of smokers quit and stay tobacco-free. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr022812aspx/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr022712/ Salley Seibert, RN, Rogue Valley Medical Center, says foods rich in antioxidants can reduce blood pressure, raise good cholesterol, lower bad cholesterol, and reduce inflammation. This helps prevent stroke and heart disease. Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/pr022712/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/heart-month-10-tips-for-heart-healthy-eating/ One of the best ways to improve your heart health is by shopping and eating smart. Are you looking for some easy rules of thumb for heart-healthy eating? Try these top 10 fun tips from the Asante Heart and Vascular Center Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2012/heart-month-10-tips-for-heart-healthy-eating/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2011/pr070811/ Asante recently earned recognition in the 2011 Thomson Reuters Top Health Systems Study. Thomson Reuters listed Asante in the top quintile (20 percent) out of the 285 health systems in the study. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2011/pr070811/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2011/pr081811/ Asante has chosen a new electronic health record (EHR) system from Epic and will be rolling it out to all Asante hospitals, physician practices, clinics and to select community partnerships... Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2011/pr081811/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2010/lee-murdoch-md-receives-annual-sv-carpenter-award-for-healthcare/ The Carpenter award recognizes health-related philanthropic leadership in the Rogue Valley. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2010/lee-murdoch-md-receives-annual-sv-carpenter-award-for-healthcare/ http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2010/spyglass-technology-improves-treatment-of-gallstones-at-asante-r/ Spyglass technology to extend endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for less invasive treatment of gallstones and more accurate diagnosis of bile duct conditions, cancers and liver problems. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT http://www.asante.org/about-us/news/2010/spyglass-technology-improves-treatment-of-gallstones-at-asante-r/