The American Heart Association also will be on hand with their Heart Man and fun giveaways.

Saturday, August 31, 2013, 5:30 – 8pm
The Diamond
3001 N. Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230

Join HCA Virginia’s HealthDrive Nurse Team as they offer FREE health screenings to everyone attending the game. Screenings available include:

• blood pressure
• body mass index
• blood glucose
• cholesterol

Visit HCA VA in suite 12 from 5:30pm to 8 p.m., enjoy the air conditioning during your screening and don’t miss a minute of the game!

Richmond, Va. (Aug. 27, 2013) —

With a background in hospital administration and extensive experience with HCA, Wagnon comes to HCA Virginia from the 340-bed Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, where he had been CEO since 2008. Wagnon replaces Pat Farrell, who spent 23 total years with HCA, 17 of those years were as CEO of Henrico Doctors’ Hospitals.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join the exceptional team already in place at Henrico Doctors’ Hospital,” said Wagnon. “I look forward to working with hospital leadership, staff members and our healthcare teams in continuing to bring the highest level of clinical excellence to our patients in the surrounding community.”

From 2002 to 2008, Wagnon was COO of 368-bed Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo., and from 2000 to 2002 he served in the same capacity at 401-bed Community Hospital in New Port Richey, Fla. His other stops included Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point in Hudson, Fla. and Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

A fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Wagnon earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Oregon in Eugene, and his master’s degree in health administration from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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About HCA Virginia…As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive provider network, HCA Virginia Health System operates 13 hospitals and 30 outpatient centers and is affiliated with 3,000 physicians. It is one of Virginia’s largest employers, provides $365 million in uncompensated care and pays $72 million in state and local taxes each year. HCA Virginia includes 4 imaging centers, 6 outpatient surgery centers, one freestanding emergency room, and 7 hospitals – Chippenham, Henrico Doctors’, John Randolph, Johnston-Willis, Parham Doctors’, Retreat Doctors’ and Spotsylvania Regional.

Specific measures ensure that every emergency department is kid-ready

Richmond, Va. (Aug. 5, 2013) — HCA Virginia recently completed a multi-phase quality improvement initiative to ensure that its emergency departments are fully prepared to provide effective care for children.

Known as the National Pediatric Readiness Project under the Emergency Medical Services for Children National Resource Center (NRC), it is the first national assessment of pediatric readiness in ED’s across the United States.

“By having a separate and dedicated pediatric ER, we are able to provide specific equipment, supplies and medications for children, in a safe and caring atmosphere,” said Kevin Connelly, M.D., pediatric emergency medicine physician at Chippenham Hospital. “Through our ongoing quality improvement measures, HCA Virginia is a leader in the National Pediatric Readiness Project and continues to strive to provide the best care possible to children when they need it most.”

There are eight pediatric-ready ERs throughout central Virginia, including Chippenham Hospital’s pediatric-specific ER, which is staffed 24/7 by pediatric board certified physicians, pediatric trained nurses, and other health care providers, who have the necessary skills, knowledge and training in emergency evaluation and treatment of children of all ages.

HCA Virginia began the survey process in February 2012 with on site meetings followed by a confidential web-based assessment earlier this year, where the hospitals were able to bench mark their readiness against other facilities in Virginia and the United States with similar pediatric patient volumes.

HCA Virginia hospitals continued to work on key measures throughout the year addressing areas such as administration and coordination; physicians, nurses and other ED staff; quality improvement and performance improvement in the ED; pediatric patient safety; policies, procedures and protocols; and equipment, supplies and medication.

One of the safety measures HCA Virginia implemented earlier this year is the Artemis System – a tool that allows medical professionals to instantly access proper pediatric dosing in acute preparation and administration of drugs, reduce medical errors and standardizes pediatric dosing so that they can safely provide young patients with high quality emergency care.

“Compared to adults, pediatric emergency needs are unique,” said Sheldon Barr, vice president of emergency services. “In any emergency situation, we want parents to feel comfortable knowing that their children, even from the youngest age, are going to receive the highest level and quality of emergency care possible.”

After completing the assessment, the average pediatric readiness score among HCA Virginia Hospitals was 97. In the state of Virginia, a total of 90 out of 93 EDs participated in the survey, and the state median readiness score was 76 percent.

Each year in Richmond, HCA Virginia hospitals have about 63,000 total pediatric cases including inpatient, outpatient and ED visits. Of these cases, 1,000 are NICU cases, while 47,000 are visits to the ED.

The National Pediatric Readiness Project is a partnership between the federal Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Emergency Physicians, and the Emergency Nurses Association. In addition, this project has received the support of such organizations as The Joint Commission and the Hospital Corporation of America.

The NRC was established in 1991 to help improve the pediatric emergency care infrastructure throughout the United States and its territories. The services the NRC provides are designed to proactively assist EMS for Children grantees, program partners and family advocates in their efforts to improve all aspects of children’s emergency medical care. For more information, visit http://www.childrensnational.org/EMSC/.
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About HCA Virginia…As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive health care network, HCA Virginia operates 13 hospitals and more than a dozen outpatient centers and is affiliated with 3,000 physicians in Central, Southwestern and Northern Virginia. In addition to being one of Virginia’s largest employers, it provides approximately $100 million in charity care to uninsured patients each year and pays $100 million in taxes. In Central Virginia, HCA Virginia includes 4 imaging centers, 6 outpatient surgery centers, more than 50 physician practice locations and the 7 hospitals we are best known for – Henrico Doctors’, Parham Doctors’, Retreat Doctors’, West Creek Emergency Center, Chippenham, Johnston-Willis, John Randolph and Spotsylvania Regional.

Congratulations to HCA Virginia hospitals from Richmondmom.com!

Richmond, Va. (Aug. 5, 2013) – HCA Virginia’s Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals have earned the Gold Seal of Approval for its heart attack, advanced primary stroke, total hip, total knee, and brain tumor programs from The Joint Commission.

The certification recognizes the hospitals’ compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care.

Johnston-Willis Hospital, part of CJW Medical Center, is the only hospital in the country to receive the brain tumor Gold Seal of Approval.

“This recognition speaks to the continued investment in quality care that that our hospitals provide on a daily basis,” said Tim McManus, CEO of Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals. “We are proud to maintain a culture of excellence so that our patients can benefit from these efforts.”

The fact that we were the first and are still the only Brain Tumor certified center in the entire country is a testament of our dedication to cutting-edge technologies and medical practices.”

A Joint Commission expert evaluated Chippenham and Johnston-Willis for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients and families, including evidence-based medicine, leadership, and medication management.

“In achieving The Joint Commission certification, Chippenham and Johnston-Willis Hospitals have demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients,” said Jean Range, executive director, Disease-Specific Care Certification, The Joint Commission. “Certification is a voluntary process and I commend these hospitals for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.”

The Joint Commission’s Disease-Specific Care Certification Program, launched in 2002, is designed to evaluate clinical programs across the continuum of care. Certification requirements address three core areas including compliance with consensus-based national standards; effective use of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines to manage and optimize care; and an organized approach to performance measurement and improvement activities. For more information, visit http://www.jointcommission.org/

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About HCA Virginia…As the commonwealth’s most comprehensive health care network, HCA Virginia operates 13 hospitals and more than a dozen outpatient centers and is affiliated with 3,000 physicians in Central, Southwestern and Northern Virginia. In addition to being one of Virginia’s largest employers, it provides approximately $100 million in charity care to uninsured patients each year and pays $100 million in taxes. In Central Virginia, HCA Virginia includes 4 imaging centers, 6 outpatient surgery centers, more than 50 physician practice locations and the 7 hospitals we are best known for – Henrico Doctors’, Parham Doctors’, Retreat Doctors’, West Creek Emergency Center, Chippenham, Johnston-Willis, John Randolph and Spotsylvania Regional.

On Saturday, June 8, 2013, they are hosting Great Days of CPR with free 30-minute, hands-only, non-certification CPR classes to teach core skills of CPR and AED. This can possibly mean the difference between life and death in an emergency situation.

But there’s more to enjoy on June 8, 2013. Great Days of CPR is just one thing happening at West Creek. You can also enjoy:

• Free health screenings
• Meeting first responder heroes – the ambulance, fire, and helicopter teams
• Kids’ activities
• And much more!

It’s a fun day for kids and a very important way for parents to learn about CPR and AED.

West Creek Emergency Center is located at 12720 Tuckahoe Creek Court, Richmond, VA 23238 (east on Tuckahoe Creek Parkway off of 288).

Visit this link for more information on West Creek Parkway.

If you’re not able to make it to West Creek Emergency Center, click here for an alternative location.

This is not a certification class!
For additional information, call 804-254-1147

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Most all events are free.

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HCA West Creek Emergency is making it even easier than ever too. They are offering a drive-thru drop off!

The Details

HCA Virginia’s West Creek Emergency Center is an official collection site for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The community can properly dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unwanted or unused prescription drugs as well as sensitive documents in need of shredding.

A national Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) led initiative, this year’s event also will include tech recycling and the opportunity for attendees to donate clothing to Goodwill.

The event will take place:

• Saturday, April 27
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• West Creek Emergency Center, 12720 Tuckahoe Creek Court, Richmond

The public will be able to drop off medications and documents through a drive-thru set up. There is a limit of four boxes per automobile for shredding.

Click here for details on items accepted for recycling and Goodwill. Some acceptable items include:

Items acceptable by Goodwill include:

• Clothing
• Shoes
• Furniture in good condition
• Domestics (e.g. sheets, towels)
• Collectibles, jewelry, antiques
• Books
• Household (e.g. dishes, housewares)
• DVDs, CDs, records, tapes
• Small electrical (e.g. radios, clocks, lamps)
• Accessories (e.g. handbags, belts, scarves)
• Computers, printers and monitors – Goodwill partners with Dell in Reconnect, a free environmentally responsible computer recycling program

For more information, visit here, or call 804-592-7804.

Click here to read our article with more information on the outstanding services provided by HCA West Creek Emergency Center. You may surprised at what you learn!

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February is Heart Month, so let’s celebrate by finding new ways to stay active and learn something new in the process.

• Ever wanted to learn how to tango or cha-cha?
• Are you curious about that Zumba™ class your friend has been taking?
• Would you like a free health screening?
• Do you have questions for a doctor about your health and fitness?

Learn how the art of dance can change your life and put you on the path to being heart-healthy. And see how healthy you are now and how you can improve your health by participating in a health screening and talking to one of the fabulous HCA docs!

Locations

These Richmond area hosts will open their doors for HCA Virginia’s FREE Day of Dance. Click to find the location nearest you:

• All American Family Fitness Locations
• ACAC Southside and Short Pump Locations
• Rigby’s Jig Dance Studio
• Simply Ballroom Dance Studio

The Day’s Events

The day includes:

• A high-energy day of dancing
• Heart health screenings – FREE blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), cholesterol and blood sugar testing
• Opportunities to ask a doctor questions about health concerns
• Personalized program of dance for the day at participating locations

All events are free, open to the public and many have offerings for all ages. Post photos of your participation at the event on our Facebook page too.

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