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CHS Joins UAB as Nationally Recognized Magnet Hospital

Aug 06, 2008 at 11:23 pm by steve

Children’s Health System (CHS) recently joined the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Hospital as the only nationally recognized Magnet hospitals in Alabama. The Magnet.... Read More

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New Generation Da Vinci Surgical Robot at Princeton Baptist

Aug 06, 2008 at 11:23 pm by steve

The newest generation of the da Vinci surgical robot has rolled into Birmingham. The only one in the city, the 3-D high-definition (HD) version at Princeton Baptist Medical Ce.... Read More

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Volunteers Opening First Free Clinic in Shelby County

Aug 06, 2008 at 11:23 pm by steve

Over 89 million Americans are without health insurance. Most of the uninsured are from working families, people who exhaust their paychecks covering necessities, often postpon.... Read More

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Brookwood, St. Vincent’s Eye Shelby County Emergency Departments

Aug 06, 2008 at 11:23 pm by steve

The exploding population growth along Highway 280 in Shelby County has caused several local hospitals to consider expansion plans in the area. In June, Brookwood Medical Cente.... Read More

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The Challenge Facing HCIT

Jul 18, 2008 at 03:24 pm by steve

Information is like water. Getting enough is essential, but a flood can leave you drowning in data. The volume of information flowing through the average medical practice has.... Read More