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RECOGNIZING OUR QUALITY PROFESSIONALS
October 18-24 was National Healthcare Quality Week and at EHS we took the time to honor and celebrate our professionals in the quality department for the work they do to improve patient satisfaction and experience. Our Quality Director, Rodrigo Blasco Figueroa, and Quality Specialist, Melissa Finch received the EHS’s Employee Appreciation Award which recognizes their … Continue reading “RECOGNIZING OUR QUALITY PROFESSIONALS”
Read MoreHealthcare Foodservice Workers Week 2020
Healthcare Foodservice Week ™ ” was October 4-10, 2020, and at Texas Emergency Hospital we took the time to honor and recognize our healthcare food and nutrition professionals for their performance and for the integral role they play in helping employees and patients stay well-nourished and healthy. This year’s theme was “Healthcare Foodservice: Heroes Work … Continue reading “Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week 2020”
Read MoreEHS RECOGNIZES EXTRAORDINARY NURSES
At EHS, we are very proud of our employees and we strive to recognize and honor them when they go far and beyond, do the extra mile or when they exhibit extraordinary attitudes with their patients and families. In this last quarter, four nurses received the EHS’s Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their Exemplary … Continue reading “EHS RECOGNIZES EXTRAORDINARY NURSES”
Read MoreEMERGENCY HOSPITAL SYSTEMS AWARDED ACCREDITATIONBY THE CIHQ
We are proud to announce that Emergency Hospital Systems has recently earned accreditation from the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). This has been made possible by EHS’ continued compliance with CIHQ’s rigorous performance standards. As part of the accreditation process, Emergency Hospital Systems (EHS) underwent an unannounced mid-cycle survey, in which a dedicated … Continue reading “EMERGENCY HOSPITAL SYSTEMS AWARDED ACCREDITATIONBY THE CIHQ”
Read MoreWords from our CEO
Welcome to one more issue of our newsletter. The holiday season is around the corner and so is 2021. 2020 has been an intense year for everyone, full of challenges and situations that no one expected and imagined. Now, we need to focus on how we can face 2020 stronger and more resilient than ever. … Continue reading “Words from our CEO”
Read MoreWhat is Acute Care?
Acute care is when a patient receives immediate and short-term treatment for any critical or life-threatening injury, illness, and disease. It is the complete opposite of long-term inpatient treatment of chronic care services. The purpose of acute care clinics is to boost the patient’s health and stability. Acute care clinics are parts of a hospital, … Continue reading “What is Acute Care?”
Read MoreHow Long Does An MRI Take?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a medical procedure that involves hi-tech electromagnetic equipment to examine a patient’s organs, tissues, and skeletal system. An MRI produces high-resolution images of a patient’s internals, which allows the doctor to diagnose various problems. What Is An MRI? An MRI involves the use of large magnets and radio waves that … Continue reading “How Long Does An MRI Take?”
Read MoreFood Allergies and Acne
The skin can be affected by many things. Diet is a major factor. The type of food you choose to eat can change your entire body chemistry. Specifically, you may notice irritants such as acne from food allergies. Food allergies and acne go hand in hand. Food Allergies Allergies can form at any time in … Continue reading “Food Allergies and Acne”
Read MoreWhat is Considered a Low Grade Fever?
If you’re not feeling well, then you might have a mild fever. These elevated temperatures, called low-grade fevers, are often the first sign of a virus. But what is considered a low grade fever? And should you be concerned if you have one? Get the answers below. What is Considered a Low Grade Fever? While … Continue reading “What is Considered a Low Grade Fever?”
Read MoreWhat All Women Should Know About Estrogen and Calcium
Women often deal with brittle bones as they age. The vast majority of people with osteoporosis (about 80% of patients) are women. But what makes women so much more likely than men to have bone issues? Understanding a woman’s hormones will help you make sense of the mystery. Below, we will explain the connection between … Continue reading “What All Women Should Know About Estrogen and Calcium”
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