AARP Foundation and ProMedica are pleased to announce a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to address hunger as a health issue and other social determinants of health. The primary goal of the organization, titled The Root Cause Coalition, is to become a national leading advocate of programs, policies and research to eradicate hunger, food insecurity and health disparities.
One of Ohio’s largest health systems, ProMedica, is pursuing a significant, long-term plan to make its region a preferred destination for medical education and training, and as a place to live and practice.
Guided by a singular focus to provide the best possible patient experience, the design of the Generations replacement tower has been developed through comprehensive studies of hospital processes as well as significant input from physicians, nurses, clinical staff and support team members.
Six of Ohio’s leading health systems have agreed to form a large-scale entity whose mission is to improve the value of health care services delivered to patients and communities throughout Ohio.
ProMedica Plans to Bring Healthy Food, Job Training and Basic Needs Services to Central City Toledo.
John Pigott, MD, a vascular surgeon and founder of VentureMed Group, developed the FLEX Scoring Catheter to increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness of angioplasty-type (balloon) treatment procedures.
In October, ProMedica Toledo Hospital performed the nation’s first patient implant in the Medtronic, Inc. PERIGON (PERIcardial SurGical AOrtic Valve ReplacemeNt) Pivotal Trial. This global, prospective clinical trial evaluates an investigational surgical aortic heart valve made from bovine pericardial (cow heart) tissue that is intended to replace a diseased, damaged or malfunctioning native or prosthetic aortic valve.
Each year, Press Ganey recognizes a select group of health systems that exceed quality benchmarks and leads in setting industry standards. Toledo, Ohio-based ProMedica received five awards this year, including Press Ganey's Beacon of Excellence award that is only presented to three organizations.
ProMedica, a not-for-profit healthcare organization serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, is partnering with the Alliance to End Hunger and the United States Department of Agriculture (UDSA) to host a FREE summit in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 14. The summit at The Carter Center is the second in a series of regional Come to the Table events aimed at encouraging other U.S. healthcare leaders to help end hunger nationwide through creative collaborations with various community partners.
ProMedica and Harbor plan to form a joint operating company to address a growing community need for mental health services in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan.
Aaron G. Benson, MD, an otolaryngologist and neurotologist with ProMedica Physicians Ear, Nose and Throat, recently developed two noise-based mobile applications, both inspired by real patients’ needs and concerns: NoiseMonitor and NoiseLock.
ProMedica has partnered with Philanthropist Russell Ebeid to address poverty and other social issues in Toledo. Mr. Ebeid donated $1.5 million to establish the ProMedica Ebeid Institute for Population Health. With the approval of Toledo City Council, the first initiative of the Ebeid Institute will be working to establish a full-service market and community hub in central Toledo at Madison Ave. and 18th St.
ProMedica Toledo Hospital has been accredited for cardiac catheterization and percutaneous coronary intervention by Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence™ (ACE). It is the first – and only – hospital in Ohio to earn this accreditation; only 1% of cath labs in the United States have achieved it.
The VISION clinical trial evaluates the Avinger PantherisTM catheter for the treatment of PAD. The catheter allows vascular surgeons to see inside arteries as they cut away the plaque that narrows them. The first three procedures done in the U.S. using the Pantheris catheter were performed by John Pigott, MD, FACS, a vascular surgeon at Jobst Vascular Institute at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.
ProMedica Physicians Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has been named to Becker's Hospital Review’s annual list of "100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know."
ProMedica is participating in innovative research into the development of a safe, non-invasive treatment for BPH or enlarged prostate.
Jobst Vascular Institute is conducting pioneering research that looks at using stents to treat blocked veins.
ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital receives verification as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center from the American College of Surgeons making it the only pediatric trauma center in Northwest Ohio.
Mercy Memorial Hospital System signed a letter of intent to join ProMedica, a not-for-profit, multi-hospital system based in Toledo, Ohio.
ProMedica Toledo Hospital receives the 2014 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award™. This is the fifth consecutive year the hospital was recognized with the safety award.
Announcement that ProMedica host "Strike Out Stroke" at the May 16th Toledo Mud Hens game.
ProMedica provides treatment when traditional stroke approach is not an option
ProMedica, a nonprofit healthcare organization serving northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan, is partnering with the Alliance to End Hunger to host Come to the Table, a summit in Washington, D.C., to broaden the dialogue nationally about addressing hunger as a health issue.
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