Following CDC Guidance, Local Hospital Systems Continue To Require Masking Inside Facilities Wednesday, May 19, 2021
To best protect the health of patients and employees and to further minimize the spread of COVID-19 in the community, five local hospital systems in the Chattanooga area will continue to require masking in their facilities for all visitors and employees of the health systems. CHI Memorial, Parkridge Health System, Rhea Medical Center, Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, and Tennenova Healthcare - Cleveland all continue to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, and their facial covering protocols will remain in place.
The CDC recently updated its guidance for fully vaccinated people, but emphasized that guidance does not apply in healthcare settings. The CDC continues to recommend “visitors, regardless of their vaccination status, should wear a well-fitting cloth mask, facemask, or respirator for source control” wh
Paul Fridenstine Named Chief Financial Officer Of Parkridge Valley, Parkridge West Hospital And Parkridge North ER Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Paul Fridenstine
Paul Fridenstine has been named chief financial officer (CFO) of Parkridge West Hospital, Parkridge North ER and the four-campus Parkridge Valley behavioral health system. In this role, Fridenstine will oversee all financial aspects of each campus. Mr. Fridenstine has accumulated 25 years of accounting experience with more than 13 years spent in healthcare.
“Having worked in both acute care and behavioral health settings, Paul brings a wealth of experience to our campuses, and we are excited to welcome him to our team,” said Tim Grant, MD, MBA, CEO of Parkridge West, Parkridge Valley and Parkridge North, and CMO of Parkridge Health System. “We are poised for strong growth, and Paul’s background and depth of healthcare knowledge will be key to helping us achieve our goals.”
Roy Exum: My Garden In May Saturday, May 1, 2021 - by Roy Exum
Roy Exum
“Hooray, hooray, for the First of May …skinny-dippin’ begins today!”
That’s a note the late and great Sports Editor Emeritus Freddie Russell of the old Nashville Banner would send to me during the last 20 or so years of his life, and while the “sin” would change from year to year, the laughter the thoughtful note would evoke was always new and ever genuine.
As I sit in my garden today, as is my custom on the first day of every month, all around me is springtime lust and I glory in it. Our water tables are about 50 percent below a typical April but the abundance of rain we had earlier this year puts us well ahead of the year-to-date averages after the first fourth months of 2021.
Parkridge Medical Center And Parkridge East Hospital Nationally Recognized With A For Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Thursday, April 29, 2021
For the fourth consecutive awards cycle, Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the facility’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
“Earning consecutive ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group underscores the fact that patient safety is a foundational part of our culture at Parkridge Health,” said Tom Ozburn, president and CEO of Parkridge Health System. “Patient safety is paramount to our healthcare philosophy at Parkridge Health System, and such recognition demonstrates the hard work and commitment of our colleagues to the communities we serve.”
SSM Health Oklahoma assumes operations of Midwest City hospital
SSM Health
OKLAHOMA CITY – SSM Health Oklahoma (SSM Health) has officially assumed responsibility for Midwest City hospital operations, medical group operations and ambulance service after more than a year-long collaboration with the City of Midwest City to set the future vision of health care in eastern Oklahoma County and nearby communities. Effective April 1, 2021, at 12:01 am, the hospital located at 2825 Parklawn Drive in Midwest City became SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Midwest.
As a part of the transition, SSM Health entered into a long-term lease agreement with the City of Midwest City for the hospital, whereby SSM Health will collaborate with the city on future operations and services for the residents of eastern Oklahoma County and surrounding communities.