Hospital

Few people choose to go into a hospital unless really necessary, but with many now having their own web sites, you can check out your hospital if you are to be admitted for an operation or to give birth.

A hospital is an institution for health care, providing patients with treatment by specialized professional physicians, surgeons and nurses. In the US, most hospitals are not-for-profit. They are usually funded by the state, by health organizations, health insurance companies or by charities. In the past, hospitals were often founded by religious orders. Most are general hospitals catering for health, disease, injury and surgical procedures. There is usually an emergency department (ER) to deal with accident and other emergency cases brought in by ambulance and requiring immediate attention. Almost all hospitals encourage proper health and wellness.

Specialized hospitals include trauma centers, rehabilitation hospitals, children’s hospitals, geriatric hospitals, psychiatric hospitals and infectious diseases hospitals. Many hospitals are part of a university campus so that medical research and the training of medical personnel can be carried out more easily.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Hospital”

• Workers’ strike brews at Deenanath Hospital

  
  The Punekar — Authority: 147
  Indian Express : Around 300 workers of the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital in the city have threatened to cease work alleging mental harassment by the management and discrepancy in wages. While the workers had protested last week against non-compliance of their longstanding demands, the hospital management refused to ...
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• Brain disease treated by gene therapy – A treatment based on HIV finds first success in…

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 162
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• New HIPAA Privacy and Security Enforcement Laws Favor Smart Card Use in Healthcare.

  
  WorldHealthCareBlog.org — Authority: 106
  Smart cards have been touted for years as a secure and efficient way to convey identification information, health plan benefits information, electronic health records, and more. However, adoption has been slow as providers dragged their feet in buying the necessary readers while the industry has worked to develop ...
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• Sandra Steingard, M.D.: Open Letter to Governor Douglas re: VSH Canteen

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 115
  An open letter to Governor Jim Douglas concerning the Vermont State Hospital (VSH) canteen written and submitted by Doctor Sandra Steingard:November 6, 2009 Governor Jim DouglasState of VermontMontpelier, VT 05601 Dear Governor Douglas, I am writing to respectfully request that you reconsider your decision to close ...
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• Actor James Woods Suing Hospital Over Younger Brother Michael’s Death

  
  Stupid Celebrities Gossip — Authority: 603
  Actor James Woods is suing a Rhode Island hospital claiming his younger brother Michael died after he received negligent medical care at their facility. Read more on James Woods’ lawsuit below. The actor lost his younger brother Michael back in 2006 when he died at the Kent Hospital after suffering a heart attack ...
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• Remembrance Sunday 2009: Services held across the UK

  
  Baby Chums — Authority: 577
  Across the UK Remembrance Sunday events were held for those who have lost their lives in war. It’s primarily the Sunday nearest to 11 November, which is the anniversary of the end of the hostilities of the First World War at 11 a.m. in 1918. Televised by the BBC each year since 1946, here’s a round-up of some ...
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• New tower to provide more patient-friendly facilities

  
  PinoyBusiness.ORG - Home — Authority: 136
  A new hospital tower which boast of a more efficient, patient-friendly design and ambiance that would address the needs of its growing clientele for more services and better facilities, is set to begin construction soon by the Asian Hospital and Medical Center. Located in the Filinvest Corporate City, the hospital ...
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• A Scentsy Contest: Part 2

  
  Praying For Parker — Authority: 121
  If you look over to your right, you’ll see Parker’s blog sponsors. I hope you’ll take a minute to click on each button and visit these wonderful Mom owned and operated businesses. Katie, the owner of Addicted 2 Scents, the place for all things Scentsy , is offering up another raffle in Parker’s behalf. ...
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• Poor Little Lu (I broke my dog)

  
  League of Melbotis — Authority: 136
  Last night I was playing with Lucy (our beloved little black lab) and picked her up. She let out a yelp, which Lucy has only ever done once before when I was playing with her roughly. Well, we left for a little while and came back to find Lucy was not willing to climb up on the couch (which you would think Id be ...
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• Hunt for man who allegedly stabbed postal worker

  
  CKA Canadian News — Authority: 508
  KEMPTVILLE, Ont. - As Brenda Van Leyen continued to fight for her life in a hospital yesterday, police launched a massive manhunt to track down the man they believe stabbed her a dozen times.
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• Dying Man’s Daily Journal – Kindness spread the word

  
  Dying mans daily journal — Authority: 127
  I was reading and responding to comments this morning. A comment from our dear blogging friend blissbait really got me thinking. I quote: “I see such kindness out and about all the time it’s everywhere ya’ll! Seriously…seems I see more people picking up trash, holding doors for one another, leaping to lend a ...
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• Vikas Sinha brought to Delhi by ED officials for further interrogation

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  New Delhi, Nov 8(ANI): Vikas Sinha, an associate of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, was on Sunday brought to the national capital by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials for further interrogation over his alleged role in the hawala transactions and the illegal investments.Sinha has been brought to ...
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• Madhu Koda to be questioned by IT department from Tuesday

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  New Delhi, Nov 8(ANI): Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda, who was discharged from a city hospital here today, will be questioned by the Income Tax (IT) Department at his Ranchi residence from Tuesday over an alleged Rs 2,000 hawala transaction case.“Now that he (Koda) has been discharged from hospital, we ...
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• Power breakdown hits Delhi Metro, hundreds stuck for hours (Lead)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The Delhi Metro services were hit Sunday and hundreds of passengers were stuck on a newly introduced train for over two hours due to power failure on the Dwarka-Yamuna bank line, police said.The incident was reported between the R.K. Ashram Marg and the Rajiv Chowk Metro stations around 3.15 ...
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• Letter to the Editor: Reverse VSH Canteen Closure Decision

  
  Beyond Vermont State Hospital (VSH) blog — Authority: 115
  Below is the op-ed/commentary/letter to the editor version I wrote and submitted to various newspapers across the state concerning both the closure of the canteen at the Vermont State Hospital (VSH) as well as the future of mental health service delivery across the state in general for publication.Reverse VSH Canteen ...
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• Sundays With Jaden: Fill them up.

  
  Adventures of WannaBe SupahMommy — Authority: 129
  Sundays With Jaden : weekly update Ill do this every Sunday for the gazillions of you following his story: so keep coming back and leave a comment for them. They read this ! Also: dont forget to grab Jadens button, post it on ...
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• Brand Re-Launch for a Community Hospital

  
  Maine PR Maven — Authority: 103
  This week I attended one of my twice-yearly meetings with the Alliance of Marketing Communications Agencies. You can check out our new portal Web site at www.amcagroup.com.  This meeting was held in Phoenix, so I went from snowy weather in Maine to 90 degree heat in the Arizona desert. I love the diversity!One of the ...
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• Making The Premium Choice

  
  Disabilities Unlimited — Authority: 108
  Today I’m starting a new series about Healthcare. It’s a hot topic! But my purpose, because many people with disabilities need it AND because many don’t understand it, I wanted to give a primer of terms. Currently having a job in the health care industry I see and hear confused people. While this blog is my own ...
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• Power breakdown hits Delhi Metro, hundreds stuck for hours

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 726
  New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) The functioning of the Delhi Metro services were hit Sunday and hundreds of passengers were stuck on a train for over two hours due to power failure on the Dwarka-Yamuna bank line, police said.According to police, a Delhi Metro train came to a standstill between the R.K. Ashram [...]
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• As expected

  
  The Antics of a Brittle Asthmatic — Authority: 103
  It happened. I splatted. I just about lasted the Thursday, although I was going downhill significantly by the evening and knew that I’d end up in hospital by Friday. I think I mentioned that I had to go to my GP early on the Friday morning anyway for my blood results, the conclusion of which was that I’m anaemic ...
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