[Minneapolis Star Tribune, April 21, 2010]
Since 2007, the federal agency that runs Medicare has compiled data to grade hospitals. Using its vast database (Medicare covers more than 44 million people) and controlling for the fact that some hospitals see more severe cases than others, it has tracked patients with three common conditions: heart attacks, congestive heart failure and pneumonia.
April 21, 2010
[Eden Prairie News, January 29, 2010]
More couples are turning to natural family planning as a way to achieve or postpone a pregnancy. Whether for religious, health or environmental reasons, these couples are shying away from contraceptives and having the family they always wanted.
January 30, 2010
[Shakopee Valley News, January 28, 2010]
St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee has been designated as a Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) Blue Distinction Center for knee and hip replacement. Blue Distinction recognizes medical facilities nationally that have demonstrated a commitment to providing quality care, resulting in better outcomes for patients.
January 29, 2010
[Shakopee Valley News, January 14, 2010]
The number of adverse events in Minnesota hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers and community behavioral health hospitals decreased from 312 to 301 in 2009, according to a report released today by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). The sixth annual adverse health events report summarizes the number and types of events that occurred between October 7, 2008, and October 6, 2009, in the 199 facilities covered by the adverse health-events reporting law.
January 15, 2010
[Jordan Independent, September 30, 2009]
A physician who is vice president of medical affairs at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee has offered an update on the H1N1 virus along with some recommendations on how to keep family members healthy. Last week, the Minnesota Department of Health announced that flu in the state has reached the “widespread” status, the highest classification in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) reporting system.
October 01, 2009
[Jordan Independent, August 23, 2009]
St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee is among the top 10 hospitals in Minnesota for providing quality health care with efficient value, according to results of a study on Minnesota 2020, an Internet news site. Also on the list are Allina's Cambridge Medical Center and Buffalo Hospital.
August 28, 2009
[Shakopee Valley News, January 01, 0001]
St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minnesota is among the top-10 hospitals in the state for providing quality health care with efficient value, according to results of a study published in Minnesota 2020, an Internet news site. Read the full story on shakopeenews.com.
August 13, 2009
[Jordan Independent, January 01, 0001]
Although St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minnesota, has remained busy, it's been affected by the economy. The hospital is laying off 13 nurses and is working with Allina Hospitals & Clinics to offer employee assistance, counseling, and possible placement.
May 25, 2009