Saving The MED?May 1, 2011 — When news spread about The MED possibly closing its Emergency Department by Feb. 1 if it cannot secure $32 million in additional funds, state governments in neighboring Arkansas and Mississippi - whose residents also frequent the Memphis hospital - took another look at their involvement. The MED has filed an Intent Designation Application with the Arkansas Department of Health (AD... more» |
Coffee Break: The Med's organ donor push yields goldApr 26, 2011 — The Regional Medical Center at Memphis received a gold medal Monday from the Mid-South Transplant Foundation for its organ donation efforts. The foundation's Gold Organ Donation Medal of Honor award follows national recognition for The Med by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The department's Health Resources and Services Administration honored T... more» |
Home Away From HomeApr 21, 2011 — Before the American Cancer Society's Harrah's Hope Lodge opened its doors in early December, some adult patients traveling to Memphis for cancer treatment slept in their cars or - even worse - forewent treatment altogether for lack of an affordable place to stay. The lodge, at 718 Union Ave. directly east of Sun Studio, could be described as a Ronald McDonald House for adu... more» |
Med continues to build its reservesApr 21, 2011 — Leaders of the Regional Medical Center at Memphis want to move $15 million of operating funds into the hospital's capital fund. The finance committee of the Shelby County-owned hospital approved a resolution Wednesday to make the shift. The Med's full board is scheduled to consider the measure, which would grow the capital fund to $72million, next Wednesday. The... more» |
Ways to Give BackApr 4, 2011 — "As a college, giving back to our community isimportant for our employees as well as our students. Our mission of educating healthcare professionals ultimately affects our community's health. Our students and faculty volunteer on the Baptist Operation Outreach healthcare van for the homeless and at community health fairs. These and many other opportunities help us meet the healthcar... more» |
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