Nursing - News January 18, 2014

$22-M Er upgrade delayed - The Winnipeg Free Press

A planned expansion and modernization of Grace Hospital's emergency department has been delayed by three years, the Free Press has learned.

A 300,000 project has been launched in a bid to ease pressure on A&E staff at St George's Hospital. - Richmond and Twickenham Times

A A 300,000 project has been launched in a bid to ease pressure on A&E staff at St George's Hospital .

THE League of Friends of Chard Hospital have given the hospital eight specialised mattresses. - This is The West Country

The mattresses, worth A 16,000 with a ripple effect, will help prevent bed sores in elderly sick patients and reduce the need for nurses to turn patients over regularly.

Arizona earns D+ in emergency care - ABC15

Arizona got a D+ for the quality of its emergency medical care, but that was the average grade for states on a national report card released Thursday.

Morris fire chief steps down after decades in post - O-R Online

David “Dusty” Stockdale, who recently stepped down as chief of Morris Township Volunteer Fire Department, displays a plaque he received from fellow firefighters at a congratulatory dinner.

Fresno cancer patients love furry friend: Skarlet the therapy dog - The Fresno Bee

Pam Kennedy and her therapy dog Skarlet make the rounds at Community Regional Cancer Center, visiting patients and staff.

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