Nursing - News April 19, 2014

Memories of former hospital flood back - Isle of Wight County Press

THIRTY former nurses who trained and worked at the Royal Isle of Wight County Hospital, Ryde, in the 1960s met up for a reunion at the Lakeside Hotel, Wootton.

Extra Vaccination Push Underway In Ohio As Mumps Outbreak Spreads - WGBH

Health officials are making an extra push for vaccination against mumps in Columbus, Ohio, in the wake of an outbreak that started at Ohio State University.

'Seaside Soiree' to benefit visiting nurses - New Canaan News-Review

Members of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County's benefit committee include Ann Sheffer of Westport, who is hosting the fundraiser at her home on Stony Point, Judy Higby of Wilton, Janet Lebovitz of New Canaan, Ellen Lewis of Wilton, Aislinn Gavin of Danbury, and Helen-Rendell-Baker of Wilton.

Managers answer concerns - Ilkley Gazette

Airedale Hospital bosses have said premises that are not owned by the hospital need to be "fit for purpose" when they are used for Airedale patient appointments.

Demand increasing for paid caregivers - The Wichita Eagle

The 66-year-old Sioux City man never thought he would instead be taking care of Alicia Johnson, 53, who suffers from congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma and diabetes.

All Children's Hospital Chief Patient Safety Officer Named to... - AndhraNews

The American Academy of Pediatrics has selected Dr. Brigitta Mueller, Chief Patient Safety Officer at All Children's Hospital Johns Hopkins Medicine, to serve as a member of the executive committee of the Council on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety .

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