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LifeBridge Health Patients Say Thank You to Employees
Merci. תודה. Muchas gracias. Salamat. Thank you. No matter which words are used, an expression of appreciation brightens a health care worker’s day. Whether we’re providing life-saving medicine, hacking through the thorny thicket of finances or simply offering a shoulder to lean on, we make sure our patients feel cared for in all ways. We do this because it is our passion; we don’t expect displays of gratitude. Still, we’re all only human, and acknowledgment of our efforts can’t help but make … Read entire article »
Filed under: Alvin and Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute, Courtland Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dr. Donald Abrams, Krieger Eye Institute, Levindale, LifeBridge Health, northwest, sinai
Do E-Readers Cause Eye Strain?
E-readers such as the Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Nobles’ Nook and the Apple iPad have become a popular alternative for reading enthusiasts who no longer want to deal with traditional paper books. With over two million books available to download at the click of a button, e-readers are easy to update and the perfect portable size for travel. One in 10 Americans currently uses some kind of e-reader. Even though e-readers have so many positive aspects … Read entire article »
Filed under: Dr. Donald Abrams, Krieger Eye Institute, reading
Sinai Hospital Employees Achieve ACMPE Certification
Eight Sinai Hospital employees recently completed a year-long process to achieve certification from the American College of Medical Practice Executives. Vice President Lorrie Liang led a group of hospital employees – Chris Jorgenson, Mike Stein, Mary Jane Herbert, Nisha Gupta, Donald Abrams, Stefanie Thomas and Charles Efird – in achieving the certification. The group is pictured at right. “It’s been a long journey,” Liang says. “To be nominated into the college, one must have three years in a leadership role, 50 hours of continuing education, and letters of reference. To become certified, one must pass a 350 question objective exam and a three essay exam.” In August, the group took the exams, which focused on quality, risk, governance, finance, operations, information technology, human resources and patient care services. The employees began the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Dr. Donald Abrams, Sinai Hospital
Krieger Eye Institute Hosts Diabetic Eye Screening
by Don Abrams, M.D. The Krieger Eye Institute of Sinai Hospital sponsored a Diabetic Eye Screening at the institute’s Quarry Lake location last night. The event, which was promoted on WJZ-TV, resulted in 41 people, all with diabetes, attending the screening. The screening was set up to determine if any of the individuals had diabetic eye changes and needed therapy. Many of the participants had not eye care for many years, and in many cases had never had seen an ophthalmologist, despite carrying the diagnosis of diabetes. Several of the patients had diabetic retinopathy, and many had not received treatment for the condition. Several patients also were diagnosed with cataracts, and a couple were diagnosed with uncontrolled glaucoma. All participants were encouraged and educated about seeing their eye care professionals annually. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Dr. Donald Abrams, Krieger Eye Institute
Four LifeBridge Health employees named Health Care Heroes winners
Once a year, the Maryland Daily Record sponsors a day to recognize those heroes that walk among us – Health Care Heroes. LifeBridge Health is proud of all its finalists: Donald Abrams, M.D., Lee David Chiat, R.T., Susan Golden, Lynn Harris R.N., Shawn Standard, M.D., Garrick Williams, Harry Zemel and Project LIGHT. The winners were Dr. Abrams, Harris, Williams and Zemel. Dr. Abrams, the chief of Sinai Hospital’s Department of Ophthalmology, was recognized for his work with glaucoma patients and the free screenings held regularly at Krieger Eye Institute through a partnership with the Polakoff Foundation. Harris, a nurse who is the manager of the Mother-Baby Unit at Sinai Hospital was recognized for her work with new mothers experiencing postpartum depression. Zemel was a top winner in the Volunteer category for his 20-plus years … Read entire article »
Filed under: Daily Record Health Care Heroes, Dr. Donald Abrams, Dr. Shawn Standard, Krieger Eye Institute, Sinai Hospital
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