<![CDATA[Broadlawns Medical Center News Feed]]> en-us externalrelations@broadlawns.org support@dwebware.com Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:55:42 CST Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:55:42 CST 60 DWebFeeds.com <![CDATA[Broadlawns Foot Care]]>

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Broadlawns Medical Center Offers a comprehensive Foot and Ankle Clinic to assist with your foot care needs.  To schedule an appointment please call 282-2331.

This is a Fact of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[DAISY Award Honors Nurse's Compassion]]> Broadlawns Nurse Keyte Earns DAISY Award

DES MOINES, Iowa (Apr 22, 2010)  --  Beth Keyte, RN, has been awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Electronic Medical Records Enhance Outcomes and Save Money]]> Broadlawns Earns HIMSS EMR Certification

DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar 25, 2010)  --  Broadlawns Medical Center ranks among an elite group of hospitals across the country that are HIMSS Stage 6 certified...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Medical Center Serves]]> Did You Know? 

Broadlawns Medical Center provides primary healthcare services to Polk County employees.  To view the top 30 companies served in our community please go to our website at externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Earns Sodexo Gold Award]]> DES MOINES, Iowa (Mar 16, 2010)  --  Broadlawns Medical Center's Food & Nutrition Department recently received a Gold Award from Sodexo, Inc., a Maryland-based food and facilities management services company. Sodexo...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Children's Dental at Broadlawns]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center offers Dental Care to children.  On average, we see 175 children a month for Dental Care.

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externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Daisy Award Honors Nurse's Compassion]]> Broadlawns Nurse Earns First DAISY Award in Des Moines

DES MOINES, Iowa (Feb.2, 2010)  --  Marilyn Hein, RN, has been awarded the first DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Broadlawns...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Former State Legislator Voted to Lead County Hospital Trustees]]> Broadlawns Board Elects Metcalf As 2010 Chair DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan 6, 2010)

The Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees elected Janet S. Metcalf as chairperson for 2010. A six-year veteran on the board, Metcalf was...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Largest Employer]]>

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Broadlawns Medical Center employs 1,000 people, making it the largest employer on the north side of Des Moines, driving economic development in this area.

This is a...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Happy New Year!]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center wishes everone a Happy New Year!

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View Downloadable...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Holiday Greetings from Broadlawns!]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season.

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...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Board Selects an Advocate to Fill Interim Term]]> Broadlawns Medical Center Board Appoints New Trustee

DES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 9, 2009) – In accordance with Iowa Code, Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees appointed...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Among First to be Certified in Iowa]]> Broadlawns' Vondracek Earns Certification as Family Medicine Training Administrator

Des Moines, December 1, 2009 – Broadlawns Medical Center announced that LuAnn Vondracek, training...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Amputation Prevention Center]]> Did You Know?

Every 30 seconds a limb is lost due to diabetes.  Broadlawns Medical Center offers an Amputation Prevention Center.

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externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[One Patient Delivered, Another Picked Up]]> Helicopters Signal First Milestone in Broadlawns Renovations

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 22, 2009) – Helicopters served as harbingers of progress at Broadlawns Medical Center on...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Pharmacy]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center filled over 181,000 prescriptions last year.

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View...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Hospital Performance, 1st Quarter 2008 Through 4th Quarter 2008]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community Acquired...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Medical Center Seeks Interim Board Trustee]]> Broadlawns Medical Center Trustee Resigns From Board

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 8, 2009) – Broadlawns Medical Center announced today that Judith Lahart has retired from its Board of Trustees. She is...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Medical Center Sees Results From Changes]]> Patients Give Broadlawns Medical Center Higher Satisfaction Scores

DES MOINES, Iowa (Oct. 7, 2009) – Changes at Broadlawns Medical Center are being recognized by patients. Broadlawns...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Iowa Nurses Association Award]]>   

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Broadlawns Medical Center has been chosen to receive the Iowa Nurses Association (INA) Friend of Nursing Award. The award recognizes the independent practice of advanced registered nurse practitioners...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[DMU Graduate Returns to Broadlawns]]> Broadlawns Medical Center Adds Podiatric Surgeon

Des Moines, Sept. 8, 2009 – Broadlawns Medical Center announced that Mica Murdoch, DPM, has joined its podiatry department led by...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Hospital and Board Recognized for Contribution to Nursing Profession]]> INA Presents Friend of Nursing Award to Broadlawns

DES MOINES, Iowa (August 6, 2009) – Broadlawns Medical Center has been chosen to receive the Iowa Nurses Association (INA) Friend of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Surgeon Selected for Diabetes Prevention Leadership]]> Lee C. Rogers, D.P.M Appointed Chair of the ADA Foot Council 

Des Moines, August 4, 2009 – Lee C. Rogers, DPM, has been appointed to serve as Chair of the Foot Council for the American Diabetes...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[New Trustees Are Sworn In]]> Harkness and Montgomery Join Broadlawns Board

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 27, 2009) – Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees President Jean Logan, RN, PhD, swore in two new...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Instructor Honored by Iowa Methodist Residents]]> Randy Maigaard, M.D. Named Teacher of the Year

Des Moines, July 15, 2009 – The Internal Medicine Department at Broadlawns Medical Center announced that Randy Maigaard M.D. was...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Connecting Students to Careers, Professionals to Communities and Communities to Better Health]]> FORUM TO ASSESS HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN GREENE COUNTY 

Des Moines, July 6, 2009 –The Central Iowa Area Health Education Center is holding a series of community forums to...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Two Vacated Positions are Filled]]> Broadlawns Board Appoints New Trustees

DES MOINES, Iowa (July 2, 2009) – Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees  took action at its meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 to accept the...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Adds Mental Health Providers]]> Ramoncito A. Ocampo, MD, and Susan Thivierge Join Broadlawns Medical Center Psychiatry Department

Des Moines, June 24, 2009 - Ramoncito A. Ocampo, MD., and Susan D. Thivierge,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Family Residency Program Graduates Seven]]> Broadlawns Residency Graduates Choose Rural Practices

Des Moines, June 23, 2009 - Broadlawns Medical Center is steeped in the tradition of serving the underserved in Polk County. It seems that tradition...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Connecting Students to Careers, Professionals to Communities and Communities to Better Health]]> AHEC FORUMS ASSESS HEALTH CARE ACCESS IN UNDERSERVED AREAS 

Des Moines, June 23, 2009 - A local initiative is working to improve access to health care in Iowa's underserved areas. The Central...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Groundbreaking June 18th]]> Broadlawns Medical Center is celebrating 85 years of community health with a groundbreaking plan for the future.  Please join us June 18th, 2009 from 5 - 7 p.m.

View...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Residents Select Peer Leader]]> Ryan Van Maanen, D.O., Named Chief Resident at Broadlawns Medical Center

Des Moines, June 9, 2009 - Ryan Van Maanen, D.O. has been selected as chief resident by his peers at Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Des Moines Hospitals Implement Newborn Safety Measure]]> DES MOINES, IA - To further protect newborns and their families, beginning June 1 Broadlawns Medical Center, Iowa Health - Des Moines and Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines will no longer release birth information to local media with parental...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Ovarian Cancer Kills More Than 15,000 Women Each Year]]> Broadlawns Medical Center Announces Ovarian Cancer Support Group

DES MOINES, Iowa (May 5, 2009) - Broadlawns Medical Center has created an Ovarian Cancer Support Group to provide education...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Medical Center Trustee Resigns]]> Broadlawns Medical Center To Fill Open Position on Board of Trustees

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 27, 2009) - Broadlawns Medical Center announced today the resignation of Karen Ellis from its Board of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Hospital Performance, 4th Quarter 2007 Through 3rd Quarter 2008]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community Acquired...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns celebrates 85th Anniversary]]> Did You Know?

On Tuesday, April 13, 2009, Broadlawns Medical Center Celebrated its 85th Anniversary!

With a history that reaches back to 1903 as a community health center, Broadlawns Medical Center first opened its doors as a...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Public Invited to Exhibits, Seminars and Tour of Birthing Center]]> Broadlawns Medical Center Hosts Baby Fair

DES MOINES, Iowa (April 15, 2009) - The public is invited to attend a baby fair at Broadlawns Medical Center on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m....]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Give Kids A Smile]]> Did You Know?

This year during Give Kids A Smile® program, Broadlawns saw 20 patients and provided $3,002 in free services, which consisted of exams, radiographs, prophys, fluoride, amalgam restorations, sealants, pulpotomys, and...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Medical Group Primary Care Clinic Grows]]> Angelia R. Whetro, DO, Joins the Primary Care Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center

Des Moines, March 13, 2009 - Signaling continued growth and expansion of services at the Broadlawns Medical Group...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[India Suffers From Highest Number of Diabetics]]> Broadlawns Podiatrists Share Amputation Prevention Techniques with Surgeons from India

Des Moines, March 6, 2009 - Podiatric surgeons at the Amputation Prevention Center at...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Kraska Named to IHA Volunteer/Auxiliary Board]]> DES MOINES, Iowa (March 2, 2009) -  Candy Kraska has been named a member of the Iowa Hospital Association Auxiliary/Volunteer Board. Kraska is the manager and buyer of the gift shop at Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Medical Center to Provide Free Dental Care for Kids Wednesday]]> Give Kids A Smile® Program Highlights Children's Need for Dental Care  

DES MOINES, IA - Tomorrow at Broadlawns Medical Center's Department of Oral Medicine, an estimated 25 children from local low-income...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Pharmacy Bulk Replacement Program ]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns, in cooperation with pharmaceutical manufacturers' bulk replacement programs, has provided over $7.5 million in free pharmaceuticals to our patients since 2001.

Source:  Mark Hall, Director,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Dental Clinic - Pediatrics]]> Did You Know?

Our Dental Clinic provides emergency, preventive, and comprehensive dental services for patients of all ages.

We accept most insurance plans including Medicaid for children.

This is a Fact of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Hospital Adds Orthopedist to Surgery Department]]> Marcia K. Nelsen, MD, Joins Broadlawns Medical Center

Des Moines, February 2, 2009 -  Marcia K. Nelsen, MD, has joined the surgical staff at Broadlawns Medical Center. Nelsen is a...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Elects 2009 Medical and Surgical Leadership]]> Broadlawns Announces Staff Leadership Elections 

DES MOINES, Iowa (January 28, 2009) -  Broadlawns Medical Center elected medical staff officers externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns-Iowa Health Des Moines Announce $2.4 million Pledge]]> Broadlawns Medical Center Receives $2.4 Million Pledge for  Facility Improvement Project from Iowa Health - Des Moines  

DES MOINES, Iowa (January 16, 2009) — Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Community Open House Highlights Progress and Need]]> Broadlawns Meets Growing Demand for Outpatient Services with Expanded and Renovated Clinic Facilities

DES MOINES, Iowa (January 13, 2009) -  Broadlawns Medical Center is celebrating the expansion and...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns holding an Open House]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns is holding an Open House on Tuesday, January 13, 2009, to celebrate the opening of several new clinics.  The open house will highlight recently remodeled and expanded clinics.  Tours of the hospital's...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Giving and Receiving are Anonymous]]> Trees of Giving Provide Needed Gifts to Broadlawns Patients
 
Des Moines, December 11, 2008 - No one really knows where the gifts come from. Scarves. Mittens. Boots. Sacks of food. Sometimes the...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[New Technology Allows Patient to Lead a Normal Life]]> Polk County Residents Gain Access to Latest Seizure Diagnosis Video Technology

Des Moines, November 24, 2008 - Newly acquired state-of-the-art technology at Broadlawns Medical Center allows patients who...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Names Stephen Stefani, MD, Chief of Anesthesiology]]> Des Moines, November 17, 2008 - Stephen Stefani, M.D. has been named chief of anesthesiology at Broadlawns Medical Center.  Stephen Stefani, M.D. externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Quality-Hospital Core Measures]]> Did You Know?

HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE, 2nd QUARTER 2007 THROUGH 1st QUARTER 2008

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Friday is World Diabetes Day]]> Broadlawns Reports Cost Savings Through Reduction in Diabetes-related Amputations   

Des Moines, November 13, 2008 - The Amputation Prevention Center at Broadlawns Medical...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Pharmacy]]> Did You Know?

In FY 07-08, the Broadlawns Outpatient Pharmacy filled 142,278 prescriptions for IowaCare patients at a value of $4,242.500.70.

This is a Fact of Life!

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Best Kept Secret Award]]> Did You Know?

The Greater Des Moines Partnership just announced the 2008 Celebrate Business Awards.

Broadlawns Medical Center received the award for Best Kept Secret in the large business category. We are proud to accept...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Rural Iowa Physician Comes to Des Moines' Community Hospital]]> Ernest Perea, MD, Joins the Primary Care Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center

Des Moines, October 28, 2008 - After spending eight years serving the broad health care needs of rural Iowa, Ernest M....]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Mammography Programs]]> Did You Know?

Annually, Broadlawns provides 1,800 mammograms as part of our Women's Health Services.

This is a Fact of Life!

...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Uncompensated Care]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns Medical Center serves 32,000 people annually and provides $58 million in uncompensated care.

This is a Fact of Life!

 

externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Develops Center of Excellence in Diabetes Research]]> Griffis Joins Broadlawns as Research Manager

Des Moines, September 30, 2008 - Catherine D. Griffis, MA, CCRP recently joined the Broadlawns Medical Center's Foot and Ankle Clinic...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Hospital Performance, 1st Quarter 2007 Through 4th Quarter 2007]]> Did You Know? 

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[New Clinic Provides Medical Home Model for Health Care]]> Broadlawns Medical Center Tackles Volume With New Primary Care Clinic

Des Moines, September 4, 2008 - The new Primary Care Clinic at Broadlawns Medical Center recently opened to a waiting...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[California Native Chooses Des Moines and Broadlawns]]> Joshua D. Stubblefield, D.O., Joins Broadlawns Family Medicine Practice

Des Moines, August 29, 2008 - Joshua D. Stubblefield, D.O. has joined the family medicine practice at Broadlawns Medical Center....]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Providing a Liaison Between Patient, Family, Physician and Hospital]]> Jill MacNaughton Joins Broadlawns as Director of Patient and Guest Relations

Des Moines, August 27, 2008 - In her new role as Director of Patient and Guest Relations at Broadlawns Medical Center,...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Foot & Ankle Surgeons Focus on Alternatives to Amputation]]> Lee Rogers, DPM, and Nicholas Bevilacqua, DPM, Publish Study on Diabetic Nerve Pain

Des Moines, IA August 14, 2008 - A recent medical study shows that up to 10 percent of nerve dysfunction and pain in...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[DMU Graduate Selected By Peers]]> Broadlawns Residency Programs Select Chief Resident

Des Moines, July 29, 2008 - Daniel Wientzen, D.O. has been selected by his peers and colleagues as the chief resident of the Broadlawns Medical Center Family...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns' Physicians Volunteer in Remote Honduras]]> International Volunteer Mission Opens Eyes and Hearts of Broadlawns Medical Residents

Des Moines, July 23, 2008 - Whereas minimal wait time is the gold standard in every hospital and clinic waiting room in...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Hospital Performance, 3rd Quarter 2006 Through 2nd Quarter 2007]]> Did You Know? 

Broadlawns Medical Center participates in and is benchmarked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on four hospital core measure sets, which are acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Community...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Diabetes and Amputation]]> Did You Know?

Diabetes is attributed to about 80 percent of the 120,000 non-traumatic amputations performed yearly in the United States.1 If you have diabetes, please schedule a foot exam today.  For information about our programs and...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Spanish website Launched]]> Did You Know?

Broadlawns is the first Des Moines hospital to translate its entire website into Spanish.  Visitors may click on an "en Espanol" link that will take them directly to a Spanish version of the site with the exception of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 04 Apr 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Des Moines Native Attracted to Breadth of Opportunites]]> Dapka Baccam, M.D., Joins Broadlawns as Section Chief of General Surgery

Des Moines, March 27, 2008 - Des Moines native Dapka Nicholas Baccam, M.D., F.A.C.S., has been named Section Chief...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[First Des Moines Hospital to Translate its Entire Website]]> Broadlawns Launches Spanish Web Site to Improve Health Care Access

Des Moines, March 20, 2008 - Des Moines' growing Hispanic population will now find it much easier to access health care services in Polk...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Years of Experience in Both Practice and Teaching]]> Roy Hart, D.O. Returns to Des Moines to Join Broadlawns OB/GYN Department

Des Moines, March 20, 2008 - Roy Hart, D.O., has returned home to join Broadlawns Medical Center's Obstetrics and...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Vital Signs - Hospital Performance]]> Did You Know?

VITAL SIGNS — HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE

You can find out more about the Broadlawns Vital Signs scorecard on our website. Please
click the link above this Care Fact to view Vital Signs.

...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Research Results Published in International Journal]]> Innovative Stem Cell Procedure By Broadlawns Physicians Improves Healing of Chronic Wounds

Des Moines, February 20, 2008 -  An innovative procedure using stem cells is resulting in faster healing of...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST <![CDATA[Broadlawns Pharmacist Director Honored for Teaching]]> University of Iowa Honors CoraLynn Trewet, PharmD for Outstanding Teaching

Des Moines, February 15, 2008 - CoraLynn Trewet, MS, PharmD, BCPS was honored by the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy for...]]> externalrelations@broadlawns.org Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 CST