2010 Community Report - Lawnwood Regional Medical Center

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O u r C o m m i t m e n t T o E x c e l l e n c e A partial list of the organizations benefiting from Lawnwood Regional Medical Center’s involvement: Access To Healthcare Alzheimer’s Association American Cancer Society American Diabetes Association American Stroke Association Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Lucie County CASTLE Child Abuse Services Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County Florida State University Foundation Healthy Kids Hospice of Okeechobee Hospice of the Treasure Coast Indian River State College Health Career Expansion March of Dimes New Horizons Children’s Behavioral Summit GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY Community Support Lawnwood Regional Medical Center & Heart Institute is an affiliate of HCA East Florida. Our employees provide both financial and volunteer support to countless civic organizations, schools, colleges, city projects and nonprofit and charitable organizations in their communities. Uninsured/Underinsured Patient Education HCA East Florida Hospitals are committed to helping uninsured/ underinsured patients qualify for local and state health benefits. Each hospital offers on-site benefit education and Medicaid enrollment assistance. Step Up for Students Since 2005, HCA has redirected corporate income tax to the Step Up for Students program. Through this gift, low-income students receive a K-12 scholarship enabling them to receive a quality education tailored for their specific needs. It is well documented that a “one size fits all” education is not the best approach for every student. Families with the means may choose the perfect school for their child, but that’s simply not an option for many people. Through this program children who qualify for the National School Lunch Program can receive scholarships. Qualifying parents can use these grants to send their child to the public or private school that best meets their child’s needs. Antonio Trigo A Step Up For Students Scholarship provided Antonio with the opportunity to attend a school that could meet his learning needs and he has excelled. Now in the ninth grade, Antonio is attending Miami Union Academy on the scholarship program and he is continuing to shine. Although he is a few years away from high school graduation, he has already begun to think about his future. He plans to attend college and pursue a degree in pathology. Port St. Lucie Police Athletic League St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Step Up for Students Program 1 # of Low-Income Student Scholarships $45,475,000 12,175 St. Lucie County Fire Rescue Charities (1) Represents 5 year contribution for HCA Hospitals in the state of Florida. St. Lucie County Health Department Teen Clinic United Way of St. Lucie County WPSL Christmas Kids –4 – Flu Vaccine Legendary Coach Don Shula and his wife Mary Anne educate the community about the importance of getting the flu vaccine in a Public Service Announcement sponsored by HCA East Florida.
L a w n w o o d R e g i o n a l M e d i c a l C e n t e r & H e a r t I n s t i t u t e Awards and Recognition Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute received the American Stroke Association’s “Get with the Guidelines SM ” (GWTG–Stroke) Gold Performance Achievement recognizing Lawnwood for its commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to evidence-based guidelines. Primary Stroke Center Lawnwood treated over 500 trauma patients in its first 6 months as a Provisional Level II Trauma Center since the opening on May 1, 2009. Serving the most-critically injured, The Treasure Coast Trauma Center now provides a much-needed center closer to home. Lawnwood was recognized for the integral role it has played in the Gift of Life Donation Initiative, assisting hospitals throughout the nation with organ donations. We are the only hospital in South Florida and the Treasure Coast to receive such an honor. In 2010, Lawnwood Regional’s Heart Institute is a Blue Cross Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care ® This designation demonstrates our commitment to quality care, resulting in better overall outcomes for cardiac patients. Major publications like Forbes, rank Lawnwood as one of the top hospitals in the nation for best outcomes. Our low complication and mortality rates for a variety of cardiac and general surgery procedures place Lawnwood at the top in the region. Hurricane Preparedness Primary Stroke Center Certification Consult-A-Nurse ® Healthcare Referral & Information Volunteering For Cardiac Care American Trauma Society Member Each year Florida residents and visitors need to be ready for the effects of a hurricane or other natural disasters. For that reason, HCA East Florida arranges for comprehensive hurricane preparedness plans to ensure that our patients and staff who care for them are safe before, during and after the storm. Our hospitals have arrangements and contracts in place with vendors from around the state and nation to provide support, from on-site security, if needed, to medical supplies, additional generators, food, fuel, emergency transportation, building supplies and construction crews who can be dispatched immediately following the storm to make needed repairs to keep our hospitals operational. Consult-A-Nurse® is a free service from our HCA Hospitals designed to provide you with physician referrals and health information. Our nurses are available 24 hours a day by phone at 1-866-4-HCA-DOCs (1-866-442-2362). Physician Referral – Our service makes finding a doctor easier by providing information about physicians affiliated with HCA hospitals, including medical specialty, skills and experience, physicians who are accepting new patients and office hours and location. Health Information – Our registered nurses 1 provide consultation and answer health-related questions. They do not diagnose conditions but provide information on many health subjects. (1) Please note that our Registered Nurses are licensed by the State of Florida and any health information is intended for individuals within the state. You should always consult with a physician in your area on any information provided. In 2009, HCA East Florida hospital employees and volunteers dedicated 284,550 hours of patient and family support. Events include participation in building homes with Habitat for Humanity, Making Strides for the American Cancer Society, and promoting wellness and education through complimentary health screenings and lectures. We sponsor the Team Storm Riders cycling team ranked 49th in the country for raising funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, with riding members from our hospitals’ staff and physicians. – 5 –
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