Hospital News, 10-1-2011 - Western Pennsylvania Healthcare News

Issue No. 10 wphospitalnews.com| 51ACMH Physicians Honored withGynecological Surgery ExcellenceAwardOn October 6, a team of ACMH Hospital doctors was presented with the HealthGrades GynecologicalSurgery Excellence Award for 2011. The award names ACMH #1 in Pennsylvaniafor gynecological surgery, among the top 5% in the country. This accolade is decided by a nationalsurvey of hospitals, where patient records are obtained from the 19 states which makesuch records public. Gynecological surgery ratings were based on the analysis of several differentLeft to Right, Dr. Steven Paterno, Dr. Jeffrey David, Dr. Yanouchka Narcisse, Dr.Maureen Russell, Dr. Amy Turner and Dr. Ira S. Abramowitzprocedures. HealthGrades’ report found that women who undergo gynecological surgery at 5-star rated healthcare facilities such a ACMH Hospital experience 35% fewer complications.ACMH is committed to providing women with the highest possible quality care.ABC Women’s Care, Women’s Healthcare Associates and Professional Women’s Healthcareall provide a comprehensive array of obstetric and gynecological services devoted to women’shealth and well-being. A strong focus on current diagnostic and treatment techniques is maintained,ensuring the highest standards of care are met. The network of women’s health specialistsat ACMH Hospital offers one-on-one communication with the patient, guaranteeing a thoroughand personalized experience.John Lewis, President and CEO of ACMH Hospital, explains the approach to women’s healthcarethat has generated so much success. “At ACMH, we take the time and effort necessary forpersonalized healthcare delivery,” he said. “Our women’s health services are becoming evenmore accessible, as we have been growing to accommodate more areas with new locations. Maintainingthe health and wellness of the community is our utmost priority, as we continue to carrya progressive vision for women’s healthcare in Armstrong County and our surrounding region.”Dr. Hal Altman, a long standing physician at ACMH and the current Chief Medical Officer,offers this perspective: “We at ACMH are both honored and humbled by this prestigious award.The honor proves that community hospitals can provide quality medical care on par with any institution,regardless of size or location. We are extremely proud of our staff and physicians, andwe will use the positive energy connected with this award to fuel our pursuit of excellence forall patients.”For more information, visit www.acmh.org.American Society for Radiation Oncology Honors Allegheny General NurseLinda Meyer, RN, BSN, OCN, a nurse manager with West Penn Allegheny Health System’s(WPAHS) radiation oncology network, is the recipient of the American Society for RadiationOncology’s (ASTRO) 2011 Nurse Excellence Award.Each year, ASTRO’s Nurse Excellence Award recognizes a nurse and ASTRO member whogoes above and beyond the normal standards of nursing practice, promoting excellence in directpatient care and positively portraying the nursing profession.Meyer received the award, a $1,000 grant, on Sunday, October 2, during ASTRO’s 53rd AnnualMeeting in Miami Beach, Fla.Meyer works to continually improve care throughout the WPAHS radiation oncology programthrough the development of specified care plans and processes for treatment assessment and follow-upand clinical trial accrual. She also takes a leading role in implementing electronic medicalrecord processes throughout the radiation oncology network, streamlining operations to benefitthe network’s 3,000 patients.In addition to her daily work, Meyer serves on the board of the Greater Pittsburgh chapter ofthe Oncology Nursing Society and serves as co-chair for the organization’s “Camp Raising Spirits,”an annual weekend getaway for cancer patients and their families.She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Duquesne University and coordinates withDuquesne to provide clinical rotations for second-degree nursing students pursuing their BSNdegrees. She lives on the North Side, where she was born and raised.For more information, visit www.wpahs.org.TRANSSERVICEINSURANCEAGENCYINC.