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Recent news stories:

Parma Community General Hospital ranked first in Ohio for coronary intervention

Sun News- Published on 01/26/12

Parma Community General Hospital has been named the best hospital in Ohio- and among the top 5% in the nation- for coronary interventional procedures.

Former Mayor recognizes Parma Hospital's top award

Sun News- Published on 01/26/12

I want to congratulate Parma Community General Hospital on their outstanding designation from HealthGrades, a nationwide independent source of physician information and hospital quality.

Parma Hospital is a leader in cardiac care

Sun News- Published on 01/26/12

Congratulations to Parma Community General Hospital which was just named the best hospital in Ohio for coronary intervention procedures.

Baby New Year Welcomes 2012 at Parma Hospital

News Channel 5- Aired on 01/01/12

Anya Zurlo was born at 12:10 on New Year's Day morning. A Parma Community General Hospital spokesperson said that Anya was the first baby born in Cuyahoga County in 2012.

Parma Hospital's HealthiHer program visits popular North Royalton greenhouse

Sun News- Published on 9/8/11

Parma Community General Hospital's HealthiHer women's health program made a stop in North Royalton on August 18. More than 80 women gathered at Maria Gardens to learn new gardening tips from manager Tim Stopper, and participate in an interactive cooking demonstration with Rebecca Dingle, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Program.

Parma Hospital's 50th Anniversary Celebration: An Event to Remember

Sun News- Published on 6/23/11

Parma Community General opened its doors on August 2, 1961. A black-tie gala on June 18 celebrated the history and tradition of service the hospital continues to provide to its founding communities, Parma, Parma Heights, Seven Hills, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Heights and North Royalton; as the only remaining independent hospital in Cuyahoga County.

Private Practice: Maryland Hospital Bans Cameras During Birth

WJWX Fox 8- Aired 12/28/10

After a hospital in Maryland implemented a policy prohibiting video, film and still photography of deliveries until five minutes after birth, Fox 8 News Reporter Danielle Frizzi visited Parma Hospital's Small Wonders Maternity unit and interviewed OB/GYN Stephany George for her thoughts on this policy. Parma Hospital's policy states if the attending physician, nurses and mother consent, then photos are allowed.

Diet Advice: Truth versus Myth?

WEWS Channel 5 News- Aired 5/5/10 on Tackling Popular Weight Loss Beliefs, featuring Dr. Jennifer Wurst.

Parma Hospital Cuts ER Wait Time

WKYC Channel 3 News - Aired 1/23/09 on Parma Hospital's Doc at the Door ER program

Hospital Emergency Rooms Change to Get You Medical Attention Faster

Plain Dealer - Published 3/9/09 on Parma Hospital's Doc at the Door ER program