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Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) is the latest treatment available at Parma Hospital’s Cancer Center. IGRT is used in many types of cancer, including cancers of the prostate, head and neck, upper abdomen and the extremities. 

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During this time of increased flu activity, Parma Community General Hospital is taking proactive steps to protect the health of its patients, their families and staff by implementing a flu safety visitation policy. One of those steps includes limiting visitors under the age of 18 to the hospital.

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Parma Community General Hospital welcomes four new members to its Board of Trustees: William J. Bishilany (City of Seven Hills); Alex I. Koler (City of Parma); Jennifer L. Lasky (Village of Brooklyn Heights); and Samuel W. Pagano, MD (Physician Trustee).

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Hear about the prayers that have motivated and lifted the spirits of famous actors, coaches, an Olympic champion and a Nobel Peace Prize winner at the 20th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, October 29 at St. Michael’s Woodside in Broadview Heights. Author Chuck Spinner, a former Parma educator, collected favorite prayers from over 100 well-known people for his book To the Heavens, from the Stars.

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Interviews for volunteers to address the spiritual needs of Parma Hospital patients and families will take place throughout July and August.  

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Christopher J. Loyke, DO, the president of the Medical Staff at Parma Community General Hospital, was installed as the 103rd president of the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA) at the organization’s annual conference on June 19.  

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For 12 years of consistent commitment as a top fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association’s, the organization’s executive director, Nancy Udelson, personally thanked the chefs, volunteers and customers at the 10th Annual Spaghetti Cook-off to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.  

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Laura Matthews, manager of Parma Hospital’s ElderCenter, has been a leader for decades in developing innovative opportunities for older adults in the community. For her extraordinary impact on the health and wellness of this population, she was honored this month by the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA) at the Second Annual Independent Living Awards.  

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The online home of Parma Hospital has been remade at www.parmahospital.org.  

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The human swine flu outbreak continues to grow in the United States and internationally, including one case in Elyria. County and city health departments issued guidelines for children and adults on when to seek medical attention.

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Terrance K. Byrne, Parma Community General Hospital’s director of Health Information Systems, Compliance, Risk Management and Respiratory Care, recently became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare leaders.  

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A memorial service was held on April 17 at Parma Hospital to remember Donn Wolfson, MD, Parma Community General Hospital’s revered Vice President of Medical Affairs, who passed away suddenly on March 9.

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Dr. Oz urged Oprah viewers in March to seek out hospitals with computerized records and bar-coded medication systems that minimize errors. Area hospitals are doing just that with visits to Parma Hospital. 

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The Parma Hospital Health Care Foundation has honored 11 area high school seniors for exemplifying the ideals of service and volunteerism in the community. 

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Patients planning to have orthopedic surgery on knees, hips or shoulders now receive another bonus for choosing Parma Community General Hospital. It’s called Joint Camp – a comprehensive program that begins at least a month before surgery to prepare patients for the adjustments they will need to make for a complete recovery.   

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Enjoy an enchanting “Night at the Pagoda,” as the Parma Hospital Health Care Foundation hosts its 15th Annual Renaissance Ball on Saturday, March 7. The Renaissance Ball is an annual philanthropic opportunity to advance community health.

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Parma Community General Hospital’s new chief nursing officer, Tracy Sharpnack, MSN, BSN, RN, is a veteran of community hospital settings who says she couldn’t wait to work at what she regards as a “hidden secret” in the region’s health care arena.

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Doc at the Door is a new Emergency Department process at Parma Community General Hospital where a physician assessment occurs within approximately 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival.  Parma Hospital is the first hospital in the Cleveland area to introduce this efficient model that reduces Door-to-Doc times as well as a patient's overall length of stay in the Emergency Department.

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Kent Geist, the chairman of Parma Hospital’s Board of Trustees, was honored at the annual PBS Development Conference as Development Professional of the Year.

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Parma Hospital raised $13,818 for the Alzheimer’s Association in 2008, topping all previous records and maintaining the honor of Top Team for 12 consecutive years.

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Parma Community General Hospital has received five-star ratings for joint replacement, total knee replacement and hip fracture repair, by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings company. 

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The most successful high school football coach in Ohio history will inspire the crowd at the 19th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast on October 30. Sponsored by Parma Community General Hospital with the support of the Parma Area Chamber of Commerce, the event held at St. Michael’s Woodside in Broadview Heights from 7-8:30 a.m. unites area citizens for an inspiring morning of reflection and fellowship.

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Community Express Care, Parma Community General Hospital’s new express clinic opens in the Olmsted Falls Discount Drug Mart. Immunizations, sports physicals, non-emergency medical care, and testing for infections from mononucleosis to strep throat can be handled at this accessible and convenient clinic.

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Parma Community General Hospital was among 16 organizations nationwide to be chosen by the American Heart Association for a Community Fitness Innovation Award recognizing exceptional efforts to promote community wellness.

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Parma Community General Hospital welcomes five new members to its Board of Trustees and has made several changes to its leadership, including selecting a new chairman. Kent A. Geist, a board member from Parma Heights appointed in 2006, was elected chairman of the board.

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CARF International announced that the Acute Rehabilitation Center at Parma Community General Hospital has been reaccredited for a period of three years for its adult hospital-based rehabilitation program. In addition, CARF gave special recognition to Parma Hospital’s program for stroke patients, which involves 14 additional standards in which the unit is rated.

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The Parma Hospital Health Care Foundation has honored 11 area high school seniors for exemplifying the ideals of service and volunteerism in the community. The Renaissance Scholarship Program has been an important element of the Parma Hospital Health Care Foundation's mission for many years,” says Executive Director Marcia Ferguson.

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Five area assisted living facilities savor the celebration at Parma Hospital’s annual Spaghetti Cook-off
to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. The fundraiser kicks off the annual campaign that has for the past 11 years recognized Parma Hospital as a top fundraiser for the Cleveland chapter.

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Parma Hospital was named as a recipient of the 2008 HealthGrades Joint Replacement Excellence Award™, placing them in the top 5 percent in the nation and ranked best in the Cleveland area for Joint Replacement Surgery.

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The Auxiliary awarded pins to members celebrating milestone anniversaries from 100 hours to 40 years of service. Special recognition went to three founding members. Eleven junior volunteers, who donated 100 to 150 hours each to Parma Hospital, received $1,000 scholarships for choosing to pursue health care careers.

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The very personal journeys of cancer survivors was witnessed through their artistic expressions in Lilly Oncology on Canvas: Expressions of a Cancer Journey, an international traveling exhibit at the Cancer Center at Parma Community General Hospital on April 14, 2008.

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Nearly 400 guests enjoyed an elegant black-tie evening to advance community health at the Parma Hospital Health Care Foundation’s 14^th annual Renaissance Ball on March 1, 2008.

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The prestigious American Diabetes Association (ADA) Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program was recently awarded to Parma Community General Hospital’s program. The ADA believes that this program offers high-quality education that is an essential component of effective diabetes treatment.

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The winding Memorial Walkway gives family members and friends of patients a chance to memorialize their loved ones by creating a functional pathway for the future. By purchasing a brick for the walkway project, families of former patients can honor their loved ones by helping to enhance hospice’s serene environment for current and future patients.

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