ST. VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER WINS SILVER-LEVEL RECOGNITION FOR PATIENT ACCESS TO KIDNEY-PANCREAS ORGAN TRANSPLANT LOS ANGELES (October 8, 2012) – With the highest kidney-pancreas transplant rate and shortest wait time of any kidney-pancreas program in the state, St. Vincent Medical Center’s Multi-Organ Transplant Center has achieved Silver-level status for 2012, according to the U.S. Department …
Los Angeles, CA (October 23, 2012) – According to the American Heart Association (AHA), St. Vincent Medical Center (SVMC) is an employer who goes “above and beyond” when it comes to its employees’ health. In honor of that distinction, St. Vincent Medical Center has received Gold Fit-Friendly Worksite status. In a letter announcing this award, …
St. Vincent Medical Center in Los Angeles announced the opening of its Cardiac Care Institute. The facility offers inpatient and outpatient cardiac care from one location. Services include diagnostic testing, minimally invasive interventions, health education and lifestyle modification and medication management, among others.
(Los Altos Hills, CA – June 29, 2012) – Daughters of Charity Health System (DCHS) leadership announced today strong support for the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. The Supreme Court’s decision that the Affordable Care Act, including the individual mandate, is constitutional will help to ensure that all people living in …
Dr. El Asmar urges the community to drink plenty of water on hot summer days and not to exert beyond physical capacity.
Join Americans across the country in making your future healthcare decisions known to family, friends, and healthcare providers. Fill out an Advance Directive and save your loved ones the agony of making end-of-life decisions for you. For more information about Advanced Directives and Advanced Planning go to www.nhdd.org. Completing a simple form assures your …
Your chances of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, may be higher than you realize. As many as one in four people over age 35 are at risk for developing COPD, according to Canadian research reported in The Lancet. They reached this conclusion after studying government data on more than 13 million people over …
St. Vincent Medical Center introduces new program for patients with back, neck and spine disorders. LOS ANGELES – To improve access to highly specialized care and to further its commitment to patients suffering from spinal disorders, St. Vincent Medical Center has opened St. Vincent Spine Institute, a multi-specialty spine care clinic, that is part of …
The California Hospital Association’s campaign “Caring is our Calling” aligns with the Mission and values of Daughters of Charity Health System. To view their video and learn more about their Public Advocacy Program highlighting patient quality and safety, click here.
New St. Vincent Orthopaedic Institute Expands Upon Tradition of Caring LOS ANGELES – October 20, 2011 – Four years after inaugurating the Joint Replacement Institute, St. Vincent Medical Center has expanded orthopaedic services by opening the St. Vincent Orthopaedic Institute. Five experienced Los Angeles orthopaedists have come together to practice at the new hospital institute, …