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July 15, 2010
Hamot Ranks Among the Best in Pulmonary Medicine in U.S. News Media Group's 2010-11 Best Hospitals
Hamot Medical Center has been ranked among the best in the specialty of Pulmonary Medicine in U.S. News & World Report's 2010-11 Best Hospitals, online at www.usnews.com/besthospitals and featured in the August print issue of U.S.News, available on newsstands July 27.
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June 30, 2010
Hamot Donates Gift Cards to“Eclipse” for those who Donate Blood at the Community Blood Bank
Just like the vampires in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Hamot Medical Center and other local hospitals need your blood. That’s why Hamot has purchased one hundred $10 gift cards to Cinemark Tinseltown for those donate blood at the Community Blood Bank on Saturday July 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
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June 30, 2010
Hamot Holiday Care Cab Now Includes Independence Day
The Hamot Holiday Cab are from 6:00 PM, July 3rd until 3:00 AM July 5th. The service area includes the lakeshore to Interstate 90, between Millfair Road on the west and Troupe Road on the east. Call 461-TAXI (461-8294) and tell the operator the call is for the holiday cab.
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June 25, 2010
Hamot Honors Retirees with Annual Luncheon
On Friday, June 25th more than 100 Hamot Retirees were honored at Hamot’s annual Retiree Luncheon at the Bayfront Sheraton. Hamot President and CEO, John Malone and Hamot Women's Hospital President, Debbie Burbules spoke at the event.
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June 18, 2010
Hamot Hosts 2010 NICU Graduate Reunion
On Sunday, July 18th, Hamot will host the 2010 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Reunion for Hamot NICU graduates and their families in Rainbow Gardens at Waldameer Park.
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June 18, 2010
Hamot and the Erie Runner's Club to hold the Annual Hamot 10K/Mayor's Cup
Hamot Health Foundation, the Erie Runners Club and the city of Erie will hold the 2010 Hamot 10K/Mayor’s Cup on Sunday, August 22. In addition to the competitive 10K and 5K event, the day’s activities include a Toddler Trot for kids ages two to eight and a quarter-mile run for kids under 12.
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June 17, 2010
Erie Physician Network and Hamot Provide Enhanced Urgent Care Services - June 17, 2010
Hamot Health Foundation has joined Erie Physicians Network (EPN) in a partnership to expand and enhance access to urgent care services for patients in the Erie community. Through this partnership, Hamot and EPN will now jointly operate the EPN Hamot Urgent-Care centers.
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June 10, 2010
An Open Letter to the Erie Community - June 10, 2010
In a media conference today, John Malone, President & CEO of Hamot Health Foundation presented an open letter to the community regarding Hamot's evaluation of potential affiliations.
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June 9, 2010
Hamot Affiliation Process Progresses - May 27, 2010
For the past two years, Hamot Health Foundation’s Board of Trustees has been engaged in a forward-thinking process that explores Hamot’s opportunities to continue to provide nationally recognized care to the patients and communities it serves. As part of this process, the Hamot Board has evaluated potential affiliations with larger healthcare systems, reaching out to several renowned institutions.
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May 20, 2010
Hamot’s Telemedicine Program Featured in Cardiology Publication
Hamot has been featured in an extensive article that appears in the May/June 2010 issue of Diagnostic & Invasive Cardiology, a publication for diagnostic and interventional cardiology professionals.
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May 18, 2010
Hamot Celebrates National Hospital Week
Starting Monday, May 17th, Hamot Medical Center will celebrate National Hospital Week which will run through Friday, May 21st. Each day there will be events in honor of the employees and the quality of care that they give to the community every day.
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May 5, 2010
Hamot Employees Recognized for Years of Service to the Organization and Hamot Ambassadors of the Year Announced
On May 5th, 2010, Hamot Medical Center will host its 64th Annual Employee Service Recognition Dinner honoring employees with service of 5 years and above.
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April 7, 2010
Hamot Hosts Stork Fair for New and Expectant Parents
On April 10th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hamot Heart Institute, 120 East 2nd Street, the first ever Hamot Stork Fair will take place. Come learn about what to expect, how to soothe your baby, what you need and more!
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April 7, 2010
March of Dimes Awards Hamot $23,000 Grant for Stork Support Program
The Hamot Stork Support Program has already successfully navigated approximately 60 women through their pregnancies during the past year.
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March 30, 2010
Hamot for Women and Penn State Behrend present: BREASTIVAL™/TESTIVAL
On March, 30th, the third annual BREASTIVAL™ and second annual TESTIVAL will be held on the campus of Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. The program has been made possible by a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Community Partnership Grant and the support of the Center for Breast Health, Penn State Behrend and Hamot for Women. The goal of the event is to raise awareness about the importance of practicing good health habits among young women and men.
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March 29, 2010
Hamot Ranked as One of the Nation’s Best – Again! Thomson Reuters Lists Hamot as a 100 Top Hospital
For the fourth time, Hamot Medical Center has been recognized as one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the U.S. by Thomson Reuters. The award is based on the overall organizational performance. Hamot is the only hospital in the area to ever receive this recognition.
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March 23, 2010
New Chief Development Officer Named
Charles "Boo" Hagerty has been named Chief Development Officer and Vice President of Hamot Second Century Foundation.
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March 12, 2010
Hamot Medical Center and Erie Yellow Cab Partnership Gets People Home Safely
Hamot Medical Center and Erie Yellow Cab are pleased to announce the Holiday Care Cab provided more than 100 rides between noon on St. Patrick's Day and 3:00 a.m. on the 18th.
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March 5, 2010
Hamot Breast Health Imaging named Top Women’s Imaging Center to Watch in 2010
In the March 2010 Issue of Imaging Technology News Hamot Medical Center’s Hamot for Breast Health* (formerly known as Hamot for Women) was named as one of five of the Top Women’s Imaging Centers to Watch in 2010.
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February 9, 2010
Hamot Physician Leads Medical Team in Haiti
Russell Bieniek, M.D., Hamot Emergency Physician and Director of Emergency Preparedness and Commander of DMAT PA-3, left with 9 members of the team for Port au Prince Haiti February 3rd. Read updates from Dr. Bieniek.
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February 9, 2010
Local Disaster Medical Team Deploys to Assist in Haiti
The Erie Regional Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT PA-3), led by Commander, Russell Bieniek, M.D., Hamot Emergency Physician to provide emergency medical care following the earthquake.
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February 1, 2010
Hamot Holds Heart Smart Events for February
February is Heart Month, so mark your calendars…
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January 25, 2010
Hamot Imaging Designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
This designation, the first for Hamot, includes the Hamot Imaging Center, Hamot Medical Center, the regional imaging sites (North East, Waterford and Fairview) and Hamot for Breast Health (formerly known as Hamot for Women).
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January 15, 2010
Hamot to host FREE Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic
Hamot and the Erie Regional Medical Reserve Corp are teaming up to protect the community.
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December 16, 2009
Hamot Announces Leadership of its Women's Hospital Set to Open in 2011
Debbie Burbules Named Hamot Women's Hospital President
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November 20, 2009
Hamot Medical Center and Kane Community Hospital Announce Affiliation
On November 19, 2009 Hamot Medical Center and Kane Community Hospital (KCH) announced an official affiliation between the two hospitals aimed at enhancing the services for the Kane community.
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November 19, 2009
Hamot to Receive Shriners' Pediatric Inpatient Services
Hamot, Shriners Hospital Form Unique Partnership
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November 16, 2009
Hamot Medical Center Named 100 Top Hospitals® for Cardiovascular Care
Hamot is only area hospital to be recognized six times by Thomson Reuters for Cardiovascular Care
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November 9, 2009
Hamot H1N1 Flu Vaccine Clinic Expands to include all age groups
Hamot's H1N1 Vaccine Clinic is now open to the general public, including those who are not in the high-priority categories. Anyone who would like to receive the vaccine is now able to make an appointment. Call 877-4770 to schedule an appointment.
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October 29, 2009
Perioperative Services and Blood Bank Achieve AABB Accreditation
Performing to the highest national standards.
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October 29, 2009
Flu Facts: Things You Should Know
Prevent the flu
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October 29, 2009
Hamot’s Cancer Program Achieves Highest National Standards
CoC Grants Hamot Another Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation
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October 29, 2009
Walter E. Rizzoni, M.D., Becomes Member of the Society for Vascular Surgery
Walter E. Rizzoni, M.D joins 2,600 others as a member of the SVS
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October 29, 2009
Nursing Excellence Scholarship Recipients Honored
Nursing Excellence Scholarship for compassionate and striving employees
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October 29, 2009
Hamot Neurosurgeon Involved with New Cancer Therapy at RCC
Doctors are giving new hope to cancer patients
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October 29, 2009
Cancer Center Announces New Physician Leadership
Raymond B. Wynn named executive medical director of The Regional Cancer Center
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October 29, 2009
Patients, Families Get Connected through Patient Support Web Site
CaringBridge comes to Hamot.org
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October 29, 2009
Hamot Achieves ‘Three-Star Rating’ for Cardiac Surgery Performance
Hamot earns highest rating possible
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October 29, 2009
The Maternal/Child Health Unit received the following letter in support of Hamot’s Stork Support Program
The Stork Support Program-excellent community resource for pregnant couples
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October 29, 2009
Hamot Delivers Report to the Community
More than 300 community members heard Hamot President and CEO John Malone and Hamot Board Chair Scott Kern discuss Hamot's accomplishments and plans for the future at its Annual Corporator Meeting.
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July 27, 2009
Regional Hospital Calls on Hamot
Hamot reaches out to regional hospitals and helps save lives.
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