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Employees "Paint The MED Red"

Posted on 2/7/2012 4:57:17 PM

Regional Medical Center at Memphis Employees “Paint The MED Red” in Support of the American Heart Association In honor of American Heart Month and the American Heart Association’s National ...

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Burn Awareness Week Safety Tips

Posted on 2/7/2012 11:27:39 AM

Regional Medical Center at Memphis Offers Scald Prevention Tips During Burn Awareness Week Burn injuries can occur in a matter of seconds, and one of the most common is scald burns. Scald injuries are ...

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Clinical Labs Receive Accreditation

Posted on 1/5/2012 9:44:47 AM

Regional Medical Center at Memphis Clinical Laboratory Receives Accreditation from College of American Pathologists Regional Medical Center at Memphis Clinical Laboratory has been awarded accreditation by the ...

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Congratulations Dr. Flax - Patients' Choice Winner

Posted on 12/14/2011 11:02:32 AM

Dr. Sherri Flax, Medical Director of Laboratory Services at Regional Medical Center at Memphis, recenlty received a Patients’ Choice Award. Patients rate their experiences online, and the awards are ...

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Health Loop Share Holiday Cheer with Patients

Posted on 12/14/2011 10:59:12 AM

Employees at Health Loop Primary Care Network shared Thanksgiving and Christmas cheer to patients with special gifts.

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MED All Stars v. MPD Basketball Game this Friday Night

Posted on 12/5/2011 6:18:55 PM

Join us this Friday night for family fun and entertainment! All proceeds benefit The MED Foundation     MED All Stars vs. Memphis Police Department Basketball Squad   December 9 7:00 ...

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CEO Honored by Tennessee Hospital Association

Posted on 11/28/2011 4:50:38 PM

Dr. Reginald Coopwood, President and CEO of Regional Medical Center at Memphis, received a 2011 Award of Excellence from the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA) during its 73rd annual meeting in Nashville ...

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Wharton Named Top 40 Under 40

Posted on 10/6/2011 2:49:38 PM

Congratulations to Monica Wharton, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Counsel, for being named one of the Top 40 Under 40 by the Memphis Business Journal.  The Top 40 program salutes 40 of the best and ...

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Ride for Your Mind October 15

Posted on 9/19/2011 12:22:19 PM

Ride for Your Mind Bike Ride Raises Funds and Awareness of Brain Injury The annual Ride for Your Mind event will be held Saturday, October 15, 2011. Started in 2004, Ride for Your Mind is a volunteer driven ...

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New Executive Team Members Join Regional Medical Center

Posted on 8/29/2011 3:45:31 PM

Chief Medical Officer and SVP of Human Resources Complete Senior Executive Team at Regional Medical Center Regional Medical Center at Memphis has completed its senior executive team with the addition of Chief ...

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Health Loop Co-Locating and Extending Hours

Posted on 8/9/2011 10:42:50 AM

Two Health Loop offices are co-locating and extending hours to better serve patients.

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Improved Environment and Financials Hallmarks of FY2011

Posted on 8/4/2011 7:40:24 PM

Regional Medical Center at Memphis closed its fiscal year at the end of June 2011 with a $17.7 million bottom line, improved operations, enhanced facilities, and well positioned for the future to continue ...

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America's Top Docs at Regional Medical Center

Posted on 7/27/2011 4:05:00 PM

Eleven doctors practicing at Regional Medical Center at Memphis are among the top in the country according to a new searchable online directory announced recently by U.S. News Media Group. Among the “Top ...

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Congratulations to our Healthcare Heroes

Posted on 7/22/2011 8:57:34 AM

Two Regional Medical Center at Memphis' employees have been named finalists in the Memphis Business Journal’s 13th Annual Health Care Heroes Awards.  Congratulations to Dr. Reginald Coopwood and ...

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Health Loop - Frayser Now Open Saturdays

Posted on 7/19/2011 11:26:00 AM

To better meet the needs of our patients, Health Loop is now providing extended hours for patients at the Frayser office located at 2574 Frayser Boulevard.  Health Loop - Frayser is now open: Monday - ...

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New Emergency Registration and Triage Areas Now Open

Posted on 7/13/2011 4:28:26 PM

Regional Medical Center at Memphis is continuing efforts to increase efficiencies, upgrade the physical plant and improve patient access in the hospital with renovations in the Emergency Department.  ...

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CEO Selected for National Task Force

Posted on 6/10/2011 1:37:12 PM

Regional Medical Center at Memphis’ CEO Selected for National Task Force on Delivery System Reform and Health IT Dr. Reginald W. Coopwood, President and CEO of the Regional Medical Center at Memphis has ...

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Hospital Volunteers Honored for Service

Posted on 5/18/2011 5:32:13 PM

Regional Medical Center Volunteers Recognized for Contributions to Hospital The individuals who volunteer their time and talents at the Regional Medical Center at Memphis each year are a cherished part of the ...

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New Surgery Equipment Only at Regional Medical Center

Posted on 5/17/2011 11:36:08 AM

Regional Medical Center at Memphis Only in Region Using Minimally Invasive Starr Frame System in Surgery Orthopedic patients are reaping the benefits of new operating room equipment used by surgeons at the ...

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Patient-Centered Medical Home Primary Care Model

Posted on 5/11/2011 4:30:07 PM

Regional Medical Center at Memphis and BlueCross Partner to Create Patient-Centered Medical Home New Approach Focuses on Improving Health Care Outcomes and Reducing Medical Costs A home is typically the root ...

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Hospital's 2012-2015 Strategic Plan Approved by Board

Posted on 5/4/2011 6:32:28 PM

The Regional Medical Center at Memphis’ 2012-2015 strategic plan was approved May 4 by the Shelby County Health Care Corporation (SCHCC) Board of Directors, the hospital’s governing body. The ...

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MED Nurses Honored for Excellence in Nursing

Posted on 5/4/2011 6:30:34 PM

Twelve nurses from the Regional Medical Center at Memphis were honored at 24th Annual Celebrate Nursing Gala on April 23, including one named in the "Excellent Eleven." Celebrate Nursing recognizes the ...

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Hospital Awarded Organ Donation Medal of Honor

Posted on 4/29/2011 1:22:22 PM

The Regional Medical Center at Memphis received a Gold Organ Donation Medal of Honor from the Mid-South Transplant Foundation. Representatives from the Mid-South Transplant Foundation, along with an organ ...

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Regional Medical Center Recognized for Quality Work

Posted on 4/28/2011 4:29:11 PM

Recognized for Quality by the Memphis Business Group on Health The Regional Medical Center at Memphis was recognized by the Memphis Business Group on Health at its Health Awards Luncheon. The annual event ...

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Regional Medical Center Named Among the Best in Memphis

Posted on 3/29/2011 3:29:36 PM

Regional Medical Center at Memphis Named Among the Best Hospitals in the Memphis Area by U.S. News & World Report Recognized as High Performing in the Area of Gynecology The Regional Medical Center at ...

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Newborn Center Quality Project Recognized by Vermont Oxford Network

Posted on 3/29/2011 3:01:50 PM

The Regional Medical Center at Memphis was recognized at the 11th Annual Quality Congress during Vermont Oxford Network’s annual meeting for a quality project in the Newborn Center.  The project ...

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Block in Front of Hospital Becomes No Parking Zone

Posted on 3/15/2011 4:39:38 PM

Jefferson Avenue, between Adams Avenue and Dunlap Street, has been designated by the City of Memphis as a No Parking/Tow Away Zone.  The new zoning provides a safer environment for our patients, guests ...

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Evening of Classic Soul

Posted on 2/18/2011 6:08:32 PM

14 Stars...57 Hits...3 Hours...One Night Only! An Evening of Classic Soul Celebrating Peabo Bryson's 60th Birthday   April 15, 2011 at the Peabody Hotel   This star studded event will benefit ...

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Firefighters Regional Burn Center Hosts Annual Conference

Posted on 1/4/2011 8:21:07 AM

More than 200 burn care specialists attended a valuable educational event while enjoying a little Memphis-style hospitality at the 23rd Annual Southern Region Burn Conference in November. The conference was ...

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Trauma Training and On Call Center Now Open

Posted on 12/30/2010 1:37:37 PM

Newly designed space in the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center, made possible through donations to The MED Foundation, was opened in December.  The new Trauma Training and On Call Center provides ...

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Elvis Presley Souvenir Plate Makes Perfect Holiday Gift

Posted on 11/19/2010 4:17:43 PM

Elvis Presley Souvenir License Plates Benefiting The MED Foundation Are Perfect Holiday Gift Holiday gift-giving for the Elvis fan in your life, just got easier. The long-awaited Elvis Presley Souvenir ...

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Let The MED Foundation Send Your Holiday Cards

Posted on 11/18/2010 12:17:50 PM

Spend more time celebrating the spirit of the holidays and less time shopping, wrapping and mailing.  This year The MED Foundation will take care of your holiday cards!  Simply send The MED ...

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Newborn Brightspot (Aired on WREG at 10/18/10 6AM)

Posted on 12/30/2010 1:44:11 PM

The Baby's Clothes Closet gives new families a jump start on needed supplies and clothes.

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Elvis Souvenir Items Support The MED

Posted on 8/27/2010 1:50:59 PM

Elvis fans have long had a special relationship with The MED. The Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center opened in 1983 featuring the famous moniker, and a $50,000 gift from Elvis fans in 1986 started The MED ...

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Renovated Patient Rooms (Aired on WMC at 8/4/10 5PM)

Posted on 12/30/2010 1:45:17 PM

Room renovations in the hospital are providing a home like environment for guests.

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Skydiver's Nearly Fatal Jump (Aired on WHBQ at 7-22-10 9PM)

Posted on 12/30/2010 1:47:32 PM

A skydiver lands in the Elvis Presley Trauma Center at The MED after his parachute does not open. Watch his miraculous story of survival.

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Denley Honored for Support in Mississippi

Posted on 7/19/2010 4:29:54 PM

Family members of S. Gale Denley attended the unveiling of a wall hanging at The MED July 14 honoring Mr. Denley for his efforts supporting work of the hospital throughout the region, but specifically in ...

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"Fightin' For The MED" Event July 24

Posted on 7/15/2010 11:23:54 AM

Grateful Mississippi Family Organizes Wrestling Fundraiser for The MED Foundation Saturday, July 24, 2010Agricenter International, The Dome Tickets sold at the door. Doors open: 5 p.m.; Opening bell: 7 ...

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Destination Detour (Aired on WMC at 4/30/10 5PM)

Posted on 12/30/2010 1:49:04 PM

A former patient comes back to visit...all the way from England...to thank The MED for the care received after she was struck by a vehicle on vacation in Memphis.

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MED Rehab Unit (Aired on WHBQ at 4-27-10 9PM)

Posted on 12/30/2010 1:52:21 PM

Rehabilitation Hospital of Memphis at The MED provides expert care for patients who need inpatient physical therapy before going home from the hospital.

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MED Performs Lifesaving, Less Invasive Aorta Repair Surgery

Posted on 6/28/2010 1:26:51 PM

Video courtesy Fox 13 News (Article taken from http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/dpp/news/local/060310-life-saving-heart-procedure.) MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Regional Medical Center is leading the way ...

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