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Simulation “ventriloscope” puts a modern-day spin on teaching students to use a stethoscope

Simulation “ventriloscope” puts a modern-day spin on teaching students to use a stethoscope

February 20, 2013 9:00 am by | 0 Comments

The stethoscope is of the most fundamental tools for doctors and can be one of the most powerful in initial detection of cardiac or pulmonary illnesses. That’s why Dr. Paul ... Read more
Akron General forms joint venture to commercialize wellness services

Akron General forms joint venture to commercialize wellness services

October 26, 2011 11:16 am by | 0 Comments

Akron General Health System has formed a joint venture aimed at commercializing its outpatient health and wellness services to health systems, universities and municipalities.The move comes as hospitals across the ... Read more
Another example that the LPN job outlook is overhyped: Hospital cuts LPNs for RNs

Another example that the LPN job outlook is overhyped: Hospital cuts LPNs for RNs

September 12, 2011 9:59 am by | 8 Comments

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that jobs for licensed practical nurses will “grow much faster than average” and that “overall job prospects are expected to be very good.” But ... Read more
Akron General hires new chief medical officer

Akron General hires new chief medical officer

April 6, 2011 4:45 pm by | 0 Comments

Akron General Health System has hired a Cleveland Clinic doctor as its new chief medical officer.The appointment of Dr. Benito “Ben” Alvarez is effective July 1. With Cleveland Clinic, Alvarez ... Read more
Akron General creates neuroscience institute

Akron General creates neuroscience institute

February 15, 2011 12:24 pm by | 0 Comments

Akron General Health System plans to create a neuroscience institute that will be phased in over several years. Initially, much of the patient care at the institute will focus on ... Read more
Akron hospital names new leader from Ohio’s Trinity Health System

Akron hospital names new leader from Ohio’s Trinity Health System

December 10, 2010 3:40 pm by | 0 Comments

This is the latest in a series of leadership changes at the health system since new health system CEO Vincent McCorkle took over in April. For example, in late October ... Read more
Akron General taps former PNC executive as foundation president

Akron General taps former PNC executive as foundation president

October 26, 2010 11:09 am by | 0 Comments

Akron General Development Foundation, which is charged with rounding up gifts and donations for the health system, has named a former PNC bank executive as its new president. ... Read more
Akron General Health System wins 5 Cleveland-area cardiologists

Akron General Health System wins 5 Cleveland-area cardiologists

September 27, 2010 1:23 pm by | 1 Comments

Five Cleveland-area cardiologists from North Ohio Heart Center recently agreed to join Akron General Partners Physician Group. The heart doctors now practice primarily in southwest Cuyahoga County and Medina and ... Read more
Maternity unit at Akron General Medical Center sees rebirth

Maternity unit at Akron General Medical Center sees rebirth

September 21, 2010 12:10 pm by | 0 Comments

The maternity unit at Akron General Medical Center is undergoing a rebirth. The hospital recently opened a postpartum floor in an area that used to serve as a short-term observation ... Read more
PNC’s Karen Bozzelli to lead Akron General Health foundation

PNC’s Karen Bozzelli to lead Akron General Health foundation

September 13, 2010 10:22 pm by | 0 Comments

The Akron General Development Foundation was founded in 1974 to provide support for the Akron General Medical Center and its related non-profit businesses.The foundation had net assets of about $14.3 ... Read more
New Akron General Health System CEO planning simultaneous change, seeking new CFO

New Akron General Health System CEO planning simultaneous change, seeking new CFO

July 26, 2010 1:29 am by | 0 Comments

Vincent J. McCorkle developed an appreciation for customer service and attention to details while working for a radiologist in his hometown as a teen.That doctor opened the door to McCorkle’s ... Read more
Akron General first hospital system to sign with My LifePlan

Akron General first hospital system to sign with My LifePlan

July 20, 2010 8:27 pm by | 0 Comments

Akron General Health System has agreed to deploy MyChoice — the subscription health information service of My LifePlan Inc. — at its four emergency departments in Northeast Ohio.It’s the first ... Read more
New Akron General chief starts today

New Akron General chief starts today

July 1, 2010 10:50 am by | 0 Comments

Working in a darkroom brought health care into focus for Vincent J. McCorkle.When he got his start in the industry years ago developing X-rays, McCorkle got to see the behind-the-scenes ... Read more
Akron hospital buying facility treating prostate cancer

Akron hospital buying facility treating prostate cancer

June 17, 2010 12:00 am by | 0 Comments

Akron General Health System is acquiring a cancer treatment center from the region’s largest urology practice.The health system announced on Wednesday that it is buying Physicians Urology’s outpatient prostate cancer ... Read more
Electronic records system delivers patient data to EMS

Electronic records system delivers patient data to EMS

May 31, 2010 10:25 am by | 0 Comments

When Stow paramedics need critical information about a patient, they’ll soon be able to put a finger on it within seconds.Stow and Akron General Health System are participating in a ... Read more