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PASADENA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Since 1994, the Huntington Medical Foundation (HMF), a group of 60 local physicians of various specialties, has been providing expert medical care to the families of Pasadena. This "homegrown" physician group accepts almost every major health plan and is affiliated with Huntington Memorial Hospital - but what really distinguishes HMF is the group's mission to provide a collaborative healthcare experience. "Our partnership...
PASADENA, Calif., Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Approximately 100 middle school students from High Point Academy and Mayfield Junior School attended a presentation by Robbin Cohen, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon and medical director of Huntington Hospital's lung cancer program. Dr. Cohen's presentation warned students about the dangers of smoking and its strong connection to lung cancer. Students from Mayfield walked over to the hospital wearing T-shirts provided by the hospital...
Bring Your Family and Friends For "Great Fun Under the Pasadena Sun..." PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- St. Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Pasadena is celebrating its annual Greek Fest the weekend of September 16 - 18, 2011. Every year, thousands of people attend the much anticipated Greek festival, which includes live music, dancing, delicious food, an expanded children's zone, arts and crafts booths and a raffle with more than $10,000 worth of prizes. The...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntington, W. Va., became the "top dog" in the national PetSafe "Bark for Your Park" contest today, winning $100,000 for a local dog park. PetSafe announced today that Huntington, a town located along the Ohio River with a population of about 50,000 citizens, received the most votes out of the 15 finalist cities in the "Bark for Your Park" contest. PetSafe, a leading innovator in pet behavior and lifestyle products, launched the contest this...
PASADENA, Calif., April 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- John Shear, the Santa Anita Park paddock guard who was injured on March 12 while trying to protect a young onlooker, will be available to speak to the media at 2:15 p.m. today at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. The press conference will be held in the hospital courtyard - enter through the main lobby. His physician will be in attendance. Huntington Hospital100 West California BoulevardPasadena, CA 91105 SOURCE Huntington...
PASADENA, Calif., March 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Huntington Memorial Hospital announced today it has achieved Magnet designation for excellence in nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Only five percent of the nation's hospitals have earned this prestigious designation which recognizes healthcare organizations that demonstrate sustained excellence in nursing. "Earning Magnet designation is a testament to the extraordinary nursing care available at...
PASADENA, Calif., March 3, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Huntington Memorial Hospital has received accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories (ICAVL). The hospital earned this recognition for its commitment to providing a high level of patient care and quality testing for the diagnosis of vascular disease. The ICAVL assesses the laboratory's daily operations and patient care protocols. Laboratories seeking accreditation must identify and...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On February 11th, 2011 a Gulfstream jet carrying 60 small breed dogs will take flight from Long Beach, California to Edmonton, Canada for a better life. This will be the fifth Freedom Flight of its kind, generated by The Orange Dog Inc. The Orange Dog Inc. was created in 2008 by Jan Folk as an online gathering place for animal lovers to share stories, with 100% of all profits from the sale of their dog products going back to the...
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Huntington Memorial Hospital has added a new member and one returning member to its board of directors, Louise Henry Bryson, Chair Emeriti of the board of trustees for the J. Paul Getty Trust and Armando Gonzalez, FAIA, founder and principal of Gonzalez Goodale Architects respectively. "We are excited to have Louise join us at such an important juncture in the healthcare industry. Her extensive media experience and business...
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Huntington Memorial Hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval(TM) for its total hip and knee replacement programs by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards for healthcare quality and safety in disease-specific care. The certification award recognizes Huntington's dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission's national standards. Huntington Hospital underwent a...
