NKCH Earns 2nd Consecutive Magnet Designation
NKCH has earned Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Sept Oct 2023
Features
NKCH Earns 2nd Consecutive Magnet Designation
U.S. News & World Report Again Ranks NKCH a Best Hospital
The publication also rated NKCH High Performing in nine adult procedures and conditions.
Keenan Berghoff, MD, Named Medical Staff President
Dr. Berghoff began his one-year term July 1.
Medical Staff Departments Elect Chairs
Scott Chapman, MD, FACC, and Gregory Horwitz, MD, have been named NKCH's Department of Medicine chairman and Department of Surgery chairman, respectively.
Transfer Center Goes 24/7
Referring physicians transferring patients are now connected via a three-way call with a Transfer Center registered nurse and the accepting emergency physician or hospitalist.
Discharge Lounge Opens
The Discharge Lounge improves patient flow and reduces patient load throughout the hospital.
Honors and Awards
NKCH and MH honored in eight Best of the Northland categories.
Welcome New Physicians
NKCH and MH welcome 14 new physicians.
Physician Appreciation
Thank you to our physicians who participated in recent Lunch & Learns.
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Honors and Awards
Several organizations and publications have honored NKCH and MH.
Provider Appreciation
Thank you to John Eggers, MD, PhD, who participated in a recent Lunch and Learn.
Welcome New Providers
NKCH and MH welcome 26 new providers.
Law Allows Outpatient PT Services Without Referral
PTs must have five years of experience or be a doctor of physical therapy. PTs at NKCH and MH’s three PT and Sports Medicine locations meet this requirement.
Infusion Clinic Opens at MH Gashland
The clinic provides specialized therapy for asthma, dehydration, hyperlipidemia, migraines and osteoporosis.
Neurosurgeon Joins Meritas Health
Rohit Kesarwani, MD, provides all aspects of neurosurgical care, including for brain, spinal and peripheral nerve diseases, injuries and tumors.
New Provider Connections Name Reflects Scope of Care
Just as our providers span several specialties and roles, it’s important our publication not only reflects our audience in reporting, but also in name.