Tag: commonspirit health
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CommonSpirit launches free lung cancer screening program for firefighters
As a consequence of their heroic efforts, the people who save residents, pets and property from fires have a greater chance of an unwanted intruder becoming as destructive a force to their bodies as the flames and smoke they fight to help spare others. Studies have proven that firefighters are more susceptible to lung cancer…
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AI in the exam room: blending technology with the human touch
As artificial intelligence has become more ubiquitous in everyday life — from a typical smartphone’s autocorrect function to chatbots that can simulate conversations with humans, quickly analyze data sets and more — it’s also changing how medical professionals and organizations provide health care, and the patient experience along with it. Today, medical practitioners are using…
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Street medicine team delivers lifesaving care through county’s only homeless respite program
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A dynamic germ-fighting duo is helping people who live on the streets win the battle of recovering from wounds, illnesses and hospitalizations with the efficacy and empathy of having been there themselves. Because they have.…
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Colorado Springs police officer injured after alleged assault Monday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A Colorado Springs police officer was injured Monday when he was allegedly kicked by a man receiving care at a local hospital, according to law enforcement officials. Alexander Mills, 36, faces assault and obstruction charges, among others. The incident took place at about 9:30 a.m.,…
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Colorado Springs police officer injured after alleged assault Monday
A Colorado Springs police officer was injured Monday when he was allegedly kicked by a man receiving care at a local hospital, according to law enforcement officials. Alexander Mills, 36, faces assault and obstruction charges, among others. The incident took place at about 9:30 a.m., at CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital on Nevada Avenue, where Mills was…
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New CEOs hired at Colorado Springs hospitals
Two new CEOs have been announced for the Penrose and St. Francis hospitals in Colorado Springs. CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit hospital chain formerly known as Centura, said Wednesday that Kristi Olson will lead Penrose and Gina Temple will be in charge at St. Francis, according to a news release. Kristi Olson – CEO for Penrose Hospital Olson…
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CommonSpirit and Anthem announce 5-year deal to restore in-network coverage
After failed negotiating and a passed deadline left thousands of patients out of network, CommonSpirit Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield reached a new deal on Friday. The health care and insurance providers failed to agree on a new contract two weeks ago, leaving about 7,800 El Paso County patients of CommonSpirit’s hospitals…
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No contract agreement between Anthem of Colorado and CommonSpirit means out-of-network status for 7,800 El Paso County residents
No deal between CommonSpirit Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado means as of midnight Tuesday, some 7,800 El Paso County residents may have to find other doctors or pay higher costs for medical services. Failure of the the health system and insurer to reach a contract agreement bumps CommonSpirit’s hospitals, clinics…
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No contract agreement between Anthem of Colorado and CommonSpirit means out-of-network status for 7,800 El Paso County residents
No deal between CommonSpirit Health and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Colorado means as of midnight Tuesday, some 7,800 El Paso County residents may have to find other doctors or pay higher costs for medical services. Failure of the the health system and insurer to reach a contract agreement bumps CommonSpirit’s hospitals, clinics…
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CommonSpirit hospitals conduct large-scale bioterrorism exercise in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In the emergency department at CommonSpirit Penrose Hospital on Wednesday, a woman lay in bed, struggling to breathe as she described her symptoms to a nurse. In the hallway, another staff member checked vital signs on a young mother and her baby. All three patients…