Home News Share + The following is a list of recent Washington Hospital Healthcare System news articles that highlight our commitment to excellence. To read an entire article, please click on the news headline. Zika Virus Poses Risk for Pregnant Women 1-Sep-2016 Most People Infected Have No Symptoms The mosquito-borne Zika virus has become a concern in the United States, particularly for pregnant women whose infants can suffer serious Zika-related birth defects. The Zika virus is mainly transmitted to people by Aedes mosquitoes, which are not native to ... Read More » Dr. Taghioff Counsels Cleveland Clinic Grads On Achieving Medical, Life Success 16-Aug-2016 Truth, empathy, life balance and sharing wisdom are all keys to a successful career in neurological surgery as well as in life, Washington Hospital’s Dr. Moses Taghioff told graduating neurological surgery students at the Cleveland Clinic’s annual commencement in June. A neurological ... Read More » Washington Hospital Physician Pumps Life Back Into Heart Patients 13-Aug-2016 Fremont, Calif. -- A tiny device about the width of a drinking straw could be the key to helping people that suffer a devastating heart attack. Washington Hospital’s Heart program is the only program in the Bay Area using a new heart pump -- Impella 2.5 Cardiac Assist Device -- that can help a ... Read More » Washington Outpatient Rehab Center Offers Myofascial Decompression 10-Aug-2016 If you watched the Summer Olympics, you may have seen the odd purple circles on swimmer Michael Phelps’ shoulders. The Olympic gold medalist has been undergoing a technique known as “cupping” to alleviate pain and boost his performance. “It’s a new approach to an ... Read More » How Can You Get Relief from Obstructive Sleep Apnea? 9-Aug-2016 Seminar Will Explain Both Standard and New Treatment Options Are you unable to get a good night’s sleep because you wake up frequently during the night? Are you tired during the day or do you feel excessively sleepy? Have members of your family complained about your loud snoring? If so, ... Read More » Bond Refinancing to Save Washington Hospital Taxpayers $5.84 Million 2-Aug-2016 General obligation bonds financing construction improvements at Washington Hospital have been refinanced to save district taxpayers $5.84 million over the remaining life of the bonds following recent action by the Washington Township Health Care District’s board of directors. The savings are ... Read More » Local Physician's Participation in National Orthopaedic Leadership Programs Increases Visibility of Hospital and Community 21-Jul-2016 A local orthopedic surgeon and joint replacement specialist has gained national recognition as an “emerging leader” among his peers. In the process, he has increased other leading orthopedic specialists’ awareness of the Tri-City community and the services offered through the ... Read More » New Online ExitCare System Meets Your Health Care Information Needs 19-Jul-2016 This week, Washington Hospital Healthcare System launched a new and improved patient education system called ExitCare, with important advantages for patients and the community. This is the first of two articles about ExitCare, which is designed to give you the power to become more informed about ... Read More » Goals of Health Care Careers Get a Boost from Service League's Scholarships 6-Jul-2016 The Washington Hospital Service League is well known for its many dedicated volunteers, both adults and students, who work with the Hospital’s staff to provide care and support to patients, families and visitors. What may not be as well known is that the Service League also supports our ... Read More » Enjoy Independence Day Safely! 1-Jul-2016 Don’t Let Accidents and Hazards Spoil Your July 4 Fun! This year, the July 4 holiday falls on a Monday, so many families will be celebrating in the great outdoors over a long holiday weekend. Whether you’re planning a “stay-cation” at home, a day’s excursion to the ... Read More » Previous 1 2 . . . 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 . . . 22 Next 216 results found. Viewing page 4 of 22. 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