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Saline Health System starts program aimed at addressing addiction
January 10, 2024
In partnership with Evergreen Healthcare Partners, Saline Memorial Hospital launched StepOne Service, a program to help those battling addiction, on Monday, Jan. 8. As the first phase in the recovery process, StepOne Service is a hospital-based, acute withdrawal management service for adults who are in the impending or early stage of...
read moreSaline Health System earns an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group
November 28, 2023
Saline Memorial Hospital recently earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting...
read moreSaline Health System to host Bosom Buddies Bash
October 10, 2023
The abnormal cells in her breast only measured about one-eighth of an inch thick, roughly the size of a standard pearl bead used in jewelry. This was not large enough for her to be able to feel anything unusual, so it could have gone undetected. Donna Holloway was always diligent...
read moreNew OB-GYN joins Saline Health System
September 12, 2023
On Monday, Sept. 11, Saline Women’s Clinic welcomed a new women’s health provider. Dr. Ralynn Brann specializes in gynecology, prenatal care, labor and delivery, contraception, well woman visits and menopause care. Brann said she is passionate about women’s health because she gets to meet diverse needs. “I love being able to care...
read moreSuicide Prevention Month
September 8, 2023
Eric Higgins was one of those energetic kids who loved entertaining people. As a child, he would make other customers laugh while standing in the checkout line of a store by reading the National Enquirer’s headlines out loud in his most dramatic voice. As he got older, he learned to...
read moreWelcome, Dr. Gandhi!
September 6, 2023
New physician joins primary care clinic at Saline Health System
read moreSaline Health System employees receive patient care awards
August 16, 2023
After reviewing nominations submitted by patients, co-workers and other community members, Saline Health System leaders recently recognized two employees for providing exceptional patient care. Lizz Garbett, a registered nurse, received the Diseases Attacking the Immune System (DAISY) Award for Extraordinary Nurses, and Jane Bain, laboratory information systems (LIS) coordinator, received the...
read moreMinimally invasive technique helps patient recover faster and limits the need for a colostomy bag
August 8, 2023
Sherrie McAdow retired from her career in education one year ago and has devoted her free time to her biggest passion: teaching ballet and tap at a local dance studio. By this spring, she was looking forward to spending the summer dancing, swimming and visiting the library with her five...
read moreSaline Health System names Mercy Award winner for 2023
June 27, 2023
Saline Memorial Hospital recently announced that Jeannie Otts, cath lab director, has been recognized as the hospital’s 2023 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s hospitals who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the...
read moreSaline Health System hosts baby fair
June 6, 2023
Saline Health System is hosting the Beautiful Beginnings Baby Fair in the Haynes Education Building at Saline Memorial Hospital from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 24, to give families who are expecting or who recently had a child an opportunity to learn from experts and connect with local...
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