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St. Patrick Hospital to Form New Obstetrics Unit

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MISSOULA, Mont. — Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula is teaming up with obstetrics and gynecology physicians at Western Montana Clinic (WMC), also based in Missoula. The new program is the result of months of planning and preparation for the expanded women’s health program at St. Patrick Hospital.

For more than 90 years, WMC has been providing health care in Missoula, and the OB/GYN physician group has a combined 51 years of experience delivering specialized care to women in Western Montana. The physician group will also include midwifery services.

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Patient Safety Improving, CDC Reports

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ATLANTA — Patient safety has been improving, according to a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.

There was a 46 percent decrease in central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) between 2008 and 2013, according to a report recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. However, additional work is needed to continue to improve patient safety, the annual National and State Healthcare-associated Infection Progress Report shows.

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WHR Architects Opens Office in New York City

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NEW YORK — WHR Architects of New York, a health care architectural practice, has announced the opening of a new office in New York City.

The decision to open a new office was based on WHR’s recent growth and merger with EYP, an Albany, N.Y.-based architecture firm that specializes in health care, higher education and government projects. WHR will expand and grow operations to better serve existing and new clients in the tri-state area.

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Florida Hospital, Tampa General Launch West Florida Health

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TAMPA, Fla. — Two Florida health care providers that formed a partnership two years ago announced on Jan. 9 that their new nonprofit company will be called West Florida Health.

The newly created West Florida Health is a joint venture between Tampa General Hospital and Florida Hospital, based in Orlando, Fla. Tampa General Hospital and Florida Hospital announced their formal partnership in September 2013. Their new company is not a merger of existing hospital operations, and neither hospitals are planning on selling properties.

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ECRI Institute Unveils 2015 C-Suite Watch List

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PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. — The ECRI Institute, based in Plymouth Meeting, released a new report on Jan. 12 that helps to identify new and emerging health technologies that could help treat patients, improve care and reduce costs. The institute’s 2015 Top 10 Hospital C-Suite Watch List looked at 10 topics for hospitals leaders to follow during the next 12 to 18 months.

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