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AHA podcast: Responding to pediatric behavioral health needs

The director and nurse manager for pediatric emergency mental health services at UMass Memorial Health in Massachusetts share how the health system is helping kids receive treatment that fits their needs.

 Foundation recognizes clinical well-being champions  

The Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes’ Foundation Sept. 20 recognized 25 state medical boards for changing invasive and stigmatizing mental health questions in their licensing applications, a 47% increase from last year, and 12 health systems (including 75 hospitals and 59 urgent care centers) for making these changes to credentialing applications.

AHA podcast: An FBI approach to violence prevention in health care

Karie Gibson, a licensed clinical psychologist who leads one of the FBI’s five behavioral analysis units, shares a behavioral threat assessment approach to violence prevention for hospitals and health care teams.

Ukrainian president visits Northwell Health, recognizes health system’s efforts to support war-torn nation’s medical providers

Northwell Health Sept. 18 hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who recognized staff at the health system’s Staten Island University Hospital for their ongoing efforts to support his nation’s medical providers amid Ukraine’s war with Russia.

REMINDER: Apply by Sept. 29 for AHA Quest for Quality Prize

AHA encourages hospitals and health systems to apply by Sept. 29 for its 2024 Quest for Quality Prize, which recognizes significant progress toward achieving the National Academy of Medicine’s six health care quality aims: safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable and patient-centered care.

SHSMD honors health care strategist for leadership excellence

At its annual conference Sept. 11 in Chicago, the AHA’s Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development professional membership group presented its 2023 Leadership Excellence Award to Christine Gallery, senior vice president of planning and chief strategy officer at Emerson Health in Massachusetts.

Applications open for AHA's 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Awards

AHA is now accepting applications through Nov. 17 for the 2024 Carolyn Boone Lewis Equity of Care Awards, which will recognize the efforts of three outstanding hospital and health care systems in advancing health equity, diversity and inclusion.

AHA podcast: Addressing Loneliness with Care Callers

Meritus Health President and CEO Maulik Joshi discusses the health system’s Care Callers Program, which enlists volunteers to phone patients on request to check on them and connect them with a caring human voice.

AHA podcast: Johns Hopkins shares new strategies for navigating the post-pandemic era

In the post-COVID-19 pandemic era, health care leaders are finding new ways to strengthen performance through innovative approaches, while improving care, quality and patient safety. Hear how Johns Hopkins is using innovation to ensure long-term financial stability while managing day-to-day struggles.

AHA podcast: Building a Rural Nursing Workforce with Fisher-Titus Medical Center

Fisher-Titus' Stacy Daniel, director of clinical programs, and Katie Chieda, chief nursing officer, discuss their approach to recruiting international nurses to their community to ensure they remain a strong, independent health system for years to come.