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Riverside Medical Center Named to Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals List for 6th year
August 1, 2017
Congratulations to our friends at Riverside Medical Center for their outstanding achievement! Riverside Medical Center Named to Becker's
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EPMG partners with Food Gatherers of Ann Arbor
June 30, 2017
Every summer, many school-aged children and their families struggle to consume healthy meals after the school year ends. This past month,
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St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor for Receives MPRO’s 2017 Governor’s Award of Excellence
May 16, 2017
Congratulations to St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor for receiving MPRO’s 2017 Governor’s Award of Excellence for its Extended Care
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Dr. Erik Achramowicz named medical director at Bronson south haven ed
May 4, 2017
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Erik Achramowicz, MD as the new Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Bronson South
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St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Named As Top Hospitals
March 22, 2017
Congratulations to St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and St. Joseph Mercy Livingston for being named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® by
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Riverside Healthcare Named One of Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics
March 16, 2017
For the 4th year in a row and 8th time overall, we are proud to announce Riverside Healthcare has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top
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EPMG Celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week 2017
March 13, 2017
This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week. Please take time during your huddles to discuss patient safety! And remember that part of
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Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital Named on of the top 100 Rural & community hospitals in the US
March 11, 2017
Congrats to Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital for recently being named one of the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the U.S. by
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Southern Ohio Medical Center Makes FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list
March 10, 2017
For an impressive 10th year in a row, Southern Ohio Medical Center earned a national distinction for excellence, making their way onto
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Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Named One Of America’s 100 Best Hospital’s For third year
February 27, 2017
Let's celebrate the three time gold medalist, Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital, as it's recognized as one of America's 100 Best Hospital's
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West Suburban Medical Center Earns “A” in Patient Safety
November 23, 2016
Congratulations to all staff & providers at West Suburban Medical Center on being honored with a 10th consecutive "A" grade this fall to
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Lakeland Health Receives an “A” grade by The Leapfrog Group
November 22, 2016
Congratulations to all providers and staff at Lakeland Health for recently receiving an “A” grade by The Leapfrog Group, ranking the
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Munson Healthcare Recognized for Performance Excellence
November 21, 2016
Congratulations to all staff & providers at Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital & Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital for being
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EPMG celebrates National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week
November 7, 2016
This week during National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week, we at EPMG/Envision Healthcare recognize medical staff service
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Steven Culley, Medical Director at South Haven recognized by patients family
November 3, 2016
In a recent letter from a patient’s family, South Haven Health System’s Emergency Department Medical Director, Steven Culley, MD, was
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St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor receives Level I Trauma Center Certification
November 4, 2016
Congratulations to St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor for receiving Level I Trauma Center Verification from the American College of Surgeons!
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EPMG recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 13, 2016
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. EPMG salutes all cancer survivors and their families and all those working towards a cure.
EPMG names new Director of Clinical Operations
August 17, 2016
Dan McGillicuddy, MD, from Saint Joseph Mercy Health System in Ann Arbor, MI! In addition to his roles at St. Joes, Dan is now the
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Lakeland Health recognized for Stroke Care
August 15, 2016
Congratulations to all at Lakeland Health on being recognized with the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Gold
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New Medical Director named at West Suburban Medical Center
July 18, 2016
We would like to extend a warm welcome David Anthony, MD as the new Medical Director of the Emergency Department at West Suburban Medical
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Southern Ohio Medical Center recognized by Modern Healthcare
July 28, 2016
We would like to congratulate Southern Ohio Medical Center for being named to the Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare
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New Assistant Medical Director at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
July 25, 2016
We would like to extend a warm welcome to Roy Werner, MD as the new Assistant Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Loyola
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New Assistant Medical Director at Sturgis Hospital
July 18, 2016
We would like to announce the addition of Christopher Milligan, DO as the new Assistant Medical Director at Sturgis Hospitall. Dr.
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St. Catherine Hospital honored for Stroke Care
July 22, 2016
Congratulations to St Catherine Hospital, part of the Community Healthcare System, for achieving the American Heart Association's Get
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New Partnership formed with Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
July 1, 2016
EPMG would like to announce the new partnership with Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, IL effective July 1. We are excited to
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St. Mary Mercy Hospital Livonia receives Level II Trauma verification
June 3, 2016
Congratulations to St. Mary Mercy Livonia on its certification by the American College of Surgeons as a Level II Trauma Center, enabling
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EPMG Doctor commended for exemplary life-saving performance in the ER
May 10, 2016
EPMG physician and St. Mary Mercy Livonia EM Residency Program Director, Kevin M. Boehm, D.O., M.Sc., FACOEP, FACEP, FAAEM, was recently
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MidMichigan Health Named One of the Nation’s 15 Top Health Systems
May 3, 2016
Congratulations to MidMichigan Health System for being recognized as one of the Nation’s Top 15 Health Systems in a study by Truven
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Michael Baker, MD – MCEP 2016 Ronald L. Krome, MD Meritorious Service Award Winner
April 5, 2016
Congratulations to Michael Baker, MD, from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI, who received the Michigan College of Emergency
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150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare
April 5, 2016
Congratulations to Riverside Medical Center (Kankakee, IL), Southern Ohio Medical Center (Portsmouth, OH), and Henry Ford Health System
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Bob Domeier, MD – MCEP 2016 Legacy Award Winner
April 5, 2016
Congratulations to Bob Domeier, MD, from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI, who received the Michigan College of Emergency
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Riverside Medical Center Named as a 100 Top Hospital by Truvens
April 5, 2016
Congratulations to Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, IL, on being named by Truvens Health Analytics as a nation’s 100 Top Hospital for
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Franciscan St. Anthony Health Receives 2016 Women’s Choice Award
April 5, 2016
Congratulations Franciscan St. Anthony Health-Michigan City, recipients of the 2016 Women’s Choice Award as one of America’s Best
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Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Named as a Best Hospital
April 5, 2016
Congratulations Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital for being named by Healthgrades as one of America’s Best Hospitals for 2016 for the second
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St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Named as a 100 Top Hospital by Truvens
April 5, 2016
Congratulations to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, on their eighth nomination by Truvens Health Analytics as a nation’s 100 Top
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Michelle Moccia DNP, ANP-BC, CCRN Elected Metro Detroit Nurse Practitioner of the Year
February 4, 2016
Our very own Michelle has been elected Michigan - Metro Detroit Nurse Practitioner of the year. Among other achievements, she is widely
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MCEP 2016 Leadership Development Program
January 22, 2016
Congratulations to Sara Chakel, MD (St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia), Dominque Hill, MD (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor), Joel
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Franciscan St. Anthony Health Receives Guardian of Excellence Awar
January 14, 2016
Congratulations to all staff & providers at Franciscan St. Anthony Health - Michigan City for being named as the 2015 Guardian of
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SJMH Ann Arbor and Livingston Hospitals Earn Silver Plus Quality Award
January 14, 2016
Congratulations to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor & Livingston Hospitals for their recognition of earning the prestigious Silver
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St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Receives Guardian of Excellence Award
January 14, 2016
Congratulations to all staff & providers at St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea for being named as the 2015 Guardian of Excellence Award winner by
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James Mitchiner, MD, MPH, FACEP Receives Top Honor
October 27, 2015
James C. Mitchiner, MD, MPH, FACEP, from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI, was awarded the Colin C. Rorrie, Jr, PhD Award for
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Congrats to Keenan Bora, MD, who was Featured in Crain’s Business Detroit
October 23, 2015
Congrats to Keenan Bora, MD, our physician at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor who also serves as EPMG’s Medical Director, Patient
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Michael Mikhail, MD and Keenan Bora, MD in the News
October 23, 2015
Congrats to Dr. Michael Mikhail, MD and Dr. Keenan Bora, MD from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor! Both leaders are featured in the
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Rob McCurdy, MD SJMH Vice-Chief of Staff
October 7, 2015
Congratulations to Rob McCurdy, MD who was recently appointed to Vice-Chief of Staff for St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Ann Arbor,
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Jim Mattimore, MD SJMH Member-at-Large
October 7, 2015
Congratulations to Jim Mattimore, MD who was recently appointed to Medical Staff Member-at-Large for St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Ann
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National Physician Assistants Week
October 6, 2015
EPMG would like to thank and recognize all our hardworking Physician Assistants during National Physician Assistants Week! It is a
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Joan Eddy, PAC Appointed to Task Force on Physician’s Assistants
July 30, 2015
Congratulations to Joan Eddy, PAC, from Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital in Grayling, Michigan, on her recent appointment my Governor
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Greg Gafni-Pappas, DO – MCEP Board of Directors
July 30, 2015
Congratulations to Greg Gafni-Pappas, DO, from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on his appointment to the Michigan
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Keenan Bora, MD – Reappointed to MCEP Board of Directors
July 30, 2015
Congratulations to Keenan Bora, MD, from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on his reappointment to the Michigan College
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Riverside Medical Center Ranked as a Best Hospital
July 30, 2015
Congratulations to Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, Illinois who were named by US News and World Report as a top ranked hospital in
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New Saline Urgent Care is Open
July 30, 2015
EPMG is pleased to continue our partnership with St. Joseph Mercy Health System as they opened the new Saline Urgent Care on July 22,
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Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Receives Stroke Gold Plus Award
July 30, 2015
EPMG would like to congratulate Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, Seaford Delaware, recipients of the American Heart Association/American
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Stefanie Simmons, MD – Physician Champion for Patient Experience
July 30, 2015
Congratulations to Stefanie Simmons, MD, EPMG’s Director of Patient Experience from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital (SJMH) in Ann Arbor,
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The Campaign for Nanticoke
July 30, 2015
The Nanticoke Health Services Foundation, in Seaford, Delaware, launched The Campaign for Nanticoke earlier this month. The efforts of
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Lee Benjamin, MD Takes a Ride
July 30, 2015
Congratulations to EPMG’s Lee Benjamin, MD, from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and all of “Team Joe’s” for their
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Great Community Hospitals
June 29, 2015
EPMG is proud of our client hospitals Lakeland Medical Center, St. Joseph, MI and Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, IL, both who were
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Nanticoke Memorial Hospital Receives High Marks for COPD Performance
June 29, 2015
EPMG would like to congratulate Nanticoke Memorial Hospital who was named for achieving high performance measures in chronic obstructive
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Kip Adrian, MD Medical Staff Secretary
May 27, 2015
Congratulations to Kip Adrian, MD from Vanguard West Suburban Medical Center, Oak Park, IL who was recently elected by his peers as
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Lakeland, Watervliet and St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea Receive 5-Star Rating on Patient Satisfaction
May 27, 2015
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has newly introduced a five-star rating system to help compare the quality of
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EPMG Responds to the Nepal Earthquake
May 27, 2015
Coordinated by EPMG’s Medical Relief Committee, EPMG is proud to support the International Relief Team Organization and has made a
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Publication Update: The current state of e-prescribing
May 27, 2015
Congratulations to Sally Villasenor, RN, MSN, ACNP-BC, from St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health Center, on her recent publication: The
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Lakeland Healthcare Receives Davies Award
May 27, 2015
Congratulations to Lakeland Healthcare, recipients of the Davies Award from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.
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Mercy Clinton Receives Magnet Accreditation
April 16, 2015
Congratulations to Mercy Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa, who recently earned Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing
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Michelino Mancini, DO – Director of Medical Education
April 16, 2015
Congratulations to Michelino Mancini, DO, from Lakeland Regional Hospital in St. Joseph, MI, who was recently promoted to Director of
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Lodi Community Hospital – Fastest ED Discharges
April 9, 2015
Congratulations to the Emergency Department team at Lodi Community Hospital, Lodi, OH, who recently were named in Becker’s Hospital ... Read Story >
Jim Mattimore, MD - Teacher of the Year
April 9, 2015
Congratulations to Jim Mattimore, MD, from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, recipient of the Emergency Medicine Residents’
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SOMC Named a Best Place to Work
April 6, 2015
EPMG is proud of Southern Ohio Medical Center who were recognized as FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work – for the 8th consecutive
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EPMG Receives Accreditation with Commendation from the ACCME
April 6, 2015
EPMG has been resurveyed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and awarded Accreditation with
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HQ Staff Participate in National Walking Day
April 6, 2015
Office staff ditched their desks for 30 minutes and participated in the American Heart Association’s National Walking Day last week.
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SJMH and RMC Named as a 100 Top Hospital by Truvens
March 12, 2015
Congratulations to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI and Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, IL for being named by Truvens Health
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Henry Ford Wyandotte and Brownstown Receive Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award
March 12, 2015
Congratulations to Henry Ford Wyandotte and Henry Ford Health Center Brownstown both which were recognized by Press Ganey for their
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Nancy Wu – Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
March 12, 2015
Congratulations to Nancy Wu, Quality Improvement Specialist, for attaining the international credential, Certified Professional in
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Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Named America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades
March 12, 2015
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals™ by Healthgrades® in 2015. This award is based
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EPMG Continues to Support the American Red Cross
March 12, 2015
EPMG is proud of the office staff who participated in the blood drive last month sponsored by Black & Veatch and EPMG. Surpassing the
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Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Designated as a Level III Trauma Facility
March 12, 2015
Congratulations to Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital on their recent designation as a Level III Trauma Facility! This is the highest
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Publication Update: Mind the (knowledge) Gap
February 12, 2015
Congratulations to Stefanie Simmons, MD (St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor), Hope Fowkes, MD (St. Mary Mercy Hospital, Livonia),
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Mark Shank, DO – Medical Director at Sturgis Hospital
January 30, 2015
EPMG is pleased to announce that Mark Shank, DO has expanded his role and is now the Medical Director at Sturgis Hospital effective
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Nathan Zziwambazza, MD – Medical Director at Allegan General Hospital
January 30, 2015
EPMG is pleased to welcome Nathan Zziwambazza, MD into the role of Medical Director at Allegan General Hospital effective February 1,
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MCEP Leadership Development Program - 2015
January 30, 2015
Congratulations to Charmaine Gregory, MD, Emily Mills, MD, and Joanna Olewicz, MD all from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI for
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Winter Weight Loss Challenge
January 30, 2015
Organized by the Employee Health and Wellness Committee, 15 office staff members are participating in a 12-week winter weight loss
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Happy New Year
December 31, 2014
As we approach the end of 2014, EPMG would like to take a moment to express our sincerest gratitude for all that our employees do for
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New Contract Update – Allegan General Hospital
November 21, 2014
EPMG will begin providing services at Allegan General Hospital, in Allegan Michigan, effective December 1, 2014 with Bryan Staffin, DO as
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Best Places to Work in Healthcare
November 21, 2014
EPMG is proud to partner with two of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare”! Southern Ohio Medical Center (Portsmouth, OH) and Allegan
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Movember 2014
November 21, 2014
Organized by the Employee Engagement Committee, EPMG is participating in a Movember beard challenge! Male employees from all EPMG sites
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National Physicians Assistant Week October 6 – 12
October 9, 2014
EPMG is proud to honor our valued colleagues who serve as physicians assistants during National Physicians Assistants Week, October 6 –
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Emergency Nurses Week October 5 - 11
October 7, 2014
EPMG would like to recognize and celebrate our emergency nursing colleagues during Emergency Nurses Week, October 5 – 11, 2014. It is a
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Michael Baker, MD – Director of Telehealth
October 2, 2014
Congratulations to Michael Baker, MD, Medical Director for Saline and Maple Urgent Cares, EPMG’s new Director of Telehealth. Dr. Baker
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St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health Center
October 2, 2014
Congratulations to Renee Brayton, DO, Medical Director, and the entire St. Joseph Mercy Canton Health Center Urgent Care team for their
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EPMG Responds to the Ebola Outbreak
October 2, 2014
EPMG is proud to support Doctors Without Borders as they battle the recent Ebola outbreak and has made a donation toward relief efforts.
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Lakeland Receives Patient Safety Excellence Award
September 25, 2014
Congratulations to Lakeland Healthcare recipients of the Healthgrades 2014 Patient Safety Excellence Award for the second consecutive
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Board of Directors Update
September 25, 2014
Congratulations to Elizabeth Plemmons, MD on her re-election to the EPMG Board of Directors as the provider–elected board member for the
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Lakeland Receives Governor’s Award of Excellence
September 25, 2014
EPMG is proud of Lakeland Healthcare, who recently received MPRO’s 2014 Governor’s Award of Excellence! The prestigious award recognized
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HQ Fitness Challenge Update
September 25, 2014
Organized by the Employee Health and Wellness Committee, 17 HQ staff members participated in a 12-week fitness challenge, which ended
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HQ Summer Picnic - Summer Bash on the Boardwalk
August 25, 2014
The Employee Relations & Activities Committee organized EPMG’s Annual HQ Summer Picnic on Tuesday, August 19th at the Green Rd
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SOMC Waverly Urgent Care Named Top Performer by PRC
August 11, 2014
Congratulations to the Waverly Urgent Care and Specialty Center of Southern Ohio Medical Center who for the second year in a row was
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Lee Benjamin, MD Rides for a Cause
July 31, 2014
EPMG is proud of Lee Benjamin, MD, and the entire “Team Joe’s” team from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, who completed
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Keenan Bora, MD New MCEP Executive Board Member
July 30, 2014
Congratulations to Dr. Keenan Bora, from St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, MI, who was appointed to the MCEP executive board as
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Hayes Green Beach Receives Governor’s Award of Excellence
July 14, 2014
Congratulations to Hayes Green Beach Memorial Hospital, recipients of the 2014 Governor’s Award of Excellence for outstanding inpatient
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St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Pediatric Emergency Center Increases Pain Scores
June 12, 2014
EPMG is very proud of the Pediatric Emergency Center staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Their new InterNasal
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EPMG Sites Make Becker’s 108 Hospitals, Health Systems That Are Great Places to Work
June 12, 2014
Congratulations to the following EPMG sites/health systems that were named by Becker's Hospital Review to the edition of 150 Great Places
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