Monthly Archives: November 2009

Primary Stroke Center at Saint Joseph’s Receives Joint Commission Certification

November 10, 2009 Atlanta, GA- Saint Joseph’s Hospital recently received the Joint Commission’s Certificate of Distinction for its primary stroke center. The certification recognizes centers making exceptional efforts to foster better patient outcomes for stroke care. Stroke is the third  More…

Saint Joseph's Hospital Awarded Joint Commission Accreditation

November 10, 2009 Atlanta, GA -Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta recently earned triennial accreditation by The Joint Commission, marking its compliance with the highest national standards in patient safety and quality of care. The accreditation is based on the results  More…

Saint Joseph’s Hospital’s Center for Nursing Excellence Program Receives $100,000 Grant

November 10, 2009 Atlanta, GA – The post-baccalaureate nurse internship  program, part of the Kenneth E. Thomas Center for Nursing Excellence (CNE) at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Hearst Foundation, Inc. of New York.  More…

Saint Joseph’s Cardiologist Wins International Award

November 5, 2009 Atlanta, GA – Saint Joseph’s Hospital proudly announces one of the world’s top honors in interventional cardiology has been awarded to Spencer B. King, III, MD, MACC, FSCAI, FESC, President of the Heart and Vascular Institute at  More…

Saint Joseph’s Medical Group Expands to Offer Primary Care ‘Medical Home’

November 2, 2009 Atlanta, GA- Saint Joseph’s Medical Group seeks to add a total of 80 primary care and advance practice providers to its ranks, with the understanding that no matter the future model of healthcare in the U.S., primary  More…