Birmingham Archives

Operating Rooms Combine Information, Clinical Technology

Sep 13, 2005 at 02:39 pm by steve

Today's operating room is blending information technology and clinical technology for safer, more efficient procedures. "The gap between information technology and clinical.... Read More

Electronic Health Records: The Future is Here

Sep 13, 2005 at 02:37 pm by steve

Last year, President Bush outlined a plan aimed to ensure that most Americans have electronic health records within the next 10 years. Electronic health records, also calle.... Read More

Parish Nursing Grows in Popularity

Aug 08, 2005 at 05:13 pm by steve

A special group of nurses is finding that there are benefits to screening for certain conditions and providing training in good health practices at churches, rather than waiti.... Read More

Home Care 101: The Basics of Providing Patients With All the Comforts of Home

Aug 08, 2005 at 05:08 pm by steve

Caring for people in their own homes plays a significant role in the delivery of healthcare. Studies show that providing care at home as opposed to in a clinical setting enhan.... Read More

Sink or Swim … America's Age Wave on the Horizon

Aug 08, 2005 at 05:05 pm by steve

Those demanding Baby Boomers … they impact, change and challenge the system at every lifestage. In the 60s they were outspoken in their criticism of the government..... Read More