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Title: Catholic Healthcare West is Now Dignity Health
Date: 1/23/12
Description: New name and governance structure positions not-for-profit organization for growth.
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Title: Mercy Welcomes Sacramento Country's First Baby of 2012
Date: 1/1/12
Description: Baby Luke Gerhart was born at Mercy General Hospital at 12:02 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, earning his title of Sacramento's first baby of 2012.
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Title: Cardiac Surgeon Climbs Seventh Summit
Date: 11/17/11
Description: Frank Slachman, MD, was featured in an article by The Sacramento Bee's Sam McManis about his mountainclimbing adventures.
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Title: News10 Reports on Mercy General as leader in heart care
Date: 10/27/11
Description: According to latest report from the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD), Mercy General Hospital is in the top 5% of California hospitals for success in heart bypass surgeries.
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Title: KCRA/KOVR - Life Saved with CPR
Date: 3/3/11
Description: Local news stations KCRA and KOVR report on the heroic CPR efforts of a local man.
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Title: Medical checkups by phone ring up savings
Date: 1/30/11
Description: Learn more about the benefits of Mercy's CHAMP program, including the cost savings it provides patients and hospitals.
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Title: Thanks to Folsom cyclists and CPR, fallen runner recovers
Date: 12/22/10
Description: The Sacramento Bee recounts the story of an avid runner who suffered a heart attack and is alive today thanks to his "guardian angels."
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Title: News10 visits Mercy General for an introduction to the da Vinci® Si HD robot
Date: 7/14/10
Description: Watch News10's slideshow, then learn more about how the da Vinci® Si HD is helping surgeons and patients in the Sacramento region.
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Title: KCRA - Medical Breakthroughs: Onyx HD
Date: 5/4/10
Description: Interventional Neuroradiologist George Luh, MD, shares information about Onyx HD - a new treatment for brain aneurysms.
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Title: Woman suffers stroke after sneezing
Date: 4/27/10
Description: A 43-year-old mother and avid runner, suffered a stoke brought on by a sneeze. Hear her story and learn more about the warning signs of stroke.
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Title: Mercy's Get Moving Tour
Date: 4/8/10
Description: Join Mercy-affiliated orthopedic specialists to learn about the latest techniques for easing joint pain.
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Title: Hero's volunteer hours equal 20 years
Date: 3/17/10
Description: News 10 featured the story of long-time Mercy General volunteer, Raynia Kinniston.
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Title: Volunteer, 95, is happy to help for five decades
Date: 3/6/10
Description: The Sacramento Bee tells the touching and inspirational story of Raynia Kinniston.
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Title: KCRA reports on "Wii-hab" at Mercy General Hospital
Date: 3/2/10
Description: KCRA's Edie Lambert talks to Physical Therapist Briana Miller and patients who are enjoying the benefits of this new treatment tool.
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Title: Rehab is 'Wii-hab' at Mercy General Hospital
Date: 2/28/10
Description: News10 talks with David Ferneau, Mercy General's Director of Rehab, about using the popular video game in treating stroke patients.
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Title: Hospital Volunteer Honored by Mayor
Date: 2/25/10
Description: Mayor Kevin Johnson recognized a Mercy General Hospital volunteer for her 49 years of service during his annual State of the City address.
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Title: Sisters drive Mercy's mission
Date: 1/22/10
Description: Sacramento Business Journal, Jan. 22, 2010 - Writer Kathy Robertson shares insight into the role of today's Sisters of Mercy.
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Title: Mercy awards 2009 Community Grants
Date: 1/6/10
Description: $576,374 in grants awarded to help thousands of people in need through 31 local non-profits in Sacramento, Nevada, Placer and Yolo Counties.
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Title: Join the Community at Mercy's New Care Begins with Me
Date: 9/24/09
Description: Connect with others. Connect with doctors. Connect with life. Join now.
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Title: Care Begins with Me 2009
Date: 8/27/09
Description: Join Mercy and our special guests - including bestselling author Kelly Corrigan - at a Health & Lifestyle Event for Women, Oct. 6 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel.
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Title: Mercy General, Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI
Date: 8/5/09
Description: Society of Chest Pain Centers recognizes Mercy General Hospital.
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Title: Mercy General Hospital recognized for Quality
Date: 6/17/09
Description: Premier healthcare alliance recognized Mercy General Hospital for their commitment to outstanding patient care and operational efficiency for the second consecutive year.
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Title: Long-time Mercy General Volunteer Recognized
Date: 6/11/09
Description: Long-time volunteer for Mercy General Hospital recognized on her 95th birthday.
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Title: Heart Surgeon Conquers Fifth Mountain
Date: 6/3/09
Description: 6/3/09 - The Sacramento Bee's Bob Shallit highlights the accomplishment of Mercy-affiliated Cardiovascular Surgeon Frank Slachman, MD, as he completes his fifth major mountain-climbing expedition - reaching the summit of Mt. Everest.
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Title: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care
Date: 5/11/09
Description:
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Title: Mercy/CHW gives thousands in grants
Date: 1/23/09
Description: More than half a million dollors awarded by the local Mercy hospitals in support of nonprofit organizations throughout the greater Sacramento area.
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Title: Mercy General Hospital Receives Two Awards for Patient Care
Date: 6/12/08
Description: Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA, receive two patient care awards: the 2008 Premier Award for Quality based on data and the Avatar Exemplary Service Most Improved Loyalty and Endorsement 2007 based on patient surveys.
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Title: Mercy Awards 2007 Community Grants
Date: 1/14/08
Description: Mercy and Catholic Healthcare West (CHW) award $491,500 in Community Grant funding to 25 nonprofit organizations in Nevada, Sacramento and Yolo counties.
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Title: Joint Application Submitted to the City of Sacramento
Date: 2/8/07
Description: Mercy General Hospital and Sacred Heart Parish School submitted a new application to the City of Sacramento on Feb. 8, 2007 for a smart growth, infill project.
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Title: Mercy, Sacred Heart collaborate on better plan for future
Date: 10/6/06
Description: Mercy General Hospital representatives announced today that an agreement has been reached with Sacred Heart Parish School that helps lay a strong foundation for the future of both ministries.
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Title: Mercy General Files Heart Center Plans With the City
Date: 10/18/04
Description: Oct. 18, 2004 - Mercy General Hospital files plans with the City of Sacramento to construct a $150 million, state-of-the-art heart center on its East Sacramento campus.
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Title: Mercy Mall Walk Sucess Story
Date: 7/8/04
Description:
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