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Ascension St. Mary’s and Covenant HealthCare to partner for air emergency transportation
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Starting March 8, 2023, Ascension St. Mary’s and Covenant HealthCare will begin a partnership for emergency air medical transportation services provided by FlightCare. Covenant is entering a preferred provider agreement with Ascension St. Mary’s FlightCare, which is operated by Med-Trans, a member of the Global Medical Response family. “It’s the patients who truly benefit from this healthcare partnership,” said Beth Charlton, president and CEO of Covenant HealthCare. “Air transportation is a key compone...
Medical Moments: Nutrition for the Next Generation
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Rebecca Srebinski, Registered Dietician Nutritionist with Covenant Diabetes Education Team This March, National #NutritionMonth, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics wants to make sure people understand how food can provide “Fuel for the Future.” This really means the importance of fueling our bodies with food at every age. Rebecca Srebinski, Registered Dietician Nutritionist with the Covenant HealthCare Diabetes Education Team, recently shared tips on incorporatin...
Medical Moments: Heart Technology for Stroke Prevention
Friday, March 3, 2023
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Dr Bashar Al Jayyousi, Cardiologist with Covenant Cardiology. Covenant heart experts shared information on heart disease and related illnesses in honor of #HeartMonth in February. Last week, Dr. Bashar Al Jayyousi, Cardiologist with Covenant Cardiology, discussed a technology that can help prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation or a-fib. To lower risk for stroke, a device is permanently implanted to close the left atrial appendage (LAA), which is the sou...
Medical Moments: Heart Failure: What You Need to Know
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Rachelle Bryant, Nurse Practitioner with Covenant Cardiology. Covenant HealthCare heart experts are sharing information on heart disease and related illnesses throughout #HeartMonth. Watch as Rachelle Bryant, Nurse Practitioner with Covenant Cardiology, shares information on heart failure including symptoms, types of heart failure, causes, risk factors, and treatment options. Learn more: www.CovenantCardiology.com
Medical Moments: Pulmonary Hypertension
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Dr Sudeep Aryal, Cardiologist with Covenant Cardiology. In the spirit of #HeartMonth, Dr. Sudeep Aryal, Cardiologist with Covenant Cardiology, recently shared information on pulmonary hypertension. Learn about symptoms to recognize pulmonary hypertension, how it’s diagnosed and treatment options for this heart disease. Learn more: www.CovenantCardiology.com
Medical Moments: Coronary Artery Disease
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Dr. Mahir Sati, Cardiologist with Covenant Cardiology. Covenant heart experts will be sharing information on heart disease and heart related illnesses throughout the month. Today, Dr. Mahir Sati, Cardiologist with Covenant Cardiology, will share information on atrial fibrillation commonly known as A-Fib. Tune into this segment of “Medical Moments” to learn about A-Fib, its symptoms, how to recognize it, risk factors, treatment options, as well as stroke prevention. L...
Medical Moments: Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Sarah Knochel, Volunteer Services Manager Looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? Sarah Knochel, Volunteer Services Manager, recently discussed the many available volunteer opportunities at Covenant HealthCare — each of which can make a huge impact on patients, families and staff! Learn more or apply to volunteer online: https://www.covenanthealthcare.com/volunteer
Medical Moments: Orthopaedic Occupational Therapy
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Morgan Lutz, B.S., SCCE, Physician Liaison and Site Coordinator of Clinical Education with Mary Free Bed at Covenant Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation at Covenant HealthCare is here to rewrite your story following an injury or illness. Together, we deliver innovative rehabilitation services for the Great Lakes Bay Region. On the most recent segment of “Medical Moments,” Morgan Lutz, B.S., SCCE, Physician Liaison and Site Coordinator of Clinical Education with Mary Free Be...
Covenant Volunteer Services Seeking High School Volunteers
Monday, January 23, 2023
Covenant HealthCare Volunteer Services is now accepting applications for the Summer 2023 session of our High School Volunteer Program.  Students may apply online at  www.covenanthealthcare.com/volunteer . Please share this information with any high school student who may be interested in the healthcare field and/or volunteer experience this summer.  Application deadline is March 31, 2023. Students will have an opportunity to experience a medical center atmosphere and interact with nurses,...
Medical Moments: Bariatric Surgery - The Role of Nutrition & Support
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Video Credit to WNEM TV 5 Featuring: Misty Potts, Registered Dietician with the Bariatric Program at Covenant HealthCare Misty Potts is a Registered Dietician with the Bariatric Program at Covenant HealthCare. When people start their weight loss journey with the Covenant Bariatric Team, they have access to professionals like Misty for life. Check out her segment of “Medical Moments” for information about bariatric surgery and the role of nutritional support. Learn more: www.covenanthealthcare.com/bariat...