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Look out – here they are! We salute our summer interns on National Intern Day. These talented and ambitious future leaders brought their “A” game to UHS. We appreciate their many contributions to the UHS Mission. Our Interns Rock! #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45 #NationalInternDay

Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital, located in Oklahoma City, OK, provides quality, multidisciplinary mental healthcare to children and teens struggling with psychiatric issues. We are so thankful to our dedicated, compassionate staff who positively impact every person who comes to us. Here is a 5-star comment from a former patient. https://cedarridgebhs.com/ #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45

When it comes to supporting the comprehensive healthcare needs of the people of the ever-expanding Rio Grande Valley while providing quality, compassionate care to patients, South Texas Health System Edinburg remains in command, according to U.S. News & World Report. STHS Edinburg has been named a Best Regional Hospital in Texas for 2024-2025. It’s the third year in a row the facility has been included in U.S. News' list of top hospitals in Texas for its performance in providing complex care across multiple medical specialties. Coming in at #23 in the Lone Star State, STHS Edinburg is the only hospital in the Rio Grande Valley to be named a Best Regional Hospital. The facility is part of the elite 11% of the 4,500 hospitals evaluated across the U.S. that earned a numerical ranking. To be considered a Best Regional Hospital, a facility must outperform in at least seven procedures and conditions that the magazine evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and how successfully each hospital gets patients back home. STHS Edinburg was recognized as “high performing” for heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart attack, kidney failure, pneumonia and stroke. #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45

We are thrilled to share that for the second consecutive year The George Washington University Hospital, located in Washington, D.C., has been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. GW Hospital ranks 4th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. To be ranked as a Best Regional Hospital, a hospital or healthcare system has to outperform its peers in procedures and conditions that U.S. News & World Report evaluates, including risk-adjusted survival, patient experience, level of nursing care and successfully returning patients home following discharge. "As an academic medical center, our multidisciplinary care teams are dedicated to outstanding clinical excellence, research, and education in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients. This recognition by U.S. News & World Report, which places us within the top hospitals in the region, is a testament to the range of advanced services we offer and the expertise, specialized skills, and commitment of our entire care team," shared Kimberly Russo, Chief Executive Officer of The George Washington University Hospital and UHS Group Vice President of the Washington, D.C. Region. Thank you to all the team members for making this remarkable achievement possible! #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45

Beaumont Behavioral Health in Dearborn, MI recently celebrated #NationalTherapeuticRecreationWeek. Meet their Lead Recreational Therapist, Sheryl. Sheryl's interest in mental health care dates as far back as high school, where she was first introduced to psychology. She furthered her educational studies at Michigan State University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, then went on to Wayne State University and received a degree in Occupational Therapy. Sheryl states, "I have long enjoyed my role as a mental health advocate through helping patients regain their ability to take part in everyday activities and break down the barriers that affect a person's emotional health." #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45

Valley Hospital, part of The Valley Health System, in Las Vegas NV, recently took some time to celebrate the hard work and dedication of their DAISY Award winners. DAISY Award recipients are registered nurses who exemplify the nursing values: Extraordinary Compassion, Courage, and Integrity, in every situation. Job well done to all the winners! #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45

The Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) connects military families to the information, people and resources they depend on to navigate miliary life. UHS’ Patriot Support Programs was honored to Sponsor the MFAN Data Release & Solutions Summit event held in June in Alexandria, Virginia. Breaking news at the Conference included the release of the newest Research Survey: https://lnkd.in/eRmhQ9az. “It was an honor to work alongside other industry leaders to use the survey data to identify real actionable solutions to ensure our military connected families are not just receiving care, but receiving quality care.”      (L to R) Tawana Wynn, Manager of Military Family Services at UHS; and Lynn Schultz, Manager of Military & Family Services at UHS. #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45

News! UHS announces the appointment of Maria Zangardi MS, SHRM-SCP to SVP, Human Resources and Corporate Officer, UHS, succeeding Gerry Geckle who is retiring following 13 successful and accomplished years at UHS. Reporting to President & CEO Marc D. Miller, Ms. Zangardi will drive Human Resources strategy and operations across the UHS enterprise. “Gerry has played an important role in our organization, and we thank her for her contributions. I have appreciated Gerry’s expertise, sound advice and diligence during her tenure at UHS. Following a transition period as Executive Advisor, we wish Gerry much happiness in her retirement,” said Marc D. Miller. “Maria is an experienced, results-oriented, operations-savvy HR executive with a demonstrated history of building workplace culture, facilitating company growth and developing all levels of the organization. This is a well-deserved promotion, and we look forward to Maria’s leadership in the years ahead.” Read the news: https://lnkd.in/ebRyiW2W. #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45   

Twice as nice! Congratulations to the awesome Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (located in Lakewood Ranch, FL) Women's Center team for earning the Birthing Friendly Hospital designation from CMS and being recognized again as a Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek. These designations describe the high-quality maternity care that is provided to patients. To learn more about their women's services, please visit http://spklr.io/6183SXm5. #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45

Matt Peterson, President of the Behavioral Health Division, recently visited North Star Behavioral Health in Anchorage, AK. Joining Matt were Kerry Knott, Senior Vice President; Michelle Jackson, Regional Vice President; and Christopher West, Regional Vice President. The North Star leadership team shared information about their staff and the compassionate care they are providing. Learn more about our Behavioral Health Division, https://lnkd.in/erCWCYf7. #ThisIsUHS #UHSis45