Thirteen select students enrolled in the Health Technologies Academy will complete rotations with local physicians, as well as rotate through stations in the WCH laboratory, emergency department, intensive care unit, physical and occupational therapy departments and perioperative services, among others. In addition, they will have a special opportunity to “test-drive” the surgical robot, and receive basic training in Epic – the electronic medical record system used by a majority of health care facilities in the region.

“This program is part of an ongoing initiative by West Chester Hospital to partner with local educational facilities in order to provide enrichment opportunities for children, teens and young adults,” says Tom Daskalakis, vice president and chief operating officer of West Chester Hospital. “We are hosting programs including everything from health care education conferences, CPR/first-aid courses, free health screenings and a wide variety of job shadowing and mentoring initiatives. All of these opportunities are designed to enrich our community and to shape the minds of our future healthcare providers.”

On March 19, a special field trip was arranged for Butler Tech IT students from educator Becky Hickey’s and Tom Newman’s lab classes. The workshop provided insight and direction for students interested in biomedical and IT careers. A tour following the workshop demonstrated how health care and IT professionals collaborate to provide exceptional care to hospital patients through the use of accurate and immediate computer and biomedical monitoring.

“Thanks to the workshop and tour, our students have discovered how integrated IT technologies are with the biomedical health care industry,” says Mr. Newman. “Butler Tech / D. Russel Lee benefited from the valuable insight provided by West Chester Hospital staff members, which allowed us to experience an exciting future that offers cutting edge challenges for both IT and health care students.”

About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital is a 160-bed, all-private room, hospital located in West Chester, Ohio. Utilizing the very latest in medical technology, and drawing upon the University of Cincinnati’s nearly 200 years of research and medical expertise, West Chester Hospital provides discovery-driven care in a pleasant, healing environment. The hospital is conveniently located and easily accessible from Interstate 75 at Tylersville Road. Services available include an emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, as well as a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing and treatment amenities. West Chester Hospital is one of only two hospitals in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions* to receive the Healthgrades^® Outstanding Patient Experience Award^TM for two consecutive years (2012-2013) – placing the facility’s performance above 90 percent of similar hospitals nationwide for patient satisfaction. For more information about West Chester Hospital, please visit UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.

About UC Health

UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2013 Healthgrades^® Outstanding Patient Experience Award^™, placing the facility’s performance above 90 percent of similar hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com.

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CONTACT:
Jennifer Garcia, Public Relations & Marketing
(513) 298-7733
Jennifer.Garcia@UCHealth.com

CINCINNATI—May 8, 2013—Jim Kingsbury, President & CEO of UC Health, today announced the appointment of Lee Ann Liska as President & CEO of the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Senior Vice President, UC Health.  “Lee Ann is a magnificently talented administrator and a highly effective and capable leader who is deeply passionate about academic medicine, our tripartite mission and the exciting course we’ve charted for UC Health and UCMC through our five-year strategic plan” said Kingsbury. “She understands UCMC from top-to-bottom and will provide the critical leadership necessary to continue the transformation of UCMC into an internationally renowned academic medical center.”

Liska will also have system-wide responsibilities for the further integration and coordination of UC Health’s clinical services and will serve on the UC Health Policy Council and chair the health system’s Clinical Operations Council. Liska previously served as UCMC’s chief executive for two years, 2008-2010, a post she assumed when her predecessor, Jim Kingsbury, left UCMC for Dubai. Liska served as Kingsbury’s chief operating officer for nearly four years at UCMC, and he recruited her from Florida where she served as the Chief Operating Officer of the Cleveland Clinic Florida Health System, including its two hospitals and clinics.

“This is a thrill and an honor” said Liska. “My goal is to help Jim and the fabulous leadership team that he’s assembled to realize the full potential of UCMC and UC Health.  As Cincinnati’s only academic medical center, UCMC and its incredibly talented staff are uniquely qualified to solve the most medically complex cases. UCMC has an incredible story to tell, and we want to tell it here and across the entire globe. People have a choice in health care, and they should choose UCMC.”

Liska also had executive roles for both MetroHealth and the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, and most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Mercy Health, where she had a critical role in Mercy Health’s rapid growth and improvement in key quality and financial metrics.

Liska has a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and an Executive Master’s degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University. She is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a member in the Medical Group Management Association. She is involved in a variety of community and civic activities, including the American Heart Association, YWCA, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center, the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, and Xavier University. In 2011, she was named a YWCA Career Woman of Achievement.

About UC Health
UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2013 HealthGrades^® Outstanding Patient Experience Award^™, ranking it above 90 percent of hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com.

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Media Contact:
Anthony Condia, Vice President, External Relations
513-585-5401
anthony.condia@uchealth.com

Screenings are available Thursday, May 9, 1 to 4 p.m., at the UC Health Dermatology office, 222 Piedmont Avenue, Suite 5300. Screenings are also available Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hoxworth Building 3330 Highland Ave., Ground Floor (across from Goodman Garage).

Many UC Health dermatologists are part of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute, one of four disease-based institutes of the UC College of Medicine and UC Health.

About UC Health

UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2013 HealthGradesOutstanding Patient Experience Award, ranking it above 90 percent of hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com. 

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Media Contact:           
Amanda Harper, Senior Public Information Officer
513-558-4657
amanda.harper@uc.edu

This is the second consecutive year that West Chester Hospital has received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award.

To become eligible for the Healthgrades 2013 Outstanding Patient Experience Award, West Chester Hospital was required to meet the clinical quality threshold for this award and must have obtained data for a minimum number of Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) surveys:

• Clinical Quality Threshold – West Chester Hospital performed among the top 80% of hospitals for clinical quality when compared to similar hospitals within the nation.
• Minimum Number of HCAHPS Surveys – West Chester Hospital secured data for at least 100 HCAHPS surveys to reliably assess performance.

“We are extremely proud to receive the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the second consecutive year, as it further validates the tremendous efforts our physicians and staff put forth every day to provide world-class medical care and a hospital experience that exceeds our patients’ expectations,” states Kevin Joseph, MD, president and CEO of West Chester Hospital.”

“As hospitals continue to struggle with the delivery of high-quality, safe care in the face of mounting financial and regulatory pressures, the hospitals who have achieved the Healthgrades 2013 Outstanding Patient Experience Award stand above the rest in terms of providing the most positive experience for patients during their hospital stay,” said Evan Marks, Executive VP, Informatics and Strategy, Healthgrades. “This exceptional performance reflects a commitment to superior quality of clinical care.”

This national recognition from Healthgrades, determined by clinical excellence across multiple service lines, and direct patient feedback about quality of care provided, is further validation that West Chester Hospital is meeting its goal of providing an advanced level of care in a community hospital setting.

To download a complete copy of the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience report or to receive additional information about hospital and physician quality, please visit www.Healthgrades.com.

About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital is a 160-bed, all-private room, hospital located in West Chester, Ohio. Utilizing the very latest in medical technology, and drawing upon the University of Cincinnati’s nearly 200 years of research and medical expertise, West Chester Hospital provides discovery-driven care in a pleasant, healing environment. The hospital is conveniently located and easily accessible from Interstate 75 at Tylersville Road. Services available include an emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, as well as a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing and treatment amenities. West Chester Hospital is one of only two hospitals in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions* to receive the Healthgrades® Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM for two consecutive years (2012-2013) – placing the facility’s performance above 90 percent of similar hospitals nationwide for patient satisfaction. For more information about West Chester Hospital, please visit UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.

About UC Health
UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2013 Healthgrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, placing the facility’s performance above 90 percent of similar hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com.

About Healthgrades
Healthgrades, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. More than 225 million consumers use the Healthgrades websites to search, evaluate, compare and connect with physicians and hospitals that best meet their treatment needs.  Consumers are empowered through use of the Healthgrades proprietary information about clinical outcomes, satisfaction, safety, and health conditions to make more informed healthcare decisions and take action.  For more information please visit www.healthgrades.com and www.bettermedicine.com.

*Region is Cincinnati-Middletown, OH-KY-IN as defined by the federal government’s Office of Management and Budget.

 The diagnostic van offers more than mammograms, Casper says. It will be equipped with ultrasound imaging to diagnose a number of issues, including bone density, and will also be able to perform EKG and blood pressure tests. But the van will also offer screening mammography using 3D, tomosynthesis.

 The van will be in service almost daily by midsummer throughout Greater Cincinnati. “At UC Health University of Cincinnati Medical Center, part of our mission is to serve the underserved,” Casper says, “so we hope to put the van in neighborhoods where there are patient populations that may have trouble with transportation who might not be able to make it to a screening center.”

 “With the innovative technology now available through UC Health’s mobile services, the technology gives radiologists far more information. When a patient needs breast imaging, our highly trained technicians, who are all Board Certified Radiologists specializing in breast imaging, can hone in on areas they are concerned about and pick up on potential issues much earlier,” says Casper. “That means fewer women will be asked back for a second exam. The radiologist will have much more information up front. That will reduce a lot of needless anxiety for women who would otherwise get a callback for what is usually a false alarm.”

 The diagnostic van will debut its capabilities this weekend at the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon. UC Health is the official medical sponsor of the marathon. The van is a key element of Initiative 13 (Create a Mobile Diagnostics Program) within UC Health’s larger Plan 2017, a five-year strategic plan charting the system’s course for the future.

 UC Health’s formula for success combines safety, convenience, reliability and expediency, using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques. Services are provided onsite at nursing facilities, physician offices, Eldercare and Retirement Communities, corporations and community centers to name a few.

 Diagnostics Van features sophisticated equipment and board-certified technicians who can perform a variety of diagnostic tests. Tests to be offered include:

• Breast Tomosynthesis – an exciting new type of mam­mogram that produces a three dimensional image of the breast and improves cancer screening and detection.
• Bone Density Testing – Osteoporosis screenings using the peripheral ultrasound
• Health Status Screenings
• Blood Pressure
• EKG
• BMI
• Coming Soon
• Ultrasounds for Peripheral Arterial Disease, Abdominal Aorta Aneurysms and Stroke/Carotid Artery
• Wellness Panels (Lab)

 UC Health Mobile Diagnostics Van will take appointments starting in July. Organizations interested in hosting the van at their business can call for details. To learn more please call (513) 585–VANN (8266).

About UC Health

UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2013 HealthGrades^® Outstanding Patient Experience Award^™, ranking it above 90 percent of hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com.

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Media Contact:

Diana Lara, Corporate Director of Media Relations

513-584-8865

diana.lara@uchealth.com

Approximately 1 in 11 people suffer with an addiction to alcohol or drugs, or roughly 22 million Americans. For many, addiction is fueled by a co-occurring mental health issue.  In fact, 60 percent of those with substance use disorders also have another psychiatric disorder. Statistics indicate that 35 to 56 percent of persons with psychiatric disorders also exhibit a drug/alcohol use disorder. To overcome addiction, the pain and loss that is caused by addiction must be replaced by lasting sobriety. To bring about real sober living, underlying issues like mental health disorders must be simultaneously addressed and coping skills and strategies must be exercised to prevent relapse.

The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Lindner Center of HOPE is an intensive treatment option for the person experiencing challenges with substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders. The IOP provides a therapeutic and supportive environment for patients struggling with substance use problems and abstinence. The IOP at Lindner Center of HOPE is unique in its ability to work with patients struggling with dual diagnosis or multiple diagnoses. The program can also accommodate patients on medication, including Suboxone.

The structure of the IOP relies on the participation of a group of individuals all of whom are experiencing difficulty resulting from substance use, and are in need of treatment at a moderately high level of care. This program can serve as a step down from residential or a step up from individual therapy. Participants attend 6 to 9 p.m., three evenings per week – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, returning home between treatment sessions to test skills and abstinence, and to begin to adjust to a substance-free lifestyle. The program duration is customizable to individual need, but in most cases will last 6, 8 or 12 weeks.

Lindner Center of HOPE has built a reputation of excellence and clinical success in the diagnosis and short-term residential treatment of addictions and co-occurring disorders in its Sibcy House unit. The IOP offers an expansion of the continuum of care of addiction and co-occurring disorders services offered at Lindner Center of HOPE.

Lindner Center of HOPE’s IOP programming is evidence-based utilizing Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Community Support Facilitation treatment models. Psycho education, group psychotherapy, didactic lectures, individual counseling sessions and homework assignments also are incorporated. Both 12 Step and non-12 Step community support groups are also offered on site at Lindner Center of HOPE for the benefit of IOP participants. Participants will learn about the disease of addiction, as well as other co-occurring disorders and how to treat the disease with therapy, life style changes and behavioral changes.

Patients Appropriate for Lindner Center of HOPE IOP

• Adults ages 18 and older.
• Individuals experiencing problems with addiction and/or co-occurring disorders significant enough to affect daily functioning or quality of life, problems maintaining sobriety but not severe enough to need detoxification, hospitalization or residential services.
• Individuals needing to step down from residential treatment or step up from individual therapy.
• Individuals with a current substance related diagnosis included in the most current edition of the DSM. Individuals with a secondary diagnosis related to mental health issues may also be present.
• Program participants must have a referral and an established outpatient provider.

Program Facts

• The program operates Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Patients and referrers will work with intake professionals by phone to be admitted to IOP.
• IOP enrollees check in between 5:45 and 6 p.m. and check out between 9 and 9:15 p.m. at the Welcome Center.
• Program lasts a total of 3 hours a day and participants attend 3 days per week, for a total minimum of 9 hours per week.
• Each participant must also be receiving individual therapy that addresses alcohol or drug related issues at Lindner Center of HOPE or another qualified provider.
• The duration of the program is 6 weeks, however, duration may be extended if deemed to be therapeutically necessary.
• The program is group based, however, supports individual therapy at Lindner Center of HOPE or elsewhere, family therapy, and community support groups.
• Many insurance plans will reimburse for IOP. The patient will be responsible for the payment of all services not covered by the patient’s insurance.

How to Refer:

• Patients must have a referral from an outpatient provider.
• Referrers should complete a referral form (available at lindnercenterofhope/iop) regarding the patient.  This form can be sent directly to Lindner Center of HOPE, 4075 Old Western Row Road  Mason, Ohio  45040  * attention outpatient scheduling for IOP. Forms can also be faxed to 513-536-0619.
•  Or, be prepared to give demographic and brief clinical information to the hospital intake staff when calling (513) 536-HOPE (4673) and asking for intake/admissions for IOP.
• Patients will then be contacted by staff to discuss benefits and to schedule the full intake assessment with the program coordinator.
• The referral source will be contacted once a decision is made to admit the patient into IOP.

Call (513) 536-HOPE (4673) and ask for intake for IOP admissions. For program information call (513) 536-HOPE and ask to speak to the IOP coordinator or visit www.lindnercenterofhope.org/iop for more information.

About Lindner Center of HOPE

Lindner Center of HOPE  provides patient-centered, scientifically-advanced care for individuals suffering with mental illness. A state-of-the-science, free-standing mental health center and charter member of the National Network of Depression Centers, the Center provides psychiatric hospitalization for individuals age 12-years-old and older, outpatient services for all ages, research and voluntary, live-in services. The Center’s clinicians are ranked among the best providers locally, nationally and internationally. Lindner Center of HOPE is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.

About UC Health

UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2013 HealthGrades^® Outstanding Patient Experience Award^™, ranking it above 90 percent of hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com.

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Media Contact:
Jennifer Pierson, Senior Director, Marketing and Outreach
(513) 536-0316
jennifer.pierson@lindnercenter.org

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, one in five people will develop skin cancer. It’s a well known fact that sun exposure is the biggest cause of melanoma and other skin cancers. However, early diagnosis and treatment can increase the survival rate for those diagnosed with skin cancer.

West Chester Hospital is hosting free educational seminars for the community on May 15 and 18 to help you learn about taking proper care of your skin as you age, avoiding the dangers of sun exposure and lowering the risk of being diagnosed with skin cancer.

These seminars will feature the region’s leading physician specialists who specialize in dermatology, oncology, plastic surgery and primary care medicine. A variety of topics will be discussed, including protecting your skin, why Vitamin D is important for your skin; how skin color and type impacts your risk; the most common skin cancers; melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer; types of treatment available and the role of plastic surgery in treatment.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The seminar is repeated on Saturday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:  West Chester Hospital, Plaza Conference Room (Level A)
7700 University Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069

Space is limited for these free events. Reserve your seat by calling (513) 298-3000 by noon on May 15 for the Wednesday seminar and by noon on Friday, May 17 for the Saturday seminar. Light refreshments will be served. For information about West Chester Hospital, please visit www.UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.

About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital is a 160-bed, all-private room, hospital located in West Chester, Ohio. Utilizing the very latest in medical technology, and drawing upon the University of Cincinnati’s nearly 200 years of research and medical expertise, West Chester Hospital provides discovery-driven care in a pleasant, healing environment. The hospital is conveniently located and easily accessible from Interstate 75 at Tylersville Road. Services available include an emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, as well as a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing and treatment amenities. West Chester Hospital is the only hospital in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions to receive the HealthGrades® Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM for two consecutive years (2012-2013)  – ranking the facility above 90% of hospitals nationwide for patient satisfaction. For more information about West Chester Hospital, please visit UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.

About UC Health
UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2013 HealthGrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, ranking it above 90 percent of hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com.

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CONTACT: 
Carol O’Hare, Public Relations & Marketing
(513) 298-7732
carol.ohare@uchealth.com

West Chester, OH—April 18, 2013—West Chester Hospital has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies. West Chester Hospital is the only hospital in the greater Cincinnati region to receive this national award.

“This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes, in part, from our patients who have received care at West Chester Hospital,” stated Kevin Joseph, MD, president and CEO. “Our goal is to provide quality, patient-centered medical care delivered with outstanding customer service. The Super Service Award not only reflects the positive feedback from our patients but also acknowledgment from a highly reputable organization such as Angie’s List. We are sincerely appreciative of this special recognition.”

“It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List that can claim the exemplary customer service record of being a Super Service Award winner,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Our standards for the Super Service Award are quite high. The fact that West Chester Hospital earned this recognition speaks volumes about its dedication providing great service to its customers.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2012 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, including earning a minimum number of reports, an excellent rating from their customers and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.
Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2012 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

Connect to “Angie’s List Guide to Hospitals” at http://www.angieslist.com/healthcare-facilities/hospitals.htm.
Angie’s List helps connect consumers with favorable transactions provided by local service professionals in more than 550 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to health care. More than 1.5 million paid households use Angie’s List to gain unlimited access to local ratings, exclusive discounts, the Angie’s List magazine, and the Angie’s List complaint resolution service.

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About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital is a 160-bed, all-private room, hospital located in West Chester, Ohio. Utilizing the very latest in medical technology, and drawing upon the University of Cincinnati’s nearly 200 years of research and medical expertise, West Chester Hospital provides discovery-driven care in a pleasant, healing environment. The hospital is conveniently located and easily accessible from Interstate 75 at Tylersville Road. Services available include an emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, as well as a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing and treatment amenities. West Chester Hospital is one of only two hospitals in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions to receive the 2012 HealthGrades® Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM – ranking the facility above 90% of hospitals nationwide for patient satisfaction. For more information about West Chester Hospital, please visit UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.

About UC Health
UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2012 HealthGrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, ranking it above 90 percent of hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com.

CONTACT: 
Carol O’Hare, Public Relations & Marketing
(513) 298-7732 or carol.ohare@uchealth.com

Proceeds from the event will primarily benefit the Orthopaedic Surgery program at West Chester Hospital. In addition, a portion of the total funds will be directed to The Lakota Fund, which will provide resources to students and teachers in the Lakota Local School District.

“As a proud member of our community, we want to do more than raise money for the hospital,” says Tom Daskalakis, chief operating officer of West Chester Hospital. “While it’s vital to strengthen our orthopaedic and sports medicine program through funds raised by this event, we are also pleased that we are able to support our local students, teachers and families. And at the same time, we’re thrilled to be able to host a far-out party that’s open to anyone looking for a night of fun while giving back to the community in which they live.”

Kicking off at 7 p.m., the Summer of Love event will offer an array of activities, including:

• Dinner by the bite, including a “magic brownie bar” and adult beverages
• A hip coffee bar and oxygen bar for relaxing with friends
• A “Wall of Wine” in which patrons can pay $20 for a chance (or six chances for $100) to win a bottle of wine ranging in value from $25 – $100
• A palm reader and a 60s-themed photo booth for souvenir photos
• A “Groovy Grab Bag Tree” with gift cards valued from $25 – $100 (purchase one grab for $20 or six for $100)
• Live and silent auctions with total prize packages valued at approximately $25,000

Guests are encouraged to dress in 1960s-style attire for the event, which is sponsored in part by the following organizations: Hillandale Family of Communities; Aramark Healthcare; DEI, Inc.; Butler Tech; Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine; Messer Construction; and Stay Well Home Health.

Details:

When:
Friday, April 26, 7 – 11 p.m.

Where:
Cincinnati Marriott North
6189 Muhlhauser Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069

Who:
Open to the community

Cost:
Tickets are available for $65 per individual, $125 per couple, or $600 per table of 10.

R.S.V.P.:
Please contact Diana Fogel, UC Health Foundation manager, by calling (513) 585-8205. Seating is limited, and reservations are required.

Members of the “Summer of Love” planning committee display a number of decorations and auction prize baskets that will be available for bidding at the April 26th event. From left to right: Kathy Rambo, Andrea Simler-DeGolier, Karen Kontout, Joyce Wood, Melissa Benedict, Barb Riesen, Anne Morris, Christine Matacic.

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital is a 160-bed, all-private room, hospital located in West Chester, Ohio. Utilizing the very latest in medical technology, and drawing upon the University of Cincinnati’s nearly 200 years of research and medical expertise, West Chester Hospital provides discovery-driven care in a pleasant, healing environment. The hospital is conveniently located and easily accessible from Interstate 75 at Tylersville Road. Services available include an emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, as well as a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing and treatment amenities. West Chester Hospital is one of only two hospitals in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions to receive the 2013 HealthGrades^® Outstanding Patient Experience Award^TM – ranking the facility above 90% of hospitals nationwide for patient satisfaction. For more information about West Chester Hospital, please visit UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.

About UC Health

UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2013 HealthGrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, ranking it above 90 percent of hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com.

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CONTACT:
Jennifer Garcia, Public Relations & Marketing
(513) 298-7733
Jennifer.Garcia@UCHealth.com

In honor of National Foot Health Awareness Month, West Chester Hospital will present free seminars on Wednesday, April 24 and Saturday, April 27, featuring the region’s leading podiatrists, who will discuss how to keep your feet happy and healthy long-term.

Seminar topics will include: Common foot problems such as bunions, corns, calluses, bone spurs, skin and toenail issues, and their remedies, and many more issues. Physician presenters will answer questions such as: How do chronic health conditions affect our feet? What common procedures, including surgery, are used to treat foot issues? When is it time to consider surgery?

WHAT: Free Foot Health Community Seminars
WHEN: Wednesday, April 24 – 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The seminar will be repeated on Saturday, April 27 – 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
WHERE:  West Chester Hospital, Plaza Conference Room, Level A, 7700 University Drive, West Chester, Ohio 45069

Space is limited for this free event. Seats can be reserved by calling (513) 298-3000. Refreshments will be provided. For information about West Chester Hospital, please visit UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.

About West Chester Hospital
West Chester Hospital is a 160-bed, all-private room, hospital located in West Chester, Ohio. Utilizing the very latest in medical technology, and drawing upon the University of Cincinnati’s nearly 200 years of research and medical expertise, West Chester Hospital provides discovery-driven care in a pleasant, healing environment. The hospital is conveniently located and easily accessible from Interstate 75 at Tylersville Road. Services available include an emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, as well as a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient diagnostic testing and treatment amenities. West Chester Hospital is one of only two hospitals in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton regions to receive the 2012 HealthGrades® Outstanding Patient Experience AwardTM – ranking the facility above 90% of hospitals nationwide for patient satisfaction. For more information about West Chester Hospital, please visit UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.

About UC Health
UC Health, the University of Cincinnati’s affiliated health system, includes University of Cincinnati Medical Center, ranked one of the best hospitals in the region by U.S. News & World Report; West Chester Hospital, one of Cincinnati’s newest hospitals and the recipient of the 2012 HealthGrades® Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, ranking it above 90 percent of hospitals nationally for patient satisfaction; Drake Center, Cincinnati’s premier provider of long-term acute care; University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati’s largest multi-specialty practice group with more than 700 board-certified clinicians and surgeons; Lindner Center of HOPE, the region’s premier mental health center; and several institutes focusing on the areas of cancer, the neurosciences, cardiovascular and diabetes. To learn more, visit UCHealth.com.

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CONTACT: 
Carol O’Hare, Public Relations & Marketing
(513) 298-7732
carol.ohare@uchealth.com