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Monica Kornstein, R.N., is the First Bethesda Nurse to Receive the International DAISY Award

(Boynton Beach, FL) – Five years ago, nurse Monica Kornstein, R.N., was studying to become a teacher at Miami Dade College, when she went into labor and delivered her son, who was born nearly four months pre-mature. Monica and her husband, Chris Kornstein, a Palm Beach County School teacher,

Bethesda Heart Hospital becomes the First Hospital in Palm Beach County to Use Perceval, the – ONLY – Sutureless Valve for Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery

(Boynton Beach, FL) – Today, doctors at Bethesda Heart Hospital announced that they are the first in Palm Beach County to offer patients the new sutureless Perceval valve for aortic valve replacements (AVR). Perceval is a surgical, biological valve that is designed with a self-anchoring frame,

Bethesda College of Health Sciences Celebrates  Class of 2016 Nursing and Radiography Students

Bethesda College of Health Sciences Celebrates Class of 2016 Nursing and Radiography Students

(Boynton Beach, FL--)  Donning their graduation caps and gowns, 21 nursing and radiography students crossed the stage at the Bethesda College of Health Sciences’ graduation ceremony on June 24, 2016 at Bethesda Hospital East in Boynton Beach. Family, friends, college faculty and Bethesda Health

Bethesda Health Welcomes Nova Medical Students

Bethesda Health Welcomes Nova Medical Students

Bethesda Health Trains Medical Students from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine for 11th Straight Year Front row (left to right): Christian Prusinski, Daniel Bral, Kimbery Baran, Brittany Waldron, Lisa Joseph, Ashwin Kalyandurg and Heather Kligfeld. Back row (left to

Bethesda Health Receives IBCLC Care Award for Excellence in Lactation Care Services

(Boynton Beach, FL--) Bethesda Health has been recognized with the prestigious IBCLC Care Award for excellence in lactation care. This award recognizes Bethesda’s staff who are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants® (IBCLC®). In addition, Bethesda Health demonstrated that is has

Bethesda Receives “Women’s Choice Awards” For Stroke and Heart Care

Bethesda Health has received two 2016 Women’s Choice Awards as one of America’s Best Stroke Centers and America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care.  These evidence-based designations are established on criteria that consider female patient satisfaction, clinical excellence and what women say they want

Bethesda Health Announces its 2016 Nurse of the Year

Bethesda Health Announces its 2016 Nurse of the Year

8-year Veteran Cardiac Nurse, Thurston Pottinger, RN, Named 2016 Bethesda Nurse of the Year   (l to r): Geralyn Lunsford, RN, BSN, MHM, Administrator of Bethesda Hospital West and Vice President of Patient Services, Thurston Pottinger, RN, 2016 Bethesda Nurse of the Year and Scott Classen, RN,

Bethesda Health Hosts 3rd Annual Medical Student Poster Competition

Bethesda Health Hosts 3rd Annual Medical Student Poster Competition

  (Boynton Beach, FL--) Bethesda Health hosted its 3rd Annual Medical Student Poster Competition on May 17, 2016 at Bethesda Hospital East in the General Medical Education Center. This year’s winners are all third year medical students at Nova Southeastern University. The winners are:

Baptist Health South Florida and Bethesda Health Sign Agreement to Solidify Affiliation Plans

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACTS:  Roymi Membiela                                                                Lisa Kronhaus Corporate Vice President                                                   Assistant Vice President Marketing & Communications                                      

Bethesda Hospital East Goes Smoke Free on October 1

On Thursday, October 1, 2015, Bethesda Hospital East will become a tobacco free/smoke free campus. This policy applies to all patients, visitors, employees, students, residents, physicians and tenants.   PLEASE NOTE: Smoking ban includes electronic cigarettes.  Smoking is also prohibited