http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/225447 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/225447

Title: Dignity Health Licenses Robotic Surgical Guidance System
Date: 4/30/12
Description: Exclusive licensing rights have been given to Excelsius Surgical to develop and bring to market a robotic surgical guidance system that will allow physicians to perform less invasive spinal procedures.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/225445 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/225445

Title: First Health System in the Nation to Switch to Dye-Free Patient Plastics
Date: 4/4/12
Description: Dignity Health announced today it will be the first health care system in the nation to begin using pigment-free patient plastics in all of its hospitals and other care centers to reduce its impact on the environment
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/223068 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/223068

Title: Catholic Healthcare West is now Dignity Health
Date: 1/23/12
Description: Catholic Healthcare West (CHW), the fifth largest health system in the nation, announced today that it has changed its name to Dignity Health as part of a governance restructure that will position the organization to succeed in a changing health care environment.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/222121 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/222121

Title: CHW Selected for National Best Practice Program
Date: 12/15/11
Description: Catholic Healthcare West has been named one of the first federally designated Hospital Engagement Centers as part of a national initiative to improve health care quality and reduce costs.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/220799 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/220799

Title: Mobile App Puts CHW Docs "At the Bedside" 24X7
Date: 11/15/11
Description: Breakthrough technology connects doctors to moms in labor
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/220796 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/220796

Title: SF Chamber Honors Catholic Healthcare West
Date: 11/14/11
Description: The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce has honored Catholic Healthcare West with its Excellence in Business Award.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/220028 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/220028

Title: Catholic Healthcare West Posts 2011 Financial Results
Date: 9/30/11
Description: CHW announced the results of its 2011 fiscal year, posting a net income of $917 million for the year ended June 30.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/219764 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/219764

Title: HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Reviews Success of Virtual ACO
Date: 9/16/11
Description: White House Cabinet Member visits Saint Francis Memorial Hosptial to learn about what she called "one of the best examples of patient care in the country."
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/219568 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/219568

Title: Official Response to President Barack Obama's Jobs Bill
Date: 9/8/11
Description: CHW's President/CEO, Lloyd H. Dean, applauds President Obama's efforts to create more jobs, warns that more cuts to government health programs will "severely impact our ability to hire and retain workers."
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/218900 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/218900

Title: Lloyd Dean Among Health Care's Top 20 Most Influential
Date: 8/23/11
Description: CHW President/CEO has been recognized as one of the nation's top 20 most influential people in health care, calls for continued commitment to health care as a fundamental human right.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/217919 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/217919

Title: CHW is Primary Investor in California FreshWorks Fund
Date: 7/20/11
Description: CHW is proud to be one of the primary investors in the California Endowment's FreshWorks Fund.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/214794 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/214794

Title: Catholic Healthcare West Sets Ambitious 2020 Energy Goals
Date: 4/21/11
Description: By the year 2020, CHW will reduce overall energy consumption by 20%, greenhouse gas emissions by 40%, and fully 35% of energy use will come from renewable sources.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/214608 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/214608

Title: CHW Among First Hospital Systems to Join Partnership for Patients
Date: 4/12/11
Description: Catholic Healthcare West is one of the first hospital systems in the nation to join Partnership for Patients, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services project that requires invited members to sign a pledge committing to reduce medical errors and readmissions.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/214201 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/214201

Title: Keeping Our Eyes on the Health Reform Prize
Date: 3/24/11
Description: On the anniversary of the health reform law, CHW's President/CEO Lloyd H. Dean and the President for the Pacific Business Group on Health, David Lansky, talk about the promise of a modernized health system.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/213658 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/213658

Title: Accountable Care Takes Root in San Francisco
Date: 3/2/11
Description: CHW, Hill Physicians, UCSF team up on an accountable care organization for the City and County of San Francisco.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/213422 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/213422

Title: National Health Need Maps Guide Public Health Planning
Date: 2/16/11
Description: CHW has released an online functionality for its groundbreaking Community Need Index, which pinpoints health need for every zip code in the U.S.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/212446 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/212446

Title: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center | The Diocese of Phoenix
Date: 1/7/11
Description: Background, media statements, frequently asked questions, and analysis regarding CHW's St. Joseph's Hospital and the Diocese of Phoenix.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/209856 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/209856

Title: Groundbreaking Severe Sepsis Program Saves Lives, Reduces Costs
Date: 8/30/10
Description: CHW reduces sepsis mortality by 33 percent, saves $36.5 million in three years.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/209399 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/209399

Title: CHW Names Herbert "Herb" Vallier SVP/CHRO
Date: 8/6/10
Description: Herbert “Herb” J. Vallier has been named to the position of Senior Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/208310 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/208310

Title: CHW Contributes to $22 Million Loan Fund
Date: 6/30/10
Description: CHW reaffirms its commitment to local health care providers by contributing $5 million to a $22 million emergency loan program for cash-strapped clinics and rural hospitals affected by delays in Medi-Cal payments.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/208124 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/208124

Title: CHW Receives National Environmental Recognition
Date: 5/19/10
Description: Practice Greenhealth presents CHW and 14 of its hospitals with national award for environmental stewardship.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/206062 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/206062

Title: Lloyd H. Dean Receives Leadership Honor
Date: 4/21/10
Description: Modern Healthcare Names Top 25 Minorities in Healthcare
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/204885 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/204885

Title: CHW Applauds Passage of Health Care Reform
Date: 3/22/10
Description: As long-time advocates for meaningful health care reform, CHW is pleased with the continued progress towards fixing our broken national health system.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/203420 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/203420

Title: CHW Increases Electronic Health Record Investment to $1Billion
Date: 2/24/10
Description: EHR to be installed at 31 hospitals, as well as medical foundations and community physician offices
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/202365 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/202365

Title: CHW Contributes $100,000 to Haiti Relief
Date: 1/14/10
Description: Donations to assist in meeting immediate needs and to rebuild local hospital
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/201209 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/201209

Title: CHW and CNA Reach Tentative Agreement
Date: 11/2/09
Description: Contracts cover 12,000 nurses in California and Nevada
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/200895 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/200895

Title: Catholic Healthcare West Releases Fiscal Year 2009 Results
Date: 10/9/09
Description: CHW announces the results of its 2009 fiscal year, posting operating income of $261 million for the year ended June 30, compared to $160 million in the 2008 fiscal year.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/198572 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/198572

Title: Campaign for Health Care Reform Launches
Date: 6/15/09
Description: CHW Urges Elected Officials and Health Care Industry Leaders to Deliver Meaningful Reform; Ads Highlight CHW’s Focus on Innovation and Cost Control as Part of the Solution
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/197510 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/197510

Title: CHW, Blue Shield, and Hill Physicians Pilot New Care Model
Date: 4/22/09
Description: Sacramento CalPERS pilot project will bring three health care organizations together to reduce costs while improving health care quality.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/197229 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/197229

Title: More in U.S. Worried About Health Costs Than Job Loss
Date: 4/5/09
Description: CHW's 2009 Health Security Index reveals that even the more affluent are struggling with affordable health care.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/195927 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/195927

Title: CHW Makes $5 Million Available to Health Clinics
Date: 2/26/09
Description: Loan funds to help community health clinics impacted by late Medi-Cal payments.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/194814 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/194814

Title: CHW Makes $3.3 Million in Grant Awards
Date: 1/16/09
Description: Funds support local non profits working to improve the overall quality of life.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/194268 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/194268

Title: CHW Takes Action for Sustainable Food Production
Date: 1/5/09
Description: Healthcare system presses suppliers to prohibit animal clone and genetically engineered foods.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/193964 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/193964

Title: National CEO Coalition for Health Reform
Date: 12/11/08
Description: Lloyd H. Dean and Bruce Bodaken bring lessons learned from California reform debate to national group that embraces transformational change
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS048026 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS048026

Title: CHW Reaches Tentative Agreement with SEIU
Date: 10/14/08
Description: Agreement covers employees at more than 30 CHW facilities in California.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS048027 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS048027

Title: CHW Names Hunt, O'Quinn to EVP/COO Posts
Date: 10/13/08
Description: William (Bill) Hunt and Marvin O'Quinn named to dual COO role.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS048028 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS048028

Title: CHW Posts Stable Financial Performance in 2008
Date: 10/10/08
Description: Results follow substantial re-investments in the ministry, increased community contributions, and affirmations of CHW’s strong credit rating.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047869 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047869

Title: CHW Names Three Physician Board Members
Date: 9/16/08
Description: Doctors Andrew Agwunobi, Thomas Garthwaite, and Rodney Hochman join CHW Board of Directors
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS045784 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS045784

Title: Health Security Index - Report
Date: 7/29/08
Description: Full brochure for 2008 Health Security Index
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS045785 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS045785

Title: Health Security Index - 2008 Full Data
Date: 7/29/08
Description: Full data presentation of 2008 Health Security Index
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047866 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047866

Title: Lloyd Dean Installed as CHA Board Chair
Date: 6/23/08
Description: CHW President/CEO to guide and advance the efforts of the Catholic health ministry.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047870 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047870

Title: CHW Hospitals Honored for Environmentally Friendly Practices
Date: 5/21/08
Description: Practice Greenhealth recognizes CHW hospitals for environmental commitment.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047871 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047871

Title: Lloyd Dean Named 'Top 25' Minorities
Date: 5/13/08
Description: CHW President/CEO named one of the 'Top 25' Minorities in Healthcare
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047872 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047872

Title: Jarrett Anderson Named Chairperson of CHW Board of Directors
Date: 5/7/08
Description: CHW names Jarrett Anderson to top Board position
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047873 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047873

Title: CHW Among Best Places to Work
Date: 5/5/08
Description: For the fourth consecutive year, CHW is named among the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047874 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047874

Title: New Ad Campaign Urges America to Put the Care Back in Health Care
Date: 4/7/08
Description: CHW launches thought-provoking ad campaign to bring more Americans into the debate
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047875 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047875

Title: Security Gap Growing Between Haves, Have Nots
Date: 3/31/08
Description: CHW's 2008 Health Security Index reveals America's Top Healthcare Concerns
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047940 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047940

Title: CHW Appoints Dr. Robert Wiebe as CMO
Date: 3/24/08
Description: Veterans Health executive joins nation's 8th largest hospital system.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047941 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047941

Title: National Experts Convene for Healthcare Leadership Summit
Date: 2/12/08
Description: Lloyd Dean and former White House Chief of Staff Leon Panetta co-moderate Summit.
]]> http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047867 Catholic Healthcare West http://www.chwhealth.org/ssLINK/STGSS047867

Title: 1/30/08 Catholic Healthcare West Expands Language Access Initiative
Date: 1/30/08
Description: Healthcare Provider Receives $420,000 Grant to Train Medical Interpreters in 86 Facilities
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