Effective January 8, 2021 at 12:01am As we remain focused on how to deliver the best and safest care to our maternity patient population, we continue to evaluate our current practices regarding the maternity visitation policy. At this time, in order to support the maternity patient during the personal event of a birth experience, we are adjusting the visitation policy to allow one visitor to remain…
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COVID-19 Vaccine Fast Facts
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Wondering if the COVID-19 vaccine is safe? Click here to learn more about it. To find out if you qualify for the vaccine, check your network email.
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Schedule Today: COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment
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Over the past weeks, Kettering Health Network has begun vaccinating our care teams in accordance with the priorities set forth by the Ohio Department of Health. Many of our employees and medical staff now qualify for vaccination, but our vaccine appointments and supply are limited. It is imperative that qualifying employees schedule an appointment now to…
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Circle of Victory Goes Virtual
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Greene Medical Foundation’s annual Circle of Victory Cancer Awareness Walk went virtual this year.
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Kettering Physician Network Celebrates New Partnership with Henny Penny
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Kettering Physician Network celebrated their new partnership with the Henny Penny Cares Clinic.
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Kettering Health Network Hosts Hand Day
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Kettering Health Network hosted Hand Day on October 18 at the Hand Center at Southview Medical Center.
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Requirements for COVID-19 Testing Prior to Elective Procedures
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Kettering Health Network is standardizing the requirements for COVID-19 testing prior to elective procedures for both inpatients and outpatients: A documented COVID-19 test must be resulted within 5 days of the procedure. The exception is for patients previously infected with COVID-19 within the last 90 days. Such patients do not need repeat testing before surgery or procedures if they…
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Scheduling Elective Surgery After COVID-19
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) and the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) have issued a joint statement on elective surgery for patients after a positive COVID-19 infection: https://www.asahq.org/about-asa/newsroom/news-releases/2020/12/asa-and-apsf-joint-statement-on-elective-surgery-and-anesthesia-for-patients-after-covid-19-infection The ASA/APSF guidelines suggest the longer a patient waits after testing positive for COVID-19 the better the expected outcome for the patient. These timelines should not be considered definitive as…
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Kettering Medical Center Foundation Hosts Golf Classic
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Kettering Medical Center Foundation hosted its annual Golf Classic at NCR Country Club on October 26 with over 130 golfers in attendance.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
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Kettering Health Network is continuing to ramp up its COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Within the last week, an additional four vaccination clinics have opened, with a total of six clinics now vaccinating employees in wave 1 across our organization. We have also opened new timeslots, and appointments will now be available on weekends, starting Saturday, January 9. Eligible individuals will receive an…