THROW THEM A BONE

South Lake Hospital was recognized in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings for 2013-2014 for its high performance in orthopedics. The hospital was ranked number three in the Orlando metro area and ranked 22nd in Florida.

The rankings recognize hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging cases.

“We’ve emphasized quality patient care across our campus,” says John Moore, president of South Lake Hospital. “This recognition validates the hard work and the heart of our team members and physicians.”

DID YOU KNOW?

South Lake Hospital opened in 1947. In 2000, the hospital moved into its current 180-acre health, wellness, and education campus.

Compassionate journey

Providing care to hospice patients with life-limiting illnesses requires a different approach and mindset for attending medical practitioners.

Thanks to a $12,500 grant from the Charles B. McLin and Mary M. McLin Foundation, Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care has implemented a new training program specifically for hospice nurses and hospice aides to enhance their clinical care of patients.

The Preceptor program increases the education of individually selected and specially trained nurses and aides who will, in turn, assist in training newly hired Cornerstone Hospice clinical staff. In addition to the training curriculum, Cornerstone Hospice purchased a special training mannequin designed to better prepare nurses for monitoring patient vital signs.

“These new clinical training supplies, mannequins, and equipment will provide a clinical practice setting for nurses and hospice aides to enhance their expertise in patient care,” says Julie Sneed, education manager of Cornerstone Hospice. ■

When it comes to orthopaedic procedures as complex as total ankle replacements, reverse shoulder replacement and joint replacements of the hip and knee, why trust anyone besides a specialist?

Our board certified orthopaedic surgeons are specialists who are fellowship trained in their areas of expertise. They are known for their advanced skill, training and experience. It’s their names you will find scrawled on referral notes from physicians from across the state or featured on the front covers of a surgeon’s training manual. From conservative care for sports injuries to advanced ankle, shoulder, hip and knee replacements, trust the specialists trusted by other surgeons.