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“Our goal is to provide the best care for each of our patients,” said Vivek Lal, M.D., assistant professor in Neonatology and director of the Golden Week program. “Through the Golden Week program, we have standardized care that infants receive during their first week of life, ultimately improving their survival rates. The program provides guidance for physicians and nurses on clinical and nonclinical aspects of caring for an extremely preterm newborn.”
Recently, UAB’s Golden Week program was recognized by the Gage Awards for Innovation and Excellence, which honors the outstanding work of members of America’s Essential Hospitals. The strategic priorities of America’s Essential Hospitals include identifying and disseminating evidence-based best practices that enhance the quality of care for all — especially vulnerable people.
Read the story at UAB News.
View the video showcased at the GAGE Awards.
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For the eighth consecutive year, Children’s of Alabama is ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Seven of Children’s pediatric specialty services – Cancer,
Diabetes and Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Nephrology, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Pulmonology – were placed among the top 50 in the United States in the magazine’s 2017-18 Best Children’s Hospital rankings. Currently, U.S. News & World Report ranks 10 specialties. The complete listing and corresponding rankings may be found at http://www.usnews.com/best-hospitals.
Read the story on Childrensal.org.
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