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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Roughly 1,300 nurses at Saint Barnabas Medical Center continued their demands for the implementation of staffing ratios and wage increases this week as they negotiate a new contract with hospital administrators. Earlier this week, members of the New Jersey Nurses Union/CWA Local 1091 announced plans to gather for a rally outside the Livingston hospital. According to a statement from the union, the nurses are seeking a "fair wage increase and to improve staffing levels." "Our main goal is to give this community the best and safest care possible," said CWA Local 1091 President Maria Refinski. "The New Jersey Nurses Union wants to bring public awareness about the focus of our proposals in negotiations – namely adequate staffing levels to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction." The nurses' previous contract expired in November . The union has butted heads with Saint Barnabas administrators in the past. During negotiations in 2017...

(MENAFN - GetNews) Gastrointestinal Drugs Market Analysis By Drug Class (Acid Neutralizers, Laxatives & Antidiarrheal, Anti-Emetics, Antiulcer), By Type Of Disease (Esophagus Diseases, Stomach Diseases, Intestinal Diseases, Rectum Diseases) – Asia Pacific Industry Forecast till 2023 Asia Pacific Gastrointestinal Drugs Market Share Is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 6.1% During The Forecast Period 2017-2023. Market Overview Gastrointestinal (GI) diseases affects stomach, large intestine and rectum, small intestine, esophagus, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The symptoms of GI diseases are heartburn, indigestion, bloating, constipation, and many more. The diseases of gastrointestinal have become common in the people across world.  Gastrointestinal diseases are caused by various reasons such as acid reflux, heartburn, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, peptic ulcer disease, abdominal pain syndrome, biliary tract disorders, gallbladder disorders, and gallstone pancreatitis. Avai...

If you see Ed Arthurs selling papers at Third Avenue and Seneca Street by the Seattle light rail entrance, you may notice Cosby first. Cosby is Ed’s little dog, who is always with him.  Second, you may notice Ed is in a wheelchair. He was paralyzed as a tree trimmer in Kansas City, the best-paying job he ever had.  “It was an ‘outlaw’ tree trimming and spraying company. Everybody was ex-convicts,” Ed said. The owner “wanted people that had little scruples. I worked as a laborer and then on the spray rigs, and sales at night.  “Then he wanted me full-time sales.” Ed has long been noticed for his calm salesmanship.  As a kid, Ed worked the farms of his grandparents, aunts, uncles and great-aunts. He grew up on military bases in Texas and Georgia. Then, he went into the military at age 17.  After the military, he worked a sales job and then for a tree-trimming company, whose owner had various scams. One involved selling “snake spray,” using a rat snake f...

× Johnson Creek Elementary School closed Friday after outbreak of gastrointestinal virus JOHNSON CREEK — There will be no school for students at Johnson Creek Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 6. The reason? The Jefferson County Health Department was notified that approximately 30 percent of the student population attending the school, along with several staff, have started becoming ill with gastrointestinal symptoms, mainly vomiting. At this time the Health Department, along with epidemiologists from the State Division of Public Health, are working with the school district to complete an investigation. The school will get a thorough cleaning on Friday. It was initially reported that the symptoms were caused by influenza which is often confused with the “stomach flu.” Although the exact cause of the illness isn’t known, officials say it resembles a gastrointestinal virus, not the influenza virus. The Jefferson County Health Department can be reached at 920-674-7275 for...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) was recently awarded an ‘A’ grade for the 16th consecutive time in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade.  SBMC is the only hospital in a seven-state area—New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Maryland—to achieve straight 'A's since the survey began in 2012. “Patient safety is the priority at SBMC," said Stephen P. Zieniewicz, SBMC president and chief executive officer (CEO). "Achieving straight A’s for the 16th time in a row is indicative of our unwavering focus on safety and quality for our patients and their families. We are extremely proud of our entire healthcare team and their commitment and dedication to being a High Reliability Organization with outstanding outcomes." Sign Up for Livingston Newsletter Our newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust. You have successfully signed up for the TAPinto Livingston Newsletter. Developed un...

MIAMI COUNTY – Now that “ No Shave November ” is over, locals are altering their hair for a new campaign. Bowl Cuts for Bowels promotes awareness for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and everybody’s hopping on board. Bowl Cuts used to be considered “bad” haircuts, but newfound bowlheads have brought the style back to glory. Thousands have pulled out the scissors to make big snips for IBS awareness.  Participants are mailing their hair to the Irritated Stomachs and Intestines Society (ISIS) for donation. All clippings are tossed into a large furnace, as a tribute to the boiling liquid that destroys victims’ intestines.  Jonathon Schtetson, the campaign’s founder, sat down for an exclusive interview with the Miami County Bugle Caller .  MCBC: So, Jonathon. What sparked Bowl Cuts for Bowels? Schtetson: I spent the last 6 years researching stomach diseases, and discovered that millions of people have IBS. However, everybody’s afraid to talk about it. I wanted to stand ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) was recently awarded an ‘A’ grade for the 16th consecutive time in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade.  SBMC is the only hospital in a seven-state area—New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Maryland—to achieve straight 'A's since the survey began in 2012. “Patient safety is the priority at SBMC," said Stephen P. Zieniewicz, SBMC president and chief executive officer (CEO). "Achieving straight A’s for the 16th time in a row is indicative of our unwavering focus on safety and quality for our patients and their families. We are extremely proud of our entire healthcare team and their commitment and dedication to being a High Reliability Organization with outstanding outcomes." Our newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust. Developed under the guidance of a National Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade employs 28 measures of publ...

× Johnson Creek Elementary School closed Friday after outbreak of gastrointestinal virus JOHNSON CREEK — There will be no school for students at Johnson Creek Elementary School on Friday, Dec. 6. The reason? The Jefferson County Health Department was notified that approximately 30 percent of the student population attending the school, along with several staff, have started becoming ill with gastrointestinal symptoms, mainly vomiting. At this time the Health Department, along with epidemiologists from the State Division of Public Health, are working with the school district to complete an investigation. The school will get a thorough cleaning on Friday. It was initially reported that the symptoms were caused by influenza which is often confused with the “stomach flu.” Although the exact cause of the illness isn’t known, officials say it resembles a gastrointestinal virus, not the influenza virus. The Jefferson County Health Department can be reached at 920-674-7275 for...

JOHNSON CREEK — A school in Jefferson County is closing its doors Friday after nearly a third of students had to stay home on Thursday due to a stomach virus. The Jefferson County Health Department says about 30% of the student population attending the Johnson Creek Elementary School, along with several staff, started becoming ill with gastrointestinal symptoms, mainly vomiting. The Health Department, along with epidemiologists from the State Division of Public Health, are working with the school district to complete an investigation. The Elementary School will be closed Friday, December 6, 2019 for thorough cleaning. It was initially reported that the symptoms were caused by influenza which is often confused with the "stomach flu." Although the exact cause of the illness isn't known, it resembles a gastrointestinal virus, not the influenza virus. https://ift.tt/369acN2

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) was recently awarded an ‘A’ grade for the 16th consecutive time in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade.  SBMC is the only hospital in a seven-state area—New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Maryland—to achieve straight 'A's since the survey began in 2012. “Patient safety is the priority at SBMC," said Stephen P. Zieniewicz, SBMC president and chief executive officer (CEO). "Achieving straight A’s for the 16th time in a row is indicative of our unwavering focus on safety and quality for our patients and their families. We are extremely proud of our entire healthcare team and their commitment and dedication to being a High Reliability Organization with outstanding outcomes." Sign Up for West Orange Newsletter Our newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust. You have successfully signed up for the TAPinto West Orange Newsletter. Developed ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) was recently awarded an ‘A’ grade for the 16th consecutive time in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade.  SBMC is the only hospital in a seven-state area—New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Maryland—to achieve straight 'A's since the survey began in 2012. “Patient safety is the priority at SBMC," said Stephen P. Zieniewicz, SBMC president and chief executive officer (CEO). "Achieving straight A’s for the 16th time in a row is indicative of our unwavering focus on safety and quality for our patients and their families. We are extremely proud of our entire healthcare team and their commitment and dedication to being a High Reliability Organization with outstanding outcomes." Our newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust. Developed under the guidance of a National Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade employs 28 measures of publ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) was recently awarded an ‘A’ grade for the 16th consecutive time in The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2019 Hospital Safety Grade.  SBMC is the only hospital in a seven-state area—New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Rhode Island and Maryland—to achieve straight 'A's since the survey began in 2012. “Patient safety is the priority at SBMC," said Stephen P. Zieniewicz, SBMC president and chief executive officer (CEO). "Achieving straight A’s for the 16th time in a row is indicative of our unwavering focus on safety and quality for our patients and their families. We are extremely proud of our entire healthcare team and their commitment and dedication to being a High Reliability Organization with outstanding outcomes." Sign Up for Livingston Newsletter Our newsletter delivers the local news that you can trust. You have successfully signed up for the TAPinto Livingston Newsletter. Developed un...