Blog Posts in 2017 An "Epic" Scale: Marshall Upgrades Patient Medical Records System November 2, 2017 Nov. 2, 2017 — Marshall Medical Center has big expectations for its new electronic medical records (EMR) system. Implemented on Nov. 1, the Epic® program comes with the potential to match its name. Marshall previously used separate systems to house inpatient and outpatient records. By combining the two, the $15 million investment – a partnership with UC Davis Health nearly two ... Read More Senior Center to host free wellness and prevention fair October 23, 2017 Marshall Medical is partnering with the El Dorado Hills Community Services District to sponsor a free fall prevention day and mini-health fair for area seniors from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the Gilmore Senior Center. In addition to presentations by Marshall physicians and other health professionals, who will cover topics not limited to but including balance and strength information, ... Read More Marshall earns National honors for quality care October 20, 2017 Marshall Hospital’s ability to produce quality patient outcomes equates to high praise from independent agencies. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates performance for the 34 most common inpatient procedures/conditions at nearly 4,500 health care facilities nationwide. In the 2018 honors, Marshall received 5-star honors for quality care in five clinical areas: Treatment of Appendectomy Treatment ... Read More Marshall Earns National Honors for Quality Care October 17, 2017 Oct. 17, 2017 — Marshall Hospital’s ability to produce quality patient outcomes equates to high praise from independent agencies. Each year, Healthgrades® evaluates performance for the 34 most common inpatient procedures/conditions at nearly 4,500 health care facilities nationwide. In the 2018 honors released today, Marshall received 5-star honors for quality care in five clinical ... Read More Fall Prevention Class: A Cure for a Common Hazard October 3, 2017 Oct. 3, 2017 — A senior citizen is treated in a hospital emergency department for a fall every 11 seconds, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of non-fatal trauma hospital admissions among older adults, according the NCOA. To help avoid this common hazard, Marshall Medical Center’s annual Fall ... Read More Marshall Adds Three Physicians to Family Practice Clinics September 25, 2017 A busy year turned especially active for Marshall Medical Center, when the El Dorado County healthcare provider added three doctors to its family practice clinics. Steven Mills, MD, joined Marshall Family Medicine of El Dorado Hills as an experienced physician with a traditional and integrative approach. He arrives from MACT Medical Center in Jackson, where he served as both practitioner and ... Read More Marshall Adds Three Physicians to Family Practice Clinics September 8, 2017 Sept. 8, 2017 — A busy year turned especially active for Marshall Medical Center this week, when the El Dorado County healthcare provider added three doctors to its family practice clinics. Steven Mills, MD, joins Marshall Family Medicine of El Dorado Hills as an experienced physician with a traditional and integrative approach. He arrives from MACT Medical Center in Jackson, where he served ... Read More Marshall takes honors for Hospital Stroke Team August 23, 2017 Read More CT Screening for Early Detection of Lung Cancer August 16, 2017 Read More Marshall Medical Welcomes New Podiatrist August 9, 2017 Read More Marshall Hospital's CFO Honored as One of Region's Best Financial Stewards Posted By Press Release August 7, 2017 Marshall Chief Financial Officer Laurie Eldridge was among the 12 local CFOs honored at the Sacramento Business Journal’s Annual CFO Awards banquet earlier this month. Eldridge won in theMedium Company/Healthcare category. An El Dorado County resident since 1980, Eldridge replaced current Marshall CEO James Whipple as CFO in 2003. She joined Marshall in 1990 and has held a number of ... Read More A Big-Picture Approach Greets Marshall's First Psychiatrist August 7, 2017 Aug. 7, 2017 — A clinician born and raised in Sacramento County, Jeremy Ernst, DO, is the first full-time psychiatrist in Marshall Medical Center’s 58-year history. Asked what makes his work rewarding, Dr. Ernst mentioned law enforcement. “The element of detective work helps make it worthwhile,” Dr. Ernst said. “You can’t just prescribe drugs. I enjoy treating ... Read More Community Cares Network Goes Beyond August 2, 2017 Read More Marshall CFO Honored as One of Region's Best Financial Stewards July 31, 2017 July 31, 2017 —Marshall Chief Financial Officer Laurie Eldridge was among the 12 local CFOs honored at the Sacramento Business Journal’s Annual CFO Awards banquet earlier this month. Eldridge won in the category “Medium Company/Healthcare.” An El Dorado County resident since 1980, Eldridge replaced current Marshall CEO James Whipple as CFO in 2003. She joined Marshall in ... Read More CFO of the Year honoree: Laurie Eldridge, Marshall Medical Center July 12, 2017 CFO of the Year honoree: Laurie Eldridge, Marshall Medical Center - Read the article in the Sacramento Business Journal Read More Marshall Medical Staffs up as Large-Scale Retirement Looms July 5, 2017 Marshall Medical Staffs up as Large-Scale Retirement Looms - Read the article in the Sacramento Business Journal Read More A Path for Podiatry: Marshall Welcomes New Physician, Specialty June 30, 2017 June 30, 2017 — Dr. Harprit Bajwa, DPM, joins Marshall Medical Center to establish Marshall Podiatry. The clinic will be located at 3501 Palmer Drive, Suite 201 in Cameron Park. “My goal is to become a respected, active and contributing member of the Marshall community and to become a well-known practitioner among my fellow medical peers,” she said. Dr. Bajwa is board certified ... Read More Exhibit Transforms Marshall Community Health Library into World That Inspired Harry Potter Series June 28, 2017 June 28, 2017 — J. K. Rowling based her Harry Potter books on Renaissance traditions that contributed to the development of Western science. From July 10 to August 3, 2017, the Marshall Community Health Library presents a tour through these magical realms through a traveling exhibition displaying historical items and guest speakers. The event will be held at the Marshall Community Health ... Read More Marshall Earns National Honors for Stroke Treatment June 6, 2017 June 6, 2017 — Marshall Hospital protocols suggest the deadline to give a stroke patient potentially life-saving treatment after they enter the emergency department is 60 minutes. This ability to properly assess, diagnose and save stroke victims from debilitating injury or death has earned Marshall its latest honor. For the second straight year, the American Heart Association awarded ... Read More National Women's Health Week: Marshall Ob/gyn Answers the Call May 9, 2017 May 9, 2017 —Robert Carter, MD, takes great pride in his job’s primary function. “I have a passion to deliver health care, and my main focus is women’s health,” he said. “We pride ourselves in delivering compassionate care.” One of seven women’s health practitioners at Marshall OB/GYN, Dr. Carter stands as an example of dedication to women’s ... Read More Can You Hear Me Now? May Is Better Hearing Month May 9, 2017 May 9, 2017 — Do you find it difficult to follow a conversation in a noisy room? Do you find yourself asking people to speak up or repeat themselves? Do you often turn up the volume on the TV? Does your family complain about your hearing? You’re not alone. The average person waits seven years to address their hearing issues. Because hearing loss is a gradual process, many people learn ... Read More National Nurses Week: Marshall Honors Its Service-Minded Caregivers May 9, 2017 May 9, 2017 — Some people spend years searching for a meaningful professional career. Kathy Krejci, RN, knew her calling early on. In junior high school, Marshall's Chief Nursing Officer knew she wanted to be a nurse. Krejci took a medical occupations class her sophomore year of high school. She graduated high school in three years then worked as a nurse's aid at St. Jude Hospital in ... Read More Marshall Hosts Free Class for Expecting Parents May 4, 2017 May 4, 2017 — New parents have questions. Marshall Medical Center’s Community Health Education Department has answers. Pregnant women and their partners are welcome to join our next All About Having a Baby class beginning May 4. The eight-week series will run each Thursday through June 15 at 681 Main St. in Placerville, in the Apple Pear Room located in the second floor. Each session ... Read More Marshall Outpatient Therapy Committed to Women's Health Awareness May 1, 2017 May 1, 2017 — One dedicated Marshall Medical Center physical therapist feels at home in what some would call “uncomfortable territory.” Physical Therapist Stephanie Wiegand, PT, DPT, serves as the expert on pelvic health for Marshall Outpatient Rehabilitation services. Her patient base includes many women who’ve suffered for years with issues most often kept under wraps. ... Read More Marshall Pediatrics Explains Autism Awareness, Advances April 21, 2017 April 21, 2017 — Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects 1 in 68 children nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet it remains both common and misunderstood. April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to increase our understanding of a complicated medical issue. Recent years have seen gains in how clinicians treat ASD. As that happens, Elizabeth Peterson, MD, ... Read More 38 results found. Viewing page 1 of 2. 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