District attorney says hospital death investigation could be lengthy Nov 6, 2009
In September, Cape Cod Healthcare, the hospital s parent company, announced plans to close the outpatient Behavioral Health Urgent Care Service, but Cape Cod Hospital spokesman David Reilly said that closure did not play a role in the October incident. This was not related to that. (Cape Codder, MA)
Visitors limited to Cape Cod, Falmouth hospitals Nov 3, 2009
Cape Cod Healthcare announced today a decision to limit visitor access in its hospitals in Hyannis and Falmouth for people under age 18 as a way to protect patients most at risk for H1N1 influenza and the seasonal flu. The policy takes effect Monday, Nov. 2This decision applies to both Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital and is effective Monday, Nov. 2. (Cape Codder, MA)
Fontaine marks first year using digital mammography Oct 5, 2009
(Both Fontaine and the Breast Care Center are part of Cape Cod Healthcare). The same technologists rotate through the breast care center and Fontaine, Williams said, and the images are read by the same radiologists. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Letters from The Cape Codder Oct 3, 2009
The committee would like to thank our fabulous sponsors: Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank, Willy s World Wellness and Conference Center, American Heritage Realty Inc., The Cape Codder newspaper, Cape Cod Hospital, Cape Cod Healthcare Rehabilitation Services at Willy s Gym, Cape Cod Sports Management, Cape Associates, and Fellman Design Group. In addition, the committee greatly appreciates the terrific efforts of the volunteers the players, and most especially Art Jerome, Willy s director of... (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Cape Cod Healthcare presentation Sep 21, 2009
Meet Dr. Richard Salluzzo, president and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare at 9 a.m., Sept. 25 at the Barnstable Senior Center. Meet, listen and ask questions about healthcare on Cape Cod. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Outpatient urgent care program will close : Change in Behaviorial Health Service in Hyannis Sep 16, 2009
Cape Cod Healthcare will close its outpatient Urgent Care Service, located at the Psychiatric Center of Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, effective, Oct. 1. According to a statement from Cape Cod Healthcare, the urgent care program opened in 2003 to improve access to psychopharmacology services has evolved to the point where it essentially increases no-show rates for psychiatric appointments and simultaneously increases drug-seeking activities. (Cape Codder, MA)
Cape Cod Healthcare breaks ground on new Ambulatory Complex Sep 3, 2009
If you have a little imagination, we hope you can see a thriving medical center, said Richard Salluzzo, president and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare ... Cape Cod Healthcare officials anticipate a May 2011 opening of the Ellen B. and Richard S. Cuda Diagnostic Pavilion, the first phase of the campus. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Community college key to economic recovery Aug 14, 2009
Cape Cod Healthcare, which includes Cape Cod Hospital and Falmouth Hospital, is the largest employer on the Cape and the college has worked in partnership with CCHC. Patricia Kenyon, director of clinical education and training for the organization, says that thanks to state training funds, Cape Cod Healthcare has been able to work with the college in helping its employees advance into nursing careers. Since 2000 the college has provided the training for 70 workers to advance into the nursing... (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Where have all the doctors gone? Jul 14, 2009
Cape Cod Healthcare, which employs 124 of the approximately 150 primary care physicians on the Cape, says the average PCP caseload is 2,000 patients. Since January 2008, 15 primary care physicians have left Cape Cod Healthcare, with 11 physicians taking their place ... Both are employed by Cape Cod Healthcare. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Cape Cod Healthcare in need of O-negative blood Jun 24, 2009
The Cape Cod Healthcare blood bank is seeking donors with O-negative blood. Currently there are several inpatients requiring O-negative blood transfusions. (Cape Codder, MA)
Lt. Governor seeks input on state budget May 27, 2009
Linda White, spokesperson for SEIU the union for Cape Cod Healthcare, was concerned about more cuts to healthcare. Please don t cut any more from healthcare. (Cape Codder, MA)
UPDATED: Two flu cases have Cape connections May 8, 2009
David Reilly, spokesman for Cape Cod Healthcare, which owns the clinic, said Friday night that the boy was diagnosed with strep throat on April 23. He was not tested for swine flu at that time because the illness had not yet emerged as a major concern. (Cape Codder, MA)
Future of our health care system with Dr. Salluzzo Apr 17, 2009
The Bourne Council on Aging, 239 Main St., Buzzards Bay, will host Dr. Richard F. Salluzzo, President and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 21. Salluzzo will meet with seniors and local residents, in a town meeting format, to answer questions regarding the future of the health care system on Cape Cod. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Mark the date: Healthcare forum at Harwich Community Center Mar 21, 2009
Dr. Richard Salluzzo, president and CEO of Cape Cod Healthcare, Inc. will be the featured speaker and will describe the positive changes he envisions through major changes in the way health care is delivered by its practitioners and paid for by its recipients. Dr. Salluzzo will speak until 11, and respond to questions for half an hour. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Cape Cod Healthcare hires new Chief Financial Officer Feb 14, 2009
Officials with Cape Cod Healthcare named a new chief financial officer earlier this month ... "We are delighted that we have attracted an executive of Michael Connors' caliber and experience for this critical position," said Cape Cod Healthcare President and CEO Dr. Richard Salluzzo ... "I know that Cape Cod Healthcare will benefit from his extensive background, knowledge and experience in so many financial aspects of the healthcare industry.". (Yarmouth Register, MA)
