News
 
Gravatar
Pin on Pinterest

Mark Deno, FACHE, has been named CEO of Medical City North Hills, starting August 5.

Deno has been part of HCA Healthcare, the parent company of Medical City Healthcare, since 2014. Most recently, he served as COO of The Medical Center of Aurora, part of HealthONE in Denver. Under his leadership, the hospital added key services and elevated standards in stroke care, rehabilitation and surgical services, increasing the lifesaving surgical care the hospital was able to provide.

“Mark has a proven record of leadership with a dedication to providing exceptional, quality healthcare,” says Erol Akdamar, FACHE, president of Medical City Healthcare. “We are delighted to welcome him back to North Texas to lead Medical City North Hills.”

Deno began his career in surgery centers in Colorado and Texas, including two years as CEO of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, where he gained important insight into the North Texas healthcare landscape.

“I’m excited to return to North Texas and to work in an environment where the commitment to compassionate, excellent care is demonstrated in every action, every patient, every time,” said Deno. “I look forward to working alongside the dedicated colleagues at Medical City North Hills that care for our community.”

Medical City North Hills is a Primary Stroke Center with Cycle 5 chest pain accreditation and growing bariatric and joint replacement programs. The hospital has an “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades.

Gravatar
Pin on Pinterest

Many women are missing out on an important bone density screening due to lack of information regarding the process, according to a radiology technologist at Medical City North Hills. Experts say some of the confusion surrounds who should have bone density screening and at what age, cost, radiation exposure, and questions about follow-up.

“A bone density screening is a rather simple procedure which looks for signs of osteoporosis – thinning and compressing of bones – due to the loss of calcium,” explains Teresa Lindsey, a registered radiation technologist at Medical City North Hills’ Women’s Imaging Center.

About 54 million Americans have osteoporosis or low bone density. Approximately 50 percent of women and up to 25 percent of men over the age of 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Bone density screening can help diagnose osteoporosis and indicate low bone density. People with low bone density are more likely to break a bone because their bone density is lower than normal but not low enough to be diagnosed as osteoporosis.

The screening itself is quick and painless and requires no prior preparation or medications. The screening machine hovers over the body and focuses on the spine and hips -- bones that provide the most accurate indication of bone loss.

Experts say women worried about radiation can also be assured that the exposure is very small. 

“You’re not getting any more radiation exposure from this than you get walking in the sun or the background radiation we get everyday just living on the earth,” said Lindsey. “There’s not even enough exposure that medical providers have to wear aprons or be behind a shield.”

Once screened, results are categorized as green, yellow and red, with red indicating bone density concerns. Often, results are available before you leave the physician’s office.

“If your results land in the middle or yellow section, some doctors will put their patients on medication,” Lindsey said. “Other doctors just suggest vitamin D, exercise, or even just walking - anything that will help build and maintain the strength of the bones.

“Unless you have the screening done, though, you won’t know where to start or even if there is anything to be concerned about,” says Lindsey.

Experts recommend getting a baseline screening when women reach menopause. Patients should check insurance to determine if a physician referral is required. Medicare covers bone density screenings every two years.

Gravatar
Pin on Pinterest

Healthgrades Names Medical City North Hills a

 

Healthgrades awards recognize superior performance among hospitals nationally

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX (July 23, 2018) – Medical City North Hills has been named a 5-star recipient for hysterectomies from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Medical City North Hills was one of 153 facilities performing better than expected, achieving a 5-star rating for hysterectomies in the 2018 Women’s Care Awards.

“The 5-star award demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to quality and would not be possible without the focus and training of our staff and physicians,” said Xavier Villarreal, CEO at Medical City North Hills.

“In an environment where consumers have more choices about where to receive their care, a hospital’s commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes is fundamental,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades. “Because consumers place such value on this information, hospitals that achieve five stars for hysterectomies stand out in their marketplace.”

Medical City North Hills is one of nine Medical City Healthcare hospitals honored for outstanding women’s services in the 2018 Women’s Care Awards, including Medical City Alliance, Medical City Arlington, Medical City Dallas, Medical City Las Colinas, Medical City Lewisville, Medical City McKinney, Medical City Plano, and Medical City Weatherford.

View Healthgrades hospital quality methodologies.

Gravatar
Pin on Pinterest

Medical City North Hills has been named a 5-star recipient for hysterectomies from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. Medical City North Hills was one of 153 facilities performing better than expected, achieving a 5-star rating for hysterectomies in the 2018 Women’s Care Awards.

“The 5-star award demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to quality and would not be possible without the focus and training of our staff and physicians,” said Xavier Villarreal, CEO at Medical City North Hills.

“In an environment where consumers have more choices about where to receive their care, a hospital’s commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes is fundamental,” said Brad Bowman, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Healthgrades. “Because consumers place such value on this information, hospitals that achieve five stars for hysterectomies stand out in their marketplace.”

 

Medical City North Hills is one of nine Medical City Healthcare hospitals honored for outstanding women’s services in the 2018 Women’s Care Awards, including Medical City Alliance, Medical City Arlington, Medical City Dallas, Medical City Las Colinas, Medical City Lewisville, Medical City McKinney, Medical City Plano, and Medical City Weatherford.

 

View Healthgrades hospital quality methodologies.

Gravatar
Pin on Pinterest

Medical City North Hills has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. New Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S., were announced today. Medical City North Hills was one of (844?) hospitals to receive an “A,” ranking it among the safest hospitals in the United States.

“We are extremely proud of the diligent work by our staff to achieve this lofty rating from Leapfrog for the second straight reporting period,” said Xavier Villarreal, CEO at Medical City North Hills. “We’re very proud of the designation.”

“Protecting patients from harm is the most important charge for any hospital,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We recognize and appreciate ‘A’ hospitals’ vigilance and continued dedication to keeping their patients safe.”

“Hospitals that earn top marks nationally in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, ‘have achieved the highest safety standards in the country,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “That takes commitment from every member of the hospital staff, who all deserve thanks and congratulations when their hospitals achieve an ‘A’ Safety Grade.”

Developed under the guidance of an Expert Panel, the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade uses 30 measures of publicly available hospital safety data to assign A, B, C, D and F grades to more than 2,600 U.S. hospitals twice per year. It is calculated by top patient safety experts, peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public.

To see Medical City North Hills’ full grade, and to access consumer-friendly patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit www.hospitalsafetygrade.org

 

Gravatar

Medical City North Hills has earned two Unit of Distinction (UOD) Awards in an annual program which recognizes and rewards exemplary Medical-Surgical nursing units at HCA Healthcare affiliate facilities.

The two Medical-Surgical units, 6th Floor and 5th Floor, respectively, won a Unit of Distinction and an Honorable Mention in the special recognition among 820 HCA nursing units across the country.

Using 23 different criteria, units were scored to determine which would receive the 2017 Unit of Distinction honor, which earns them a spot in the Top 5% of all HCA Medical-Surgical and Critical Care hospital units. In addition to the UOD recipients, 35 additional units achieved scores ranking them within the Top 10% of all HCA Med-Surg and Critical Care units, earning each an “Honorable Mention” designation.

An important component of the program is the company’s sponsorship of nurses to obtain national certification through programs accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties. This year, more than 1,100 HCA-affiliated nurses expanded their professional knowledge and advanced their individual and professional skills to earn certification.

“The Unit of Distinction Award has again recognized our Med-Surg units for their outstanding commitment to high-quality patient care,” said Xavier Villarreal, CEO at Medical City North Hills. “I continue to be impressed with the leaders and clinical team who work constantly to improve the level of compassionate care on these units.”

The unit directors are Mary Williams, RN and Eunice Valai, RN, respectively, for the 6th Floor and 5th Floor Med-Surg units.

With more than 1,800 care locations, HCA-affiliated nurses have abundant opportunity to choose work across a wide spectrum of clinical and non-clinical settings. HCA is dedicated to providing support to all nurses across the company from the bedside to the boardroom through professional development, investments in technology and a commitment to helping nurses deliver excellent care to patients.

Gravatar

North Richland Hills – Medical City North Hillshas earned two Unit of Distinction (UOD) Awards in an annual program which recognizes and rewards exemplary Medical-Surgical nursing units at HCA Healthcare affiliate facilities.

The two Medical-Surgical units, 6th Floor and 5th Floor, respectively, won a Unit of Distinction and an Honorable Mention in the special recognition among 820 HCA nursing units across the country.

Using 23 different criteria, units were scored to determine which would receive the 2017 Unit of Distinction honor, which earns them a spot in the Top 5% of all HCA Medical-Surgical and Critical Care hospital units. In addition to the UOD recipients, 35 additional units achieved scores ranking them within the Top 10% of all HCA Med-Surg and Critical Care units, earning each an “Honorable Mention” designation.

An important component of the program is the company’s sponsorship of nurses to obtain national certification through programs accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties. This year, more than 1,100 HCA-affiliated nurses expanded their professional knowledge and advanced their individual and professional skills to earn certification.

“The Unit of Distinction Award has again recognized our Med-Surg units for their outstanding commitment to high-quality patient care,” said Xavier Villarreal, CEO at Medical City North Hills. “I continue to be impressed with the leaders and clinical team who work constantly to improve the level of compassionate care on these units.”

The unit directors are Mary Williams, RN and Eunice Valai, RN, respectively, for the 6th Floor and 5th Floor Med-Surg units.

With more than 1,800 care locations, HCA-affiliated nurses have abundant opportunity to choose work across a wide spectrum of clinical and non-clinical settings. HCA is dedicated to providing support to all nurses across the company from the bedside to the boardroom through professional development, investments in technology and a commitment to helping nurses deliver excellent care to patients.

Gravatar
Pin on Pinterest

For Immediate Release

                                                                                                Contact:

                                                                                                Randy Sachs, Director, Marketing and Public Relations

                                                                                                O: 817-255-1893 C: 817-233-6723

                                                                                                Randy.sachs@hcahealthcare.com

 

 

North Hills Hospital Names New CEO

 

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX (November 12, 2015) – North Hills Hospital has announced the selection of Xavier Villarreal as CEO for the hospital following a national search. He begins his tenure at North Hills Hospital this week.

 

Villarreal assumes the position following the retirement of Randy Moresi, who served 25 years in that capacity for the facility in North Richland Hills, Texas.

 

With 18 years of healthcare leadership experience, Villarreal joins North Hills Hospital – a member of the HCA North Texas Division – from CHRISTUS Health where he most recently served as the vice president and chief operating officer of CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline and Memorial Hospitals in Corpus Christi, Texas. Prior to joining CHRISTUS Spohn he served for seven years as the CEO of Navarro Regional Hospital, a 162-bed acute care hospital in Corsicana Texas, and as COO at Abilene Regional Medical Center in Abilene, Texas.  Xavier worked for Hillcrest HealthCare System in Tulsa, Oklahoma for eight years during which he served as CEO at the Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau, Oklahoma and Fairfax Memorial Hospital in Fairfax, Oklahoma.  

 

“Xavier is known for his focus on patient, physician and employee engagement and fiscal accountability,” said Erol Akdamar, president of the HCA North Texas Division.

 

Villarreal received his BBA in Accounting at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and his Masters in Healthcare Administration at Trinity University in San Antonio.  He has led statewide health care efforts and currently serves on both the Texas Hospital Association and the HOSPAC boards of directors. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

 “I’m looking forward to being part of the North Hills Hospital family,” Villarreal said. “I have felt welcomed during the interview process and my family and I are looking forward to making North Richland Hills our home. I am excited to lead and continue to build on the past successes of North Hills Hospital.”

 

 

 

###

 

About North Hills Hospital

North Hills Hospital is licensed for 164 beds and is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. North Hills also has Disease Specific Certification by the Joint Commission for hip, knee, shoulder and cardiac service lines and we are a designated Level IV trauma center.  Our specialty services and honors include being the first hospital in the U.S. to have a Cycle 4 Chest Pain Center and the first in Northeast Tarrant County (Texas) to have an O-Arm navigation system for computer-assisted spine surgery. We have Primary Stroke Center certification by the Joint Commission and also specialize in total joint replacement and cardiac care. North Hills Hospital is an affiliate of HCA.

North Hills Hospital is the oldest of the four Tarrant County hospitals for HCA, growing from a small community hospital opened in 1961 as Glenview Hospital. The current facility at 4401 Booth Calloway Road opened in December 1983.

Gravatar
Pin on Pinterest

Longtime Healthcare Communications Pro Joins North Hills Team

Randy Sachs named Director of PR and Community Outreach

 

Randy Sachs, a longtime healthcare marketing and communications professional, has been named as the director of public relations and community outreach for North Hills Hospital in North Richland Hills.

In his role at North Hills Hospital, Sachs will be responsible for internal and external communications and community engagement, including sponsorships, speakers, and event planning. .

“We are thrilled to have Randy as part of the team,” says Randy Moresi, CEO of North Hills Hospital, “He brings a wealth of experience that will help improve our mission to serve the surrounding community.”

Sachs has over 20 years of hospital and physician group PR and communications experience.  He was most recently the media relations manager for Children’s Health and Children’s Medical Center Dallas.  Sachs has also handled communications and marketing for Cook Children’s Medical Center, the UNT Health Science Center’s physician group, and Urology Associates of North Texas.

“I’m very excited about the opportunity to work with North Hills Hospital and become engaged in the hospital’s long-standing commitment to the community’s health,” Sachs says.

Sachs received his bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma and an MBA from Oklahoma City University. He is also an accredited and certified member of the American Society of Healthcare Marketing and Public Relations of the American Hospital Association.

Click here for a photo of Randy Sachs

About North Hills Hospital

North Hills Hospital is an affiliate of HCA North Texas, one of the region’s largest, most comprehensive health care providers and includes 12 hospitals, more than 50 ambulatory sites, more than 5,500 active physicians and 12,000 employees in Dallas-Fort Worth. HCA North Texas is distinguished as the first regional brain attack network in the United States, with five comprehensive stroke centers, and six primary stroke centers geographically positioned to provide rapid access to high quality stroke care across the region. Five HCA North Texas hospitals hold the prestigious Magnet Recognized® status from the American Nurses Association – a designation of quality achieved only by the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide. Seven HCA North Texas hospitals are on The Joint Commission’s 2013 list of Top Performers on Key Quality Measures™.