Chicago Chapter of HIMSS Nurtures Growth for Members
by Ron Paglia
The Heart of Compassion: Thomas Reese, M.D.

Publisher’s Note: Fathers and Daughters
by Josh Felix
Is Your Facility Up-to-date On the Standards for a Legal Health Record?
by Jill Callahan Dennis, JD, RHIA
A Nurse’s View of What is Wrong about Mandated Nurse to Patient Ratios
by K. Bruce Stickler and Bridget Kevin
Consumer-Driven Health Care Changes Hospitals’ Approach to Patient Care
by Pamela A. Keene
Job Searching on the Internet
by Craig Eberts
Professional Staffing Service Committed to Quality for 15 Years
by Tracy Ahrens
Discharge Phone Calls Deliver Quality Care, Higher Patient Satisfaction
by Quint Studer
UBIT-Related Certification of Nonprofit Healthcare Providers’ Tax Returns
by Kathleen M. Nilles
‘Climbing EVEREST’ – New Study May Improve Quality of Life After Stroke
by Michael Podrasky
Making A Tough Decision
by Shelly Sun
Jazzman’s Provides "Smooth Coffee and All That Jazz"

Publisher’s Note - Spring to It!
by Kristen Felix
Healthcare Transactions Conference Set For April
by Lois Thomson
Good News for Workers Over 50
by Russ Jones
Health & Productivity Data to Improve Benefit Design, Quality & Cost Savings
by Jessica Larsen, MS
With all the Sturm und Drung Over Nursing Ratios is there a Better Way?
by Bruce Stickler
Threat of Avian Flu Lingers But Public Shouldn’t Panic
by Ron Paglia
Hospitals & Physicians as Partners: Solid Relationships as a Foundation for Success
by James Burns and Robert Ramsey, III
Making Patients the Heart of Everything We Dosm at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL
by Lynne Adame
Mike Cleary: Pathways to Independence
by April Terreri
John Cahill: Healthcare Comes Home
by April Terreri
Sign-Language Video Interpreting Improves Communication, Reduces Risk for Hospitals
by Michele Rothert

Publisher’s Note - Take a Bow
by Josh Felix
Illinois Attorney General Proposes New Charity Care and Billing Requirements for Illinois Hospitals
by K. Bruce Stickler and Linda Sauser Moroney
Branding and the Basics…
by Mary Speiser
E-Prescribing - A Great Step Toward Implementing EHR
by Michael Podrasky
Getting The Most From Healthcare Marketing
by Georgia Casciato
Leena Nanda Celebrates Diversity in Healthcare
by Vanessa Orr
Salute to Minorities in Healthcare

Blagojevich Keeps Illinois at Forefront of Health Care
by Ron Paglia
MCHC Leader Targets Increased Awareness of Economic Impact
by Ron Paglia
A Presidential Perspective for 2006
by Michael Podrasky
A Conversation With John D. Baird,CEO, Holy Family Medical Center
by Michael Podrasky
Illinois Physician Discipline I.
by Steven H. Jesser
Wal-Mart Suffers Massive Indigestion Following $172 Million Verdict for Missed Meals Breaks
by K. Bruce Stickler
Physician Agreements & Ventures Conference Produces Positive Results
by Lois Thomson
Early Lessons in Life, Career Continue to Guide McDermott at Resurrection
by Ron Paglia
Avian Flu Outbreak: Preparing for the Unknown
by Thomas P. Fuller, PhD
Nursing Professor Reflects on Nursing Profession’s Needs
by Ron Paglia
New Year’s Resolution: Physicians Must Be in the Driver’s Seat!
by Steven M. Malkin, M.D.
‘Great Changes on the Horizon’
by Karen Hartman
Important Considerations for Engaging Consultants
by Marsha Knapik RN, MSN, CCRN
The Key to Hiring the Right Person – Behavioral Event Interviewing
by Debby Taber
Diversity at Work: One Woman’s Story
by Sharon Latson
Hospitalists’ Committee Involvement Increases Value
by Rene Toledo

The Healthcare Paradox of the Past Twenty Years
by Jan Jennings
Embracing Change: Lifelong Learning for Healthcare Professionals
by Wendy Rheault, PT, PhD
Infection Control Responsibility of All Involved with Health Care
by Ron Paglia
Childerguild Recognizes John Leach & Keyton Nixon

Publication Dedicated to Metro Atlanta Healthcare Industry to Premiere March 2006

Corporate Cam-Pains Target Health Care
by K. Bruce Sticker
Holidays Give Families a Chance to Assess, Assist Older Loved Ones
by Nancy Kennedy
End-of-Life Care Goes Beyond Medicine
by Rev. Dr. Martha Rutland
Is This The Place For Spirituality?
by Kathleen Kuffner, RN
This Holiday, Have The Conversation
by Nancy Petersen, LCSW
Weapons in the Emergency Department: To Check or Not to Check
by Steve Wilder and Chris Sorensen