Provider Spotlight: Dr. Christians, Gundersen Home Hospital
“Medicine is evolving, and the pandemic is accelerating change. Home Hospital is the future of healthcare. Once you adopt the program and experience the benefits, it’s easy to see why it works.”
Surging COVID Cases and Rapidly Filling Hospitals
Progress Health, September 2021 Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, a key objective has been not overwhelming the health care system, specifically hospitals who are once again…
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Padma, Marshfield Clinic Health System Home Recovery Care
“This is a fantastic program for eligible patients. I believe that with Home Recovery Care, patients can feel better, sooner!”
Position Spotlight: Recovery Partner
“I love getting to know our patients by speaking with each of them on the days of their call cadence.” – Josh, Recovery Partner
“When I came home from the hospital that night, the nurse was already there setting things up for me. It was amazing. They never seemed in a rush and took the time to answer our many questions.”
Few things are scarier than having trouble breathing. So, when James started experiencing shortness of breath, he made the decision to visit the Greenville Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.
Exploring the Many Possibilities of Hospital Care at Home
We’ve learned a lot during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve learned that our doctors and nurses really are heroes, putting their lives on the line to…
Provider Spotlight: Dr. Weinberg, Allegheny Health Network Home Recovery Care
“I think there is nothing better than bringing the right care to patients at the right place and the right time. The HRC Plus program hits all those things.”
Prisma Health is Bringing Hospital-Level Care into Patients Homes in the Midlands
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Prisma Health, the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, is now offering Home Recovery Care to patients cared for at Prisma…
Position Spotlight: Payroll Manager
“I love the company and the people! I am proud of what our company does, and even though I’m not directly involved with patients, I know that Contessa is making a difference in their lives. I love the people I work with, not just my department but the whole team. When I first joined Contessa, I immediately felt like part of the family and each year the family gets bigger and bigger – it’s exciting!” – Kelly, Payroll Manager
First patient to use Gundersen Home Hospital undergoes successful treatment in comfort of her house
La Crosse Tribune, July 2, 2021 One month after the launch of Gundersen Home Hospital, the program has treated its first patient, Diana Janisch. The…
“The Home Hospital nurses were great and so accommodating!”
When Diana was bitten on the hand by her daughter’s cat, she made the decision to visit the Emergency Department. Doctors prescribed her antibiotics, but after a few days, she noticed her hand was continuing to swell. On her second trip to the Gundersen La Crosse Emergency Department, she was told she needed IV antibiotics to treat the Cellulitis that had formed.
Amedisys Paying $250M for Contessa
Nashville Post, July 1, 2021 The leaders of home hospitalization and skilled nursing venture Contessa Health have signed a deal to sell the six-year-old company…