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National Nurses United Wednesday called on Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III to reject HCA Healthcare’s acquisition of NorthCrest Health in Springfield, Tenn., citing the potential adverse impact on patient care services and care costs for area residents.
Paul Fridenstine Named Chief Financial Officer Of Parkridge Valley, Parkridge West Hospital And Parkridge North ER Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Paul Fridenstine
Paul Fridenstine has been named chief financial officer (CFO) of Parkridge West Hospital, Parkridge North ER and the four-campus Parkridge Valley behavioral health system. In this role, Fridenstine will oversee all financial aspects of each campus. Mr. Fridenstine has accumulated 25 years of accounting experience with more than 13 years spent in healthcare.
“Having worked in both acute care and behavioral health settings, Paul brings a wealth of experience to our campuses, and we are excited to welcome him to our team,” said Tim Grant, MD, MBA, CEO of Parkridge West, Parkridge Valley and Parkridge North, and CMO of Parkridge Health System. “We are poised for strong growth, and Paul’s background and depth of healthcare knowledge will be key to helping us achieve our goals.”
Parkridge Medical Center And Parkridge East Hospital Nationally Recognized With A For Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Thursday, April 29, 2021
For the fourth consecutive awards cycle, Parkridge Medical Center and Parkridge East Hospital received an “A” grade in the spring 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the facility’s achievements protecting patients from errors, injuries, accidents and infections.
“Earning consecutive ‘A’ grades from The Leapfrog Group underscores the fact that patient safety is a foundational part of our culture at Parkridge Health,” said Tom Ozburn, president and CEO of Parkridge Health System. “Patient safety is paramount to our healthcare philosophy at Parkridge Health System, and such recognition demonstrates the hard work and commitment of our colleagues to the communities we serve.”
Centennial Heart At Parkridge Hires Interventional Cardiologist And Structural Heart Specialist Matthew Wiisanen, MD, FACC Monday, April 5, 2021 Centennial Heart at Parkridge has hired Matthew E. Wiisanen, MD, FACC, a board-certified and fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist and structural heart specialist. Dr. Wiisanen will serve as medical director of Interventional Cardiology and the Structural Heart Programs at Parkridge Health System. “Dr. Wiisanen will strengthen the heart and vascular services at Parkridge Health and introduce new structural heart capabilities to our hospitals,” said Tom Ozburn, president and CEO of Parkridge Health. “We are redefining cardiac care in Chattanooga, and adding Dr. Wiisanen to our team underscores our commitment to provide the full gamut of cardiac care in Chattanooga.”