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Maimonides makes the list
Report names local medical center
among country’s 10 best hospitals
The federal government recently
recognized Maimonides Medical
Center’s outstanding work in saving
Brooklynites’ lives — ranking it
one of the top 10 health systems in the
country for superior survival rates.
Kenneth D. Gibbs, president and
chief executive offi cer at the hospital,
on Jan. 16 announced that Maimonides
had received the honor — placing it
among the nation’s best hospitals, including
Massachusetts General, the
Cleveland Clinic, Cedars Sinai, and
New York-Presbyterian.
“From the very fi rst year that the
federal government has measured
mortality rates, Maimonides has been
a top performer,” said Gibbs. “At fi rst
there were only two cardiac conditions
evaluated — heart attack and
heart failure. So it seemed natural
that a renowned heart hospital like
Maimonides would do well. But as additional
diagnoses were added to the
mix — like pneumonia and stroke —
our medical center has continued to
achieve outstanding results for Brooklyn’s
families across multiple specialty
areas.”
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services annually compare mortality
rates at every hospital in the
nation. The most recent report shows
that only a handful of hospitals nationwide
rise above the rest in maintaining
better-than-expected results for
their patients. There are seven diagnoses
reviewed for mortality. Maimonides
is above average in two categories
— and signifi cantly above average
in the other fi ve: heart attack, heart
failure, pneumonia, chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease, and stroke.
“It’s a validation of the many teams
who work day and night to deliver outstanding
care to patients at Maimonides,”
said Dr. Samuel Kopel, medical
director of Maimonides Medical Center.
“Our doctors and clinicians never
stop building on their successes—they
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Maimonides Medical Center ranked signifi cantly above average in fi ve of the Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services’ seven categories for superior-survival rates.
continually try to exceed the standard
of care to bring the best possible results
to every patient.”
Maimonides Medical Center has a
long history of providing exceptional
patient care through a culture of teamwork
in its interdisciplinary Centers
of Excellence and its commitment to
continuous innovation.
For more information about the
clinical services and many innovations
achieved at Maimonides Medical Center,
visit www.maimonidesmed.org/
about-us/quality-safety.
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Three heart-healthy foods
According to the National Center for
Health Statistics, heart disease is
the leading causing of death in both
men and women. Certain factors beyond
an individual’s control, such as family
history and age, affect his or her risk of
developing heart disease, but men and
women are not helpless against heart
disease.
Diet can be a friend or foe with regard
to heart disease. A bad diet may elevate
a person’s risk for high blood pressure,
heart attack or stroke, while a diet
rich in heart-healthy foods can lower
that risk. The following are a handful of
heart-healthy foods for men and women
who want to begin the new year on a
nourishing foot.
Raisins: Researchers from the Louisville
Metabolic and Atherosclerosis
Research Center found that consuming
raisins three times a day may signifi -
cantly lower blood pressure among individuals
with mild increases in blood
pressure. Raisins can help combat the
growth of a type of bacteria that causes
gum disease, which few people may
know is linked to heart disease. In lieu
of reaching for cookies or potato chips
come snack time, opt for heart-healthy
raisins instead.
Salmon: Though its label as a fatty
fi sh may lead some to question its nutritional
properties, salmon is rich in
omega-3 fatty acids, which can decrease a
person’s risk of developing an abnormal
heartbeat (arrhythmia), slightly lower
blood pressure and slow the growth of
atherosclerotic plaque, the buildup of
which can contribute to heart attack,
stroke or even death. Albacore tuna, herring
and lake trout are additional examples
of heart-healthy fatty fi sh.
Whole grains: Whole grains help
men and women maintain healthy
weights while lowering their risk for
heart disease, making them perfect dietary
additions for anyone who resolves
to lose weight and protect their heart in
the year ahead. According to the American
Heart Association, whole grains —
such as whole wheat, oats and oatmeal,
rye, barley, and brown rice — are great
sources of dietary fi ber, while refi ned
grains like white rice and enriched
bread contain little fi ber. That’s an important
distinction, as dietary fi ber can
improve blood cholesterol levels and
lower risk of heart disease and stroke.
Tomatoes: Researchers at Boston’s
Tufts University analyzed more than
a decade’s worth of data in an effort to
discover the effects of lycopene, which
is the antioxidant responsible for giving
tomatoes their familiar red color, on the
cardiovascular system. They ultimately
discovered that people who regularly
consumed foods with lycopene over an
11-year period reduced their risk of coronary
heart disease by 26 percent. The
lycopene found in tomatoes may be even
more accessible when they are cooked.
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