Hospital To Mark Fifth Anniversary With Reception
Greg Junek
OK, you’ve heard me ask before, “Where did the time go?” Today I’m doing it again.
Can you believe five years have passed since the old Montgomery Ward store building on Roseland Boulevard was renovated to house the Texas Spine & Joint Hospital?
Can you believe five years have passed since the old Montgomery Ward store building on Roseland Boulevard was renovated to house the Texas Spine & Joint Hospital?
For months, after the store moved out, construction crews worked on the building’s interior and exterior, changing them into something far different from what they were, adapting them to function for a different purpose.
No kidding, it has been five years, and TSJH will celebrate its first five years with a Five Years, Five Stars reception, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
No kidding, it has been five years, and TSJH will celebrate its first five years with a Five Years, Five Stars reception, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The community is invited to attend the reception and awards ceremony at the hospital, 1814 Roseland Blvd., during which the hospital will be presented the HealthGrades Spine Surgery Excellence Award for 2008.
TSJH is a fully equipped, 20-bed hospital dedicated to spine and orthopedic services. It opened in December 2002, and performs more than 16,000 procedures and surgeries a year with two locations.
TSJH received this top distinction in spine surgery for being ranked in the top 5 percent in the nation for spine surgery, as found in the Tenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study.
TSJH is a fully equipped, 20-bed hospital dedicated to spine and orthopedic services. It opened in December 2002, and performs more than 16,000 procedures and surgeries a year with two locations.
TSJH received this top distinction in spine surgery for being ranked in the top 5 percent in the nation for spine surgery, as found in the Tenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study.
HealthGrades is an independent health care ratings company that analyzes patient outcomes at nearly all of the nation’s 5,000 hospitals. Quality recognition by HealthGrades is based on an objective, detailed analysis of three years of risk-adjusted Medicare patient data in clinical outcomes. Hospitals that perform statistically better than expected for clinical outcomes receive the five-star rating.
The study also found that TSJH is five-star rated for joint replacement (2007-2008), spine surgery (2006-2008), total knee replacement (2007-2008) and back and neck surgery (2006-2008).
“Achieving the highest quality in patient satisfaction and outcomes is the primary focus of Texas Spine & Joint Hospital,” Tony Wahl, TSJH chief executive officer, said. “The physicians and staff at TSJH are honored to be recognized by HealthGrades for the five-star designations and Spine surgery Excellence Award.”
The study also found that TSJH is five-star rated for joint replacement (2007-2008), spine surgery (2006-2008), total knee replacement (2007-2008) and back and neck surgery (2006-2008).
“Achieving the highest quality in patient satisfaction and outcomes is the primary focus of Texas Spine & Joint Hospital,” Tony Wahl, TSJH chief executive officer, said. “The physicians and staff at TSJH are honored to be recognized by HealthGrades for the five-star designations and Spine surgery Excellence Award.”
Grand Opening
The Longview Economic Development Corp. announced it will celebrate the grand opening of ETR Heat Transfer Services, 10 a.m. Thursday. ETR is located at 100 Coolant Lane, on U.S. Highway 80 west of Silver Falls road, on the south side of the road.
ETR Heat Transfer Services is a manufacturer of heat transfer products for the energy industry. It purchased more than 23 acres and constructed a 30,000-square-foot facility. LEDCO said the company plans to double the size of the facility in the next two or three years and hire an additional 50 employees.
In June 2006, the LEDCO board voted to grant up to $176,250 over four years to assist the company with its expansion.
ETR Heat Transfer Services is a manufacturer of heat transfer products for the energy industry. It purchased more than 23 acres and constructed a 30,000-square-foot facility. LEDCO said the company plans to double the size of the facility in the next two or three years and hire an additional 50 employees.
In June 2006, the LEDCO board voted to grant up to $176,250 over four years to assist the company with its expansion.
Safety Conference
Summit Industrial Products, 9010 County Road 2120 in Tyler, will be the host for the National Safety Council Safety & Wellness Conference, a free event from noon-4 p.m. Jan. 31.
Conference topics include department of transportation records compliance for drivers and trucks, fleet safety driver issues, pandemic preparedness and building security. Organizers said all East Texas business and industry is invited to attend.
A full agenda and registration can be printed from nscarklatexsafetycouncil.com, or interested parties can call 800-595-7550 for a faxable invitation and registration with a schedule of events.
In addition to the conference, a fleet safety class will be conducted 8 a.m.-noon. Each participant will receive a resource kit. Cost for the class is $99 for members, $130 for nonmembers.
Conference topics include department of transportation records compliance for drivers and trucks, fleet safety driver issues, pandemic preparedness and building security. Organizers said all East Texas business and industry is invited to attend.
A full agenda and registration can be printed from nscarklatexsafetycouncil.com, or interested parties can call 800-595-7550 for a faxable invitation and registration with a schedule of events.
In addition to the conference, a fleet safety class will be conducted 8 a.m.-noon. Each participant will receive a resource kit. Cost for the class is $99 for members, $130 for nonmembers.
Timber Tax Seminar
The Stephen F. Austin State University Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture and the Texas Forestry Association will sponsor a seminar on timber income tax, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Fredonia Hotel & Conference Center in Nacogdoches.
Cost is $75 per person, and includes printed materials, lunch and refreshments.
Dr. Harry L. Haney, a consultant on forest management specializing in income tax, estate planning and financial analysis, will present the seminar. Dr. Haney has written landowners guides and technical publications pertaining to forestry and these topics.
Cost is $75 per person, and includes printed materials, lunch and refreshments.
Dr. Harry L. Haney, a consultant on forest management specializing in income tax, estate planning and financial analysis, will present the seminar. Dr. Haney has written landowners guides and technical publications pertaining to forestry and these topics.
Organizers said the seminar is intended to provide the latest information about federal income taxes applicable to income derived from forest land. It will be of benefit to landowners, forest managers, financial planners, tax accountants, consulting foresters, land appraisers and people who may be interested in purchasing forest land for revenue generation.
To register, go to www.sfasu.edu/forestry, or call 936-468-3301.
Business Editor Greg Junek may be reached at 903-596-6280, or by e-mail at business@tylerpaper.com.
To register, go to www.sfasu.edu/forestry, or call 936-468-3301.
Business Editor Greg Junek may be reached at 903-596-6280, or by e-mail at business@tylerpaper.com.
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