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S Mycek

Publications and source records attributed to S Mycek.

At least 37 records · Page 2Linked to original sources
PubMed1999

The health care continuum: beyond four walls.

For decades, the individual organs of health care--physicians, hospitals, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and hospice centers--have been fragmented, operating independently from one another. Slowly, fragmentation is narrowing as hospitals team with physicians, home health agencies, long-term care facilities, and other health care providers to form integrated delivery systems.

Delivery of Health Care, Integrated↗
PubMed1998

Drug fighters coming by. Health system helps turn Atlantic City around.

AtlantiCare Health System knows firsthand the damage that drugs can do--both to the health and safety of its Atlantic City community and to its own bottom line. That's why it has spearheaded a collaborative effort among the police, residents, and community organizations to rid the city of drug dealers block by block. It's a long process, but one that's already having results.

Community-Institutional Relations↗
PubMed1997

Gang violence. Ain't no denying it.

Whether you've faced up to it or not, there are gangs in your community. They're everywhere, and gang-related violence adds more than $400 million to health care costs every year. Integris Health in Oklahoma City came out of denial and found a way to get through to gangmembers in its community. It's changing--and saving lives.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1997

Take two ginseng and call me in the morning. Alternative therapy and traditional medicine shake hands and make up.

Consumers have been using alternative therapies for years--they spent $13.2 billion on them in 1990--and many mainstream physicians are finally taking such treatments seriously. Oxford Health Plan is offering an alternative medicine program through its network, and research conducted at universities and teaching hospitals is validating the mind/body connection. In Oklahoma City, Integris Health has discovered the power of a good belly laugh and is making it work for patients.

Complementary Therapies↗