The Millennial Generation is the fastest-growing segment of the work force. According to Peter Economy of Inc.com, “By 2020, Millennials are forecast to comprise half of the American workforce, and by 2025, 75 percent of the global workforce.” This generation is unique in that they are the first to be well-versed in both old and new technologies.…
“We exist to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region.” If you browse Southeast Alabama Medical Center’s webpage, you’ll see that statement. According to their website, that is their first and foremost vision and mission- to promote health, prevent disease, educate tomorrow’s top medical minds, and…
GD e-Bridge mobile telemedicine technology will enable physicians to be at the site of emergency situations both physically and virtually 24/7 to save more lives. November 14, Atlantic City, NJ: In a joint announcement at the National Conference on EMS, GD (General Devices) and MD1 announced that they have partnered to provide mobile telemedicine…
Out of the 931,000 heart attacks throughout the United States each year, over 700,000 are classified as STEMI’s. A heart attack is always serious, but the STEMI, or ST segment elevation myocardial infarction, is undoubtedly the most dangerous. (piedmont.org, 2019) The result of a total blockage of an artery, the STEMI, or “widow maker,” leaves…
Background Like most Emergency Departments (ED) in the country, Baystate Medical Center (a leading hospital in West Massachusetts) is often inundated with critically ill and severely injured patients. In addition to the acute care, as the region’s medical safety net, the ED often provides care to patients presenting with complex chronic diseases, as well as…
We are big fans of the phrase “the future is now,” and one of the greatest examples of that phrase is the rise of video teleconferencing. A versatile, cooperative telehealth tool, video conferencing enables patients to engage with their entire medical team at once, and helps that team remain up-to-date and coherent on their patient’s…
(October 27th, 2019) Ridgefield NJ – General Devices (GD) has announced the partnering integration of Zoom video as a leap forward in Responsive Innovation for healthcare at the 2019 ACEP (American College of Emergency Physicians) Scientific Assembly in Denver, CO. “We are talking about a complete video platform enhancement that’s now included in the GD e-Bridge…
Let’s talk about trauma. According to the National Trauma Institute, Trauma is defined as “a bodily wound or shock produced by sudden physical injury, such as that from violence or an accident, including vehicle crashes, severe falls, gunshots or knives, blunt force, blasts and burns.” Just how common is such an injury? Startlingly common. Trauma…
Community paramedicine is a new and rising practice in healthcare, and as such, the term is thrown around the industry with some confusion. Often used interchangeably with Mobile Integrated Healthcare, community paramedicine raises more questions in the industry on what it really means and how it could benefit healthcare providers and its patients. Community paramedicine…
Date: September 25, 2019 Contact: Colleen Lowe, HR E: clowe@general-devices.com P: 201-313-7075 F: 201-313-5671 W: www.general-devices.com Ridgefield, NJ – September, 2019 — GD is proud to announce and welcome Brendan Lenihan as a new team member on the GD Responsive Innovation team. Brendan will be contributing as an Inside Sales Consultant for GD’s award winning solutions for hospitals and Emergency…