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Free Breast Health Screens at Women’s Health Center - The intent of the program is to increase breast exams and screening for early cancer identification and treatment for Jackson County uninsured, underinsured and low income women, age 40 to 49.
Foundation Hosts New Year's Eve Celebration - The community is welcome to enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, drinks and a warm place to watch the fireworks after a midnight toast.
Allegiance Health Receives Blue Distinction - This designation is awarded to facilities that have demonstrated a commitment by consistently meeting the highest standards for patient care and safety.
Take Part in Lights of Love - Join the Volunteers of Allegiance Health, along with this year’s participants, for an event of peace and reflection. The Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony takes place Thursday, December 17 at 6 p.m. Please meet in the hospital lobby.
Foundation Launches Campaign to Benefit Cancer Center Expansion - On Wednesday, November 3, the Allegiance Health Foundation officially launched a new capital campaign -- Healing, Hope, Home -- to support the redesign, construction and addition of new medical equipment and services for the Allegiance Cancer Center.
Foundation President to Lead Association for Healthcare Philanthropy - Allegiance Health is pleased to announce that William Kiel, board president of the Allegiance Health Foundation and vice president for Development, has been named Midwest regional director for the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Recognizes Allegiance Health for Commitment to Health Improvement - Allegiance Health and the federal government are completing the terms of an agreement that would provide approximately $2 million in federal money to support health improvement planning in Jackson.
Allegiance Women’s Health Center Receives Generous Grant - The Allegiance Women’s Health Center is the recipient of a $56,605 from the Mid-Michigan affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The intent of the program is to increase breast exams and screening for early cancer identification and treatment for Jackson County uninsured, underinsured and low income women, age 40 to 49.
Race to Health 2010 Results - Hundreds of runners, walkers and community members participated in the annual Allegiance Race to Health and Family Wellness Day. Download the race results.
New Facility Opening in Michigan Center - Allegiance Health is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility located at 4304 Page Avenue in Michigan Center. The community is welcome to a grand opening celebration scheduled for Tuesday, September 14 from 4 - 6 p.m.
Allegiance Health Hosts Annual Health Fair at Westwood Mall - Allegiance Health is hosting its annual Health Fair on Wednesday, August 18 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Westwood Mall (near the Walmart entrance), 1850 W. Michigan Avenue in Jackson. The event is free and the public is welcome.
Health Improvement Organization Hosts Kick-off Luncheon - The Health Improvement Organization, founded by Allegiance Health, will host a Community Action Plan kick-off luncheon on Thursday, August 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Commonwealth Commerce Center ballroom, 209 East Washington Avenue, Jackson.
Allegiance Health Announces Tobacco-Free Policy - Allegiance Health has announced that patients will no longer be permitted to smoke or use tobacco products while they are admitted at Allegiance Health facilities. The new policy will begin on Saturday, November 20.
Allegiance Celebrates Success of “Circle of Strength” Fundraising Campaign - Allegiance Celebrates Success of “Circle of Strength” Fundraising Campaign June 28, 2010 Jackson, Mich. — Allegiance Health’s second annual staff fundraising campaign, “Circle of Strength,” recently concluded by raising a total of $152,845—far exceeding the goal of $125,000. The three
Local Organizations Collaborate to Improve Health Practices of Small Businesses - Michigan Purchasers Health Alliance and Jackson County Health department have been awarded a grant to assist the Jackson Business Leaders for Health collaborative in the development of health improvement toolkits for local worksites.
Father's Day Photo Exhibit at Allegiance - Allegiance Health and the Real MEN’s Project announce the unveiling of the Father’s Day 2010 photo exhibit on Thursday, June 17. The community is welcome to view the photos of fathers and their children from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the hospital lobby.
Allegiance Health Receives Health Information Technology Leadership Award - The HIT Leadership Award is designed to recognize organizations, individuals or associations that have facilitated, advocated or supported the advancement of Health Information Technology and Health Information Exchange in Michigan.
Breast Cancer Prevention Study Confirms Drug Effectiveness - Allegiance Health - Ray H. Clark Cancer Research Program, Allegiance Hematology/Oncology, participated in a STAR P-2 Trial in Breast Cancer Prevention.
Eaton Corporation Expresses Generosity to Hospice Home - Eaton Corporation and its staff believe in strengthening the communities where they do business. For this reason, Eaton was pleased to give $10,000 to the Allegiance Hospice Home.
CareLink Announces Full Ownership by Allegiance - CareLink of Jackson has announced it will now become a fully owned subsidiary of Allegiance Health, following the decision by Borgess Health to withdraw its partnership in the facility. CareLink has been jointly owned by Allegiance and Borgess for the past seven years.
Allegiance Receives National Honors in Recognition of Quality and Excellence - The honors were presented by Thomson Reuters — an organization widely respected for identifying hospitals across the country that have achieved excellence in clinical quality, patient safety and financial stability.
First Installation of Health Robotics i.v.Station™ Robot in North America at Allegiance - The new technology includes bar code verification of the preparation process, volume and weight verification for accuracy of the medication dose, archived photography of the entire process and final bar code verification for administration.
Allegiance Health Recognized as an American Heart Association Start! Fit-Friendly Company - Allegiance Health has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association’s Start! movement for helping employees eat better and move more.
Allegiance Hosts Grand Opening for New Mason Facility - Allegiance Health invites the community to the grand opening of its new Mason facility located at 810 North Hogsback Road on Thursday, February 11.
Temporary Restrictions to Visitation Policy Lifted - The visitation policy was temporarily changed in October 2009 to protect patients, visitors and staff from the spread of germs during the height of the H1N1 flu season.
Allegiance Supports the Community Foreclosure Coalition - Allegiance Health is the latest organization to become a supporting partner of the Community Foreclosure Coalition of Jackson, Lenawee and Hillsdale counties.

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