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uv radiation, temperature extremes and damage from windblown debris. cleveland clinic���s heart Failure intensive Care unit recently received a gold-level beacon award for excellence from the american association of Critical-Care Nurses (aaCN). units that achieve this three-year, three-level award meet national criteria consistent with magnet recognition, the malcolm baldrige National quality award and the National quality healthcare award. lake Health was awarded the bronze healthy ohioans���healthy Worksite award from the office of healthy ohio. more than 86 companies, cities and townships applied for the 2012 award, which recognizes ohio employers that demonstrate a commitment to employee health through comprehensive worksite health promotion and wellness programs. thirty-five ohio businesses were recognized. Marymount Hospital has achieved the pathway to excellence designation from the american Nurses Credentialing Center, becoming the third hospital in the state of ohio to receive the distinction. the hospital earned this honor after successfully undergoing a thorough review process that documented foundational quality initiatives in creating a positive work environment. lakewood and South pointe hospitals are the only other ohio hospitals to also receive the distinction. all three are Cleveland Clinic hospitals. Mercy Medical center has once again been verified as a Level ii trauma Center by the verification review Committee (vrC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on trauma (Cot) of the american College of Surgeons (aCS). this achievement recognizes the trauma center���s dedication to providing the entire spectrum of care, from the pre-hospital phase through the rehabilitation process, for injured patients. MarcH -april 2013 ��� MDneWS.coM ��� MD News Cleveland/Akron/Canton | 37