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+++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ +++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++ HOSPITAL ROUNDS + + Twin Cities Health Care What's New in REGIONS HOSPITAL FIRST IN THE COUNTRY TO HAVE PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM CERTIFIED Program Emphasizes Care and Quality of Life for Patients With Serious Illness Regions Hospital's palliative care program has become the fi rst program in the county to be certifi ed by The Joint Commission, an in- dependent, not-for-profi t organization that accredits and certifi es health care organizations and programs in the United States. The Joint Commission accreditation and certifi cation is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that refl ects an organization's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Regions Hospital earned this distinction following an on-site review of the hospital's palliative care program. To receive certifi cation, Regions Hospital demonstrated that its pro- gram provides exceptional patient- and family- centered care for patients with serious illness, emphasizing pain and symptom management and quality of life. BOUCHER RECEIVES HONOR FROM AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION Jackie Boucher, Project Director for "Hearts Beat Back: The Heart of New Ulm Project," received the prestigious "Excellence in Practice – Management Practice Award" from the American Dietetic Association on Sept. 25, 2011, at the 2011 Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo in San Diego, CA. The award recognizes an outstanding registered dietitian who has demonstrated excellence and leadership in this specifi c area of practice. The conference brings together more than 10,000 registered dieti- tians, nutrition science researchers, policymak- ers, health care providers and industry leaders to address key issues affecting the health of America. Boucher is Vice President for Education at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and oversees The Heart of New Ulm Project and its team. COON RAPIDS WOMAN IS FIRST TO GIVE BIRTH IN WATER AT ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL Aimee Blomberg and Kaelyn Grace Blomberg rested in a cushiony, infl atable tub of warm See Page 14 MDNEWS.COM n MD NEWS Twin Cities | 1 1