YOUR HOSPITAL CAN AFFECT YOUR LONGEVITY

Millions of people place their lives in the hands of their Doctor everyday and more and more studies indicate the results we receive depend upon which one we choose. It's not hard to imagine how the "skill" of a surgeon could have a huge impact on the results we receive, what's less well known is how important the facility we chose to receive treatment can be in determining the outcome. Some studies are more credible than others on the role Hospitals play in how long we live, but this particular study got our attention because of the amount of detail it provides.

We admit comparing America's top 50 hospitals against all the rest can seem unfair since the difference in technology alone could impact the outcome...but this study isn't about whether you'll feel or function better once you're released. It's about the odd's you will die while you're in the Hospital and that's a different ball game. We understand these particular hospitals aren't available to everyone and many of you don't live in the United States, but these same dynamics exist in every country in the world. Just being aware of how dramatic the difference can be makes this exercise very worthwhile in our view...   Tom LeDuc

You can let us know if you agree by clicking our FB "like" button or signing up to receive email updates by using the form at the bottom right of the page. Global Health is everyone's responsibility...we can't solve all the world's problems, but together we can make the world more aware of what they are and your support for this worthy cause is vital to our ability to meet this objective. Spread the word...everybody wins when you do!