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Al Etihad
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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi receives global recognition for nursing excellence
7 Aug 2025 13:58 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) has received two international honours for nursing excellence. Four of its acute care units were awarded the PRISM Award by the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, and its Intensive Care Unit received the renowned Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. These awards reflect the hospital's continuous commitment to high-quality care and advanced nursing practices that ensure the best outcomes for Clinic Abu Dhabi is the first hospital in the UAE, and only the fourth outside the United States, to receive the PRISM Award, setting a new benchmark for nursing excellence in the region. This milestone highlights not only the hospital's clinical strength but also the calibre of its nursing leadership, professional practice, and commitment to development, empowerment, and a collaborative environment where nurses can hospital's Intensive Care Unit also received the Beacon Award for Excellence, a distinction that recognises hospital units that employ evidence-based practices to improve outcomes for patients and families. The Beacon Award reflects the high standards upheld by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi's critical care the vital role nurses play within the healthcare system, Dr. Georges-Pascal Haber, CEO of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, emphasised: 'Nurses are the backbone of quality healthcare. At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, our nurses combine compassion with clinical expertise and the latest innovations to deliver care that truly changes lives. Their dedication to improving outcomes and elevating the patient's experience is what sets our care apart. These awards are not just acknowledgements; they reflect the trust our patients place in us every day, and the continuous drive of our nursing team to raise the bar in healthcare delivery.'Beth Govero, Chief Nursing Officer, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, said: 'These distinguished international recognitions stand as a testament to the expertise, perseverance, and passion of our nursing team. Nurses form the cornerstone of effective healthcare delivery, and their relentless pursuit of quality ensures exceptional care for every patient. These recognitions celebrate not only their hard work but also our collective efforts to create a supportive environment where nurses are empowered to lead, innovate, and continually advance patient care here in the UAE and beyond.'Last year, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was redesignated with the coveted Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Centre (ANCC). Widely regarded as the gold standard for nursing excellence, this recognition highlights the hospital's commitment to transformational leadership, innovation in clinical practice, and a culture that prioritises professional development and patient-centred care. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi was the first and the youngest hospital in the UAE to receive this designation in the same year, the hospital hosted its inaugural Nursing Conference, a pivotal event that brought together nursing professionals from across the region to deepen their expertise and strengthen their practice. By fostering meaningful knowledge exchange and collaboration, the conference empowered registered nurses, nurse practitioners, midwives, and clinical specialists to expand their skills and engage with leading international experts, reinforcing their essential role in delivering exceptional patient care. Building on that success, the hospital will host the second conference later this November, reinforcing its commitment to advancing nursing excellence. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is dedicated to nursing excellence and achieving superior patient outcomes. As it continues to advance this mission, it remains committed to empowering nurses as the cornerstone of transformative, patient-centred care. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
21-07-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
AI, advanced technology accelerate stroke diagnosis, treatment at CCAD
22 July 2025 00:16 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)Artificial intelligence and advanced technology are redefining stroke care. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), one of the emirate's centres of excellence for stroke, is leveraging the latest innovations to accelerate diagnosis and its rapid brain scans, cutting-edge platforms, and a highly coordinated team, CCAD is setting the 'gold standard' when it comes to handling cases of stroke, according to Dr. Victoria Ann Mifsud, a staff physician at the Neurology Department of CCAD's Neurological Institute. One of the institute's most transformative tool is RapidAI, 'an artificial intelligence system that processes brain scans with extraordinary speed and accuracy', Dr. Mifsud told Aletihad . 'It helps our physicians quickly determine which patients are candidates for life-saving interventions such as thrombolysis or thrombectomy.'This tool is particularly significant given that, in cases of stroke, 'every second truly counts'.The hospital also uses the Artis Icono system, a sophisticated neuro-interventional platform that ensures precision in procedures such as clot removal.'Our entire stroke pathway - from ambulance arrival to emergency imaging, treatment, and recovery planning - is built for integration and speed. This model of care is unique in the region and is increasingly becoming the gold standard,' she added. Dr. Seby John, another staff physician at the Neurology Department, told Aletihad that the hospital's success also lies in its highly coordinated team. 'From the moment a patient arrives at the emergency department, a highly trained multidisciplinary team activates stroke-specific protocols. This includes emergency physicians, neurologists, neurointerventionalists, radiologists, anesthetists, and stroke-trained nurses - all working together in real time,' Dr. John stabilised, patients transition into an integrated rehabilitation phase.'A second team, including rehabilitation physicians, therapists, nurses, and case managers, develops an individualised care plan,' he is a life-saving approach, the specialist said. 'It improves recovery, reduces complications, and helps patients regain independence with confidence and dignity.' Supporting Abu Dhabi's Healthcare VisionAdvancing its capabilities and keeping pace with healthcare innovations are part of CCAD's broader strategy in support of Abu Dhabi's long-term goals. 'Our designation (as a Stroke Centre of Excellence) is a testament to our rigorous standards across clinical outcomes, patient safety, experience, innovation, and caregiver competency,' said Dr. goal is to ensure not only a patient's survival but meaningful recovery, she said.'This long-term perspective – of reducing risk, restoring function, and supporting quality of life – is at the heart of Abu Dhabi's patient-first healthcare vision.'In the Year of Community, CCAD is prioritising stroke awareness, highlighting that once it strikes, every second counts – and any delay 'could make the difference between recovery and long-term disability'.CCAD treats approximately 1,100 stroke cases annually and nearly 40% of these patients are under the age of 50, Dr. Misfud said.'This statistic underscores the increasing impact of stroke on younger populations in the UAE,' she of the common risk factors are largely preventable with a shift to healthier lifestyles, she added.'Among the most critical are uncontrolled high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, and a sedentary lifestyle. Many of these factors are lifestyle-driven and, with awareness and regular medical follow-up, can be effectively controlled or reversed.'When a stroke occurs, immediate action is critical; hence, CCAD has been reaching out to the community with a clear goal: To help the public recognise the early signs of hospital has presented the BE FAST acronym, a simple guide to help people identify symptoms: Balance issues, Eye or vision changes, Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time to call emergency services.'We have partnered with Ma'an and the Department of Community Development to reach people where they are: schools, malls, and workplaces,' said Dr. John. 'We support the UAE's national strategy for neurological care and stroke prevention through advanced care, national data efforts, medical education, and public campaigns. These combined efforts help shape a more proactive and coordinated approach to stroke care across the country.' Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
21-07-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Nearly 40% of CCAD's stroke patients are under 50, says specialist
22 July 2025 00:09 SARA ALZAABI (ABU DHABI)In the Year of Community, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) is prioritising stroke awareness, highlighting that once it strikes, every second counts – and any delay in treatment 'could make the difference between recovery and long-term disability'.CCAD treats approximately 1,100 stroke cases annually and nearly 40% of these patients are under the age of 50, according to Dr. Victoria Ann Mifsud, a staff physician at the Neurology Department of CCAD's Neurological Institute. 'This statistic underscores the increasing impact of stroke on younger populations in the UAE,' she told Aletihad . Many of the common risk factors are largely preventable with a shift to healthier lifestyles, she added.'Among the most critical are uncontrolled high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, atrial fibrillation, and a sedentary lifestyle. Many of these factors are lifestyle-driven and, with awareness and regular medical follow-up, can be effectively controlled or reversed.'When a stroke occurs, immediate action is critical. This is why CCAD — one of the emirate's centres of excellence for stroke — has been reaching out to the community with a clear goal: To help the public recognise the early signs of this medical hospital has presented the BE FAST acronym, a simple guide to help people identify symptoms of stroke: Balance issues, Eye or vision changes, Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulties, and Time to call emergency services.'We have partnered with Ma'an and the Department of Community Development to reach people where they are: schools, malls, and workplaces,' said Dr. Seby John, another staff physician at CCAD's Neurology Department. 'We support the UAE's national strategy for neurological care and stroke prevention through advanced care, national data efforts, medical education, and public campaigns. These combined efforts help shape a more proactive and coordinated approach to stroke care across the country.' Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Al Etihad
09-06-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi performs UAE's first robotic cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC
9 June 2025 13:04 ABU DHABI (WAM) Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD) has successfully performed the UAE's first robotic cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to treat a rare appendiceal tumour, in a medical milestone that reinforces Abu Dhabi's position as a global destination for innovative complex procedure, performed on a 48-year-old patient, involved the removal of multiple internal organs to prevent the spread of the tumour in her groundbreaking procedure was led by Dr. Yasir Akmal, a Staff Physician in the Digestive Disease Institute at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi an American Fellowship-trained surgical oncologist, and a multi-disciplinary tumours account for less than 1 per cent of malignancies worldwide and are found in approximately 1.4 per cent of patients who undergo an patient initially presented symptoms resembling appendicitis, leading to the removal of her appendix. However, during the procedure, her surgeon discovered gelatinous deposits, a jelly-like substance, in the abdominal cavity. A subsequent pathology report confirmed the presence of a rare low-grade mucinous neoplasm, a tumour that, if untreated, could spread throughout the abdomen and result in a condition known as pseudomyxoma peritonei or 'jelly belly."Dr. Georges-Pascal Haber, Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, said, 'We are pushing the boundaries of robotic surgery and are proud to have used such an advanced technology for a complex procedure like Paola's. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is a leader in surgical innovation, continuously refining minimally invasive techniques to improve outcomes and enhance quality of life.'Following the tumour removal, HIPEC treatment (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy) was administered— a technique where heated chemotherapy (42 degrees Celsius) is circulated within the abdominal cavity for 90 minutes to eliminate any residual cancer cells. Highlighting both the preventive and curative nature of the surgery, Dr. Akmal said that the patient's condition was diagnosed at an advanced but treatable stage, and thanks to the timely intervention of the multidisciplinary team, supported by specialised AI-driven diagnostic tools, the team was able to navigate the process of eliminating the cancer cells in her body with precision.
Gulf News
28-04-2025
- Health
- Gulf News
UAE: Daughter donates kidney to save father in a robotic transplant
Abu Dhabi: In an inspiring story of love and sacrifice, a 29-year-old daughter has given her 70-year-old father a second chance at life by donating one of her kidneys. The life-saving transplant was performed at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), where Mamoun Bashir Elnefeidi Ahmed, battling kidney failure, had a robotic transplant, while Noon underwent the traditional organ removal procedure. The Sudanese family, who reside in Egypt, flew to Abu Dhabi – where Noon's twin sister lives. They had been thrown into turmoil after a sudden post-chest infection cascade left Ahmed's kidneys severely damaged. There were hopes that initial dialysis would restore his kidney function, but watching her once vibrant father struggle through grueling dialysis sessions was heart-wrenching for Noon. 'Watching my father's health slowly decline – struggling to eat properly or walk for long – was incredibly difficult. Seeing him sit in a chair for four hours, three times a week, while the dialysis machine worked beside him was even harder. He would mostly sleep through the sessions, which wasn't like him at all,' Noon told Gulf News. Chance to give back However, soon it became clear that only a transplant could save him. 'I was shocked by how rapidly we had reached this critical point. Just weeks ago, he was in good health. My eldest sister gathered us all and explained the situation and what needs to be done from then.' Initially, Ahmed was reluctant to accept a kidney from his children, hoping instead for a non-relative donor. But as his health deteriorated rapidly, the family convinced him that a living-related donor would give him the best chance for survival. Despite concerns from her family, especially about the potential risks to her own future pregnancies, Noon was determined to donate. 'They were worried that, when I get pregnant in the future, I would be classified as a high-risk pregnancy due to having one kidney and would need to be closely monitored. However, there are very few opportunities in this life where we get the chance to give back even 1 per cent of what our parents have given us, and I wasn't willing to let this one pass.' 'It felt surreal' As the day of the surgery approached, Noon faced it with a heart full of faith and a radiant smile. 'It felt surreal – almost as if this was the moment I had been waiting for my entire life.' Post-surgery recovery went smoothly, and the moment she first saw her father after the transplant is one Noon will never forget. 'My mom and I were walking down the hospital corridor when we unexpectedly ran into him. He was being transferred from the ICU to the ward. The moment our eyes met, all the post-surgical discomfort I had been feeling instantly faded – it was pure joy.' 'Act of selflessness' Since the transplant, Noon and her father share a bond deeper than ever. 'Now, we both had a part of us in each other and that's alone says it all. I felt grateful to be by his side, watching him improve with every passing moment. Seeing his face light up when he could finally enjoy a full meal was something I'll never forget.' In a message to others considering organ donation, Noon said it's one of the greatest things anyone can do. 'The blessings that followed after the surgery are beyond anything anyone could ever imagine.' Robotic transplant Interestingly, CCAD was the first hospital in the UAE and the region to introduce robotic kidney transplants in 2022. Dr Rashed Al Suwaidi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC), noted that the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the field of organ transplantation. 'We are immensely proud of CCAD's remarkable advancements in this field, ensuring the health and well-being of patients across Abu Dhabi. By leveraging cutting-edge medical expertise, infrastructure and fostering a culture of compassion, we are cultivating the world's most intelligent, patient-centric healthcare system capable of delivering best-in-class care to patients in the Emirate and beyond.'
