Olympics

This summer, London will stage what it has pledged would be the most sustainable Olympic and Paralympic Games in history. GE, a London 2012 sponsor and Sustainability Partner, just released the results of a new report that underscore how the experience of hosting the Games can inform the public how [...]

The team at Embrace has some sobering statistics about premature and low-birth weight babies. Across the world, 4 million die annually within the first 4 weeks of life. Their research shows that 450 babies die each hour — and those that do survive face severe health problems.
But while two-thirds of [...]

Today in Vancouver, Canada, two hockey stars from this year’s Winter Games — Martin Brodeur and Angela Ruggiero — took to the ice with legendary skate greats Scott Hamilton and Michelle Kwan in a ceremony to honor the army of medical staffers and volunteers who are keeping the athletes on [...]

Over the last week, we’ve highlighted healthcare technology innovations that are part of this year’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. But long after the skiers and skaters have headed home, GE will still be in British Columbia — helping build the province’s largest private wind and run-of-river energy projects. GE [...]

It’s an unhealthy sign of the times — more people know how many vacation days they have left (47 percent) than how many calories they consumed yesterday (43 percent). And doctors aren’t surprised, as 77 percent of healthcare professionals say that one fourth or more of their patients omit facts [...]

For the first time in Olympic history, the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games — which kick off today — will have ultrasound available at many Olympic venues for rapid diagnosis of injuries sustained on the ice or snow. In training rooms and tents rink-side or slope-side, GE’s laptop-sized LOGIQ e [...]

The athletes in Vancouver haven’t started their races yet, but this year’s Winter Olympics –- which kicks off on Friday –- has already scored a medical first. Doctors and clinics at the 2010 games will be using the most comprehensive information technology solution for healthcare support in Olympic Games history. [...]