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A healthcare management systems group has given Dean Clinic, St. Mary's and Stoughton Hospitals with an award recognizing their adoption of electronic records.

HIMSS Analytics, the research division of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, said the facilities have earned the award by completing the final stage in transitioning from hard copy records.

Reaching Stage 7 means that all records at a facility are electronic to make records accessible throughout locations and reduces preventable errors.

In addition, hospitals and health systems that have attained Stage 7 are able to share patient information with other health care providers, which can ultimately improve patient care and safety.

Dean Clinic and St. Mary’s Hospital said the organizations are the first ambulatory and hospital to partner in the country that have both been recognized with the electronic health record adoption at the same time.

The Jennifer Parker Foundation is sponsoring a 5K walk for environmental illness as a part of a national movement to raise awareness for the cause. The walk will start at 1 p.m. on May 5 at Tenney Park.

EI includes diseases like asthma, fibromyalgia, chemical and electromagnetic sensitivity as well as allergies and autoimmune diseases. The illnesses usually occur when someone is exposed to toxins like mold, dust, traffic fumes, pesticides and other chemical products.

Participants will walk from the park to the Capitol and back. Registration for the walk will cost $25 and the price includes a T-shirt, water and a snack. Children under 14 are free but must be accompanied by an adult.