Mahwah, NJ -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/114/2009 -- As health care reform and budget cuts loom, many hospitals are struggling to make ends meet.

The online news website Hospital.com has recently begun profiling hospitals in an effort to spread awareness about the issue.

"Hospitals do not only provide necessary medical attention," says Ryan Flaherty, marketing director at Hospital.com, "they also act as the cornerstones of their communities. Hospitals contribute billions of dollars to their community in economic impact. They also act as an informational resource, provide continuing education to health professionals, and provide jobs for hundreds of thousands of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals. It's important for people of all ages and careers to be informed about local and specialized hospitals."

Profiling esteemed institutions such as Massachusetts General Hospital and Riley Children's Hospital allows Hospital.com's users to learn information about hospital related issues.

Hospital.com is an online news network focusing on highlighting information and issues relevant to the hospital community. The website acts as a liason between its visitors and hospitals, medical schools, and other health-related institutions.

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