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Medtronic Launches Award-Winning Neuro Oncology Surgical Imaging System In The United States

Medtronic recently announced U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(K) clearance and U.S. launch of the PoleStar® N30 Surgical MRI system, the latest in neuro oncology surgical solutions.

Providing real-time imaging in the operating room (OR), the PoleStar Surgical MRI provides surgeons with targeting and navigational accuracy despite the anatomy movement that may occur during a surgical procedure. With intra‐operative imaging information, neurosurgeons gain more confidence to achieve maximum tumor resection, while avoiding critical areas of the brain. Use of the PoleStar system may also reduce the need for revision surgeries and the length of stay at the hospital for the patient.

This is the next generation of intra-operative MRI providing flexibility, enhanced ergonomics and confidence in the achievement of surgical goals according to Jim Cloar, vice president and general manager of the Navigation division, part of the Surgical Technologies business at Medtronic. With its unique compact design, the PoleStar

Surgical MRI system enables neurosurgeons to benefit from intra-operative MR imaging without the compromises inherent in other systems, such as extensive renovation of the operating room or restrictions upon the surgeons’ choice of instruments.

More than 50 PoleStar systems have been installed in ORs worldwide since 2001. The launch of the PoleStar N30 is the culmination of six years of research and development by Medtronic scientists and engineers working with surgeon customers from leading hospitals and clinics.

The PoleStar N30 system received the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design 2009 Good Design Award – the world’s oldest and most prestigious award for global design excellence.

The Cleo Stevenson Family Donates Artifacts to The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

On April 30, more than 50 members of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus community gathered at the Health Sciences Library for a reception in honor of Cleo W. Stevenson, MD, a 1943 alumnus of the UTHSC College of Medicine. Dr. Stevenson’s family has donated more than 600 medical, dental, nursing, allied health and pharmaceutical artifacts to the Health Sciences Library on the Memphis campus.

Dr. Stevenson, an internist, has been called one of the last old-fashioned family doctors, often making house calls and spending late hours in the office helping patients. He practiced medicine and served as medical director of the Nursing School at Methodist Hospital for 40 years. During these years, he amassed a diverse collection of artifacts, machinery, antiques and health care books (18th and 19th Century) for display.

Dr. Stevenson and his two brothers who were also physicians built a clinic at 1469 Poplar in the late 1940s, which stayed in operation until the late1970s. It was during the 1940s when Dr. Stevenson came across a pair of medical saddlebags that his wife’s grandfather, a doctor (Dr. John Washington McCarley), used in his practice around the turn of the century. This discovery fueled his interest in antique medical instruments, an interest he pursued for most of his life.

Dr. Stevenson continued to make house calls until his retirement in 1990. He died in September 1995 at age 74.

Tom Stearns Awarded

Tom Stearns was presented with the “Martha Johnson Distinguished Service Award” at the Tennessee MGMA Conference in March, 2010. The honor was awarded for his lifelong commitment both to TMGMA and to the profession of medical practice management.

Tom currently serves as Vice President of the Medical Practice Services Department at State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company. He has over 30 years experience as a Medical Management Executive.

Tom is a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE) and is a current member of its Board of Directors. He also served as ACMPE’s Chair in 2001-2002 and as its Executive Boards Chair in 2002-2003. Stearns is also very active in the MGMA, where he has served as Director, as Chair of Financial Audits, as a member of the Board of Directors, and as Past President of the Southern Section. He is the past president of the Tennessee MGMA.

DeSoto Imaging Specialists to Offer Digital Mammography Services

Southaven — Women who undergo routine and diagnostic mammograms at DeSoto Imaging Specialists will now have the latest diagnostic technology available to them, digital mammography. DeSoto Imaging Specialists is the first healthcare provider in DeSoto County to feature the state-of-the-art system, Selenia™ digital mammography from Hologic™.

Digital mammography is different from conventional mammography in how the image of the breast is acquired and, more importantly, viewed. The radiologist can magnify the images, increase or decrease the contrast and invert the black and white values while reading the images. These features allow the radiologist to evaluate microcalcifications and focus on areas of concern. Digital images make it easier to differentiate cancer tissue from normal tissue and these digital images are obtained with up to 30-40% less radia tion exposure to the patient versus film images or CR images and scan time is cut in half.Dr. Martin Pinstein, Medical Director said that they chose the Hologic™ Selenia™ digital system because it offers superior image quality particularly for certain populations of women, like those with dense breasts or women under the age of 50.

St. Jude Clinical Nutrition Director Named Outstanding Dietitian of the Year

Ginger Carney, Clinical Nutrition director at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has been selected the Outstanding Dietitian of the Year by the Tennessee Dietetic Association. The award is based on professional activities and contributions to the dietetics profession. Earlier this year, she received the same award from the Memphis District Dietetic Association.

Carney is a registered dietitian and a widely respected author, editor, reviewer and lecturer on clinical nutrition topics.

Proper nutrition is important for all children, but especially for those undergoing treatment at St. Jude. Some treatments for cancer and other pediatric catastrophic diseases can affect appetite by causing nausea, unusual allergies, changes to the sense of taste and mouth sores.

Nutritional care that helps patients achieve normal growth and weight gain, continue normal activities and prevent problems is central to recovery. St. Jude dietitians consult routinely with other members of the medical team to determine the best course of nutritional therapy for patients receiving treatment.

New Equipment Good News For Burn Victims

The MED Foundation Board of Directors approved the purchase of five new dermatomes for the Firefighters Regional Burn Center’s operating room.

Burn center surgeons use these instruments to obtain skin from burn victims for skin grafts. The new equipment will replace older dermatomes, providing the burn center with new cutting edge technology.

Because The MED is a regional center for burn treatment and care, many of the burn patients have little skin left that is suitable for grafting. The new dermatomes are very important to ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care possible according to Tammie Ritchey, Executive Director, The MED Foundation.

The cost of the five new dermatomes is $48,675.00 and is funded by donations to The MED Foundation.

The MED Foundation asks for your help so that it can continue to provide advanced medical equipment and training for frontline staff. To make a gift, please go to http://www.themedfoundation.org/donation.

Plastic Surgeon is New President of American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Felmont F. Eaves III, MD, was chosen as the new President of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) during the ASAPS 2010 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC which was attended by plastic surgeons from around the world. The Aesthetic Society, with nearly 2,500 members, is the leading national organization of board-certified plastic surgeons specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face and body.

An Aesthetic Society Member since 1999. Dr. Eaves is the Former Chair of the Finance & Investment Committee, Patient Safety Committee, and Public Education Committee, as well as the past Administration Commissioner and Traveling Professor. Dr. Eaves has twice been the recipient of the Aesthetic Society’s Simon Fredrick’s Award for Best Panelist; additionally he is the past recipient of the Sherrell J. Aston Award for Best Presentation by a Candidate or Resident, and the Ted Lockwood Award for Excellence in Body Contouring.

After receiving his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, Dr. Eaves completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 1992. He relocated to Atlanta, GA where he completed his plastic surgery training and joined the faculty of Emory University School of Medicine. He was certified by the American Board of Surgery in 1993 and by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) in 1996.

Baptist DeSoto Becomes First to Offer Digital Mammography

SOUTHAVEN — With the installation of a new mammography system, Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto’s Women’s Center is now the first breast imaging facility in DeSoto County to offer digital mammography.

Robin Simpson, director of radiology at Baptist DeSoto said that from the patient’s perspective, the procedure is the same as for a conventional film mammogram, but patients can get their results faster. The advanced technology helps make screenings more convenient, effective and efficient for patients.

Digital mammography, a mammogram that uses new detection technologies and computers instead of film, was found in a landmark clinical study of more than 42,000 women to be better than film-screen mammography in detecting breast cancer in three groups: women younger than 50, pre and peri-menopausal women and women with dense breasts. Digital mammograms are 15 percent more accurate among women younger than 50 or not yet in menopause, and 11 percent more accurate among women with dense breasts.

MBGH Recognizes Local Hospitals for Excellence on National Scale

According to new results from the 2009 Leapfrog Hospital Survey released at Memphis Business Group on Health’s (MBGH’s) Annual Awards Luncheon, Memphis hospitals lead the nation in certain areas of quality.

Of the 15 Memphis-area hospitals that completed the 2009 Leapfrog Hospital Survey, Memphis-area hospitals compared well with national averages for the quality of care provided for heart angioplasty, aortic valve replacement, pancreatic resection, esophageal resection, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, and high-risk deliveries.

In addition to releasing the Memphis-area results for the Leapfrog Survey, MBGH recognized local hospitals that have high performance scores in the Leapfrog Survey in six areas of patient care determining “best odds of survival.” Hospitals receiving recognition included:

Baptist Memorial Hospital – De Soto: Heart Bypass
Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis: Heart Bypass, Aortic Valve Replacement, Pancreatic Resection, Esophageal Resection
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Methodist University Hospital: Pancreatic Resection, Esophageal Resection
St. Francis Hospital: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Pancreatic Resection

In addition, Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospitals was recognized for fully meeting the Heart Angioplasty measure, which scored both the hospital’s quality and cost of care.

Memphis Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center Hires Physiatrist Consultant to Enhance Rehab Services

Cordova - Memphis Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center has recently brought in Dr. Jonathan D. Ellen as a physiatrist consultant. Dr. Ellen is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and completed his physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Schwab Rehabilitation Center in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ellen will use his expertise to help the MJHRC staff care for its rehab patients as well as provide training and education for staff.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Recognizes Nurses

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare(MLH) recognizes outstanding nurses at the Nursing Stars Celebration, held annually during National Nurses’ Week. The event recognizes the exceptional women and men who define the patient- and family-centered care MLH is committed to providing. This year’s celebration was recently held at the Memphis Hilton.

Nursing Stars are selected from each Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare facility. From the Nursing Stars, one Nurse of the Year is chosen from each facility, and recognized at the ceremony. Candidates are nominated by their peers based on the following criteria: professionalism, interpersonal relations, community involvement, innovation, patient- and family-centered care, and the science of nursing.

Baptist Memorial Hospital Dedicates Cardiac Catheterization Lab in Honor of William H. Flanagan, M.D.

Baptist Memorial Hospital (BMH) recently dedicated the cardiac catheterization lab on their Memphis campus to the late William “Bill” Flanagan, M.D. Dr. Flanagan, a well-known cardiologist and pioneer in the field of interventional cardiology, enjoyed a thirty-one year career practicing consultative and interventional cardiology in the Memphis metro area. In recognition of his lifelong devotion to treating patients with heart disease, BMH in conjunction with Memphis Heart Clinic, also created the “William H. Flanagan Endowment Fund.” The proceeds will be used to support continuing education opportunities for employees of the heart catheterizaton lab at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Memphis. Teresa Dawson, Administrative Director of the Baptist Heart Institute said that Flanagan was instrumental in developing the cath lab services that later became a catalyst for development of the Baptist Heart Institute.

As one of the founding partners of Memphis Heart Clinic, Dr. William Flanagan with his leadership, excellence and compassion helped mold and shape the clinic into the center of excellence it is today. Always leading by example, he believed in putting “Patients First”, the principle upon which Memphis Heart Clinic’s mission is based. The Memphis Medical Community widely recognizes Dr. Flanagan for his genuine commitment and compassionate patient care.

Dr. Flanagan was born in Memphis and earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. He completed a fellowship in cardiology at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York. Dr. Flanagan then returned to Memphis and in that time has served Memphis-area patients in several capacities. With an avid interest in interventional cardiology, Dr. Flanagan worked as Associate Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory for Baptist Memorial Hospital and also as Associate Professor for The University of Tennessee Medical Center. He trained many residents and Fellows in Interventional Cardiology. In 2007, Dr. Flanagan received recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for excellence in cardiac care.

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