Programs tailored to keeping employees healthier 11.30.09
Kim Hamburger, a Medcenter One nurse, received a free gym membership for participating in Medcenter One’s Wellness at Work program and has since lost 91 pounds.
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 Searching for a cure
Called immunotherapy, Dr. John Reynolds is researching a cancer treatment method that transplants immune system tissue from a healthy relative to a cancer patient in an effort to give the patient's immune system the boost it needs to beat the disease.
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Pregnant women encouraged to get H1N1 vaccinie 11.23.09
To prevent possible complications–including premature labor–pregant women are encouraged to get H1N1 vaccine. Dr. Rafael Ocejo explains why.
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STD rates climb for a number of reasons 11.17.09
Dr. Shari Orser said one of the reasons for an increase in STDs is that people are more aware of them and therefore getting tested.
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Feeling suicidal? There is help available 11.12.09
Scott Schneider, a Medcenter One emergency room nurse, explains how emergency room staff helps patients who come in because they are suicidal.
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Understanding diabetes 11.11.09
Dr. Michael LeBeau, a Medcenter One nephrologist, explains how he helps patients with diabetes. Brad Hollenbeck, a Medcenter One MedEquip One certified orthotist, shows items MedEquip One offers to help diabetics’ feet.
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Medcenter One announces a new president and CEO 11.10.09
Medcenter One President/CEO Jim Cooper will retire at the end of this year and Dr. Craig Lambrecht, Medcenter One chief operating officer, will take over as Medcenter One’s president/CEO Jan. 1, 2010.
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Cooper retiring, Lambrecht announced as Medcenter CEO 11.11.09
A change in Medcenter One leadership was announced at a news conference. Medcenter One President/CEO Jim Cooper will retire at the end of the year and Dr. Craig Lambrecht, chief operating officer, will assume the president/CEO position Jan. 1, 2010.
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Medcenter selects new CEO 11.10.09
Dr. Craig Lambrecht, Medcenter One chief operating officer, will be the president/CEO Jan. 1, 2010. He explained what he sees as the organization’s biggest challenges in the years to come.
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Dog therapy 11.10.09
Maggie is a therapy dog. Her owner, Shannon Hilfer, is a forensic interviewer at the Medcenter One Dakota Children’s Advocacy Center. Together, they help comfort victims of abuse and encourage them to tell their stories and start the healing process.
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Diagnosing balance problems 11.10.09
After suffering with dizziness on and off for a year, Laurie Rick decided to go to the doctor. She was referred to Medcenter One’s Sleep Center where she was put through a variety of tests to determine what was causing her problem.
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Health effects of diet soda 11.9.09
A new study shows a connection between drinking two or more diet sodas a day and a decline in kidney function. Dr. Michael LeBeau, a Medcenter One nephrologist, said more studies need to be done, but it’s a good reminder to do everything in moderation.
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Treating brain injuries 11.3.09
Dr. Ted Fogarty, a Medcenter One radiologist, is working with a group of Louisiana State University researchers to determine if soldiers with blast-related brain injuries can be helped by hyperbaric oxygen chambers.
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