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9/01/2010
Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib)—a type of heart rhythm disorder that affects the electrical system, or “wiring,” of the heart muscle—is often referred to as the “silent killer,” and can suddenly trigger a massive, debilitating stroke or even death. During September—National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month—physicians at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center are working to raise awareness about life-changing treatment options, and even cures, for this potentially fatal condition.
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8/03/2010
On June 23, 2010, St. David’s South Austin Medical Center became the first hospital in Austin to use the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System for a thoracic (chest) procedure. The da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System was used to perform a thymectomy, which is a surgical procedure in which the thymus gland—located in the chest—is removed.
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7/14/2010
During a presentation ceremony on June 13, 2010, the late Dorothy Hodson—a long-time volunteer at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center—was named the “Legend of RecognizeGood” for the month of June.
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7/13/2010
On July 1, St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center opened a new helipad that allows the facility to receive patients arriving via PHI Air Medical Texas, STAR Flight and other aerial emergency services more quickly than in the past.
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6/30/2010
St. David’s HealthCare’s Academy for Clinical Excellence hosted a Nurse Educator and Preceptor Conference in June at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. Attended by more than 80 Nurse Educators and nursing Preceptors, the four-hour conference was entitled, “Moving Mountains: The Journey to Excellence.”
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6/25/2010
On Wednesday, June 30, 2010, the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center will host a free seminar about the most effective ways to treat and correct Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib), a heart rhythm disorder.
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6/15/2010
St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is the only hospital in Central Texas utilizing a new, technologically advanced surgical procedure that customizes knee replacements. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, approximately 270,000 knee replacement operations are performed each year. With this new surgical technology, patients will have a more fitted implant, which may extend the life of knee implants.
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6/01/2010
St. David’s HealthCare, one of the largest hospital systems in Texas, is teaming up with the largest and longest-running women’s triathlon Series in the world. St. David’s HealthCare will serve as the official medical services provider of the 17th Annual Danskin Austin Triathlon, scheduled for June 6, 2010.
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5/24/2010
In May, Hansen Medical, Inc. (Nasdaq: HNSN) announced that it has received conditional Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) approval from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) authorizing a clinical trial to investigate use of the Sensei® X Robotic Catheter System and the Artisan™ Control Catheter for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (AF). The first case in the ARTISAN AF Trial, a pivotal clinical trial using the Sensei X system for the treatment of AF, was completed May 11, 2010, by G. Joseph Gallinghouse, M.D., electrophysiologist at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center. Principal Investigators of the trial are Andrea Natale, M.D., F.A.C.C., F.H.R.S., executive medical director for TCAI, and Gallinghouse.
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5/21/2010
On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center will host a free seminar about the most effective ways to treat and correct Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib), a heart rhythm disorder.
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5/17/2010
St. David’s HealthCare today enhanced patient care and access to healthcare for Central Texas residents through a new partnership with Healthagen®. Using the company’s iTriage® mobile application, St. David’s HealthCare is extending the benefits of medical information to the growing smartphone-carrying community. Users can access iTriage by downloading the free application on their iPhone® and Android™ smartphones or visiting www.iTriageHealth.com from any Internet-enabled device.
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5/10/2010
In recognition of National Women’s Health Week, which is May 9-15, St. David’s Women’s Center of Texas, located at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, is promoting awareness of the Joint Commission guidelines that were released earlier this year. These guidelines are safeguards to help hospitals prevent maternal deaths.
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5/04/2010
In recognition of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, St. David's Georgetown Hospital will honor its nurses with various activities, including an awards ceremony, a retrospective presentation of nurses through the generations and a speaker forum about the history of St. David's Georgetown Hospital. Mayor George Garver will also proclaim May 6-12, 2010 as "Nurses Week" in Georgetown.
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5/04/2010
On Wednesday, May 5, 2010, nurses at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center will recognize National Nurses Week by wearing vintage white nursing caps and uniforms. In addition, St. David’s South Austin Medical Center will name its Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) of the year. Nurses will receive gifts of appreciation from the nursing administration staff during National Nurses Week.
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4/26/2010
On Tuesday, April 27, 2010, St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, in partnership with the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA), will commemorate National Donate Life Month with a donor drive, featuring activities to raise awareness of the importance of organ donation and registration.
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4/23/2010
On Wednesday, May 5, 2010, the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center will host a free seminar about the most effective ways to treat and correct Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib), a heart rhythm disorder.
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4/20/2010
St. David’s HealthCare recognized more than 600 employees for service at the company’s annual Service Awards Banquet. Held Tuesday, April 13, 2010, at the Renaissance Austin Hotel, employees were honored for milestones in employment, ranging from five years to 40 years.
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4/19/2010
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center has been selected as the Fire Starter of the Month by Studer Group, an outcomes-based health care consulting firm that works with hundreds of hospitals and health care organizations to improve clinical, service and operational outcomes. Every month, Studer Group bestows this award upon hospitals that serve as a premier example of quality health care.
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4/16/2010
St. David’s HealthCare has recognized one employee, one physician and one volunteer as the healthcare system’s 2010 Frist Humanitarian Award recipients, putting the three Central Texans in the running for HCA’s national Frist Humanitarian Awards.
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4/15/2010
On Saturday, April 24, 2010, St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center will partner with local businesses for a community event on the hospital’s campus, commemorating Earth Day’s 40th anniversary. The event, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to noon, will provide recycling and donation opportunities, as well as promote healthier and cleaner living, to attendees.
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