Grand Rounds July
Harris Cohen, MD, Named Medical Director of Pediatric Radiology Department at Le Bonheur Children’s Medical Center
MEMPHIS —Harris L. Cohen, MD, has been appointed medical director of the Pediatric Radiology Department at Le Bonheur and executive vice chair in the Department of Radiology in the College of Medicine at UTHSC.
Dr. Cohen is a 1976 graduate of the State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center. He trained in Radiology at SUNY Downstate and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Radiology at Children’s Hospital National Medical Center in 1980-1981. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Radiology, Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound and American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. He is currently the vice chair/associate chair of Research, professor of Radiology, director of Body Imaging, as well as chief of Pediatric Body Imaging, and chief of Ultrasound for SUNY Health Science Center at Stony Brook. He has been the medical director of Downstate’s Ultrasound program for 17 years.
The national search for this position was conducted by Parker Executive Search and was led by Russell W. Chesney, MD, professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics at UTHSC and chairman of Pediatrics at Le Bonheur.
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital Breaks Ground On New Women’s and Children’s Pavilion
GERMANTOWN — There was a lot of excitement on the campus at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital yesterday, Tuesday, May 27, as hospital leaders, employees, physicians and visitors celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony for Germantown’s new Women’s and Children’s Pavilion.
“We are very excited about our plans to expand,” said David Baytos, senior vice president and CEO, Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital. “In our new pavilion, we can implement the latest initiatives and best practices in providing care for our patients.”
One example of improving patient care Baytos explained is moving the 16-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) from the main hospital where all the babies are in one large patient care unit into space in the new pavilion. The new area will have 24 private rooms where parents can remain with their newborn throughout the infant’s hospital stay.
The Women’s and Children’s Pavilion is part of a $124 million project that includes adding 100 new beds, constructing a parking deck that will add over 600 parking spaces to the campus, and making a number of renovations within the existing hospital. The parking deck was completed just prior to the groundbreaking.
“The expansion will allow us to address the hospital’s high patient volume and to prepare for future inpatient growth due primarily to the aging population we serve,” said Baytos.
Unity Hospice Care Announces Staff Additions
Unity Hospice Care, headquartered in Germantown, has announced these new staff additions: Cynthia Wallace, RN, BSN (MTSU), has joined Unity as administrator for the Linden, TN office. She has thirteen years experience in the healthcare field and will oversee seven employees in this position.
Kim Hare, RN, has transferred to the Southaven offices to serve as administrator. She has thirteen years experience in home-health/hospice, and will oversee operations of the Southaven office which includes a staff of thirteen.
Elizabeth Creasy, RN, BSN, has joined Unity Hospice as administrator at the Olive Branch, MS office. She has 25 years experience in hospice care and is a former board member of The Indiana Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. She will oversee a staff of 8 in Olive Branch.
Rita Sturdivant, RN, BS (MUW) has joined Unity Hospice Care as administrator at the Starkville, MS office. She has four years experience in home-health/hospice, and prior to that she had ten years in healthcare administration. She oversees a staff of eleven at the Starkville office.
Stacy Cascio has joined Unity Hospice Care as marketing director for Mississippi and Tennessee. Cascio is based out of Oxford, MS and will oversee a staff of six patient liaisons. Her responsibilities include making area physicians, hospitals and the community at large, aware of the services of Unity Hospice Care.
Unity Hospice Care area offices are located in Batesville, Grenada, Holly Springs, Olive Branch, Southaven, Starkville and Tupelo in Mississippi. Tennessee offices include Linden and the headquarters office in Germantown.
Schultz Named Baptist College’s New Dean of General Studies
MEMPHIS — Barry Schultz, Ph.D., associate professor of mathematics at the Baptist College of Health Sciences, has been named the school’s new dean of general studies, replacing Dan Champion, Ph.D., who retires effective Aug. 1.
A 13-year college employee, Schultz received his bachelor’s degree from Union University in Jackson, Tenn. He then earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in educational research from the University of Memphis.
The first recipient of the college’s Distinguished Faculty Member award in 2002, Schultz is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ leadership team. He also has served as adjunct graduate faculty in the education division at the University of Memphis.
Dr. Stacy C. Smith Welcomed to Memphis Heart Clinic
MEMPHIS — Memphis Heart Clinic, one of the Mid-South’s leading cardiovascular groups, is pleased to welcome Stacy C. Smith, MD, FACC, FSCAI to its team of cardiologists. Board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine, Dr. Smith is a highly recognized interventional cardiologist with a special interest in women and heart disease. Having practiced in the Memphis community for several years, Dr. Smith is licensed in Tennessee and Mississippi and will primarily see patients in our Memphis office. She will also see patients at Baptist Memphis, Baptist DeSoto and Methodist Germantown Hospitals.
Dr. Smith attended the University of Southern California School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California where she earned her medical degree. She went on to complete her Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA while serving as Chief Resident at Brockton VA Hospital in Brockton, MA. After her Residency, Dr. Smith completed her Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship training at Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She also completed a Research Fellowship in Immunology/Cardiology at Washington University School of Medicine where she was a Howard Hughes Scholar. Upon completion, Dr. Smith joined the faculty at Washington University as an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pathology with clinical responsibilities in both clinical and interventional cardiology. Dr. Smith continues her interests in research as an investigator in several international clinical trials.
The Board of Shelby County Healthcare Corporation (The MED) Seeks Proposals
MEMPHIS — The MED Board passed a resolution at a special-called Board meeting on June 16, 2008. This resolution authorized the Board’s Strategic Planning Committee to develop and issue an RFP (Request for Proposal) for broad scoped transformational and management services including a detailed proposed plan to define and ensure The MED’s core mission and provide a long term financial security, sustainability and a permanent management team.
Following this meeting a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued to over 20 firms nationally for the purpose of contracting for interim senior management and transformational services.
The MED hopes to have a contract in place on September 1, 2008.
Matthew Ennis Chosen to Lead Anatomy & Neurobiology at University of Tennessee Health Science
MEMPHIS — Steve J. Schwab, MD, executive dean of the College of Medicine for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), has announced the appointment of Matthew Ennis, PhD, as the Simon R. Bruesch Endowed Professor and chairman for the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology in the College of Medicine.
Dr. Ennis is a five-year veteran of UTHSC, having joined the faculty of the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology as professor in 2003. Dr. Ennis is a systems neuroscientist whose research focuses on neural networks involved in olfaction, taste and pain regulation. Since his arrival at UTHSC, he has been continuously funded by multiple research grants and is currently the principal investigator and a co-principal investigator on grants funded by the NIH. Other members of Dr. Ennis’s research team are also independently funded by NIH research grants.
orthomemphis Announces Two Doctors Certified To Perform Partial-Knee Replacement Surgery
MEMPHIS — orthomemphis announced recently that two of its surgeons, Dr. Timothy Krahn and Dr. Kenneth Weiss, are now certified to perform partial-knee surgery for patients who are candidates for this type of procedure. The partial-knee replacement surgery involves a smaller incision and faster recovery than traditional total joint replacement surgery since partial knee replacement removes only the most damaged parts of the cartilage and then replaces these areas with a fully mobile-bearing knee system.
Baptist Weight Loss Center to Offer Free Seminars in July
MEMPHIS — Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, located at 6019 Walnut Grove Road, will host free educational seminars on surgical weight loss options in the hospital’s seminar rooms on Saturday, July 12, at 10 a.m.; Monday, July 21, at 7 p.m.; and Wednesday, July 30, at noon.
During the seminars, Dr. George Woodman will address the benefits and risks of weight loss surgery and its growing use for the treatment of morbid obesity. No reservations are required, and all classes will be held in seminar rooms 2 and 3 except the July 30 class, which will be held in seminar room 1. Please arrive 15 minutes early.
The founder of Midsouth Bariatrics, Woodman is a surgeon dedicated to helping bariatric patients reach their goal of a healthier lifestyle. He graduated from Emory University and completed his surgical training at the University of Tennessee. He has been in private practice for seven years and has developed advanced skills in laparoscopic surgery. Woodman is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a full member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery. To date, he has performed more than 1,200 laparoscopic bariatric procedures.
For more information about Baptist’s educational seminars or the Baptist Weight Loss Center, please visit memphis.baptistonline.org or call 901-226-LOSE.
Dr. Barrett Haik Receives Freeman Award
At the recent Sight Night at the Pink Palace Museum, Dr. Barrett Haik was awarded the 2nd Freeman Vision Award by Dr. Jerre Freeman, Founding Director of the World Cataract Foundation. Dr. Ralph Hamilton, the first recipient of this award in 2007, introduced Dr. Haik, describing him as the person responsible for the renaissance in developing the University of Tennessee Department of Ophthalmology into an outstanding ophthalmic research and clinical center. Nationally, it is now rated among the top ten clinical ophthalmic programs in the country. Dr. Hamilton stated that Dr. Haik is a person with tremendous interpersonal skills and a significant work ethic, which attracted not only a wonderful and productive clinical, research, academic and teaching staff but also a local and national network of supporters to initiate and sustain the growth necessary for ophthalmology in the mid-south.
One of Dr. Haik’s major interests is tumors of the eye and orbit, especially the retinoblastoma (retinal tumors) seen primarily in young children. As a result of Dr. Haik’s study of this disease with colleagues at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital and in the Hamilton Eye Institute, unique characteristics associated with human cancer have been identified. These new insights into tumor biology and response to therapy will have a significant impact on other cancers in children and adults.
Dr. Ronald I. Weiner Moving His Medical Practice
Ronald I. Weiner, DO, a board-certified cardiologist, is moving his medical practice, the Skyline Cardiovascular Institute, to a new location at 111 Stonebridge Blvd.
The clinic specializes in comprehensive cardiac care, which includes the diagnosis and management of a variety of heart disorders, including rhythm disturbances, arterial blockages, angina, heart attacks and cardiovascular disease.
The Skyline Cardiovascular Institute offers the services of The Heart Attack and Stroke Prevention Clinic, which practices the Bale Method of Heart Attack Prevention and is associated with the 4 My Heart Center, which is run by the Berkeley (California) HeartLab. The Bale Method goes beyond the current standard of care to identify people at risk for heart attacks and strokes. The prevention clinic provides counseling in such areas as medication, diet, exercise and stress management.
The Skyline Cardiovascular Institute also offers pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation and an overnight sleep clinic to diagnose sleep disorders. Onsite services include stress tests, ultrasounds and testing for peripheral vascular disease. An in-house pharmacy will be staffed by a pharmacist, who will offer consultation on medications along with managing a Coumidin (blood thinner) clinic.
Dr. Weiner, who also is board-certified in internal medicine, is a medical graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Weiner completed his internship and residency at JFK Memorial Hospital in Stratford, N.J., and his cardiovascular fellowship at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center in Browns Mills, N.J.
Practicing with Dr. Weiner are nurse practitioners Alex Walker, ANP, APN-BC, and Jeffrey Young, Jr. FNP, APN-BC.
Physician joins Medical Specialty Clinic
Brian Walker, DO, who is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology, is a new physician at Medical Specialty Clinic. He joins Clyde Smith, M.D., Justin Baker, M.D., and Archie Wright, D.O., in the practice of oncology/hematology.
Dr. Walker comes to Medical Specialty Clinic from Hematology and Oncology Associates at Bridgepoint in Tupelo, Mississippi.
He received his medical degree from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. He completed his internship in internal medicine, his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in hematology/oncology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Dr. Walker is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists, the American Society of Hematology, the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. The faculty of the University of Mississippi Medical Center awarded him the 2006 Spencer L. Schreiter Memorial Fellowship for Excellence in Hematology and Oncology.
The physicians at Medical Specialty Clinic represent three different medical specialties: dermatology, gastroenterology and oncology/hematology
Songfest to Benefit Ayers Children’s Medical Center
JACKSON — A gospel concert featuring more than 15 acts announced that it will come to Jackson Civic Center for three nights—July 17, 18 and 19, 2008. The 20th annual Jackson Songfest is presented by Frank Arnold and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Ayers Children’s Medical Center.
Reserved seating ticket prices are VIP $21.50 per night or three-night pass for $59.50. Lower level tickets are $19.50 per night or three-night pass for $53.50. Upper level seats are $16.50 per night or three-night pass for $44.50. Tickets for children under 13 are $6 per night.
Tickets are available at Bible Book Store at 1023 Campbell in Jackson or Lifeway Book Store at the Union University campus.
For more information, call 1-888-205-6723 or call the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation at 731-660-8770.
Anesthesia Associates Adds Two Physicians
Two local anesthesiologists, Michael Lam, MD, and Michael Martindale, MD, have joined Professional Anesthesia Associates.
Dr. Lam, who is board certified in anesthesiology, has been in practice for five years. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington. D.C. His internship and residency in anesthesiology were at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
Dr. Lam also has a masters of business administration from Union University. He is a physician liaison for Jackson-Madison County General Hospital to Union University’s School of Nurse Anesthesia.
Dr. Martindale, who is a native of Jackson and a 1979 graduate of Jackson Central-Merry High School, received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Medical School in Memphis. His medical training internship was at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. He completed his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Memphis.
Dr. Martindale has been practicing medicine in Jackson for 16 years.
At Professional Anesthesia Associates, they are practicing with Dr. Ben Anderson, Dr. Charles Freeman, Dr. Lauri Anne Gorbet, Dr. Tim Hutchison and Dr. Charles Poole.
Tasting and Dinner for West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation
The Larry Ray Endowment for the Arts of the West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation will present a ‘Tasting and Dinner’ at the North Grand Pavilion of the Jackson Fairgrounds on Wednesday, October 1. Special guest is Jackson native, Jeff Arnett, the 7th Master Distiller in Jack Daniel’s history, who will lead everyone in a presentation tasting of Jack Daniel’s premium products.
Beginning at 5:30 is ‘Beertails’, a select tasting of beers offered by Central Distributing, dinner will be grilled on site by Darrell Hicks and cigars will be hand rolled by the Kentucky Gentlemen Cigar Company. Dress is casual. Music will be provided. The event benefits the Larry Ray Endowment for the Arts which will present the Three Stars of Tennessee, a collection of Tennessee fine art, applied art and artifacts on exhibit at The Carnegie, November 1 -30, 2008.
$1,000 Gentleman Jack Table (premier seating for eight); $800 General Jackson Table (seating for eight); $100 Individual Seating
Reservations at this time are only being accepted through the host committee listed below. Details of the event will be released to the general public in June. Early response has been tremendous, so make plans now to attend this fun even, sure to be a sell out! Payment – Credit Card or Check.
Hosted by the Three Stars of Tennessee Gentlemen’s Committee; David Fite, Chairman; Robert Stewart & Dr. Larry Ray, Vice Chairmen
Tom Reed, Larry Smith, Calvin Murphy, Gene Smith, Norbert Putnam
Media Partners: At Home Tennessee magazine, West Tennessee Medical News, VIP City magazine
For More Information: Libby Murphy, Chair of Three Stars of Tennessee 695-1366
Dr. Terri Henson Opens Dermatology Office
Dr. Terri Henson recently opened a new dermatology office in Southaven, Miss.
A 1984 graduate of the University of Memphis (then Memphis State University), she did her dermatology residency at the University of Tennessee. In 1997, Dr. Henson joined UT Medical Group where she practiced dermatology for two years. In 1999, she opened a private practice in Southaven. Eight years later, Dr. Henson began construction on a new clinic which has just been completed. With 9 examining rooms and a more spacious waiting area, her patients will now have shorter wait times to get an appointment and less wait time once they arrive. Misty Wooten, Nurse Practitioner assists Dr. Henson in her practice.
Baptist DeSoto is the First to Offer New Technology
Diamondback 360 is a new diamond-encrusted catheter that is able to break-up calcified plaque in arteries in the lower extremities. This technology is useful in helping to prevent amputations related to diseases such as diabetes and PAD (peripheral arterial disease). Baptist DeSoto is the first hospital in the Memphis area to have this technology.
Methodist Opens Facilities in Olive Branch
MEMPHIS — Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare celebrated its new presence in DeSoto County recently in Olive Branch with an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony. The celebration is for the opening of three service areas including the Methodist Healthcare Minor Medical Center that opened May 26 along with the Sleep Center and the Le Bonheur Urgent Care Center which will open June 10. All of these services are housed in one location.
The Methodist Minor Medical Center will be open seven days a week with extended hours to treat a variety of medical needs including sprains, cuts, scrapes, work-related injuries, as well as colds, flu, strep throat and other viruses. Currently, the Minor Medical Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Saturday. After the official opening June 17, the center will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.
The Sleep Center will conduct sleep studies to help Mississippians get the rest they need. It will be open from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday and from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. seven nights a week.The Le Bonheur Urgent Care Center will be the only dedicated after-hours urgent care center in Olive Branch designed specifically for children. It will offer care for a number of ailments and injuries including fevers, sore throats, bug bites, as well as providing stitches, and splinting. The Urgent Care Center will be open Monday through Friday 5 p.m.-11 p.m. and Saturday and noon-9 p.m.
July 2008
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