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Released: 15-Dec-2017 4:05 PM EST
ProMedica Toledo Hospital First in Country to Perform Commercial Implant of the Avalus™ Surgical Aortic Valve
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Toledo heart surgeon is first in the U.S. to perform new heart valve replacement surgery. Heart valve disease affects about five million Americans each year.

Released: 24-Nov-2014 10:00 AM EST
Toledo, Ohio-Based ProMedica Invests in a Medical Start-Up Company Focused on Revolutionizing Vascular Surgery
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John Pigott, MD, a vascular surgeon and founder of VentureMed Group, developed the FLEX Scoring Catheter to increase the efficiency and cost effectiveness of angioplasty-type (balloon) treatment procedures.

Released: 24-Oct-2013 10:00 AM EDT
Promedica Toledo Hospital Offers the Industry’s Most Innovative Tools for Detecting Breast Cancer
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During Breast Cancer Awareness Month women are reminded of the importance of getting regular screening mammograms, depending on their age and individual risk factors. However, for those with dense breast tissue, a mammogram alone may not be enough.

Released: 3-Apr-2013 3:30 PM EDT
Colorectal Cancer Expert Available for Comment
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Approximately 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer each year, and more than 50,000 die from it.

Released: 16-Oct-2012 4:35 PM EDT
Robotic Surgery, Giving Patients More Options; Experts Available to Comment
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Robotic surgery offers many benefits over traditional procedures for patients who need urologic, gynecologic or cardiothoracic procedures, including reduced risk of complications and faster recovery. Robotic surgery also offers advanced capabilities to help surgeons provide better clinical outcomes than conventional open and minimally invasive surgeries.

Released: 16-Oct-2012 11:00 AM EDT
Keeping Children Safe During Halloween; Child Safety Expert is Available to Comment
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Keep "trick-or-treaters" safe this Halloween! Parents may be surprised to learn, twice as many children are fatally injured while walking on Halloween as compared to any other day of the year. It is up to parents and drivers to ensure that children stay safe and away from emergency rooms on Halloween. It is important for parents to emphasize safe pedestrian behaviors before trick-or-treating and to remember to make certain that costumes are both creative and safe.

Released: 15-Oct-2012 2:35 PM EDT
Promedica Nurse-Midwife Available to Comment on Women’s Health, Newborn Care and Midwifery
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Erica Krause, MSN, CNM, received her Master of Science in nursing with a concentration in nurse-midwifery from Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich. She was awarded her board-certification from the American Midwifery Certification Board in August 2011. She also has experience as a labor and delivery nurse and holds certification in inpatient obstetrics. Krause is currently a certified nurse-midwife with Certified Nurse-Midwives of Toledo, based at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.

Released: 1-Oct-2012 3:20 PM EDT
Radiologist Available to Comment on Breast Cancer and Breast Imaging
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Besides skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed among women in the United States. In 2011, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed among women, as well as an estimated 2,140 cases among men. The seriousness of breast cancer is strongly influenced by what stage the disease is in when first diagnosed. Mammograms can usually identify an abnormal breast lump as much as two years before you can detect it in a self-exam.

Released: 28-Sep-2012 2:00 PM EDT
Finding the New Normal After Cancer: Jill Johnson, Nurse Practitioner, Available for Comment
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About 1.6 million Americans are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year. It is a frightening statistic. However, the good news is that more people are surviving cancer these days because they are being diagnosed and treated much earlier.

Released: 17-Sep-2012 3:00 PM EDT
Parents Urged to Give Car Seats a Checkup During Child Passenger Safety Week (September 16-22)
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Parents are making five critical, but fixable, mistakes when using car seats, according to new data announced by Safe Kids Worldwide and the General Motors Foundation. With so many safety features now available in both cars and car seats, parents are urged to make sure their kids are getting every advantage by taking the time to do a 15-minute at-home checkup.

Released: 17-Sep-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Peer Education Helps Prevent Abuse and Violence
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In a 2011 nationwide survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20 percent of high school students reported being bullied while at school, and an estimated 16 percent reported being bullied electronically.

Released: 14-Aug-2012 9:00 AM EDT
Sports Medicine Doctor Explains How Technology Is Revolutionizing Patient Care
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Therapists and physicians at ProMedica Sports Care are using the Apple iPad and other cutting-edge technology to treat and communicate with patients. For example, to help a patient better understand a diagnosis, specialists use iPads to show actual images of the problem.

Released: 3-Jul-2012 2:55 PM EDT
Bariatric Surgeon is Available to Comment on Bariatric Surgery and the Health Benefits of Weight Loss
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Bariatric surgeries in the U.S. increased by more than 206,000 between 1998 and 2008. Recent studies has shown bariatric surgery to provide patients with additional health benefits, such as reduced risk of death from heart attack, treatment for hypertension, high cholesterol, obstructive sleep apnea, and improved Type 2 diabetes outcomes.

Released: 3-Jul-2012 2:50 PM EDT
Child Safety Expert is Available to Comment on Fireworks Safety
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Every year, thousands of families end their 4th of July celebration with a visit to the emergency room due to injuries caused by fireworks. While fireworks can be fun and exciting, but can also be dangerous. A special study conducted by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission staff found that 65 percent of all fireworks injuries in 2011 were sustained during the 30 days surrounding the Independence Day holiday. More than half of these injuries were the result of unexpected ignition of the device or consumers not using fireworks as intended.

Released: 3-Jul-2012 2:40 PM EDT
Autism Expert is Available to Comment on Treatment and Early Diagnosis
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Autism is diagnosed in one out of every 88 children in the United States and almost one in 54 boys. Having a child diagnosed with autism can be an overwhelming experience that leaves parents unsure of how to proceed. There are a variety of approaches to treatment but it is important to match a child’s specific needs with treatments or strategies that are likely to be effective in moving him/her closer to established goals.

Released: 9-Mar-2012 1:00 PM EST
March is National Nutrition Month®
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Nathan Drendel, MS, RD, LD, is a licensed and registered dietician and has been practicing for 6 years. He received his Bachelor of Science in dietetics and nutrition from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities in Minneapolis, and his Masters of Science in food and nutrition from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Drendel is currently a community health specialist with ProMedica Wellness.

Released: 17-Jan-2012 2:45 PM EST
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
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Garth Phibbs, MD, FACOG is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist specializing in gynecological oncology and has been practicing medicine for the past 39 years. He completed his fellowship at Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Mich. and his residency at Victoria Hospital, London, Ontario. He received his Bachelor of Science and his Medical Doctorate from the University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, the American college of Obstetricians & Gynecologist and the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, division of Gynecologic Oncology. Dr. Phibbs currently heads a private practice located at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.


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