Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 | 12:16 p.m.
Sunrise hospitals offer National Heart Month events
The Sunrise Health System is hosting events for the public this month on ways people can maintain the health of their hearts.
The presentations are part of National Heart Month and bring attention to heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.
"Heart Health and YOU" is scheduled for Feb. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the h2u at MountainView office, 8524 Del Webb Blvd.
Dr. Sean Ameli of Nevada Cardiology Associates will offer tips on living a more heart-healthy lifestyle and a free lunch will be provided.
To RSVP, call 255-5404.
"Chest Pain: Don't Ignore the Signs!" will be presented on Feb. 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Southern Hills Hospital, 9300 W. Sunset Road.
The presenter is Southern Hills emergency room physician Dr. Eric Anderson. Free blood pressure checks and ambulance tours will be offered, along with a free lunch.
To RSVP, call 233-5300.
Red Rock Radiology accredited
Red Rock Radiology, a department of MountainView Hospital, said it has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging as a result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.
The ACR, headquartered in Reston, Va., awards accreditation to facilities for the achievement of high practice standards after a peer-review evaluation of the practice.
"We continued to look for additional ways to provide quality medical imaging in Nevada," Dr. Richard Schwartz, medical director for Red Rock Radiology, said in a statement. "This office demonstrates our commitment to patient care and expanding our services to better serve our patients."
Summerlin Hospital gets new rehab tool
Summerlin Hospital said it's now using a device called the NESS H200, which helps stroke, multiple sclerosis and other patients with central nervous system disorders to regain hand control and to grasp objects, tasks once thought to be impossible for these individuals.
Summerlin Hospital said it's among the first in the country to offer this breakthrough therapy and will serve as a regional assessment site for therapists and patients interested in trying out the new device.
The prosthesis, distributed by Bioness Inc. of Santa Clarita, Calif., consists of a soft polymer fitting that rests over the patient's hand and forearm. Embedded in the device are five surface electrodes that stimulate muscles in the hand and wrist. A microprocessor allows the user to program the device with a series of exercises customized for each patient. Clinical trials support the effectiveness of the NESS H200 in facilitating return of function for patients in the acute phase of recovery following stroke and brain injury, as well as for select patients whose injuries are years old, the hospital said.
"We are very excited about incorporating this technology into both our acute rehab program and into our outpatient services," said Kerrie Iannucilli, administrative director of Out Patient Therapy and Specialty Clinics at the hospital. "There are substantial clinical studies pointing to the value of neuromuscular re-education early in a patient's recovery. We can maximize rehabilitation by using the device between therapy sessions, and even encourage patients to purchase the NESS H200 and take it home with them."
Summerlin Hospital using new robot in surgeries
Summerlin Hospital said it obtained the da Vinci Surgical System, which is a four-armed assistant that helps surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures.
The device enables surgeons to recreate the movement of their hands, wrists and fingers within a very confined space in the patient's body.
During these procedures, surgeons make small incisions to accommodate the robot's arms, which are equipped with a high-resolution camera and special surgical instruments. Doctors then sit at a console near the patient where they view magnified, three-dimensional images of the surgical site. A master control allows them to direct the movements they want the robotic arms to make inside the patient's body. The da Vinci robot has a full range of motion and filters out normal hand tremors for an added level of precision.
"Robotic systems are one of the most significant advances we've seen in medicine," said hospital Chief Executive Robert Freymuller. "They allow surgeons to operate in real time and help improve patient outcomes. Patients who have robotic procedures typically spend fewer days in the hospital, have less pain and fewer complications after surgery and recover more quickly."
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