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Legal Perspective-The Ongoing Debate Over Apology Laws
Medical errors are estimated to result in the deaths of thousands in this country each year.
Some studies place the number between 44,000 and 98,000 annually. And, at a time when healthcare providers generally are desperate to reduce the rising costs of malpractice insurance and litigation...
DAVID DONNELL and KATE GILCHRIST |
Rare Case of Malignant Hyperthermia Treated at UMC
All the anesthesia staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center knew about malignant hyperthermia. They knew it from textbooks. They heard about it in lectures. They even had a crash cart, inspected weekly, dedicated to this uncommon, but potentially deadly condition — anesthesiology's worst nightmare.
Luckily for Evan Rhodus, UMC nurse anesthetist Ann Hobson had paid close attention in class. She recognized the first signs...
JANIS QUINN |
Rare Case of Malignant Hyperthermia Treated at UMC
All the anesthesia staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center knew about malignant hyperthermia. They knew it from textbooks. They heard about it in lectures. They even had a crash cart, inspected weekly, dedicated to this uncommon, but potentially deadly condition — anesthesiology's worst nightmare.
Luckily for Evan Rhodus, UMC nurse anesthetist Ann Hobson had paid close attention in class. She recognized the first signs...
JANIS QUINN |
Dishongh Named CEO at Rankin Medical Center
FLOWOOD — J. Dale Armour, Vice President of the Mississippi Division of Health Management Associates, Inc. announced this week that Cindy Lane Dishongh has been named Chief Executive Officer of Rankin Medical Center in Brandon, MS.
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Intelligent Investing-The Need for an Investment Policy Statement
Before investing your hard-earned money, you need a written investment policy statement (IPS). It serves as the foundation upon which the portfolio will be constructed and managed over time and through bear (down) or bull (up) markets. The following case study will bring the key IPS concepts to life.
ROGER MUNS |
Training-The Hidden Cost
A new year has begun and it is time once again to anticipate what is in store for the clinic.
HAROLD B. INGRAM |
Triplets Leave Wesley Medical Center
HATTIESBURG — Spencer, Ethan and Ramsey Ruff , sons of Cindy and Paul Ruff, model the caps and blankets made for them while they stayed at Wesley Medical Center's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The triplets were born ...
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VISIAN ICL Offers Sight
STAAR® (Surgical Technologies and Applied Research) Surgical's new VISIAN ICL™ (Implantable Collamer Lens) is providing the only foldable, minimally invasive, most anatomically correct lens available to qualified nearsighted patients all around Mississippi.
GLORIA BUTLER BALDWIN |
Forrest General Hospital Unveils New Equipment in Radiology Department
HATTIESBURG — Forrest General Hospital Nuclear Medicine in the Radiology Department recently unveiled a new state-of-the-art piece of equipment called GE Infinia. The GE Infinia allows Forrest General physicians to see more detail, improve confidence in diagnoses and consistently improve patient care.
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Legal Perspective-The Ongoing Debate Over Apology Laws
Medical errors are estimated to result in the deaths of thousands in this country each year.
Some studies place the number between 44,000 and 98,000 annually. And, at a time when healthcare providers generally are desperate to reduce the rising costs of malpractice insurance and litigation...
DAVID DONNELL and KATE GILCHRIST |
Intelligent Investing-The Need for an Investment Policy Statement
Before investing your hard-earned money, you need a written investment policy statement (IPS). It serves as the foundation upon which the portfolio will be constructed and managed over time and through bear (down) or bull (up) markets. The following case study will bring the key IPS concepts to life.
ROGER MUNS |
Dr. Ball Recertified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
JACKSON — Chris Ball, MD, an OB/GYN, has been recertified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG). The ABOG examines and certifies nearly 1,700 obstetrician-gynecologists and sub-specialists in maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology/ infertility and gynecologic oncology each year.
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Richards Named CEO at River Oaks
FLOWOOD — J. Dale Armour, Mississippi Divisional Vice President of Health Management Associates, Inc. (HMA) announced today that Davis Richards has been named Chief Executive Officer of River Oaks Health System in Flowood, MS.
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North Mississippi Senior Expo, May 11, 2007
SOUTHAVEN — LifeStyle Transitions announces the second annual Senior Expo to be held at the Southaven Arena, Hwy. 51, Southaven, MS, May 11, 2007, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Last year's (2006) event featured more than 70 vendor booths and displays ranging from medical professionals to retirement living estate planning.
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VISIAN ICL Offers Sight
STAAR® (Surgical Technologies and Applied Research) Surgical's new VISIAN ICL™ (Implantable Collamer Lens) is providing the only foldable, minimally invasive, most anatomically correct lens available to qualified nearsighted patients all around Mississippi.
GLORIA BUTLER BALDWIN |
Training-The Hidden Cost
A new year has begun and it is time once again to anticipate what is in store for the clinic.
HAROLD B. INGRAM |
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