2015 Article Archives

New Device Can Replace Blood Thinners for Many Atrial Fibrillation Patients

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

A new treatment option for atrial fibrillation (AF) has been approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA). The device, called the Watchman, offers these patients an alter.... Read More

2015 Article Archives

Ministering Through Medicine and Beyond

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

As a family medicine doctor, Alisha Thompson Congress, DO, believes she’s got the best of all worlds in terms of her practice. With patients ranging in age from four mon.... Read More

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Navigating a Path to Quality Care at a Lower Cost

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center is poised to be a national model for cost reduction and quality health care through the implementation of a unique lay patient navigation p.... Read More

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Treating Patients, Not Just a Disease

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

Major medical centers around the country are beginning to embrace patient therapies that focus on the whole person, not just on disease. In 2010, the American Hospital Associa.... Read More

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Princeton Opens Structural Heart and Valve Center

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

Internationally renowned surgeon serves as medical director “Instead of one option, you get 10 options here,” says Mustafa Ahmed, MD, medical director of the new.... Read More