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When the Caregivers Need Care, the Physician Resource Office Provides Help

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

Physicians have dedicated their lives to caring for others, but far too often, that dedication comes at the expense of taking care of themselves. Sandra Frazier, MD, medical d.... Read More

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Trinity Takes Positive Steps to Curtail Rising Health Costs

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

When Trinity Medical Center CEO Vicki Briggs moved to Birmingham from Longview, Texas, two years ago, she not only brought along her years of experience in hospital administra.... Read More

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50 Candles: Pediatrics East Celebrates a Half Century of Medical Care

Jul 03, 2007 at 10:27 pm by steve

It was exactly 50 years ago, July 1957. Vincent Carnaggio, MD, just out of residency, opened a practice in Eastlake called Pediatrics East. He knew the hours would be grueling.... Read More

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Advantages and Challenges for Teleradiology

Jun 04, 2007 at 10:30 pm by steve

Teleradiology, the electronic transmission of radiological images from one location to another for consultation purposes, has successfully entered routine health services and.... Read More

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Birmingham Emergency Routing System Becomes National Model

Jun 04, 2007 at 10:30 pm by steve

A regional emergency routing system in Alabama has been recognized as a model for the rest of the nation for its ability to handle emergencies from the smallest scale to a mas.... Read More