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Jared N. Schwartz, MD, PhD, FCAP, Named Pathologist of the Year by the College of American Pathologists
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 (119 reads)

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has named Jared N. Schwartz, MD, PhD, FCAP, of Charlotte, the 2010 Pathologist of the Year. Dr. Schwartz received the award, the CAP’s highest honor, in recognition for his strong leadership of the CAP during his term as president from 2007 to 2009, as well as his tireless contributions to the CAP over the years by serving as a member and chair of numerous committees and councils, including the international, compensation, finance, strategic planning, and national meeting planning committees and the council on scientific affairs.

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Maternity Nurse Wins Prestigious Women’s Health Award
Friday, September 24, 2010 (133 reads)

Friday, September 24, 2010

Judith H. Poole, PhD, MHA/MBA, RNC-OB, C-EFM,manager of birthing care and special maternity care at Presbyterian Women’s Center, will receive the 2010 Distinguished Professional Service Award from the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN). A nonprofit organization that promotes the health of women and babies, AWHONN aims to strengthen the nursing profession through superior advocacy, research, education and other professional and clinical resources and is one of the most well-known women’s health organizations in the country.

Presbyterian Hospital Offers Minimally Invasive Implantable Defibrillator Through Groundbreaking Clinical Trial
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 (130 reads)

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) strikes about 300,000 Americans annually, and without rapid treatment, more than 95 percent die – most within minutes. Fortunately, many patients at risk for this life-threatening condition now have a less invasive, potentially lower-risk treatment option thanks to a groundbreaking clinical trial underway at Presbyterian Hospital.

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Community Care Cruiser Gets Enthusiastic Support for Student Immunization Initiative
Friday, September 17, 2010 (121 reads)

Friday, September 17, 2010

A new school year has just begun. Homework and sports are already well underway, but many students still have one to-do that is looming: get required immunizations. For the third year, the Presbyterian Hospital Community Care Cruiser is offering Big Shot Days to make it possible for un- and underinsured children under the age of 18 to get required immunizations avoid being excluded from class.