We regularly post noteworthy news and events aimed at helping our patients and colleagues. Since we update topics and the event calendar monthly, please visit this page regularly for information that could directly benefit you.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 21-22 , 2008
Dr. C. Phifer Nicholson will be attending the National Vein Solutions Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008
Fairview Southdale Hospital and the Minnesota Vascular Clinic will host a
Vascular Nursing Education Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Topics to include the Medical Management of Vascular Patients, Mesenteric Artery Disease, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008
Dr. Saylor gave a presentation entitled "Carotid Artery Stenosis, New Directions in Treatment" at the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Spring Refresher in St. Paul, Minnesota.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8-9, 2008
Dr. Roland attended advanced endovascular training at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008
Dr. Tim Gavin presented “Carotid Disease: A Surgical Perspective” at Fairview Southdale Hospital.
MPLS / ST PAUL mAGAZINE tOP DOCTORS
MVC physicians Andrew Cragg, William Omlie and Christopher Roland are named in Mpls / St Paul magazine's current Top Doctors 2008 issue.
Mpls / St Paul polls 5,000 randomly chosen doctors and nurses every year to determine the Twin Cities' most respected specialists. |
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008
On Thursday, January 31st Dr. William Omlie presented “Peripheral Vascular Disease” at Fairview Southdale Grand Rounds.
wEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008
Fairview Southdale Hospital Recognized
with National Accreditation for Vascular Care
Fairview Southdale Hospital today announced it has received the “Gold Seal of Approval™” for vascular care from the Joint Commission.
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Fairview Southdale Hospital is the second in the nation to receive the accreditation, and the only facility to be recognized in three categories: peripheral vascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm and carotid stenosis, all potentially life-threatening conditions.
The accreditation and certification as a leading vascular center recognizes the organization’s skill in patient care and safety. Measures include patient outcomes, quality and performance improvement.
“Our physicians and staff have worked hard to excel at patient outcomes. That said, our philosophy of care isn’t about national averages or meeting abstract goals. We are recognized as a national leader because we strive to do the best for each patient everyday,” says Brad Beard, president of Fairview Southdale Hospital and Clinics.
Fairview Southdale Hospital is the home of the Minnesota Vascular Clinic, a partnership of Surgical Consultants, Suburban Radiology and the hospital.
“The standards require us to continually evaluate the care we provide and look for ways to do it better,” says vascular surgeon and co-medical director of the Minnesota Vascular Clinic, Christopher Roland, M.D.
To maintain certification, the hospital will undergo an on-site survey by the Joint Commission survey team every two years and will submit outcome data annually for review. An independent, not-for-profit organization, Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.
To learn more, click here or call 952-924-5176.
WINTER / SUMMER / AUTUMN 2008
Our educational course “UNDERSTANDING ARTERY DISEASE” will be presented three times during 2008. The series will be held at Fairview Southdale Hospital on six Thursday nights during winter (February / March), summer (June / July) and autumn (October / November). Each of the course's sessions focusses on one aspect of artery disease. All classes will be held in the Esperanza Room from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Classes are open to the public and may be attended as a full course, or singly, as interest dictates. Those wishing to attend any or all classes should call 612-672-7272 to register. Classes are free!
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THURSDAY
6:30-8:30pm
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FEBRUARY 7 |
OVERVIEW OF ARTERY DISEASE |
| FEBRUARY 14 |
TESTS AND TREATMENTS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS |
| FEBRUARY 21 |
MEDICATIONS |
| FEBRUARY 28 |
EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY |
| MARCH 6 |
NUTRITION AND DIET |
| MARCH 13 |
STRESS MANAGEMENT |
| SUMMER |
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THURSDAY
6:30-8:30pm |
JUNE 5 |
OVERVIEW OF ARTERY DISEASE |
| JUNE 12 |
TESTS AND TREATMENTS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS |
| JUNE 19 |
MEDICATIONS |
| JUNE 26 |
EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY |
| JULY 10 |
NUTRITION AND DIET |
| JULY 17 |
STRESS MANAGEMENT |
| AUTUMN |
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THURSDAY
6:30-8:30pm |
OCTOBER 2 |
OVERVIEW OF ARTERY DISEASE |
| OCTOBER 9 |
TESTS AND TREATMENTS, SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS |
| OCTOBER 16 |
MEDICATIONS |
| OCTOBER 23 |
EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY |
| OCTOBER 30 |
NUTRITION AND DIET |
| NOVEMBER 6 |
STRESS MANAGEMENT |
FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008
Dr. Gavin taught an ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) class at Regions Hospital.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007
Drs. Nicholson and Cragg gave a Grand Rounds presentation at Fairview
Red Wing Hospital regarding “Updates in Vascular Disease and Treatment”.
DECEMBER 6 & 7, 2007
Dr. Roland attended “Advanced Endovascular Training” in Houston, Texas.
DECEMBER 5, 2007
Burnsville Office Holiday Open House
Our Burnsville office celebrated its recent expansion with a Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 5th.
NOVEMBER 29, 2007
All of the Minnesota Vascular Clinic physicians hosted a Vascular Symposium at Hotel Sofitel attended by family physicians, internists, podiatrists & physician assistants.
JULY 2007
New Vascular Screening Program available at Fairview Southdale/
Minnesota Vascular Clinic
The Fairview Southdale Vascular Screening Program offers professional vascular screening by clinical experts in nationally accredited vascular labs. To sign up or learn more, call 952-924-1450.
JULY 2007
Dr. Nicholson completed ATLS (advanced trauma life support) training at HCMC.
This brings to eight the number of physicians at Minnesota Vascular Clinic with
ATLS certificates.
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