Breast Health Navigator Program
…difficult to help patients and their families through this trying time, Rhode Island and The Miriam hospitals offer the Breast Health Navigator Program. The program assists breast cancer patients through the entire course of their cancer care with breast health navigators. Navigators are registered nurses… related searches:comprehensive cancer center
Lifespan Annual Report 2008
…helps them "navigate" the complex world of health care. Newport Hospital's case managers perform the navigator function for Newport Hospital's patients. Those who have this assistance are more likely to complete their course of treatment, and thus improve their outcome. The patientnavigator program began… related searches:2008 annual report
Computer Navigated Knee and Hip Replacement
Orthopedics Surgical Treatments Computer-Navigated Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery The majority of knee and hip replacement surgeries are necessary because the patient has severe osteoarthritis, a condition that occurs when the cartilage lining on the ends of bones gradually wears away. A standard knee… related searches:hip replacement
Computer-Navigated ACL Surgery
…in the United States to offer revolutionary new computer-navigated surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Similar to a global positioning system (GPS), the OrthoPilot Navigation System helps orthopedic surgeons navigate potential detours and roadblocks inside a patient’s joint…
Computer-Navigated Surgery
…computer navigation system at The Miriam enhances our vision of being able to provide our patients the latest advances technology has to offer. Combined with our skilled surgical staff and surgical suites, the result is a state-of-the-art surgical facility. Our services include: * Computer-navigated ACL repair… related searches:knee replacement | hip replacement
Women's Wellness Workshop
…opportunity to learn about the various types of complementary therapy that may help patients relax during cancer treatments, and about the various services offered at The Miriam Hospital related to oncology patient participation in clinical research. In addition, you will hear about the various support… related searches:bakalarski
Sandra Bessacini
…process the staff made her feel she was part of a family and was valued by all of them. Support through the entire journey Bessacini says that her patientnavigator, Esther, saw her and her family through the entire process, and was kind, compassionate and always available, at any time of the day or night…
"My wife and I are tremendously thankful."
…at Rhode Island, The Miriam and Newport Hospitals Patient Letters "My wife and I are tremendously thankful." May 18, 2008 We are writing this letter in regard to the assistance provided to us by Maria Esther Llanos from the Breast Health Navigation Program at Rhode Island Hospital. My wife was diagnosed…
Radiation Safety in Fluoroscopy
…Review essential components of fluoroscopy, * Use fluoroscopic equipment in a manner that provides a safe environment for patients, physicians and staff, and * Ensure patient safety during extended fluoroscopic procedures, especially with reference and follow-up for potential skin burns. Computer requirements…
"I cannot stress enough how important this program was to my very survival."
The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Rhode Island, The Miriam and Newport Hospitals Patient Letters "I cannot stress enough how important this program was to my very survival." August 4, 2008 On September 4, 2007, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My best friend died of breast cancer in 1982, and in…
