April 2012 - Issue 15 | Health-e-News

April 2012 - Issue 15

Recognizing Autism
in Children
A study released by the CDC last month found autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affect as many as one in every 88 children in the U.S. Judith Aronson-Ramos, MD, discusses the importance of early diagnosis and intervention.
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New Heart Valves Treat Previously Inoperable Patients
An interdisciplinary cardiac team at Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute was chosen to offer groundbreaking transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
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Vote to Crown Memorial a South Florida Family Favorite
Show your support for Memorial Healthcare System, Memorial Hospital West and Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital – all nominated for South Florida Parenting Kids Crown Awards. Just select the "Vote" button, log in or register as a new user, and click through to the Important Matters web page.
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Minimally Invasive, Maximum Results
Surgeons at Memorial Hospital Miramar perform Broward County’s first single-incision, robotic-assisted, gallbladder removal procedure.
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National Volunteer Month:
Memorial Honors Volunteers of the Year
These five individuals represent the big hearts and generous spirits of all our volunteers.
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Green Building Earns Gold
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital achieves LEED^® for new construction “Gold” certification as a building with green design and construction features that use natural resources and offer convenience to patients and families.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
Memorial Hospital West 20th Anniversary Celebration Health Fair

Thursday, May 3, 2012
Summer Safety Smarts Community Open House

Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Keep the Promise Mammography Event in Pembroke Pines

Friday, May 11, 2012
$99 Mammography Event at Field of Flowers

Thursday, May 19, 2012
Keep the Promise Mammography Event in Hollywood

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