HealthNews from Manatee Memorial Hospital & Health System
Summer 2006

Contents

 Home
 Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
 Tips for a Safe,
Fun-Filled Summer
 Prompt Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Often Leads to Good Results
 Family and Internal Medicine Doctors Offer Wide Range of High-Quality Services
 Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Provides Advanced Surgery
Close to Home
 Manatee
Memorial Hospital
 Is an Implantable Defibrillator
Right for You?
 Carotid Stenting:
An Advanced Procedure That May Help Prevent Strokes
 Expansion Brings New Life to the Family BirthPlace
 MMH in Top 5 Percent Nationwide for Patient Safety and Heart Surgery
 Surgical Weight-Loss Center Offers
Long-Term Support
 Community Events
 Time to Take ADVANTAGE!
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Photo of Patrick J. Contino, MD, Laura Hershorin, MD and Harvey S. Mishner, MD
Family and Internal Medicine Doctors Offer Wide Range of High-Quality Services

Family practitioners and internal medicine physicians play important roles in their patients' day-to-day health. "We provide or oversee all aspects of patients' medical care, so patients get the services and treatment they need, when they need it," says Patrick J. Contino, MD.
 Photo of Debbie Polis, RN and Debbie Mann, RN

Expansion Brings New Life to the Family BirthPlace

There is a new arrival at Manatee Memorial Hospital -- the bigger, brighter and beautiful Family BirthPlace.

Photo of Alberto Montalvo, MD, board member; Brian T. Flynn, CEO; Hugh Miller, Chairman of the Board

MMH in Top 5 Percent Nationwide for Patient Safety and Heart Surgery

An independent research study ranked Manatee Memorial Hospital as one of the safest hospitals in the nation.
Tips for a Safe,
Fun-Filled Summer


Injuries and illnesses may spoil summer fun. Whether you are having a backyard barbecue, taking a trip to the beach or planning an enjoyable activity, help keep your family safe.

  Surgical Weight-Loss Center Offers Long-Term Support

Weight-loss surgery may provide hope for severely obese individuals, but it is not a quick fix.

  Time to Take ADVANTAGE!

Thanks to the Senior Advantage Program at Manatee Memorial Hospital, those of you age 50 and older can receive free and discounted services.


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