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Physician Forum

Physician Forum is a monthly publication of the Physician/Hospital Development department designed to keep physicians informed of the newest procedures, techniques and medical information available at Jewish Hospital.

March 2008 - The da Vinci S® Surgical System is a sophisticated robotic platform designed to enable complex surgery while using a minimally invasive surgical approach.

February 2008 - The University of Louisville’s Division of Movement Disorders at Frazier Rehab and Neuroscience Center is designated as a Center of Excellence by the National Parkinson Foundation.

January 2008 - Jewish Hospital and Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital offer the latest in comprehensive stroke treatment.

January 2008 - Jewish Hospital has opened a Wound Healing Center, modeled after similar successful centers at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital and Jewish Hospital Medical Center South.

December 2007 - Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is the first in the region to use the Diamondback 360°™, in the treatment of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD).

November 2007 - Jewish Hospital and Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital offer the latest in comprehensive stroke center treatment.

August 2007 - U.S. News & World Report Ranks Jewish Hospital Among Nation’s Top 50 Hospitals

July 2007 - Jewish Hospital has opened a Wound Healing Center, modeled after similar successful centers at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital and Jewish Hospital Medical Center South

May 2007 - Jewish Hospital is providing surgical reconstruction of the pelvis and acetabulum through the medical expertise of orthopaedic surgeon, Jonathan Yerasimides, M.D.

April 2007 - Jewish Hospital Medical Center South has opened a Wound Healing Care Program, modeled after a similar successful program at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

March 2007 - New Synthetic Vascular Graft Prevents Thrombosis in Below-Knee Bypass

February 2007 - Minimally Invasive, Highly Effective Uterine Fibroid Embolization Available at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

February 2007 - The Region's Only Comprehensive Program for Lap-Band System Patients is Available at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

December 2006 - Aortic Stent Graft Now being done at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital

November 2006 - Pelvic & Acetabular Trauma

September 2006 - Owensboro Medical Heart Center partners with Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare

September 2006 - Nursing Discharge Instructions Now Available Online To Assist Referring Physicians With Follow-Up Care

Physician Forum Quarterly Communication

August 2006 - Jewish Hospital is now providing Anterior Approach total hip replacement through the medical expertise of Jonathan Yerasimides, M.D.

August 2006 - Jewish Hospital Ranked in U.S. News & World Report's Annual "America's Best Hospitals"

July 2006 - Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Receives Primary Stroke Center Certification

June 2006 - Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare Earns Chest Pain Center Accreditation

May 2006 - Offering the Latest in Stroke Treatment

March 2006 - Jewish Hospital Establishes 24/7 Echo Coverage for Cardiac Surgical Procedures

January 2005 - U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Names Jewish Hospital Orthopaedics Top 50 in the Nation

December 2004 - Jewish Hospital named TOP 100 IN U.S. FOR HEART CARE. Solucient Gives Jewish Hospital High Marks for Performance in Key Areas

November 2004 - Louisville area consumers name Jewish Hospital “ Consumer Choice” winner sixth consecutive year— recognition is unprecedented in Kentucky

September 2004 - Cardiovascular Surgeon Sohit Kumar Khanna Joins Owensboro Medical Team

March 2004 - Peripheral Vascular Disease Often Goes Undetected

February 2004 - Cardiac Surgeon Recruited to Owensboro Medical Health System Other Enhancements Taking Place Through Affiliation with Jewish Hospital

January 2004 - New developments in stroke care

July 2003 - New Artificial Corneal Implant Device Shows Promise

June 2003 - Jewish Hospital Participates in Clinical Trial for Experimental Miniaturized Heart Pump

May 2003 - Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment Offers Hope for Cancer Patients at Jewish Hospital