MDNews - South Central Pennsylvania

04 contents ON THE COVER /////// SUMMER 2018 06 09 FE ATURES ROBOTIC PCI AT WELLSPAN YORK HOSPITAL: IMPROVING PATIENT OUTCOMES, FOSTERING SAFETY FOR PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS 04 Robotic percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), available at WellSpan York Hospital, significantly reduces radiation exposure and physical strain for physicians, creating hope for a future when remote procedures are possible. WHEN A STROKE STRIKES, THE CLOCK STARTS TICKING 06 WellSpan York Hospital has received The Joint Commission and AHA/ASA's prestigious Advanced Certification for Comprehensive Stroke Centers for having made exceptional e•orts to foster better outcomes for stroke care. A HUGE IMPACT FOR THE TINIEST OF PATIENTS 09 WellSpan's collaboration with Johns Hopkins Children's Center has helped families stay close to home for advanced surgical procedures. WELLSPAN FIRST IN REGION TO OFFER NEW TREATMENT FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA 11 An implantable device procedure is now performed at WellSpan York Hospital, with diagnosis and follow-up available at WellSpan sleep centers. FROM OVERDOSE TO TREATMENT: WELLSPAN PROVIDES A HANDOFF TO HELP 13 WellSpan has helped to lead the charge across Pennsylvania in implementing hospital-based transition programs for drug overdose survivors through local treatment programs. CARE ON AND OFF THE ICE 18 WellSpan Sports Medicine leverages the unique expertise of its specialists in both sports and family medicine to treat illness and injury among young athletes. SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: NEUROLOGY EXERCISE STUDY SUGGESTS NEW APPROACH TO SLOWING PARKINSON'S 15 High-intensity exercise may slow progression of Parkinson's among some patients. EGGS MAY ENHANCE INFANT BRAIN DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCHERS FIND 16 A recent study suggests a practical, economical way to promote infants' neurological progress. DEPARTMENTS PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT 07 CURRENT TOPICS 08 INNOVATION–TECHNOLOGY 10 BUSINESS OF MEDICINE 12

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