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Contents
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ON THE COVER
St. Luke's
University
Health
Network
Bolsters Trauma
Care Credentials
with Miners Campus
Certification
FEATURES
EASTON HOSPITAL AND LINDSLEY D. VAN DER VEER, MD, FACP,
ENHANCE LONG-STANDING PARTNERSHIP
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For the longtime Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology at Easton Hospital, the decision to
formally join forces with the hospital is an endorsement both of Easton's collaborative atmosphere
and of its commitment to excellent care.
ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK BOLSTERS TRAUMA CARE
CREDENTIALS WITH MINERS CAMPUS CERTIFICATION
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With Level IV trauma certification of its Miners Campus, St. Luke's University Health Network
is enhancing the services available in its trauma care network — while speeding patients to
advanced care.
NEW TREATMENTS FOR FECAL INCONTINENCE
Relief is available to millions of U.S. adults who suffer from fecal incontinence.
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SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
GASTROENTEROLOGY
IT'S ALL IN THE GUT
Tiny bacteria in the human gut may be the key to future therapies for much more than
gastrointestinal disorders.
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PROBLEM WITH THE GUT? GO WITH THE MIND
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A recent study suggests psycho-educational classes may be a valuable therapy for patients with
irritable bowel syndrome.
DEPARTMENTS
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
LEGAL
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
HOSPITAL ROUNDS
THAT'S NEWS
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