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from the Publisher H A N K S F O R P I C K I N G up the May–June issue of MD News Greater Boston. Spring, at last, is in the New England air after what seems like the longest winter on record. This issue's cover story takes a look at the work Kindred Healthcare is doing in caring for the very sickest among the patient population. Their post-acute care programs help people with multiple, serious conditions improve function and increase independence, while reassuring partner hospitals that their patients will benefit from structured transitions into the least restrictive settings. We interviewed Robert Klugman, MD, Vice President for Medical Affairs at Kindred Healthcare; Susan Downey, CEO of Kindred Hospital Boston; Jeffrey Kuvin, MD, Medical Director of Cardiology at Kindred Healthcare and Associate Chief of Cardiology at Tufts Medical Center; and Stacey Hodgman, Senior Director of Care Transitions with Kindred Healthcare, to get a sense of just how the continuum of care works. Our special feature takes a look at Steward Centers for Weight Control. It has long been recognized that weight-loss and bariatric surgery programs in a local community setting offer patients significant advantages. Because Steward Health Care is now the largest network of community hospitals in the area, it stands to reason that this is a service line that can benefit from a system-wide approach. Our interviews with surgeons Bruce Bodner, MD, FACS; Adam Glasgow, MD, FACS; and Nicole Pecquex, MD, give insight into what this means for area patients and their referring physicians. Other stories in this issue provide updates about the local medical industry and perspective on healthcare trends from around the nation. A national article examines a Stanford University School of Medicine study addressing the potential to "awaken" ovarian tissue follicles and utilize hormones to stimulate egg development, a procedure that has led to healthy pregnancies among some Japanese women who had been infertile due to primary ovarian insufficiency. I look forward to your feedback, and I encourage you to follow MD News on Facebook and Twitter for between-issue insights. Enjoy the magazine, Michael Jones T 05-731 Publisher: Michael Jones Managing Editor: Steve Barrett President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Financial Officer: Elbert Johnson Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Drew Smith Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Aimee Burchard Creative Services: Conner Armstrong, Jamie Dent, Michael Ferguson, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Production: Ashley Clark Financial Services: April Charlton, Beverly Potter Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, David Enoch MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2014, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News Greater Boston edition, call Publisher Michael Jones at 508-888-1502 or email mjones@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to mjones@mdnews.com or via fax to 508-888-9361. Greater Boston green initiative M I N I M A L I M P A C T 05-816 Michael Jones PUBLISHER Greater Boston M J O N E S @ M D N E W S . C O M 508-888-1502 4 | Greater Boston MD NEWS ■ M D N E W S . CO M