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Contents
| OCT/NOV 2014 |
FEATURES
VIA CHRISTI BREAST CARE TEAM KEEPS PATIENT IN FOCUS 6
Via Christi Clinic Breast Care Services prioritizes swift diagnosis of breast cancer followed
by the best course of treatment. During that process, Via Christi maintains close contact
with the patient's primary care physician to ensure coordination of care at all levels.
GALICHIA CERTIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS SENIOR-FRIENDLY
STATUS OF WICHITA HOSPITAL 11
Galichia Heart Hospital, a campus of Wesley Medical Center, has earned a national
designation signif ying its commitment to excellence in caring for elderly patients.
PARTNERING FOR BETTER PRACTICE 14
MMIC recently introduced a variety of training services designed to identif y and
prevent potentially dangerous and costly situations. Clients will gain the knowledge
they need to implement important patient safety initiatives.
DEPARTMENTS
THAT'S NEWS 10
VACCINATION 12
ONCOLOGY 13
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 16
HOSPITAL ROUNDS 17
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Via Christi
Breast Care Team
Keeps Patient in Focus
Richard DeSplinter, MD, plastic surgeon and breast reconstruction specialist, confers with
Patty Tenofsky, MD, breast care surgeon, about a breast cancer patient's case.
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