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UROLOGIST KAVEH KOUSARI, MD, JOINS ST. LUKE'S CENTER FOR UROLOGY PRACTICE Kaveh Kousari, MD, graduated from the University of Rochester and earned his medi- cal degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, one of the top medical schools nationwide. Dr. Kousari completed his residency at Washington University — Barnes- Jewish Hospital. Dr. Kousari is highly skilled in robotic procedures, laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, ESWL, lasers, and InterStim. OTHER SUBMISSIONS + East Penn Manufacturing Company Honored by NBCH for Employer Excellence in Health Care + LVBCH Endorses UnitedHealthcare Self-insured Plan; Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage Offered at Competitive Prices Send your press releases to skovacs@mdnews.com and ryoungkins. mdnews@gmail.com, or log on to easternpennsylvania.mdnews.com for direct submission. ■ SACRED HEART + Sacred Heart Hospital Earns 'Top Performer on Key Quality Measures' Recognition from The Joint Commission SCHUYLKILL HEALTH MARC H. LORY BEGINS AS INTERIM PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AT SCHUYLKILL HEALTH Lory has extensive experience managing multi-site, integrated healthcare systems in the nonprofit and university sectors. He joins Schuylkill Health from Meridian Health, where he worked for the past nine years as executive vice president, hospital operations, and president of Meridian Hospitals Corporation. + Schuylkill Rehabilitation Center Receives Outcomes Excellence Award ST. LUKE'S UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK GOING GLOBAL: ST. LUKE'S PERFORMS WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY ON FIRST INTERNATIONAL PATIENT; BUSINESSWOMAN FROM BOLIVIA TRAVELS 4,000-PLUS MILES FOR PROCEDURE Leonardo Claros, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Chief of Bariatric Surgery and Medical Director of St. Luke's Bariatric Surgery Program, performed Mary "Lizzie" Ortiz de Ribera's gastric sleeve gastrectomy and could not have been happier with her outcome. "She is the epitome of the perfect patient," says Dr. Claros. "Lizzie was up and walking within hours of her procedure, and she is very motivated to do well." ST. LUKE'S NEUROSURGEON STEVEN M. FALOWSKI, MD, APPOINTED TO NEUROMODULATION APPROPRIATENESS CONSENSUS COMMITTEE Steven M. Falowski, MD, neurosurgeon at St. Luke's Neurosurgical Associates, was chosen by the International Neuromodulation Society to participate on an expert panel to develop the first peer-reviewed comprehensive expert guidance on the appropriate use of spinal cord stimulation for the treatment of pain. + St. Luke's School of Nursing Celebrates 130 Years of Excellence in Nursing Education; School Is Oldest Nursing School in the Nation Marc H. Lory Leonardo Claros, MD, FACS, FASMBS Steven M. Falowski, MD Kaveh Kousari, MD Smart people deserve smart homes ©2014, Control4 Corporation. All rights reserved. Control4, the Control4 logo, and the 4-ball logo, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Control4 Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other names and brands may be claimed as the property of their respective companies. All specifications subject to change without notice. www.HouseLogix.com 610.928.3695 Control4® premium automation solutions make it easy to command all things—lights, security, climate control, home theater, music, and more—whether you're at home or on the go. It's better living, automatically. M D N E W S . CO M ■ MD NEWS Eastern Pennsylvania/NW New Jersey | 1 5