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| FEB/MAR 2015 |
FEATURES
VIA CHRISTI OFFERS NEW, ADVANCED TOOLS
FOR PATIENT REHABILITATION; LOKOMAT UNIT,
OTHER TECHNOLOGIES GIVE THERAPISTS
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS TO IMPROVE PATIENT OUTCOMES 6
The LokomatPro FreeD is the centerpiece of a concerted effort by Via Christi
Rehabilitation Hospital to become a regional hub for rehabilitation by offering an
arsenal of advanced options for therapists to use to help their patients.
HELPING YOU CARE FOR YOUR CANCER PATIENTS 9
Wesley Medical Center has introduced two programs that promote earlier diagnosis
of cancer and help both physicians and patients navigate through treatment, recovery
and survivorship.
AWARENESS OF HEART DISEASE IN WOMEN 11
More people have become aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death among
women, yet much work remains to be done to improve outcomes.
DEPARTMENTS
THAT'S NEWS 12
HOSPITAL ROUNDS 13
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ON THE COVER
Physical therapist Carrie Park helps a patient use the LokomatPro FreeD at Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital. The robotic gait ambulator is the first of its kind in use in the United States.
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