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from the Publisher San antonio Publisher: Cathleen Lane S Cathleen Lane Publisher San Antonio CLANE@MDNEwS.CoM 210-859-1232 Managing Editor: Conner Armstrong eAson's greetings, and welcome to the December 2013 issue of MD News San Antonio. This month, our cover feature spotlights the team at Southwest General Hospital's Bariatrics Department. Collaborating with Texas Bariatric Specialists, Southwest General has made weight-loss surgery and the accompanying health management accessible to patients throughout a broad region by relying on supporting offices in Corpus Christi, Laredo, Del Rio, Austin, Killeen, Boerne and New Braunfels. From dietary management to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, revision gastric sleeve procedures to reconstructive surgery, the offerings available through this partnership represent the full circle of bariatric care. On a related note, our CME Activity article this month provides an overview of the history of bariatric procedures in the United States. And CME isn't the only subject we discuss that could improve your practice's business; our Page 14 article discusses some HR solutions worth considering, as well. I hope this magazine is a positive addition to your holiday routine. If you'd like to provide feedback or learn about other ways to participate in the local health community through MD News, please email me at clane@mdnews.com or call 210-859-1232. Contributing Writers: Mark Drew; Robert Ferrer, MD, MPH; Brigitta Glick, SPHR; Anil T. Mangla, PhD, MPH Photographer: Gary Perkins Photography President and Chief Executive Officer: Charles DallAcqua Chief Financial Officer: Elbert Johnson Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President, B2B Brand Development: Carrie Dierks Vice President of Sales: Robert Philips In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Kelsey McAuliffe Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Aimee Burchard Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Michael Ferguson, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Production: Ashley Clark, Allison Fincher Financial Services: April Charlton, Doug Condra, Beverly Potter Audience Development: Debbie Dodski MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Happy holidays, Cathleen Lane 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 2013, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. POSTmASTeR: 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 San Antonio edition, call Publisher Cathleen Lane at 210-859-1232 or email clane@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to clane@mdnews.com. 05-723 05-731 4 | San Antonio MD News ■ mDNewS.COm