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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FROM THE PUBLISHER +++ +++ W leading business and practice management magazine about physicians, from physicians, for physicians. W On the cover this month, we high- light HealthAlliance’s new Chief of Thoracic Surgery, Darren Rohan, M.D., FACS. Dr. Rohan provides state-of-the- art thoracic and lung cancer care in the Mid Hudson region using the latest minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Rohan discusses recent advancements within the fi eld of thoracic surgery, including the use of transoral incisionless fundoplication surgery to treat GERD and endobronchial ultrasound — a new, quick, minimally invasive procedure that helps physicians diagnose lung cancer, infections and other diseases that cause enlarged lymph nodes in the chest. In this issue, we also take a look at neurologic disorders. Recent fi ndings have helped researchers better understand some of the major types of neurological disorders, raising hope for a future in which disorders of the brain, spinal cord and nerves no longer deprive people of their ability to perform some of life’s most basic actions. MD News is designed to provide a local perspective and context on the most important issues facing physicians and physician practices in the health care industry today. Profi ling local physicians, medical staff, technologies and innovative practices within the community not only shapes the magazine, but it also connects local medical professionals throughout our region — and there’s a lot happening, so be a part of it. Comments and suggestions are always welcome. Sincerely, Chief Executive Offi cer and Executive Editor: David McDonald Chief Financial Offi cer: Tony Young Chief Sales Offi cer: Jason Provonsha Chief Creative Offi cer: J. Kevin Tugman Chief Marketing Offi cer: Jason Skinner In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder _____________________________________ Market Development Manager: Joanna Nash Creative Services: Travis Knight, Maggie Neff, Michael Simmons, David Smith Financial Services: Christy Burlingham, Doug Condra, Lori Elliott ________________________________________ MD News is published by True North Custom Media 735 Broad Street, Suite 708 Chattanooga, TN 37402 (423) 266-3234 | truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to en sure ac cu ra cy of published materials, MD News cannot be held re spon sible for opin ions expressed or facts sup plied by its au thors. Copyright 2011, True North Custom Media. All rights re served. Re pro duc tion in whole or in part with out written per mis sion is pro hib it ed. Dan Senkiw P U B L I SHE R (914) 967-6565 T dsenkiw@mdnews.com Hillside Place Rye, NY 10580 POST MAS TER: Please send no tic es on Form 3579 to 735 Broad Street, Suite 708, Chattanooga, TN 37402. Advertise in MD News For more information on ad ver tis ing in the MD News Mid Hudson edi tion, call Publisher Dan Senkiw at (914) 967-6565 or e-mail dsenkiw@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other in for ma tion related to this local edi tion of MD News to dsenkiw@mdnews.com or via fax to (914) 967-6565. 05-852 4 | Mid Hudson MD NEWS MDNEWS.COM ELCOME TO THE August issue of MD News Mid Hudson, the Mid Hudson Publisher: Dan Senkiw Managing Editor: Shannon Bova Contributing Writer: Jean B. Edwards Photographer: Don Dempsey, White Light Photography ____________________________________