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Dea Friend, Behind our many distinctions that demonstrate our commitment to providing you with the very best care are the people at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System. Emergency care: Our emergency department nurses with advanced certifications in life support, emergency care, trauma care and emergency pediatric care, and the board-certified physicians, who provide specialized care all work together with one purpose. They strive to offer our community the level of care they expect and deserve so you and your family do not have to leave home for excellence. Cancer care: We are excited to announce that Hesham Hazin, M.D., medical oncologist, will be joining the W. Temple Webber Cancer Center staff at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System this month. Heart care: In addition to our affiliation with Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute, we welcome electrophysiologist, Kevin Randall Hayes, M.D., to our Medical Staff this summer. Dr. Hayes is affiliated with Texarkana Cardiology Associates. Trauma care: CHRISTUS St. Michael is designated as a Level III trauma center in both Arkansas and Texas, providing emergency services 24 hours a day, seven days a week for residents in Texarkana and the surrounding region. We are committed to having the systems and staff readily available to cultivate leading-edge care for trauma patients. We are continually increasing the depth of services to meet your family's health care needs. Providing compassionate, advanced care is our promise to patients, their families and our community. Thank you for the honor of serving your health care needs. IN THIS ISSUE IN THIS ISSUE A Walking Miracle Chris Karam, President and CEO CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System Living Life on Her Terms 8 5 Your Niche Hospital 10 Sidelined by an Injury? 11 6 The Silent Heartache LOCATIONS: CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System 2600 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 75503 (903) 614-1000 CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital – Atlanta 1007 South William St. Atlanta, TX 75551 (903) 799-3000 CHRISTUS St. Michael Rehabilitation Hospital 2400 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 75503 (903) 614-4000 CHRISTUS St. Michael Imaging Center 2500 St. Michael Dr. Texarkana, TX 75503 (903) 614-7000 (903) 614-2273 W. Temple Webber Cancer Center at CHRISTUS St. Michael 2604 St. Michael Dr. POB West Plaza Level 1 Texarkana, TX 75503 (903) 614-2106 LiveWell is produced by the CHRISTUS St. Michael Marketing/ Communications Department. President and CEO: Chris Karam CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System Publisher: Francine Francis Director of Marketing/ Communications/Physician Relations Editor: Stacye Magness Marketing/Communications Coordinator Contributing Photographer: Je‚ White Media Services Specialist CHRISTUS St. Michael Foundation: Susan Landreaux Cristy Lummus (903) 614-2024 Is Your Doctor Your BFF? ON THE COVER: Anne Fruge, 30, teaches English at Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas. Look for the fall issue of LiveWell for more information about Drs. Hayes and Hazin, as well as new and expanded cardiac and oncology services. 9 9 2 christusstmichael.org