CHI Memoria, Chattanooga, TN, and Rob Headrick, MD, cardiothoracic surgeon, announced the opening of the Chest and Lung Cancer Center at the Rees Skillern Cancer Institute. “Lung cancer affects so many in our community,” said Helen Kuroki, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer for CHI Memorial. “Dr. Headrick’s focus on early detection and identifying those at risk will help improve the survival rate for those diagnosed with lung cancer.”
Headrick and the Chest and Lung Cancer Center work in close coordination with CHI Memorial’s Buz Standefer Lung Center to ensure a seamless experience for patients diagnosed with lung cancer.
Headrick serves as chief of thoracic surgery and medical dyad leader of oncology services at CHI Memorial. Beginning in 2018, he will serve a three-year term on The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ (STS) Workforce on Health Policy, Reform and Advocacy.
Lung cancer affects so many in our community. Dr. Headrick’s focus on early detection and identifying those at risk will help improve the survival rate for those diagnosed with lung cancer.
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CHI Franciscan, Tacoma, WA, and Virginia Mason, Seattle, WA, announced the Washington State Department of Health approved Virginia Mason’s Certificate of Need application for a Level II Special Care Nursery. This paves the way for the new Virginia Mason Birth Center, an Alliance with CHI Franciscan.
CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN, received certification for its cardiac rehabilitation program from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification recognizes CHI Memorial’s commitment to improving patients’ quality of life by enhancing standards of care.
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