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More Than One Mind: Inside Columbia’s Multidisciplinary Orthoplastic Sarcoma Team
… and a kind of collaborative trust and chemistry that is all too rare in the world of healthcare. Participants: … surgery , and orthopedics to help these patients. In most of the recent cases we've tackled together, they’ve been … Wakenda has been an amazing captain. The collaboration is real, and we all respect each other deeply. In that last …
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What We’re Reading: 10/16/20
… at the state level With the election on our doorstep, this is a timely read—Detailed analysis of a study on how … PACS lobby effectively against drug pricing legislation in most states, fund both Democrat and Republican lawmakers with … keeps the cost of medication sky high. ( From statnews.com ) My Patients Can’t Take Trump’s Advice Covid-19 is …
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Your Breast Surgery: What to Expect
… physical examination to measure your baseline health. This is a good time to ask them any questions you may have about … a telephone call from the hospital. (If your surgery is scheduled for a Monday, you will receive a call on a … the procedure and confirm the correct side. The surgery site will be marked as needed. You will also speak briefly …
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State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care in 2021
… previously untreatable. On every front, thoracic surgery is making remarkable and profound progress. In terms of … surgery—are still trying to assess and/or repair lungs on site presently. And the ability to do that should rapidly … live full and long lives with the medicine that's for the most part non-toxic. Is it fair to say that one of your goals …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/31/20
… challenges we faced two weeks ago are being reduced. PPE is clearly in better supply, enough that plans for resterilization of N95s is on hold. NYP is working towards a plan to provide … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian A Top Hospital by 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report Rankings
… nationally in 10 children’s specialties. For the 2025-26 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 …
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What We’re Reading: 01/08/21
… it into our feeds this week. The Number Of COVID-19 Deaths Is Hard To Comprehend. But We Have To Try. What do we owe to … and grief, and to be an ally to yourself.” ( From nytimes.com ) Pfizer vaccine protects against new Covid variants, … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/11/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, New York City is the epitome of elevator culture. Hospitals share that with … an unrealistic 2-3 passengers per ride. Queue management is already complicated by the heretofore unusual requirement … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/30/20
… in armed conflicts and in natural disasters. Yes, it is getting that serious. Triage is a fundamental operating principle in field hospitals. … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office
… and surgical management of all forms of liver disease on site. Working directly with partners in oncology and … without having to come into the office. All you need is a smartphone or computer and an internet connection. … Public Transportation Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office is within walking distance of many transit lines, including …
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A Memorial Day Update from Dr. Smith
… I’ve mentioned previously that climbing down from a peak is hazardous. Stumbles and falls are set up by the waning of … may be permanent, many will be expensive, and our revenue is still far behind. On balance, I believe we will find the … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/2/20
… a welcome surprise. Today Steve Corwin announced that NYP is providing a $1250 bonus for everyone who has worked in or … for bonuses. True and admirable, but everyone in the world is looking for ways to show appreciation for what our people … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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State of the Union: Vascular Surgery Today
… bypasses actually perform better. So we’re recalibrating. Is open bypass becoming a lost art? In some ways, yes. A lot … range of aortic surgeries—both endovascular and open—than most other places. Part of that is simply because it’s what … for treating blockages in the legs. One of the most exciting is a bioresorbable scaffold—a next-generation …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/4/20
… of operations over the years. That was then, this is now. The new now, in “my" room, consists of several … to the front lines last week. Another of our partners is recovering, and will return next week. The scene in OR 22 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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