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Cancer surgery society awards top honor to Kimberly Duchossois
March 7, 2011 At its annual cancer symposium, the Society of Surgical Oncology presented the 43rd annual James Ewing Layman’s Award to Kimberly T. Duchossois of Barrington Hills, Ill., for her deep commitment and long-term efforts to improve the quality of cancer treatment and help cancer patients get the information they need to make wise decisions about their care.
Society of Interventional Radiology Showcases High-quality, Efficient Medical Treatments
Interventional Radiologists Revolutionize Modern Medicine: Latest Minimally Invasive Treatments Featured at SIR’s 36th Annual Scientific Meeting March 26–31 in Chicago, Ill. FAIRFAX, Va.
AARP Illinois Applauds U.S. Senate for Preserving Access to Doctors for People in Medicare
Calls on U.S. House to join Senate and stop Medicare doctor pay cut CHICAGO , Dec.
Michael Maves, MD, MBA, Executive Vice President and CEO, to Leave the AMA on June 30, 2011
CHICAGO , Nov. 4, 2010 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — The Board of Trustees of the American Medical Association (AMA) and Michael Maves , MD, MBA, Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, have mutually decided that Dr.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Supports Goals of 2010 National Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Week
PFF Call on Patients, Families, and Supporters to Contact Congress and Urge Support for S. 3703 and H.R.
Northwestern Medicine, Walgreens and Near North Health Service Team up to Combat Diabetes in Chicago’s Food Deserts
Physicians will write prescriptions for healthy foods that will be discounted at select Walgreens food desert locations CHICAGO, Aug. 11 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — One of the most important—and easiest—ways to control diabetes is through healthy diet and exercise.
Striking the Balance: Community Experts Come Together for High-Level Dialogue on Cancer Care
Advocacy Leaders, Renowned Physicians, and Actor Patrick Dempsey Spur Dialogue and Inspire Action in First-of-Its-Kind Roundtable Event CHICAGO, June 5 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Eminent leaders and thinkers in the cancer community came together yesterday at the 2010 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting for a first-of-its-kind roundtable event. The session, sponsored by Amgen and its Breakaway from Cancer ® initiative, was designed to highlight potential areas for improvement throughout the spectrum of cancer care, and inspire action by establishing several calls-to-action for the cancer community and health policymakers.
Patients saved from huge ER bills by new law
When Kelly Arellanes fell off a horse and suffered a severe head injury in rural Arkansas, medics said she would need to be airlifted immediately to the nearest hospital — 50 miles away in Fort Smith. There, emergency surgery saved her life — but at a cost.
US Oncology Affiliated Physicians to Present and Receive Honors at ASCO
More than 50 Physicians and Oncology Experts Affiliated with US Oncology Presenting Orals, Posters and Poster Discussions THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 20 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — US Oncology, Inc ., the nation’s leading integrated oncology company, announced today that two physicians affiliated with US Oncology Research will be honored at the 46th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology ( ASCO ) held June 4 – 8 at McCormick Place in Chicago. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100520/DA08694 ) Daniel D.