Spurred into action by a growing problem with dirty surgical instruments in the operating room, NBC News Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman investigated the wide range of instruments used during surgical procedures and the care with which they are handled. She explored the sterilization process and regulations. The story highlights a patient who is [...]
Musculoskeletal problems aren’t silent. They announce themselves with pain. Bon Secours Orthopaedic Institute responds with exceptional care and the appropriate surgical, medical and physical therapies to relieve the pain, and get you moving again. Through this blog we hope to educate you to preventative strategies, health news and tip off to events that will help keep you in the game.Bon Secours Ortho Health News
Mary Immaculate Hospital’s Sterile Processing Department Featured on TODAY Health
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Heartburn Drugs Linked to Hip Fractures
February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Post-menopausal women are already susceptible to bone injury due to bone density loss, but certain indigestion drugs may exacerbate their risk of debilitating hip fractures. U.S. researchers found that a woman’s risk of hip fracture was 1.35 times higher among post-menopausal women who regularly took drugs used to treat heartburn and acid reflux for two [...]
Chronic Disease is Crippling the United States
February 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
According to a new report released by the Institute of Medicine, nine chronic conditions dominate the U.S. medical landscape and account for billions of dollars in annual health care spending. In fact, approximately 133 million U.S. residents have a chronic disease, and $1.5 trillion are spent annually to treat these chronic condition patients. According to [...]
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Earns ACR MRI Accreditation
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce that Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, in Newport News, Va. has earned a three-year accreditation in MRI. This designation was awarded by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is [...]
Free Orthopaedic Seminar: Innovative Treatments for Hip and Knee Pain
January 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Learn about the latest treatment options from local experts, Dr. Aaron Marlow and Dr. Steven Blasdell. Find out about the direct anterior hip and unicompartmental (partial) knee replacements, minimally invasive procedures that reduce recovery time and scarring. Don’t let hip or knee pain slow you down. Discover how you can regain an active, pain-free life! [...]
Free Orthopaedic Seminar: Innovative Treatments for Hip and Knee Pain
January 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Learn about the latest treatment options from local experts, Dr. Aaron Marlow and Dr. Steven Blasdell. Find out about the direct anterior hip and unicompartmental (partial) knee replacements, minimally invasive procedures that reduce recovery time and scarring. Don’t let hip or knee pain slow you down. Discover how you can regain an active, pain-free life! [...]
Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View Receives 2011 Best of Suffolk Award
January 16, 2012 by 1 Comment
Bon Secours Health Center at Harbour View has been selected for the 2011 Best of Suffolk Award in the Medical / Hospitals category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved [...]
