Laparoscopic procedure speeds recovery for prostate cancer surgery patients
A new minimally invasive approach to prostate cancer surgery has many advantages for patients over conventional radical prostatectomy.
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Tour the Cancer Care Unit at Baptist East
At Baptist Hospital East, the 24-bed unit in the Park Tower features all private rooms for patients on the third floor plus overflow rooms available on the fourth floor.
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Rehab Unit to celebrate renovation with Sept. 18 open house, free health screenings
An open house to celebrate the renovation of the Baptist Hospital East’s 29-bed Rehabilitation unit will be from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and again from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18.
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Public Notice - Magnet Recognition Program® Site Visit
Baptist Hospital East has applied to the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation of Magnet. The Magnet designation recognizes excellence in nursing services.
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Sound sleep for kids the goal of new pediatric sleep center
Baptist Hospital East’s Sleep Center has recently added a pediatric component to meet the growing need for sleep studies for children ages 5 and up.
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American Stroke Association honors Baptist East with achievement award
Baptist Hospital East receives American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines Silver Performance Achievement award
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Weight-loss surgery available at Baptist East
Baptist Hospital East now offers LAP-BAND® surgery, a type of weight-loss surgery that has helped many seriously overweight individuals achieve and maintain significant long-term weight loss.
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Device helps stroke patients 'get a grip'
Stroke patients can “get a grip” with a new device that helps them regain use of their hands and once again perform everyday tasks such as opening a door. Baptist Hospital East is the first hospital in Louisville to use the NESS H200.
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Breast MRI offers new tool for breast cancer detection
Breast MRI offers new tool for breast cancer detection, using magnetic waves to detect smaller breast cancers and those that may not be seen on mammograms or could be obscured by dense tissue.
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Trager Family Foundation and Republic Bank gift benefits Baptist Hospital East nursery
The Trager Family Foundation and Republic Bank have contributed $500,000 to support the services and care provided in the Baptist East Nursery.
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Cancer patients can learn about nutrition
Cancer patients can learn what's best to eat to keep them nourished, and healthy.
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Laparoscopic hysterectomy is least invasive
Most women can't take off work for six to eight weeks to recover from a traditional hysterectomy. Now, there are alternatives.
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Ablation can eliminate atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation can be eliminated by radiofrequency ablation, not only eliminating rapid heart rate, but also possibly decreasing risk of stroke and heart failure in the future.
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Carotid stent offers minimally-invasive treatment
High-risk patients may opt for a minimally-invasive procedure to clear clogged carotid arteries.
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Computer-navigated joint surgery aids precise alignment
Computer navigation ensures proper alignment of the joint and leg in joint replacement surgery.
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Partial knee replacement offers option to total knee
Benefits of the Oxford partial knee procedure — approved by the FDA in 2004 — include a quicker rehabilitation, the use of a minimally-invasive technique and, in the end, a more ‘normal’ feeling knee.
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PET/CT helps pinpoint cancer
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computerized Tomography (CT) allow physicians to pinpoint the location of cancer within the body before making treatment recommendations.
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Stereotactic radiosurgery spares healthy tissue, offers decreased side effects
Stereotactic radiosurgery spares healthy tissue and offers decreased side effects for patients with benign or malignant brain tumors; lesions in the spine, lungs, liver or prostate; intractable facial pain; and arterial venous malformations in the head.
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Baptist Eastpoint taking shape
A full-service outpatient care and surgery center is under construction in Eastpoint, with a fall 2008 opening expected.
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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing aimed at younger, more active patients
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing is aimed at younger, more active patients suffering from hip pain, and offers the possibility of a return to sports activity.
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New bed tower reaches maximum height
To mark this milestone, a "topping out" ceremony was conducted.
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Baptist East named Primary Stroke Center
Stroke Center achieves national certification.
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Minimally invasive colon surgery decreases pain, recovery time
Minimally invasive colon surgery decreases pain and recovery time with the use of a laparoscope and smaller incisions.
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Team D provides quick care for stroke
Patients with ischemic stroke are able to receive intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), a clot-busting drug which dissolves the clot and reduces the chance of permanent disability.
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Device closes holes in the heart without surgery
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Baptist East again a winner in 'Best Places to Work'
For the fourth consecutive year, Baptist Hospital East has been chosen as one of the top rated places to work in Kentucky.
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Grocery tour focuses on healthy food choices
Learning how to read food labels will help you make healthier choices when shopping.
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Baptist East repeats as Top 100 Hospital
For the fourth consecutive year, Baptist Hospital East has been selected as one of the top hospitals in the nation.
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PET/CT service acquired
Baptist East has acquired a PET/CT service to aid in the early diagnosis of some conditions, including cancer.
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Digital mammography shortens wait times
Digital mammography offers shorter mammography exam and wait times at Baptist East.
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Rehab program reaccredited by CARF
Once again, Baptist Hospital East's Rehabilitation Program has received a three-year accreditation from CARF.
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Winter doldrums may pack on pounds
Gloomy winter weather may have an affect on you emotionally -- and physically.
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Cell phone use now allowed in hospital
In most cases, cell phones can be safely used inside the hospital.
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Project adds more, larger private rooms
Baptist East will gain private rooms -- plus more surgery suites -- with new eight-story bed tower.
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Stereotactic radiosurgery can treat previously inoperable tumors
This minimally-invasive procedure offers hope for brain tumor patients, and to those with other spine, lung, liver and prostate conditions.
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AutoPulse helps save lives of heart attack patients
A computerized device can give consistent compressions to patients having a heart attack.
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Personal medication form available online
Having a list of all your medications handy can be a real lifesaver.
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Hospice beds offered
Hospice beds are offered at Baptist East, where end-of-life care can be given until the patient can be transferred to a hospice unit or nursing home.
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Orthopedic program shifts focus to wellness
Orthopedic patients at Baptist Hospital East are encouraged to take charge of their recovery.
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AdminRx enhances patient safety
Bar-coding helps nurses match the correct patient to the correct medication.
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Baptist East ICU earns Beacon Award for excellence
The Intensive Care Unit at Baptist Hospital East is the first in Kentucky to be honored with a Beacon Award for excellence.
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New signs aid patients, visitors to Baptist Hospital East
New illuminated signs help guide patients, visitors around the sprawling Baptist Hospital East campus in St. Matthews.
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New procedure offers relief for severe leg pain
A new minimally-invasive procedure can help relieve leg pain.
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High-tech simulation lab enhances training
Nursing and allied health staff at Baptist East can now receive realistic training through a pair of computerized mannequins.
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Volunteers do 'awesome job' in helping Emergency Department patients, staff at Baptist Hospital East
Volunteers play a vital role in the fast-paced, high-volume Emergency Department.
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Buddies for Life aids pediatric programs
For the second year, golf scramble and auction raise funds.
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Program offers 'healthy solutions' to weight management
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