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Playground taunts of ‘Dumbo’ got you down? Get your ears done

Steven J. White, M.D., performed otoplasty at Texas Institute for Surgery At THD

Doctor-owned hospitals survive latest threat

A provision seeking to ban physician-owned hospitals did not make it into the final version of a bill that was signed by President Obama last week ...

Texas Institute for Surgery At Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas introduces the first wireless OR in DFW

Surgeons at the Texas Institute for Surgery At THD are the first to perform surgeries in the area’s first wireless group of operating rooms.

Dallas, TX – June 17, 2009 - Texas Institute for Surgery At THD today announced a partnership with Stryker Endoscopy to upgrade seven of its existing operating rooms with Stryker’s latest HD technology and wireless video monitors. Stryker Endoscopy’s WiSe™ Wireless HDTV’s are embedded with a wireless HD technology, granted exclusively to Stryker, by AMIMON Inc. This technology allows for greater surgeon flexibility in positioning the surgical monitors during procedures, decreased operating room clutter, and less downtime due to cable breakage.

New procedure for treating chronic sinus infections – Balloon Sinuplasty is less invasive

Ford Albritton, M.D., is a leader of balloon sinuplasty technology.

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Patients Give TIS Highest Rating for Clean Rooms

The Dallas Morning News Citizen Watchdog column, "Tool can help you compare hospitals" features TIS patient ratings. ...While at least 50 percent of patients surveyed at all Dallas County hospitals said their rooms were "always clean," the Texas Institute for Surgery at Presbyterian Hospital rated the highest, with 89 percent of patients saying their rooms were always clean…

Medical Facilities Among Finalists For Greater Dallas
Business Ethics Awards

DALLAS – Balfour Beatty Construction and Sleep Experts have been honored as the recipients of the 2009 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Awards. Two area medical facilities, Texas Institute for Surgery, L.L.P and Frisco Medical Center, L.L.P, were among the nine finalists.

The other 2009 finalists were: Altair Global Relocation, American Fuel Distributors, L.P., Aspire, Cadence McShane Construction Company and The Dwyer Group. Balfour Beatty Construction was honored in the mid-sized category. Sleep Experts was honored in the small company category. There were no large company submissions this year.

The Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award recognizes local corporations that have made a commitment to ethical business practices and demonstrate a commitment to ethical business practices in their everyday operations, management philosophies and in response to crises or challenges.

“These two companies are terrific examples of businesses operating under ethical principles and doing the right thing for their company and the clients they serve, which is particularly rewarding to see during this trying economic climate. Their work reinforces the positive, ethical values of our local business community and beyond,” says Gary Morris, founder and chair of the Awards committee.

Daisy Brand, recipient of the 2008 Greater Dallas Business Ethics Awards’ mid-size company recognition was honored for earning the national 2008 American Business Ethics Award, which was presented in Las Vegas in December. Daisy Brand joins EDS, Community Management Associates, TDIndustries and Trammell Crow Company as Dallas award winners who have gone on to win national honors. The Staubach Company received an ABEA honorable mention.

Other past Greater Dallas Business Ethics Award winners include Ellis – Partners in Mystery Shopping, Wishbone Graphics, Castro Roofing of Texas, Community Management Associates, Atmos Energy, The Container Store, Dave & Buster’s, EDS, Fluor Corp., HKS, Regeneration Partners, TELOS Fitness Center, TXU and Weir’s Furniture Village.

Gardere Wynne Sewell, LLP, IPS Advisors, Inc., and the Dallas Business Journal served as sponsors of the ninth annual awards presentation, held in May.

The Greater Dallas Business Ethics Awards are presented by the Dallas Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals, Financial Planning Association of Dallas/Fort Worth, Edwin L. Cox School of Business and Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics and Public Responsibility at Southern Methodist University, and the North Texas Ethics Association.

For more information on the Greater Dallas Business Ethics Awards, contact Gary Morris at 214.363.4949 or at garyamorrisia@att.net.

Cutting Edge

By embracing green practices and a custom design, Debbie Hay made the Texas Institute for Surgery a trendsetter...

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February 6, 2009 Is National Wear Red Day, Awareness of Women and Heart Disease

One in three women has cardiovascular disease, and every minute one woman dies as a result of this health threat. That’s why Go Red For Women, powered by the American Heart Association’s research, is educating and connecting millions of women of all ages in an effort to beat our No. 1 killer. ...

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Bobby Hillert – Executive Director
512.542.9253
bhillert@tphac.org

TPHAC Reaction to Economic Impact Study

AUSTIN (January 13, 2009) – "The Economic Impact of Physician-Owned Hospitals in Eight States" concluded that Texas physician hospitals, which employee over 22,000 Texans, have a net economic effect of nearly $2.3 billion on the Texas economy. In addition, the study estimated that Texas physician hospitals will pay approximately $86 million in taxes (property, payroll and income taxes) in 2009.

"The study confirms that each one of the approximately 50 Texas physician hospitals serves as a leader in its community. Not only are they revolutionizing the way that health care is delivered, physician hospitals are paying critical taxes that are re-invested in their communities, employing a significant number of Texans and many are providing charity and uncompensated care as well," TPHAC Executive Director Bobby Hillert said.

"Texas physician hospitals come in a variety of forms: children's hospitals, traditional general hospitals, hospitals specializing and excelling in certain specialties and joint ventures that partner with traditional non-profit hospitals. All of these physician hospitals have one thing in common: they are using innovative delivery models that focus on safety and quality," Hillert said.

The January 12, 2009 study by the Health Economics Study Group, LLC determined the direct economic effect by calculating the sum of the payroll and capital expenditures for each physician hospital. It calculated the total effect by multiplying the direct effect by the multiplier. A copy of the study will be posted on TPHAC's Web site: www.tphac.org.

About TPHAC
The Texas Physician Hospital Advocacy Center's membership is made up of hospitals throughout the state of Texas. TPHAC provides support and advocacy services to Texas physician hospitals.

Bobby Hillert | Executive Director
Texas Physician Hospitals Advocacy Center
214.728.7672 c | 512.542.9253 o
Bhillert@tphac.org

Texas Institute for Surgery Named one of Dallas’ Fastest Growing Companies

Dallas - November 20, 2008 - In its 18th year, the Dallas 100™ Awards, presented by the SMU Cox Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship, recognized the Texas Institute for Surgery At Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas as one of the North Texas area’s top 100 fastest growing, privately held companies. This is the fourth year that TIS has been recognized for its rapid growth.

“The Dallas market is full of dynamic and enterprising companies, so it is an honor to again be included in this year’s list. From day one our mission at the Texas Institute for Surgery has been about innovating the health care experience,” says Debbie Hay, RN, BSN, CASC, president, Texas Institute for Surgery. “For a relatively young company, this honor is a direct testament to the continued energy and entrepreneurship of our surgeons and front line staff who are working every day to deliver the best health experience possible to our patients.”

Co-founded in 1990 by the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox School of Business, the annual Dallas 100 Awards identifies and honors the 100 fastest-growing privately held companies in the Dallas area. The stringent qualification criteria for the award include the legal status, location, sales history, credit report and character of a company, while the winners are chosen on the basis of increased growth in sales, giving weight to percentage of growth as well as absolute dollar growth between 2005 and 2007. The Dallas 100 award is widely recognized as a tribute to the innovative spirit, determination and business savvy of entrepreneurs in the area.

Annual List of “Super Doctors” features 33 Texas Institute for Surgery Physicians

DALLAS, November 21, 2008 – In a statewide survey, 33 physicians credentialed to practice at the Texas Institute for Surgery At Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas were honored by Texas Monthly in its 2008 annual listing of “Super Doctors.”

Each year, the publishers of Texas Monthly work with Key Professional Media, Inc. to survey more than 38,000 medical professionals across the state of Texas to ask, "If you needed medical care, which doctor would you choose?" Key Professional Media performs the polling, research and selection for “Super Doctor’s” in a process designed to identify medical professionals who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized by one’s peers . Every day TIS surgeons and our staff are engaged in performing state of the art surgical procedures in our facility,” says Debbie Hay, RN, BSN, CASC, president, Texas Institute for Surgery. “These physicians represent the wealth of expertise, dedication and skill that is a hallmark of the Texas Institute for Surgery. We are so very proud to have these doctors as part of the TIS family.”

Texas Monthly’s “Super Doctors” recognized surgeons in the following areas at TIS – neurology, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, plastic surgery and urological surgical care.

Doctors included in the 2008 list by specialty are:

Neurosurgery
Richard H. Jackson, MD

Ophthalmology
James Merritt, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Michael Champine, MD
John S. Early, MD
Michael M. Katz, MD
James B. Montgomery, MD
Howard A. Moore, MD
Scott O. Paschal, MD
John H. Peloza, MD
John A. Racanelli, MD
Robert R. Scheinberg, MD

Otolaryngology
Henry M. Carder, MD
Gregory N. Rohn, MD

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
James C. Sterling, MD

Plastic Surgery
Jack P. Gunter, MD
Patrick L. Hodges, MD
Bryan H. Pruitt, MD
Hamlet Newsom, MD
Patrick H. Pownell, MD

Urological Surgery
David H. Ewalt, MD
Brian A. Feagins, MD
Joshua K. Fine, MD
Steve M. Frost, MD
Pat Fox Fulgham, MD
L. Michael Goldstein, MD
Michael B. Gross , MD
Mason Holden, Jr., MD
Keith T. Kadesky, MD
Donald L. McKay, MD
Mitchell O. Moskowitz, MD
Keith D. Newman, MD
Robert C. Schoenvogel, MD
Matthew L. Wilner, MD

Annual List of "Best Doctors in Dallas" showcases
Texas Institute for Surgery Physicians

DALLAS, September 18, 2008 – More than 60 physicians credentialed to practice at the Texas Institute for Surgery At Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas were honored by D Magazine at its annual Best Doctors event.

“Texas Institute for Surgery is one of the premier specialty surgical hospitals in the country and it is a tremendous honor to have so many of our physicians again included in this prestigious list. The physicians who operate at TIS are undoubtedly some of the finest in the country”, says Debbie Hay, RN, BSN, CASC, president, Texas Institute for Surgery. “Every day TIS surgeons and our staff are engaged in performing state of the art surgical procedures in our facility. By being associated with these award winning physicians, we are contributing to the improvement in the quality of health in our community.”

D Magazine “Top Doctors of Dallas” recognized surgeons in nearly every specialty at TIS - orthopedic surgery, back and spine surgery, ENT procedures, sports medicine, plastic surgery, foot and ankle surgery, and urological surgical care.

Doctors included in the 2008 list by specialty are:

Hand Surgery
Michael V. Doyle, MD
W. Dennis Stripling, MD

Infectious Disease
Mirza S. Hasan, MD
Allison M. Liddell, MD
Gabre K. Tseggay, MD

Neurosurgery
Jeremy W. Denning, MD
John M. Desaloms, MD
Richard H. Jackson, MD
Richard L. Weiner, MD

Ophthalmology
James Merritt, MD

Orthopedic Surgery
Michael Champine, MD
John S. Early, MD
Michael M. Katz, MD
James B. Montgomery, MD
Scott O. Paschal, MD
John Racanelli, MD
Timothy Schacherer, MD
Robert Scheinberg, MD
William Tucker, Jr., MD

Otolaryngology
Ford D. Albritton, MD
Evan S, Bates, MD
Bradford Gamble, MD
John R. Gilmore, MD
Gary P. Goldsmith, MD
Stephen A. Landers, MD
Presley M. Mock, MD
Gregory Rohn, MD
Pain Management
Charles Banta, MD
Robert R. Bulger, MD
Kenneth Reed, MD
Renaud P. Rodrigue, MD
James Sterling, MD
Kelly R. Will, MD

Cosmetic/Reconstructive Surgery
Gregg M. Anigian, MD
C. “Spencer” Cochran, MD
Jack P. Gunter, MD
Fred L. Hackney, MD
Patrick L. Hodges, MD
Hamlet Newsom, MD
Todd A. Pollock, MD
Patrick H. Pownell, MD
Bryan H. Pruitt, MD
Steven J. White, MD

Radiology
Evan L. Cohn, MD
Paul H. Ellenbogen, MD
Cynthia S. Sherry, MD

Spinal Surgery
John H. Peloza, MD

Urology
James Cochran, MD
Brian A. Feagins, MD
Joshua K. Fine, MD
Steve M. Frost, MD
Pat Fox Fulgham, MD
L. Michael Goldstein, MD
Michael B. Gross, MD
Keith T. Kadesky, MD
Meredith Lightfoot, MD
Donald McKay, MD
Mitchell Moskowitz, MD
Robert C. Schoenvogel, MD
Matthew D. Shuford, MD
John R. Ware, MD
Matthew L. Wilner, MD

About Texas Institute for Surgery

Founded in 2004, the Texas Institute for Surgery At Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, is one of the premier specialty surgical hospitals in the country. Surgeons operating at the Texas Institute for Surgery in North Dallas specialize in orthopedic surgery, back and spinal surgery, ENT procedures, sports medicine, plastic surgery, foot and ankle surgery, urological surgical care, sports medicine. For more information please visit www.texasinstituteforsurgery.com »

Dr. Bryan Pruitt elected president of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons

Bryan Pruitt, MD, was elected president of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgeons. The organization is a group of Dallas-area plastic surgeons committed to excellence in plastic surgery, patient safety and patient education. All of the members of the Dallas Society of Plastic Surgery are board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

KRLD features TIS surgeon

A recent KRLD 1080 afternoon broadcast included a live interview with Dr. Richard L. Weiner, chairman of neurosurgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. Dr. Weiner spoke about brain cancer and what treatments are available to those suffering from the disease. The story was based on the news that Sen. Edward Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor.

John T. Gill, MD, Elected Chair of Academy Board of Councilors
Annual DFW Sports Medicine Symposium

http://www6.aaos.org/news/Pemr/press_release.cfm?prnumber=673

TIS Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Scott Paschal instrumental in reducing
female knee injuries.

TIS Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Scott Paschal instrumental in launching training program to dramatically reduce female knee injuries. The CORE Sports Enhancement and Injury Reduction Program is offered through the Presbyterian Sports Network.

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/training-program-aims-to-dramatically-reduce-female-knee-injuries,280406.shtml

Texas Institute for Surgery At THD Hosts Legislators.

During the month of August, Texas Institute for Surgery At Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas (TIS) hosted a number of legislative visitors from both the State and Federal level. U.S. Senators Kay Bailey- Hutchison and Senator John Cornyn, as well as State Representatives Jim Jackson District 115 and Allen Vaught District 107 toured TIS on separate occasions. In addition, TIS physicians and hospital representatives from Texas Health Resources, Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas, TpHR, USPI, Baylor Frisco and USMD were also present.

TIS President, Debbie Hay and physician governmental liaison Dr. John Gill were able to present these legislators with facts on how physician-owned hospitals work. The partnership between large hospital systems and physician owned facilities work together to deliver safe, quality patient care. The visits were very productive and demonstrated the positive impact of specialty hospitals both in patient care and the community.

Senator Kay Bailey-Hutchinson center

Texas State Representative Jim Jackson

Texas State Representative Allen Vaught in center

U.S. Senator John Cornyn and physician governmental liaison Dr. John Gill in center.

Congressman Eric Cantor visits TIS

August 12, 2008 - Texas Institute for Surgery hosted a Congressman Eric Cantor. Congressman Cantor, who is a fourth-term congressman representing the Seventh District of Virginia, toured the facility followed by a discussion of key issues with hospital administrators, physicians and a recent patient over lunch. He recently won re-election to Congress in November 2006. In December 2002 Eric was selected to serve as Chief Deputy Majority Whip, the highest appointed position in the House Representatives. As Chief Deputy Whip, Eric has a seat at the House Republican Leadership table. Eric holds a seat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, which has direct jurisdiction over taxes, trade, Social Security, Medicare, prescription drugs for seniors, health care and welfare reform.

John T. Gill, MD, Elected President of the Texas Orthopaedic Association

Austin - Orthopaedic surgeon John T. Gill, MD, was elected President of the Texas Orthopaedic Association during its 71st Annual Meeting, held May 10-13th, at the Four Seasons in Austin. Dr. Gill also serves on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, headquartered in Chicago.

Specializing in sports medicine, Dr. Gill is currently an orthopaedic surgeon in private practice at the Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. After earning his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dr. Gill served his internship and residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital and Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He then completed a fellowship in sports medicine and surgery of the knee at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston before opening his clinic, Dallas Sports Medicine Specialists, in 1988.

"I am honored to represent my colleagues as President of the Texas Orthopaedic Association," said Dr. Gill. "I look forward to the opportunity to serve our profession and our patients, and to help enhance the musculoskeletal care that we deliver."

Active in numerous professional societies, Dr. Gill will serve as Chairman of the Board of Councilors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 2008. He currently serves in both the Texas Medical Association and the American Medical Association House of Delegates and is a former board member of the Dallas County Medical Society.

Dr. Gill is an active volunteer in the community serving on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Summer Musicals and as chairman of the Texas Healthcare Task Force. He is a member of the Salesmanship Club of Dallas and is a team physician for the Dallas Independent School District.

Founded in 1936, the Texas Orthopaedic Association ( www.toa.org ) is a non-profit organization of over 1500 orthopaedic surgeons across the State of Texas. Orthopaedic surgeons improve the quality of individuals' lives by treating numerous musculoskeletal conditions which are the most common causes of long-term pain and physical disability. The Texas Orthopaedic Association strives to assure excellence in musculoskeletal health by promoting the highest professional, ethical, and moral standards among our members while providing quality care for Texans afflicted with bone and joint disorders and injuries.

News Release - For more information, contact: Donna Parker, (512)370-1505

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