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Catch up on the latest advances in technology and medicine on the first Sunday of every month in the News Sentinel. Mercy Health Matters keeps you informed on important health topics featuring Mercy Health Partners physicians and services.

2010

March

In this issue –

• Michael Fields, MD, first in Southeast to perform hysterectomy using robot

• da Vinci® Surgical System now at Mercy Medical Center West

• Q & A about uterine cancer with Kenneth F. Cofer, MD

February

In this issue –

• New procedure performed by Malcolm Foster, MD, closes holes in hearts.

• When minutes count, Mercy's seven regional ERs are there for you.

• Signs and symptoms of a heart attack.

• Know Your Numbers! cholesterol screenings in February.

January

In this issue –

• The Mercy Surgery Center West is now open

• Mercy Medical Center St. Mary's earns Robotic Epicenter Designation

• Surgical Robot Arrives at Mercy Medical Center West

• Q & A on prostate cancer with Garrett H. Lischer, M.D.

2009

November

In this issue –

• Another first for the Mercy Heart Program

• Mercy Medical Center St. Mary's ranked in the top 5% for orthopedic services

• Q & A on type 2 diabetes and heart disease with Carrie Ellis, D.O.

October

In this issue –

• Breast cancer survivor story and Buddy Check 10 program

• Digital mammography at Mercy facilities

• Q & A about breast lumps with Allison M. Eaton, MD

September

In this issue –
• Prostate cancer services

• Prostate cancer screenings

• Q & A about H1N1 virus with Jessica M. Ivey, MD

August

In this issue –
• Mercy opens pediatric sleep clinics

• All About Women

• Q & A with Sudha Nair, MD, board-certified OB/GYN, Women's Health West

June

In this issue –
• Mercy Emergency Departments prepared to treat summer injuries

• Dealing with stress in challenging times

• Mercy Wellnesse - an endless source of healing answers

May

In this issue –
• Introducing Mercy Wellnesse

• St. Mary's surgeon uses robot in the battle against cancer

• Happy 20th birthday to the St. Mary's Women's Pavilion

April

In this issue –
• Mercy expands sleep laboratory at Mercy Medical Center West

• Community hospitals receive top honors

• Q & A with Dewey Y. McWhirter, MD, board-certified neurologist and psychiatrist, associate medical director, Mercy Sleep Centers

March

In this issue –
• Cutting-edge surgical robot

• Vascular surgeons investigate breakthrough treatment of aneurysms

• Q & A with Cassandra Gibbs, M.D., board-certified internal medicine physician, Internal Medicine Associates, a division of Summit Medical Group

February

In this issue –
• Experience Mercy Heart

• BHW Investigates Early Heart Attack Detection Device
• Q & A with Michael L. Maggart, M.D., board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon, East Tennessee Cardiovascular Surgery Group

January

In this issue –
   • St. Mary's orthopedic program is 5-star rated
   • New mercy.com goes live
   • Q & A with Gregory M. Mathien, M.D., board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Knoxville Orthopedic Clinic

2008

December

In this issue –
   • Another first for Mercy in Robotic Surgery
   • Introducing Mercy Sleep Centers
   • Q & A with Donald L. Akers, M.D., board-certified general & vascular surgeon, Premier Surgical Associates

November
In this issue –
• Mercy brings open heart surgery to West Knoxville
• Baptist facilities now included in all Cariten plans

• Q & A with Malcom T. Foster III, M.D., board-certified interventional cardiologist, East Tennessee Heart Consultants

October
In this issue –
   • Better, safer, more comfortable, breast cancer detection
   • Mercy celebrates breast cancer awareness month with numerous events in October
   • Q & A with Caren Gallaher, M.D., board-certified general surgeon, dedicated breast specialist, Complete Surgical Care

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