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11/18/2009
Have Your "Feel Good" moment of the day!So are you like the rest of the free world and completely overwhelmed with the time of year, looming deadlines and short months due to holidays? Well, take 3 1/2 minutes out of your day and check out this fabulous video created to focus your attention on Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have sent this to my coworkers and friends and the universal feedback has been thank you for ... |
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08/06/2009
Aug. 11 is ASC Open House Day!As I'm sure all of you are aware, Tuesday, Aug. 11 is the official ASC Open House Day. ASCs across the country are opening their doors to their communities so that people can see first hand what superior services they provide ... |
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06/01/2009
Type of Insurance Plan Makes a Difference in Weight-Loss SurgeryA recent study showed that those with private health insurance lost more weight after having weight-loss surgery than those covered by Medicare. |
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02/24/2009
TASCS Conference An Energizing EventThe conference was Feb. 2-3, in order to capitalize on the timing of TASCS’ Advocacy Day on Feb. 3. The first day was devoted to updates with regard to rules, regulations and legislation concerning Texas ASCs. |
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01/28/2009
CDC Report Provides Some OptimismWell how about some positive news for a change? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Â released a new report on Outpatient Surgeries on the Rise. Doesn't it feel great to hear that anything is "on the rise" right now (other than the unemployment rate, of course)? Granted this reflects the time period from 1996 to 2006, but heck, I'll take some good news. |
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01/06/2009
APIC Stresses Need for Increased Infection Prevention MeasuresThe Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) issued a press release today warning of outbreaks of both hepatitis B and C in outpatient facilities across the country. |
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11/24/2008
TV Remotes and DoorknobsEver wonder what might be a hotbed of germs in your home? You guessed it....clean off that TV remote. A new study shows that TV remotes can harvest cold germs for over two days. For the study, researchers tested the homes of 30 people in which over half tested positive for rhinovirus (which is the culprit for infection in about half of all colds). |