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Jessica Barreras

Jessica Barreras is the associate editor for SurgiStrategies magazine. A graduate of the University of Arizona, she holds a BA in Creative Writing and Spanish minor. Jessica's career began in the Medical Division's marketing department, which allowed her to experience each publication's background and target audience. Her writing experience includes contributions to several publications covering a range of topics from health and fitness, to the tradeshow and entertainment industries.

07/27/2010

Are You A Who's Who?

Nominations are open for the SurgiStrategies 2010 Who's Who Awards.
07/19/2010

SurgiStrategies.com Receives Makeover

SurgiStrategies unveils new Web site, featuring user-friendly content feed.
07/12/2010

ASCs on ABC

ABC recently featured a news story on infection control rates in ASCs.
06/30/2010

Reprocessing Advice with Olympus

I recently received a question from a reader about using reprocessed instruments on patients after being used on cadavers. While their rule of thumb is to have cadaver-only instruments, they wondered if this is necessary. I spoke with Bradley J. Catalone, PhD, MBA, director of clinical affairs at Olympus America, Inc. to see if he could provide any insight and he had the following response: There ...
06/09/2010

Yes, They Have an App For That

I am amazed by the various applications that are available for iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches. From restaurant finders, to fertility detectors (it's true–I have seen it), the possibilities are endless. For those who suffer from anxiety disorders, here is an app for you!International anxiety disorder elimination specialist, Charles Linden, today announced that his highly acclaimed Linden ...
05/26/2010

One needle, One syringe, Only ONE Time

Formed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and HONOReform Foundation  Safe Injection Practices Coalition (SIPC) is launching a new educational video for U.S. healthcare providers. The 10-minute lesson on safe injection practices, was based on evidence-based and common sense safe injection practices from the CDC.  To view the video, click here and the video ...
05/19/2010

Watch Out Anaheim, Here I come!

As you read this most recent blog post, I will be hitting the pavement at the ASCs 2010 show in Anaheim. Calif. I look forward to seeing some familiar faces and meeting a great deal of new faces! If you happen to be reading this from your iPhone, Blackberry, laptop, etc., and happen to be at the show while doing so, please keep an eye out and make sure to say hello!   ...
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