Jefferson Regional Women’s Health Services Expands with Addition of Fifth Gynecologist
Posted by Western PA Hospital News on Feb 2, 2012 in Healthcare Professionals | 0 comments
Women’s Health Services at Jefferson Regional Medical Center continues to grow with the addition of a fifth gynecologist. John Dempster, president and CEO, announced that Thomas J. Cunningham, MD, has joined the practice of Anthony Gentile, MD and Associates.
Dr. Cunningham previously was an attending physician at Wishard Memorial Hospital, Indianapolis, and an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Indiana University School of Medicine.
He earned his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at the University of Maryland. He completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Indiana University School of Medicine and is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Cunningham specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Minimally invasive surgery results in much faster patient recovery times, very small aesthetic incisions that are barely noticeable, and significantly decreased patient discomfort requiring less analgesic pain medications, he said.
“Throughout my career, I have come to learn that minimally invasive surgery is a team approach. In addition to a skilled surgeon and anesthesiologist, the successful completion of any surgical procedure requires a dedicated support team and access to advanced surgical technology; all of which equates to significantly enhanced women’s health services. Jefferson Regional’s new state-of-the art operating suites will allow these procedures to be completed in an excellent setting where the main goal is to achieve the best outcome possible for all our patients,” Dr. Cunningham stated.
Jameson Hospital Opens Door to Future Healthcare Professionals with the Medical Careers Exploration Program
Posted by Western PA Hospital News on Jan 20, 2012 in Career, Healthcare Executives, Healthcare Professionals | 0 comments
from r to l: Allie Cardella, Shenango High School Student with her mother, Lori Cardella, RN - Jameson 2 North East Employee.
Jameson Hospital and The Moraine Trails Council have joined forces to create a Medical Careers Exploration Program for teenagers. The program is open to students in grades 9-12 attending school in Lawrence County, and will meet once a month during the school year. The next meeting is scheduled for February 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. and is currently open for enrollment.
At the February session, students will interact with a human simulation training mannequin named MetiMan and perform procedures such as blood draws, symptom diagnostics and various medical procedures. The focus of the program is to help provide students with an overview of careers in the medical and healthcare field. The program also gives students a quality understanding of the demands of the jobs and the educational requirements associated with various positions.
Tracy Lawless Named Sr. Public Affairs Specialist, Gateway Health Plan®
Posted by Western PA Hospital News on Jan 20, 2012 in Healthcare Professionals | 0 comments
Tracy Lawless has been named Sr. Public Affairs Specialist for Gateway Health Plan®, the company announced today. Ms. Lawless will report to Carol Allen, Director of Public Affairs and Program Development.
Ms. Lawless will be responsible for Health Literacy program development and outreach in western PA, and managing the Health Awareness Series in the City of Pittsburgh Healthy Active Living Centers. Lawless will also serve as government relations liaison with city and county elected officials to enhance Gateway’s outreach with local communities.
New Faculty Members Join The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health
Posted by Western PA Hospital News on Oct 8, 2011 in Healthcare Professionals | 0 comments
The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health Department of Health Policy & Management (GSPH-HPM) recently introduced two new faculty members who joined the department in September 2011.
Jagpreet Chhatwal, Ph.D.
Jagpreet Chhatwal, Ph.D. holds a joint appointment at GSPH-HPM and the Swanson School of Engineering in the Industrial Engineering Department. Chhatwal received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His thesis focused on improving the practice of breast cancer diagnosis by reducing unnecessary biopsies. He developed advanced mathematical models to help radiologists determine the risk of breast cancer and the optimal time to recommend a biopsy. This research won him several awards from the medical, as well as the operations research community. After completing his PhD, he worked for Merck Research Laboratories as a health economist focusing in the area of infectious diseases and vaccines. Dr. Chhatwal joined the University of Pittsburgh in order to pursue his goal of integrating medicine with operations research to form better clinical and public health policies. He also plans to collaborate with the VA Pittsburgh Health Systems to make healthcare operations more efficient. Additionally, Dr. Chhatwal expects to develop two new graduate courses on cost-effectiveness analysis and operations research methods in healthcare for the next academic year.
Julia Driessen, Ph.D.
Julia Driessen, Ph.D. did her undergraduate work at The University of Michigan, where she majored in math and economics. She then completed her Ph.D. in Economics at Johns Hopkins University. Her thesis, titled “The Impact of Health Interventions on Fertility and Education: New Evidence”, was a study of secondary data to evaluate the socioeconomic effects of vaccination and family planning programs in Bangladesh. Dr. Driessen’s position at Pitt will allow her continue her research on Bangladesh, in addition to collaborating on work with other faculty members to examine the long-term socioeconomic effects of health interventions. Her future goals include the application of her econometric analysis of health programs to other regions of the world. Dr. Driessen also expects to begin teaching at the Graduate School of Public Health in the next academic year.
Virtual OfficeWare, Inc. Announces New Hire
Posted by Western PA Hospital News on Sep 29, 2011 in Healthcare Professionals, People | 0 comments
Virtual OfficeWare, Inc. (VOW) recently announced the addition of Anita M. Gavett, PHR to their growing staff. Ms. Gavett is VOW’s Lead Consultant for the company’s newly formed Human Resources Consulting Division. She will lead business development, consulting, recruiting and overall division management.
Ms. Gavett possesses over 15 years of diverse HR experience. She is a graduate of La Roche College where she earned her B.S. Degree in Communications along with her Masters Degree in Human Resources Management. Ms. Gavett is a Certified Professional in Human Resources and is a member of the Society of Human Resources Management, Pittsburgh Human Resources Association and the International Foundation of Employee Benefits. In addition, she volunteers as a Career Coach for the Pennsylvania Organization for Women in Early Recovery.
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