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Mercy Hospital surgeon teaches high school students world of robotic surgery

A unique experience for high school students, taking a step into the world of robotic surgery. Mercy Hospital hosted students to learn the ins and outs of the future of surgical medicine. read more

Surgical Technologist Job Description: Duties, Skills, and Templates for Hiring at Your Company

An accredited surgical technologist program is the typical pathway to becoming a certified surgical technologist. These programs provide formal training on essential topics, such as anatomy, ... read more

New UNC surgical hospital to bring more beds, new procedures to patients

UNC staff and hospital executives got their first looks at the product of the years-long construction project: a new hospital dedicated entirely to surgery. read more

High school students explore health careers at Ivy Tech in Valpo

Brandy Smith, of Hammond, a surgical tech student at Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso, explains what it’s like to assist surgeons in an operating room as a fellow Ivy Tech student puts a gown ... read more

‘A Beacon of Hope and Health’: New UNC Hospitals Surgical Tower Hosts Tours Ahead of Opening

The North Carolina Surgical Tower opened its doors to visitors on Friday, as people took tours of the seven-story addition to UNC Hospitals. read more

Patient records surgery performed by doctor with history of surgical practices deemed unsafe, unsanitary

Patient records surgery performed by doctor with history of surgical practices deemed unsafe, unsanitary ... read more

Scientists develop nanosilver-impregnated silk suture against surgical site infection

In recent years, the adherence of microorganisms to surfaces or coatings has created major health risks to humans. Among these, microbial attachment and growth on surgical suture lines accounts for ... read more

Banner Health Enhances Surgical Efficiencies with the Qventus Perioperative Solution

The solution has enabled them to continue delivering high-level patient care while streamlining technology to improve surgical scheduling and utilization ... a partnership with one of the world’s ... read more

Penstock Partners with Paradigm to Lower Unnecessary Spend on Surgical Implants

Penstock Group announced today a partnership with Paradigm, an accountable specialty care management organization and developer of a proprietary payment integrity program assuring accurate payments ... read more

Post-surgical infections more likely due to skin bacteria than hospital bugs, study finds

Most health care-associated infections are caused by previously harmless bacteria that patients already had on their bodies before they even entered the hospital. read more

Munson Cadillac has first surgical robot, unveils it at open house

With the recent purchase of a da Vinci XI surgical robot, Cadillac Healthcare Munson Hospital is ready to provide 21st-century surgical care for its patients. read more

What to Bring for a Hospital Stay, Including the Low-Tech Gadget Patients Swear By

A new-to-you craft: Trendy cross stitch is more self-contained than knitting or crochet, and easy for a beginner to learn. Or try a single-use watercolor set that comes with a drawing, brush and just ... read more