Chicago-based Lurie Children’s Hospital is expanding its cardiology outreach through a mobile health unit aimed at improving access to care in underserved neighborhoods. Pediatric cardiologist Lindsey Gakenheimer-Smith, MD, Alan Nugent, MD, section head of interventional cardiac catheterization, and Olivia Kingsinger,…
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Cardiology programs across the country are strengthening their leadership teams with newly appointed chiefs, directors and executives. Here are five cardiology leaders recently selected to guide key initiatives, departments and clinical programs. 5. Dheeraj Khurana, MD, was named chief of…
Italian biomedical company Esaote has partnered with Schiller Americas to expand access to its ultrasound systems across U.S. cardiology practices. Under the agreement, Schiller will offer Esaote’s ultrasound devices — including the MyLab E80, A70 and Omega eXP — through…
As cardiology continues to grow its presence in the outpatient market, ASC leaders are formulating their strategies for safely and sustainably expanding new service lines. Thomas Hutchinson, administrator of the Surgery Center of Central Florida in Ocala, recently joined Becker’s…
Stony Brook (N.Y.) Medicine has appointed Allison McLarty, MD, as chief of its division of cardiothoracic surgery, effective Nov. 17. Dr. McLarty has been a member of the faculty since 1997, most recently serving as interim chief. She is also…
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The Association of Black Cardiologists launched a nationwide initiative to address disparities in cardiovascular awareness and care across underserved communities. The “Every Heart Counts: ABC Cardiology Deserts Campaign” is focused on reaching Black, Hispanic, rural and low-income populations through targeted…
Miami-based Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care at Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute has added Sheng Fu, MD. Dr. Fu is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, according to a Nov. 3 news release from Baptist Health. …
The American College of Cardiology has partnered with OpenEvidence to speed up the translation of research into clinical implementation. Through the strategic partnership, OpenEvidence users will have access to evidence-based medical content curated by the ACC, according to a Nov.…
Fort Myers, Fla.-based Lee Health has named Michael Lipinski, MD, as director of research for the Lee Health Heart Institute. Dr. Lipinski is a practicing interventional cardiologist with more than 12 years of experience in cardiovascular research. He previously served…
Mountain Home, Ark.-based Baxter Health has added James Day, MD, to its cardiothoracic surgery program. Dr. Day most recently practiced at St. Louis University Division of Cardiac Surgery in Saint Louis and at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Mo., according…