Press Center

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10/6/08	Dominican Hospital debuts wireless Internet, valet parking Responding to requests from patients and guests, Dominican Hospital now offers wireless Internet and valet parking services.
9/19/08	Dominican Hospital brings advanced surgery to the Central Coast The latest medical innovations at Dominican Hospital include the da Vinci robotic surgical system (named "Steady Eddy" by local schoolchildren), Siemens C-arm technology, BrainLab 3D navigation interface and an upcoming 64-slice CT scanner.
9/18/08	Dominican Hospital names new Chief Medical Officer Freddie Weinstein, MD, is Dominican Hospital's new Chief Medical Officer.
9/9/08	Dominican Hospital chooses new Chief Operating Officer Brian Knecht has joined Dominican Hospital as chief operating officer (COO).
9/9/08	Dominican increases safety, security for infants When a baby is born, parents want to think only about their newest addition. The last thing a new parent wants to consider is the safety and security of their hospital's maternity unit. At Dominican Hospital's Family Birthing Center, parents can put their focus on family-there isn't a more safe or secure place to deliver an infant in town.
9/4/08	Local physician named chair of Dominican's board of directors Family Practioner Dean Kashino, MD, has been named chairperson of the Dominican Hospital Community Board.
7/8/08	Dominican Hospital introduces "Steady Eddy" Dominican Hospital hosts an open house to introduce Santa Cruz to "Steady Eddy," the recently acquired da Vinci robotic surigcal system.
7/3/08	Keep danger at bay on the Fouth of July Use common sense to avoid these common injuries on the Fourth of July.
7/2/08	Slather on the sunscreen--it's summertime Dominican Hospital's Katz Cancer Resource Center and the American Cancer Society want to remind parents of the importance of sunscreen to guard against skin cancer.
6/11/08	Celebrity death puts focus on cardiovascular disease The issue of sudden cardiac death hit home in America when journalist Tim Russert of NBC's "Meet the Press" died in June at age 58 of a heart attack.

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6/11/08	Keep your hands safe with tips from specialized therapists In honor of Hand Therapy Awareness and Injury Prevention Week (June 9-13), Dominican Hospital offers these tips from its Hand Therapy Department, in association with the American Society of Hand Therapists.
6/4/08	Dominican named Fit-Friendly company by American Heart Just one company in the local American Heart Association region (including the Central Coast and Silicon Valley) was designated as a 2008 Fit-Friendly Company: Dominican Hospital.
6/4/08	Top tips for home safety from Dominican Hospital June is Home Safety Month, and according to the national Home Safety Council, some of the top safety threats in anyone's home are falls, burns and other accidents. Clinical staff members at Dominican Home Health are experts in advising patients about safety in the home. All clients receive a home safety evaluation at the start of their at-home care to ensure the best and safest recovery possible.
6/3/08	Respiratory symptoms can linger after fire Although the Summit Fire near Corralitos is contained, the damage is lingering. Some community members--particularly those with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and asthma--might still be feeling the effects of smoke and ash inhalation.
4/21/08	Dominican receives awards from Avatar International, Practice GreenHealth Dominican Hospital's ongoing efforts in ecology and patient satisfaction were recognized by two international agencies.
3/27/08	Dominican physician uses spinal cord stimulation to help chronic pain Chronic pain is a condition that touches an estimated 91 million Americans. Spinal cord stimulation is one method used to ease the pain for some sufferers.
3/15/08	Program helps women with prenatal diabetes find 'Sweet Success' Gestational diabetes-high blood sugar levels during pregnancy-affects 8.5 percent of pregnant women in Northern California each year. At Dominican Hospital, the "Sweet Success" program is designed to help these women.
3/10/08	Medication cards keep patients safe Dominican Hospital would like to remind community members of the No. 1 way they can safeguard their health: the Medication Card
2/21/08	The Dominican Workforce Wellness Program: Coming to an office near you With the cost of healthcare on the rise for both employees and employers, a partnership between Dominican Hospital and local businesses eyes savings in dollars and lives.
2/6/08	Dominican Hospital fights against prescription mix-ups Staff at Dominican Hospital urge community members to use Medication Cards to keep track of multiple prescriptions to avoid tragedies like the recent deaths of actor Heath Ledger and celebrity Anna Nicole Smith.