Expanding to Meet the Needs of Our Community Pulmonary Vein Ablation Reducing the Disabilities of Stroke Less Pain, Fewer Infections What Every Woman Should Know Calendar of Educational and Community Events Winter 2010 Heart to Heart Talk: Ask the Cardiologist More Specialized Care. More Leading Technology. More Methodist Excellence in health care isn’t built in a day. It’s built on a continuing commitment to technological advances, enhanced services and dedicated care. That’s why Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is expanding our facilities to grow with you. Alternative to Major Cardiac Surgery: Pulmonary Vein Ablation Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is proud to offer pulmonary vein ablation (PVA), a leading-edge minimally invasive procedure that treats atrial fibrillation (AF). Talk to your doctor about whether you may be a candidate for PVA or other safe and convenient alternatives. Fast Response Makes a Difference in Stroke Care Reducing the Disabilities of Stroke Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has earned the prestigious Gold Seal of Approval™ from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. This recognition identifies hospitals with best-practices and outcomes in their stroke centers. New Ultrasound Technology Locates Veins for IVs: Less Pain, Fewer Infections Since Methodist Willowbrook has introduced ultrasound for peripheral intravenous access, fewer patients must undergo invasive surgery to have an IV inserted. Gynecologic Cancers What every Woman Should Know The term gynecologic cancer refers to five main cancers that affect female reproductive organs: cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal and vulvar. Although all cancers are the result of cells growing out of control, there are distinctive differences. Calendar of Educational and Community Events Winter 2010 Check out the events and classes available to you in the coming months, such as our Weight Loss Surgery Free Informational Seminars. Heart to Heart Talk: Ask the Cardiologist Free Seminar Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM First Floor, Cypress Room

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