Health News from The Valley Health System
Winter 2007

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Healing Hearts:
Cardiovascular
Services For You

Our Open Heart Surgery Program at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center started in January 2006, and our first year has exceeded our expectations. We performed more than 180 procedures by the end of 2006, more than doubling the number of procedures required under Nevada regulations.

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Pediatric ER Treats Your Children

If your child needs emergency care, staff at the Pediatric ER at Summerlin Hospital Medical Center can help.

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Stroke Can Affect Younger Adults, Too

The majority of strokes occur in people who are older than age 65. But younger people shouldn't dismiss any suspicious symptoms or think that they're too young to have a stroke.

New 64-Slice Scanner Offers Advanced Images

Doctors at Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center now can "see" signs of some diseases earlier with the hospital's new Aquilion™ CT scanner.
  New OB Technology Means Even Better and Faster Care

Thanks to new technology, you can have greater peace of mind if your doctor isn't in the hospital when you start labor or are experiencing predelivery issues.
  New Technology Makes It Easier to Diagnose Cardiac Conditions

Staff at the Cardiac Care Institute at Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center use advanced technology to diagnose and treat cardiac problems.

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