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In December 2017, NKCH vascular surgeons began performing transcarotid artery revascularization surgeries. In December 2021, Michael Deiparine, MD, a vascular surgeon with the Midwest Aortic & Vascular Institute, completed the 100th TCAR at NKCH.
NKCH is the only hospital in the city conducting two clinical trials of investigational cardiac agents in patients needing urgent surgery or experiencing major bleeding and in atrial fibrillation patients needing to restore normal sinus rhythm.
On Feb. 15, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will issue a final National Coverage Analysis of its proposed recommendation to lower the eligible age and smoking history requirements for lung cancer screening.
Andrew Peck, MD, is the lead author of “Endotracheal Tube Dislodgment in a High-Risk Pulmonary Hypertensive Patient Due to Undiagnosed Tracheomegaly: A Case Report."
NKCH welcomes six new physicians.
In November, Jackie Werner, MD, FACOG, presented a Lunch & Learn on menopause.
Honors and Awards
Several organizations and publications have honored NKCH and MH.
Provider Appreciation
Thank you to John Eggers, MD, PhD, who participated in a recent Lunch and Learn.
Welcome New Providers
NKCH and MH welcome 26 new providers.
Law Allows Outpatient PT Services Without Referral
PTs must have five years of experience or be a doctor of physical therapy. PTs at NKCH and MH’s three PT and Sports Medicine locations meet this requirement.
Infusion Clinic Opens at MH Gashland
The clinic provides specialized therapy for asthma, dehydration, hyperlipidemia, migraines and osteoporosis.
Neurosurgeon Joins Meritas Health
Rohit Kesarwani, MD, provides all aspects of neurosurgical care, including for brain, spinal and peripheral nerve diseases, injuries and tumors.
New Provider Connections Name Reflects Scope of Care
Just as our providers span several specialties and roles, it’s important our publication not only reflects our audience in reporting, but also in name.