Medical Journal Houston Vol. 10, Issue 10, January 2014 | Page 18

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TECHNOLOGY
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(PVI). The precision of the procedure
ultimately aims to diminish recurrence rates
among patients, thus generating a major feat
in arrhythmia technology today.

Currently, there are various practices and
developments intending to treat AFib.
However, FIRM ablation seeks to obtain a
more efficient treatment process for patients
resulting in sustainably improved outcomes.
The precision of the procedure allows

BREAKING GROUND
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Association. “He’s a highly respected
member of the medical community who
has done much for cancer and leukemia
research.”
While relatively small in size, the new
hospital has impressive technology and a
substantial array of medical services.
The Apollo Hospital boasts the latest in
technology with the availability of a Philips
Ingenuity 128-Slice Computed Tomography
(CT) scanner. The unit is capable of
scanning the entire body in seconds,
providing detailed 3D images of organs and
structures inside the human body.

doctors to pinpoint causes of AFib and
reduce re-ablation rates for patients.
“We recognized that a large number of
patients were having to seek care outside
of our community due to the lack of local
cardiovascular services,” said Shannon
Brown, Chief Executive Officer at
Huntsville Memorial Hospital. Having
the treatments available closer will make
patients’ lives much easier, eliminating
delays and inconvenience for patients
and families. Now, patients in need of
catherization, peripheral vein studies,
as well as interventional procedures will
receive comprehensive care right here at
Boutique, specialty hospitals offer patients
the benefit of more personalized treatment,
said Creighton. In addition to medical
treatments, Apollo Hospital offers a range
of spa and salon services to provide patients
with services to offset and enhance the
challenges of medical treatment.

Harris Health System introduces
same-day clinics for non-emergency
care

Harris Health System will soon offer a
new kind of healthcare option for patients
needing immediate care for minor illness
and minor injuries—but not in need of
emergency care—with the Jan. 27 launch of

home.”
“This joint venture marks a milestone
for Huntsville Memorial Hospital, the
local community and area Cardiovascular
Physicians who are committed to patient
quality, safety, and efficiency”, said Dr. Urmil
Shukla, General and Vascular Surgeon.

Hospital officials say the facility is large
enough to allow for in-depth inpatient
clinical services and a broad scope of day-today outpatient services – yet small enough
to have a personal touch and relationship
with Apollo physicians and support staff.
The goal of Apollo is to make cancer
treatment available to residents of north
Houston and Montgomery County,
Creighton said. “If a patient doesn’t have
adequate insurance or is unable to pay, we
will pursue options to allow the patient to
get the treatment they need.”
“Apollo consolidates quality medical
treatment services in a more convenient
‘one-stop’ location in The Woodlands,”
said Creighton. “We want to reduce the
stress caused by driving all over Houston
for doctor visits, treatments and filling of
pre