also works during summer advising and
registration sessions.
“Shepherd University is extremely proud
of Dr. Hanrahan and her commitment to
excellence in training the next generation,”
says Shepherd University President Dr.
Mary Hendrix. “We are most fortunate
to have faculty who excel in teaching,
and we are grateful that these efforts are
recognized at the highest level in West
Virginia.”
Spine and Nerve Center Offers
Minimally Invasive, Non-Opioid
Therapy for Chronic Pain Management
Dr. Timothy Deer and Dr. Warren
Grace of The Spine and Nerve Center of
Saint Francis Hospital have now treated
the first patients in West Virginia with
the SPRINT Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
(PNS) System. Patients are participating
in a large clinical trial for the treatment
of chronic lower back pain, and Deer
and his colleagues are also offering the
FDA-approved therapy to chronic pain
patients outside of the study.
The SPRINT System is the world’s only
non-permanent, minimally invasive PNS
system. Its tiny MicroLead is constructed
using a 100-micron wire and implanted
under ultrasound guidance to target a
peripheral nerve. The MicroLead is con-
nected to a small wearable stimulator
that sends electrical pulses to the nerve
to provide pain relief and is withdrawn
in the office after 60 days of treatment.
In multiple studies, the SPRINT PNS
System has demonstrated the ability to
provide effective and sustained improve-
ments in pain and function for 12 months
or longer after the MicroLead has been
withdrawn.
“In addition to chronic back pain,
studies have shown that SPRINT PNS
is effective to treat other pain conditions
as well, including shoulder pain, post-
amputation pain and post-operative
pain,” says Deer. “As we battle the opioid
crisis, there is a huge unmet need for
less invasive treatments. I’m excited about
having this option available for my pa-
tients to help prevent, reduce or eliminate
opioid use.”
changes, including more excursions and
new ownership.
Railroad Investment Corporate Hold-
ings (RICH) of North Carolina recently
purchased Eagle Cañon Passenger Car
Company, which has operated Potomac
Eagle since 1991. Robert and Celeste
Franzen, president and vice president
respectively, established RICH in 2018.
Robert is also president and owner of
Steam Services of America, founded in
2001, and his extensive knowledge of
the industry allows him to specialize in
project management, consulting, engineer-
ing services, operations and managing
oversight of major rebuilds for numerous
tourist railroads. The couple sees great
potential at Potomac Eagle, and they look
forward to being vibrant contributors to
the development and prosperity of the
beautiful historic area.
“We look forward to expanding the op-
eration and services for the benefit of the
state and tri-county area,” says Robert
Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad
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