News from Main Line Health

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Named a Finalist in Toyota’s 2012 100Cars for Good Program

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Named a Finalist in Toyota’s 2012 100Cars for Good Program

Toyota Donating 100 Cars to 100 Nonprofits in 100 Days – Public to Choose the Winners on Facebook

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital has been selected as one of 500 nonprofit finalists in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic initiative in which the automaker is giving 100 vehicles to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital was selected as a finalist from more than 4,000 applications nationwide. If selected as a winner, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital will use the minivan as a replacement for the well-traveled vehicle currently being used to transport speakers with disabilities who present at Cruisin’ Not Boozin’® events.

Cruisin’ Not Boozin’ is Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s outreach program to reduce impaired and distracted driving among teenagers and young adults. The program educates individuals about the potential consequences associated with poor choices involving alcohol, drugs and cell phone use while driving. The audience comes face-to-face with our speakers who are permanently disabled because of car accidents involving impaired or distracted driving.

Each day, beginning May 14, 2012, 100 Cars for Good will profile five finalists at www.100carsforgood.com. Individual members of the public will be able to vote for the nonprofit they think can do the most good with a new vehicle. The nonprofit with the most votes at the end of each day will win one of six Toyota models. Runners-up will each receive a $1,000 cash grant from Toyota.

“Everyone at Bryn Mawr Rehab is thrilled to have been selected as a finalist for the 2012 100 Cars for Good program,” said Donna Phillips, BMRH president. “We’re grateful for this incredible opportunity to raise awareness about our life-changing program and hopefully win a car to help us increase our impact in the region. We hope everyone will help us spread the word and vote for us on May 14. A new vehicle is a necessary component of our powerful Cruisin’ Not Boozin' community program.”

100 Cars for Good is the first initiative to directly engage the public to determine how Toyota’s philanthropic donations are awarded.

To cast your vote, go to www.100carsforgood.com and click on Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Cruisin’ Not Boozin’ Program. For complete information on 100 Cars for Good and profiles of all 500 finalists, please visit www.100carsforgood.com.

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11th Annual Fight from the Fairway Golf Tournament Raises $34,000 in Support of Breast Cancer Research and Education

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Approximately 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in their lifetimes. In 2012, almost 300,000 new cases of breast cancer will be discovered, and nearly 40,000 will die from the disease. Fortunately, those numbers have been decreasing in recent years, due in large part to breast cancer research and education. The Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) continues to make strides in its breast cancer research thanks to Weston Solutions, Inc. charity golf tournament, Fight from the Fairway. The 11th annual golf outing was held Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the Honeybrook Golf Club in Honey Brook, PA. All proceeds from the event went to support breast cancer research at LIMR and the comprehensive educational and support programs of Breastcancer.org.

"Continuing its proud tradition, the Fight from the Fairway team continues to be one of our most dedicated supporters in the fight against breast cancer by Lankenau researchers,” stated George Prendergast, PhD, Professor, President and CEO of LIMR. “This year, thanks to the stalwart leadership of Weston Solutions and the generous donors who support this golf tournament, LIMR scientists have taken a prognostic biomarker they discovered for breast cancer and have begun to turn it into a target for antibodies that can specifically attack the breast cancer. This exciting development, made possible by the funds raised by Fight from the Fairway, shows how a group of dedicated individuals can help advance research for improved patient care and medicine."

Weston Solutions has been raising funds for over a decade to increase awareness and knowledge about breast cancer and breast health and to help eradicate the disease through clinical research. Fight from the Fairway began as a way to help show support for Weston employee Karen Schneider when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002. Unfortunately, Karen lost her battle in the spring of 2008, and this fundraising event continues in her memory, having raised nearly $340,000 for breast cancer research and education.

After the participants completed the 18-hole scramble, Dr. Prendergast updated the golfers and guests on the latest breast cancer research at LIMR. Special guest Don Tollefson, a local sports celebrity, was Master of Ceremonies, helping hand out prizes and awards after the barbeque. Along with Weston Solutions, Inc., other key event sponsors included Johnson Matthey and Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP.

To donate or learn more, visit www.FightFromTheFairway.org.

About Weston Solutions
Weston Solutions, Inc. is a global leader in environmental, sustainable, and energy solutions, property redevelopment, and design/build construction. Dedicated to making a difference in the world, the company’s 1,800 people reach out from 60 offices to build strong stakeholder relationships and produce solutions that work. Weston has been responding to its clients’ toughest problems for more than 50 years. For more information about Weston Solutions, visit www.westonsolutions.com.

About Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
Founded in 1927, the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research center located in suburban Philadelphia on the campus of Lankenau Medical Center. Part of Main Line Health, LIMR is one of the few freestanding, hospital associated medical research centers in the nation. The faculty and staff at the Institute are dedicated to advancing an understanding of the causes of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. This information is used to help improve diagnosis and treatment of these diseases as well as find ways to prevent them. LIMR is also committed to extending the boundaries of human health and well-being through technology development and the training of the next generation of scientists and physicians. To learn about LIMR, visit www.limr.org.

About Breastcancer.org
Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast health and breast cancer. Its mission is to help women and their loved ones make sense of the complex medical and personal information about breast cancer, informing and empowering them to make the best decisions for their lives.

Since its inception, Breastcancer.org has become the number-one online resource for breast health and breast cancer information and support, with more than 6,000 pages of expert-reviewed information and a robust, dynamic peer support community. Breastcancer.org receives more than 10 million visits each year. For more information, please visit www.breastcancer.org.

Main Line Health Physicians Recognized As "Top Docs" By Philadelphia Magazine

Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Issue Highlights Novel Medical Breakthroughs and Advancements In the Philadelphia Region

Selected by their physician peers throughout the region, 60 outstanding Main Line Health physicians have been recognized by Philadelphia magazine as 2012 “Top Doctors.”

This year’s May issue of the magazine contained the customary and prestigious list of “Top Doctors,” and the publication’s editorial focused on the Philadelphia area physicians and researchers working to help improve and save lives through advanced, “miracle” medicine.

“We are extremely proud of the physicians who made this year’s “Top Doctors” list,” said Jack Lynch, President and CEO of Main Line Health. “At MLH, we are fortunate to have over 1,900 physicians across our health system who provide highly personalized, advanced medicine to create a superior experience for every patient who comes to us. I thank our team of doctors for their remarkable commitment to our patients and the health of the communities we serve.”

Two Main Line Health hospitals, Paoli Hospital and Bryn Mawr Rehab, were profiled in the publication for specific contributions to the advancement of medicine. At Paoli, Dr. Atul Gupta was featured for his “MRA” fusion method, a revolutionary procedure that helps women with uterine fibroids and other reproductive issues to conceive. Bryn Mawr Rehab was spotlighted for the use of Lokomat ® Therapy, a technique used to help patients with traumatic brain injuries or brain damage learn to walk again.

The “Top Doctors” list is based on results from Castle Connolly, an independent research company. MLH physicians can nominate peers for Top Doctor recognition 365 days a year by visiting the Castle Connolly’s confidential online physician nomination portal: http://www.castleconnolly.com/nominations/index.cfm?DoctorID.

Main Line Health applauds its entire medical staff and extends its sincerest congratulations to the following physicians for their outstanding achievement:

Philadelphia Magazine “Top Doctors” 2012

Allergy and Immunology	Albert Rohr, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Cardiac Electrophysiology	Steven Rothman, Lankenau Medical Center
Cardiovascular Disease	Peter Kowey, Lankenau Medical Center Steven La Porte, Paoli Hospital
Colon and Rectal Surgery	John Marks, Lankenau Medical Center
Dermatology	Leonard Dzubow, Riddle Hospital Stuart Lessin, Bryn Mawr Hospital Rochelle Weiss, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Diagnostic Radiology	Harry Zegel, Lankenau Medical Center
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism	Stanley Schwartz, Lankenau Medical Center
Gastroenterology	Keith Laskin, Paoli Hospital Gary Newman, Lankenau Medical Center
Gynecologic Oncology	Charles Dunton, Lankenau Medical Center David Holtz, Lankenau Medical Center
Hand Surgery	Jack Abboudi, Bryn Mawr Hospital Marwan Wehbe, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Infectious Diseases	Jerome Santoro, Lankenau Medical Center
Internal Medicine	William Greer, Paoli Hospital Henry Ling, Lankenau Medical Center Ann Reilly, Paoli Hospital Peter Spitzer, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Interventional Cardiology	Frank McGeehin, Lankenau Medical Center
Maternal and Fetal Medicine	Nancy Roberts, Lankenau Medical Center
Medical Oncology	Steven Cohen, Bryn Mawr Hospital Paul Gilman, Lankenau Medical Center
Nephrology	Robert Benz, Lankenau Medical Center Keith Superdock, Lankenau Medical Center
Neurological Surgery	James Kenning, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Neurology	Thomas Graham, Paoli Hospital Joyce Liporace, Riddle Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynecology	Marc Toglia, Riddle Hospital David Ufberg, Lankenau Medical Center
Orthopedic Surgery	Robert Good, Bryn Mawr Hospital Richard Schmidt, Lankenau Medical Center
Pediatrics	Rosemary Casey, Lankenau Medical Center Harold Gordon, Bryn Mawr Hospital Judith Turow, Lankenau Medical Center
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation	Jay Siegfried, Lankenau Medical Center
Plastic Surgery	Paul Glat, Bryn Mawr Hospital Ronald Lohner, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Pulmonary Disease	Thomas Meyer, Lankenau Medical Center Andrew Pitman, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Radiation Oncology	Albert Denittis, Lankenau Medical Center Marisa Weiss, Lankenau Medical Center
Reproductive Endocrinology	Michael Glassner, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Rheumatology	Gary Gordon, Lankenau Medical Center
Surgery	Ned Carp, Lankenau Medical Center Thomas Frazier, Bryn Mawr Hospital David Rose, Bryn Mawr Hospital Jennifer Sabol, Lankenau Medical Center
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery	Scott Goldman, Lankenau Medical Center Louis Samuels, Bryn Mawr Hospital Michael Walker, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Urology	Leigh Bergmann, Bryn Mawr Hospital David McGinnis, Bryn Mawr Hospital Robert Schnall, Lankenau Medical Center
Vascular and Interventional Radiology	Joseph Bonn, Lankenau Medical Center Atul Gupta, Paoli Hospital Eric Stein, Bryn Mawr Hospital
Vascular Surgery	Gerald Patton, Bryn Mawr Hospital

* Hospital affiliation is listed as it appears in the magazine.

For more information on Philadelphia magazine’s “Top Doctors” issue, visit: http://www.phillymag.com/index.html.

PA Governor to De-Fund CURE Program Research

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

Dear Friend and Supporter of The Lankenau Institute for Medical Research:

PLEASE HELP RESTORE CURE FUNDING

In his budget for fiscal year 2013, Governor Tom Corbett proposes to de-fund the CURE program created by Act 77, the Tobacco Settlement Fund legislation, in 2001.

Hospitals and research institutes across the state stand to lose a combined $60 million in annual cancer and health research funding; LIMR itself has about $137,000 a year at stake. CURE funds have supported a variety of research projects at LIMR over the years, from developing a targeted way to treat triple-negative breast cancer to discovering new drugs to fight colon cancer. The proposed de-funding will have a significant impact on LIMR and on the future health and well-being of Pennsylvanians.

We need your help, please.

Take a moment to visit the Pennsylvania Cancer Alliance website. Scroll down to the middle of the homepage and download a sample letter to your representative to show your support for the continued funding of CURE. Just below that is a link where you may find your legislator's contact information. Your voice counts and legislators do pay attention. And please help us spread the word by sharing these links through your networks.

Thank you in advance for your support.

With many thanks,

George C. Prendergast, PhD
President/CEO, Lankenau Institute for Medical Research

Lankenau Medical Center becomes First Hospital in State to Launch Robotic Fluorescence Imaging Technology in Cancer Surgery

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

(Wynnewood, Pa. – April 20, 2012) — Lankenau Medical Center is the first hospital in Pennsylvania to obtain a near-infrared fluorescence imaging guided system available for the Robotic da Vinci Si Laparoscopic Surgical System.

John Marks, MD, Chief of the Section of Colorectal Surgery at Lankenau Medical Center and Director of the Comprehensive Rectal Cancer Center, utilizes this innovative technology during laparoscopic-robotic major surgical procedures.

“Florescence imaging enhances the surgeon’s vision and allows for more precision and control of the already minimally invasive da Vinci surgery,” said Dr. Marks. “It permits the surgeon to perform complex surgeries in a more precise, organ sparing manner.”

The fluorescence imaging technology offers the capability of providing real-time, image-guided identification of key anatomical landmarks. The specially designed video camera and laparoscopic endoscope allow surgeons to capture images of tissue and surrounding blood and lymphatic vessels by intravenously injecting a green colored dye called IndoCyanine Green (ICG) that is then activated by near-infrared light. The surgeon can then switch camera views between standard real time images and images illuminated by the dye.

The technology allows surgeons to differentiate between malignant and normal tissue as the surgery is being performed because cancerous tissue stains differently than normal tissue. “Lankenau Medical Center continues to be a frontrunner in innovative surgical technology,” added Dr. Marks. “Acquiring these technological advances has allowed us in the Section of Colorectal Surgery at Lankenau to maintain our leadership in cutting edge colorectal surgery as we provide quality patient care and improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.”

For more information about this latest technology at Lankenau Medical Center, contact 1-866-CALL-MLH.

About Lankenau Medical Center
Lankenau Medical Center, a member of Main Line Health in suburban Philadelphia, has been dedicated to helping the community stay well ahead on the path to life-long health for over 150 years. As one of the nation’s leading heart centers, the 331-bed teaching hospital is located on a campus that also includes the Lankenau Institute of Medical Research, a freestanding biomedical research institute that specializes in cardiac and cancer research, and the Annenberg Conference Center for Medical Education. Lankenau Medical Center’s nurses are MAGNET®-certified, and the hospital has consistently been recognized as a Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospital by Thomson Reuters. Additionally, Lankenau was named as a HealthGrades America’s 50 Best Hospital™ for 2009, placing it in the top one percent of all hospitals in the nation for quality outcomes.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
The da Vinci Surgical System is developed by Intuitive Surgical Inc. Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is the global technology leader in robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery. The company’s da Vinci Surgical System offers surgeons superior visualization, enhanced dexterity and greater precision compared to traditional surgical approaches. More than 500,000 patients worldwide affected by a range of conditions have had a da Vinci procedure. The da Vinci System enables surgeons to perform even complex procedures such as open-heart surgery through 1-2 cm incisions. Founded in 1995, Intuitive Surgical has more than 1,300 employees in offices around the world.

Riddle Hospital Birthplace Awarded 5Star HealthGrades for Maternity Care

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

“Prestigious award places Riddle at top 10% of hospitals in US”

(Media, PA)- For the second year in a row, Riddle Hospital has received the 5STAR HealthGrades in Maternity Care Excellence Award placing in the top 10% in the nation for Maternity Care. According to HealthGrades 2011 Obstetrics & Gynecology in American Hospitals, those hospitals performing at this level will have at least 32% fewer complications. “We are so proud to be recognized with the 5STAR HealthGrades quality ratings for our Maternity Care," noted Daria C. Yanez, MD, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. "This designation further validates our commitment to the superior patient experience. Our staff works extremely hard to provide the best care possible for patients—with this recognition, it is clear to us that we are reaching our goals and, in fact, exceeding many.”

The Birthplace at Riddle had close to 1,000 births in 2011 and provides around the clock neonatal coverage. “ The Birthplace features private suites that are beautifully decorated and equipped with state-of-the-art technology allowing mothers experience labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum in the comfort of one room. The nurses and physicians at The Birthplace use leading practices and techniques to care for moms and babies. Strong focuses on patient safety, breastfeeding support and emotional health help the family get off to the right start.

On Monday, February 27 at 10:06 pm, Kennedy June Marker was born, weighing 6 pounds and 3 ounces and measuring 19 inches. Her parents, Keith and Michelle Marker of Woodlyn recall the extraordinary care provided by the Birthplace staff, “During our stay, the entire staff demonstrated attentiveness, support and compassion,” said Michelle.

Main Line Health Hospitals Named to Top 100 List by Thomson Reuters

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

(Bryn Mawr, Pa. – April 18, 2012)— Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr and Paoli Hospitals were named to the 100 Top U.S. Hospitals in Thomson Reuters’ annual study ranking overall organizational performance. This is the fourth time Paoli has been named to the list, the third time for Bryn Mawr, and the first time for Lankenau. Bryn Mawr and Lankenau were recipients in the teaching hospitals category, and Paoli was a recipient in the medium community hospital category.

“Once again, a national organization has recognized the outstanding efforts of our physicians, nurses, clinical and non-clinical staff in providing a superior experience for our patients and community,” said Jack Lynch, president and CEO. “This speaks volumes about the quality of people and programs we have throughout Main Line Health and I congratulate everyone involved in this Top 100 achievement.”

The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® study evaluates performance in 10 areas, including mortality, medical complications, patient safety, average patient stay, expenses, profitability, patient satisfaction, adherence to clinical standards of care, post-discharge mortality, and readmission rates for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure and pneumonia.
Thomson Reuters' researchers evaluated 2,886 short-term, acute-care and non-federal hospitals using publicly available information including Medicare cost reports, Medicare Provider Analysis and Review (MedPAR) data, as well as data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Hospitals do not apply and winners do not pay to market this honor.

Family and Friends of Riddle’s First Director of Volunteers Makes Donations

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

“Mary Mallon Family and Friends Remember Her with Plaque Honoring Volunteers”

(L-R): Marianne Collins, Director of Volunteers; Alycia Mallon-Buhle, VP of Associated Auxiliaries; Nina Cruice, Retail Operations Manager; Gary Perecko, President of Riddle

A plaque was ceremoniously unwrapped in the Main Lobby of the hospital by Nina Cruise and Alycia Mallon-Buhle, daughters of Mary Mallon, who was the first Director of Volunteer Services at Riddle and also a founding member of The Associated Auxiliaries. Listed on the brass plates are those volunteers who recently passed away while in service and inscribed on the plaque is Mary’s motto- “The highest of distinctions is service to others”- a belief that she lived daily. Her daughters continue in their mother’s footsteps- Nina is Manager of Retail Operations and Alycia serves as Vice President of The Associated Auxiliaries- in addition both women are active with all fundraising efforts for the hospital.

Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital Launches Ad Campaign Highlighting Expertise in Brain Rehabilitation

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

(Malvern, Pa. – April 12, 2012) — A new advertising campaign showcasing Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital as the best choice for brain rehabilitation in the Philadelphia area has been launched. Created by Malvern-based advertising agency Mangos, Inc., the television and radio spots help the audience better understand the challenges patients face in their long journey back from brain injury and the importance of choosing an experienced, dedicated team for their care. The spots will be featured on leading television and radio stations throughout the Philadelphia market.

“The brain rehabilitation team at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital understands the challenges facing brain injury patients in their rehabilitation, which is poignantly conveyed in the ad campaign,” said David Long, MD, Medical Director of the brain injury rehabilitation program at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital. “The commercials effectively emphasize our innovative, creative approach to brain rehabilitation and the relentless work of our staff in achieving the maximum recovery possible for each patient. When treating patients recovering from a stroke or a traumatic brain injury, you don’t want to give up too soon. ”

The thought-provoking television commercial uses a striking metaphor to help the viewer grasp the dreamlike place between emerging awareness and returning to function. The spot visually simulates the whole journey from being in limbo to resurfacing to a new life. The radio spots quickly engage the audience with mental images of the experience of recovering from stroke or traumatic brain injury.

As a leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital treats more patients than any other acute inpatient rehabilitation facility in Pennsylvania or the Delaware Valley region, based on information from PHC4 and the Delaware Valley Healthcare Council. The hospital treated more than 700 stroke patients and more than 500 brain injury patients last year, plus hundreds of spinal cord, orthopedic and amputee patients. In Press Ganey Survey results, 98 percent of patients gave Bryn Mawr Rehab the highest rating possible and said they would “recommend to others.”

Middle school students make and donate baby blankets to Bryn Mawr Hospital NICU

Fri, 6 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

(Bryn Mawr, Pa. – April 6, 2012)—Pa Shawnda Briley, community mobilizer for the Community Alliance for a Safer Tomorrow (CAST) club at Upper Merion Area Middle School, visited Bryn Mawr Hospital’s NICU to donate “tummy time” blankets made by her students. The blankets will be given to families when their babies are discharged. From left are Barbara Mahoney, NICU nurse manager; Ellen Kane, NICU clinical coordinator; Briley; Gail Wright, administrative director of Community Health and Volunteer Services; and new mom Kim Kreitz with her son, Carson.

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Editor’s Note: Kim Kreitz resides in Harleysville, PA.

Welcome Harry A. Frankel, MD to Main Line HealthCare Conshohocken

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT

(CONSHOHOCKEN, PA) Main Line HealthCare and Kristie B. Nichols, MD are pleased to welcome Harry A. Frankel, MD to the practice April 1st, 2012. Board certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Frankel has more than 30 years in practice and was named four times a Top Doctor by Philadelphia Magazine. He provides personalized, compassionate care for patients of all ages with a focus on preventive care. Dr. Frankel earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his family medicine residency at Wilmington Medical Center in Delaware. He is a member of the American & Pennsylvania Academies of Family Medicine, and the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia County Medical Societies. Dr. Frankel is available as a speaker for community events, and is on staff at Bryn Mawr and Paoli Hospitals, and Lankenau Medical Center.

Dr. Frankel is accepting new patients at Main Line HealthCare Conshohocken in Suite 105 at 1100 East Hector Street. He has convenient office hours and accepts most insurance plans, including HMOs and PPOs.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Frankel, please call 610.828.2608.

Main Line HealthCare Welcomes Pat Romano, DO to their NEW Summit Crossing Office

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

(GLEN MILLS, PA) Main Line HealthCare is pleased to announce that they are opening a new location in Summit Crossing, and welcome Patrick F. Romano, DO to the practice in mid-March 2012. Board certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Romano earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed his family medicine residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Philadelphia. He provides personalized care for the family with a focus on prevention and a strong patient-doctor relationship. He has more than 10 years experience in practice, and specializes in sports medicine, hypertension, and diabetes. Dr. Romano is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, and the Pennsylvania Medical Society. He is on staff at the Main Line Health hospitals; Riddle, Bryn Mawr, and Paoli Hospitals and Lankenau Medical Center.

Dr. Romano sees patients ages 2 and older at Main Line HealthCare in Summit Crossing, 391 Wilmington Pike, Suite 5, Glen Mills, PA. He has convenient office hours and accepts most insurance plans, including HMOs and PPOs. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Romano, please call 484.352.1400.

Main Line HealthCare's Scott A. Rushton, MD Opens Spine Center at Lankenau

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Main Line HealthCare is pleased to welcome Scott A. Rushton, MD, Medical Director, and the opening of the MLHC Spine Center at Lankenau Medical Center TODAY, March 1, 2012.

Dr. Rushton, formerly from 3B Orthopaedics, is a board certified orthopaedic spine surgeon who earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College, completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and a fellowship in spinal reconstructive surgery at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Rushton brings more than a decade of regional experience and expertise in the treatment of complex spinal disorders to the medical staff of Lankenau Medical Center, and Bryn Mawr and Paoli Hospitals. He is committed to providing state-of-the-art operative and non-operative care for all spinal disorders.

MLHC Spine Center at Lankenau Medical Center
Medical Science Building | Suite 370
100 E. Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
Appointments: 610-642-3005
Fax: 610-642-3057

Lankenau Medical Center Introduces Innovative Nipple Replacement Technique and Natural Looking 3-D Tattooing for Breast Cancer Survivors

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Artistry meets laser positioning technology as acclaimed tattooist, Vincent (“Vinnie”) Myers, brings new reconstructive options to Philadelphia-area patients

Wynnewood, PA— Lankenau Medical Center’s Comprehensive Breast Center now offers areolocation (nipple precision positioning) followed by three-dimensional nipple tattooing services for breast cancer survivors. Lankenau is pleased to facilitate the provision of these important services. Vinnie Myers specializes in the art of cosmetically advanced 3-D nipple tattooing. Mr. Myers will provide his services on the Lankenau Medical Center campus to patients whose nipple(s) was partially or completely removed because of lumpectomy, mastectomy, or breast lifting and reducing surgeries. His services are available to all patients, regardless of where they received their cancer treatment.

“Nipples visually define the breast and the loss of nipples can be embarrassing as well as a constant reminder of a breast cancer diagnosis. Nipple re-creation often symbolizes the final step in the breast cancer journey,” explained Marisa Weiss, MD, Director of Breast Cancer Radiation Oncology and Breast Health Outreach at Lankenau Medical Center. “In my 20-year experience as a breast cancer doctor, Mr. Myers’ work is the best I have ever seen. He provides a realistic and naturally appearing nipple with expert tattooing techniques without any surgery.”

Said Jennifer Sabol, MD, Director of the Breast Care Program at Lankenau Medical Center, “Lankenau is thrilled to make this service available. We believe the procedure will allow individuals to finish their recovery, feel more confident and restore a positive self-image.” She added, “Mr. Meyers’ work is sought after nationally by many women who have been treated for breast cancer and we are pleased he will offer his services on the Lankenau Medical Center campus.”

Nipple tattoos can be done as soon as 12 weeks after a patient’s last surgery and six months after completing radiation therapy.

To help provide a superior final result, all tattoo candidates will have the option to undergo “areolocation,” or nipple precision positioning prior to the three-dimensional tattooing procedure. Offered exclusively at Lankenau Medical Center by Dr. Weiss, areolocation utilizes a high resolution laser system to mark the optimal anatomic position of the nipples on the natural or reconstructed breast to help achieve a visually appealing and symmetrical result.

Following the areolocation, patients proceed to Myers’ tattooing suite where he uses traditional tattooing technique with oscillating needles, coated with a customized spectrum of pigments, to create the nipple’s realistic three-dimensional coloration effect. The tattooing procedure usually takes two hours to perform. After the procedure, patients are free to resume their day as normal.

“It is a privilege to bring my services to Lankenau’s Comprehensive Breast Center,” said Myers. “Breast cancer survivors have truly become my inspiration. I experience great satisfaction in helping these women and men get a highly satisfying personal and finishing touch following their battle against breast cancer.”

Three-dimensional nipple tattooing offers a transformative solution for patients who have had all or part of their nipples and/or areolas removed or altered after various types of breast surgery including mastectomy (whole breast removal, with or without reconstruction), lumpectomy (partial breast removal), breast reduction, breast lift, or enhancement of prior nipple tattoos or pigmentation procedures.

For more information on the program or to schedule an appointment with Myers, please contact the nipple tattoo reconstruction service coordinator at 484-476-4888 or visit http://www.mainlinehealth.org/nippletattoo.

Editor’s note: Patient interviews can be arranged upon request.

Main Line Health crowns 2012 ‘Queen of Hearts

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

On the court to crown the 2012 “Queen of Hearts” are Maribel Hernandez, MD, co-director, MLH Women’s Heart initiative; Vaughnda Hilton, Queen of Hearts; Joanne Magnatta, MLH senior vice president and Go Red Champion; and Janice Faulkner, Sixers Go Red ambassador.

(Bryn Mawr, Pa. – February 28, 2012)—In honor of National Heart Month, Main Line Health sponsored its fourth annual Queen of Hearts contest, which recognizes a local woman for her commitment to raising awareness of heart disease and demonstrating a heart-healthy lifestyle.

Crowned on Friday, February 10, at the Philadelphia 76ers Go Red night, the 2012 Queen of Hearts is Vaughnda Hilton of West Philadelphia. She has lost more than 130 pounds through diet and exercise. Hilton is now a certified fitness instructor and uses kickboxing and Zumba classes, as well as her personal story, to inspire other women to remain fit and heart healthy. She has extended her commitment to heart health by providing healthy snacks and recipes to her Zumba participants, and forming her own dance troupe to help promote heart health in the Native American community. By raising awareness of heart disease and proving fitness can be a fun way to a healthy heart, Hilton has proven that she truly is a Queen of Hearts.