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02/02/2012
Brian McComb, DO, Recertified in Family Medicine |
West Shore Medical Center physician Brian McComb, DO, has been recertified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).
“Board certification is a meaningful indicator that a doctor has the knowledge, experience and skills necessary to provide high-quality patient
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01/31/2012
Traverse Heart and Vascular Offers Clinic in Manistee |
Cardiologists will see patients at the Coastline Medical Specialties Building
Traverse Heart and Vascular’s Bear Lake clinic is moving south to a new location in Manistee.
Cardiologists Daniel Bonifacio, DO, FACC, and Dino Recchia, MD, FACC, will start seeing patients at the Coastline
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01/24/2012
Priority Health Medicare Adds Fitness Coverage |
Through the Silver & Fit program, individuals enrolled in Priority Health Medicare Advantage plans now have the choice of either a free membership at a participating exercise center or free at-home exercise kits. West Shore Health Connection, located at 1293 E. Parkdale Ave. in Manistee, is a
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01/23/2012
J. Christopher Buswinka, DO, Recertified in Neurology |
West Shore Medical Center physician J. Christopher Buswinka, DO, has successfully passed the neurology recertification examination of the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry. Recertification is for a period of ten years.
The American Osteopathic Association (AOA) is the
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01/16/2012
Manistee Art Institute Members Featured in West Shore's Healing Arts Gallery |
Red Crown GasolineWatercolor by Eileen Postma
West Shore Medical Center is pleased to feature artistic endeavors from members of the Manistee Art Institute in the hospital’s Healing Arts Gallery now through the end
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01/12/2012
West Shore Medical Center Begins CT Scanner Upgrade Project |
West Shore’s Radiology Department will be the first hospital in the region to offer 160-slice CT
Furthering its mission of providing excellent health care close to home, West Shore Medical Center is beginning a construction project in its radiology department’s computer tomography
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01/01/2012
January is National Blood Donor Month |
For over 40 years, January has been recognized as National Blood Donor Month. Thank you to all those who give the gift of life by donating blood.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. About 40,000 units of red blood are needed every day in hospitals and emergency treatment
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12/28/2011
Winter Safety: Wear Your Helmet |
Whether you and your family are skiing, snowboarding, or sledding this winter, make sure everyone in your group is protected with a helmet.
Wearing a helmet while participating in winter sports can reduce severe brain injury by 53 percent in skiers under 15 and 44 percent in adults. Like an
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12/20/2011
Health Connection Winter Aqua Classes Start Jan. 9 |
The next session of West Shore Health Connection Aqua Classes begins the week of January 9. Improve strength and cardiovascular fitness with low impact exercises in our heated therapy pool.
Class size is limited. Call (231) 398-1520 to register. All aqua classes are $60 for a
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12/20/2011
Stay Fit at West Shore Health Connection This Winter! |
West Shore Health Connection winter group fitness classes run January 9 – March 3. Group fitness classes are free with Health Connection membership. Pay-per-class or punch card options are also available.
Click here to learn more about West Shore Health Connection,
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12/15/2011
Community Invited to Open House for Burt Parks |
West Shore Medical Center President is Retiring After 28 Years
West Shore Medical Center will host a series of open houses on Tuesday, December 20, 2011, to allow hospital associates and members of the public to express their appreciation to Burt Parks, who is retiring next month after 28
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11/20/2011
Glorious Forest Lights Up for Holiday Season on Dec. 8 |
Funds raised by this year’s celebration will go toward new CT scanner
Lights on the trees outside West Shore Medical Center will glow for the holiday season starting Dec. 8 as the hospital celebrates its annual Glorious Forest fundraiser.
Trees on the hospital grounds are decorated with
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11/19/2011
FREE Seminar: No More Pain, Pills, or Scars for Reflux Sufferers |
Surgeons to discuss chronic heartburn and an innovative new treatment
Manistee residents suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease now have an alternative to daily medications in treating their painful chronic heartburn. An incisionless surgical solution is being offered by West Shore
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11/16/2011
WSMC Auxiliary's Annual Sleighbell Craft Show, Bake Sale & Bazaar |
Don’t miss the West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary’s annual Sleighbell Craft Show, Bake Sale, and Bazaar, a much-loved tradition of Manistee’s Old Christmas Weekend. This year’s event will be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday, December 3 at Manistee High School, 525
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11/15/2011
WSMC Physician Eric McLearon, MD, Achieves Board Certification in Emergency Medicine |
McLearon certified as a diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine
West Shore Medical Center physician Eric McLearon, MD, has successfully fulfilled the certification requirements of the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM). Certification is for a period of ten years.
One of
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11/10/2011
WSMC Board of Trustees Selects New President |
Former Manistee resident James Barker chosen to succeed retiring Burt Parks
Former Manistee resident James Barker, M.B.A., R.N., has been chosen by the West Shore Medical Center Board of Trustees to replace retiring President Burt Parks.
At a special meeting Friday, Nov. 4, the Board voted
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11/07/2011
West Shore Medical Center Receives 2011 Michigan Rural Health Quality Improvement Award of Excellence |
Award recognizes excellence in patient care
The Michigan Center for Rural Health has honored West Shore Medical Center with a 2011 Michigan Rural Health Award of Excellence in recognition of quality improvement efforts related to emergency department transfers. The hospital was also recognized
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11/05/2011
West Shore Medical Center Auxiliary Hosts Books Are Fun Fundraiser |
West Shore Medical Center’s Auxiliary will host a Books Are Fun fundraiser in the hospital lobby on November 9 and 10. Sale hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 10.
The sale will feature first-run, top-quality products from the
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09/16/2011
Get Ready to Paint the Town Pink! |
Join us Thursday, October 6, 2011, for West Shore Healthcare Foundation's fourth annual Paint the Town Pink!
(Click here to download a flyer to share)
Help us raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection. The walk is free and open to the public. Donations are
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09/09/2011
Award-Winning Nature Photographer Featured in WSMC's Healing Arts Gallery |
The work of accomplished photographic artist Charles St. Charles III is on exhibit in the Healing Arts Gallery at West Shore Medical Center now through the end of October. This exhibit features wildlife and landscape photographs from Michigan and around North America.
St. Charles is an
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