Foreign Boy Gets Aid From Oklahoma Anesthesiologist

The April 9 Tulsa World  (Tulsa, Oklahoma) reported on the efforts of Warren W. Pagel, M.D., to orchestrate travel to Oklahoma and successful reconstructive surgery for Ricardo Jose Hernandez, a Nicaraguan boy who was born without an esophagus.

Better Blood Services in Indiana

Timothy J. Hannon, M.D., was featured in the April 27 Indianapolis Star for forming the Strategic Healthcare Group, which provides consultation to hospitals to help better manage their blood supply and the ongoing demand for blood at their institutions.

OSA Education in Oklahoma

Scott W. Maxwell, M.D., participated in an April 27 KOCO-TV (Oklahoma City) health news segment providing information on risk factors and diagnosis for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

Role-Playing

An Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Florida) article on May 1 focused on the broad roles anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists play in patient care. Rebecca Hassoun Welch, M.D., and Hector Vila, Jr., M.D., are quoted throughout the article, providing information on anesthesia safety, possible anesthetic complications and the role of the anesthesiologist as a patient advocate before, during and after surgery.

Anesthesiologist Inducted Into ACCCM

The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio) announced on May 3 that Samuel A. Irefin, M.D., was among three Cleveland Clinic doctors recently inducted into the American College of Critical Care Medicine by the Society of Critical Care Medicine for their contributions and personal commitment to the field of critical care.

Past Prez’s Art Collection on Display

The May 18 Grand Forks Herald reported that an exhibit at the Grand Forks North Dakota Museum of Art will feature pieces from the collection of 2003 ASA President James E. Cottrell, M.D., a native of North Dakota.

Anesthesiologist & Daughter Climb Into Record Books

David D. Larson, M.D., and Samantha Larson were featured in the May 21 Los Angeles Times as the first father-daughter team to climb the seven summits, the highest peaks on each of the seven continents. Samantha, who is 18 years old, is also the youngest person to conquer the seven summits, including reaching Mt. Everest on May 17.

ASA Member Re-elected to MSMS

On May 21, the Kalamazoo Gazette (Kalamazoo, Michigan) announced that Michael D. Chafty, M.D., J.D., was re-elected to a second third-year term on the Michigan State Medical Society Board of Directors. Dr. Chafty also was re-elected as a Michigan delegate to the American Medical Association.