at 216-983-1500. At University Hospitals, our mission is you. State-of-the-art Bronchoscopy Technology State-of-the-art bronchoscopy technology revolutionizes treatment of lung nodules at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center Minimally invasive procedure diagnoses hard-to-access tissue, prevents surgeries on benign nodules development of this technology.” The i-Logic Electromagnetic Navigation System® enables pulmonary specialists at UH Ahuja Medical Center to see a three-dimensional image of the lungs and to precisely target and sample nodules to determine if they are cancerous. “The technology is like a GPS for the lung,” says Dr. Bindra. “If a nodule is malignant, i-Logic also aids the surgeon, with the placement of geographical markers, to treat the malignancy while removing as little as possible of the healthy tissue.” In addition, the system accurately determines if surgery is necessary at all. “Just as important as maximizing the effectiveness of surgery on malignant lung nodules for an optimum outcome, i-Logic’s diagnostic accuracy also helps us to avoid surgery because of its unparalleled ability to prove that a nodule is benign,” says Dr. Bindra. “This is especially critical for older patients who often have other medical issues that can make surgery even more problematic.” For more information about the full array of pulmonology care and diagnostic capabilities available close to home at UH Ahuja Medical Center, visit www.UHahuja. org. University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center offers a low-dose CT lung cancer screening test for just $99 to qualifying patients with a history of heavy smoking. For details and to learn if you qualify for the test, which is available at UH Ahuja Medical Center, call 216.593.5500. Pictured: Akhil Bindra, MD, FCCP, pulmonary/critical care specialist and chairman, Department of Medicine, UH Ahuja Medical Center. University Hospitals (UH) Ahuja Medical Center is offering a stateof-the-art bronchoscopy system, superDimension i-Logic TM, to diagnose lung nodules and facilitate the most effective course of action for treatment of lung diseases. 99 Richmond Road wood, Ohio 44122 “Lung nodules are actually very common, but it is important to 73 UHAhuja.org determine if they are benign or malignant,” says Akhil Bindra, MD, FCCP, pulmonary/critical care specialist and chairman, Department of Medicine, UH Ahuja Medical Center. “Because of their inaccessibility, many lung nodules were challenging to biopsy prior to the University Hospital Holds Summer Camp for Beachwood High School Medical Academy Students UH Ahuja Medical Center hosted the first Medical Academy camp last month for many of Beachwood High Schools’ upcoming freshmen, who have enrolled in this exciting new program. As previously announced, University Hospitals and the Beachwood City School District have partnered to establish a rigorous, four-year, science-based curriculum designed to prepare high school students for professional careers in medicine. The students were introduced to many UH physicians and medical professionals who shared their personal experiences and journeys into the field of medicine. They learned about specific specialties, such as Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Radiology, and Emergency Medicine. In addition, they were instructed in infectious disease and how germs spread, CPR training, and the importance of nutrition and pharmacology in the healing process. They each received a stethoscope with training in basic heart sounds and vital signs. Susan Juris, president of UH Ahuja Medical Center, shared what it takes to run an entire hospital and the many departments and individuals needed to meet community needs. The Medical Academy partnership with UH is a great example of responding to the public’s welfare. This program is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between a major health system and a public school system. “Teaching is a part of our mission,” says PJ Hrehocik, vice president of Corporate Health at UH. “We are excited to partner with a leading school district to further enrich the education of students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. And, through the Connor Integrative Medicine Network, we are educating folks both within and outside of University Hospitals, including the Medical Academy, about integrative options that treat body, mind and spirit, and are more holistic, less invasive, less costly and often more effective.” For more information call 216.285.4070. Pictured: PJ Hrehocik, UH VP of Corporate Health, reviews basic nutritional guidelines with Medical Academy students from Beachwood High School. 38 Beachwood Buzz n August 2014