LSI in the Community

As we reflect on the sacrifice of our servicemen and women this Veterans Day, I hope that we will also be challenged to give of ourselves.  By emulating the selfless character they demonstrated in protecting our nation, we truly embrace the sentiment of this special observance.

My father served in five major battles of WWII, and was one of the first men to land on Omaha beach during the Normandy Invasion.  During years of battle far from home and family, my dad experienced what was perhaps one of his greatest challenges: the passing of his father. To compound his grief, his military obligations prevented him from attending the funeral. Despite the grueling demands of combat, my dad remained steadfast in his commitment to our country.
 

October is National Health Literacy Month and tomorrow is Spine Health Day, making this an opportune time to discuss health information resources. With the advent of the internet, it is relatively easy to get information on just about any topic, but the freedom to post content renders an interesting mix of information, including everything from tall tales to facts. So, how do you know what is credible? The list below provides a few facts to consider. Please feel free to share any additional tips that you may have.

•    Trusted Source -ensure that that the information on the website is written or contributed by health professionals, who have knowledge or experience related to the specific topic.  In addition, the article should be written in a way that clearly distinguishes fact from opinion or allows the reader to make that distinction.
 

Over the past few weeks, we have read and heard about two tragic stories - the Air France plane crash on June 1st and more recently, the shooting at the Holocaust museum in Washington, DC. I would like to take this opportunity to express my condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of the passengers and crew on Air France flight 447, as well as those of the victims of the museum shooting incident. Words cannot express or erase the pain and anguish of losing a loved one, but we can all try to help in soothing the grief by providing support to others in their time of bereavement. So, let's join together in solidarity and be our brother's and sister's keepers!

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize all the mothers across the world. They are truly special people and cannot be adequately compensated for the work that they do on a daily basis. Time and time again, women have proven their dynamism, tenacity, and resilience. Today, I am extremely proud to see how they have been able to overcome numerous obstacles and risen to the highest levels. When we look around, we can see that they are often tasked with balancing their professional responsibilities and their never-ending maternal responsibilities. Amazingly, they do a stellar job!

Since opening our doors in 2005, Laser Spine Institute has made significant strides. Our innovative approach to minimally invasive spine surgery and our commitment to providing outstanding service have built our rock solid reputation.  Understanding the vital role that these elements play, we continually strive to improve these areas; in essence, enhancing the total Laser Spine Institue patient experience.  During this year, many of our ideas were translated into action. I will share with you a number of significant events for Laser Spine Institute in 2008. Over the course of this past year, we embarked upon an "expand and improve" project in four main areas, namely, personnel, facility, technology, and service.

Personnel - important company-wide investments to better serve our growing patient family.