january 2006
Rooney Clinical Professor At OU
Jan. 18, 2006. Dr. Terry Johnson, Assistant Dean for Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is proud to announce that Richard Rooney, MD, has received a renewed appointment as a Clinical Professor of Surgery. Dr. Rooney’s faculty appointment as a clinical faculty member of the Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE) has been renewed for the college’s 2005-2008 triennium. Dr. Rooney is a physician specializing in Surgery and provides services at Southern Ohio Medical Center and in Pike County.
DiTraglia Promoted At OU
Jan. 18, 2006. Dr. Terry Johnson, Assistant Dean for Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, is proud to announce that John DiTraglia, MD, has been promoted to the rank of Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatric Medicine at the college. Dr. DiTraglia’s faculty appointment as a clinical faculty member of the Centers for Osteopathic Research and Education (CORE) has been renewed for the college’s 2005-2008 triennium. Dr. DiTraglia is a physician specializing in pediatric medicine at Southern Ohio Medical Center.
Medicare Forum in South Webster
Jan. 16, 2006. A Village Meeting/Open Forum on Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Jan. 30 at Dr. John Oehler’s office, 404 Jackson St., South Webster. Rose Ann Rosier, Marketing Specialist from Smith’s Pharmacy and Home Medical will present a discussion, question-and-answer session and individual consultations regarding choices in federal drug coverage for Medicare participants. Those planning on individual consultation should bring proof of annual income, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid cards. Light refreshments will be served. The event is hosted by Southern Ohio Medical Center and is free and open to the public.
Willis Retires From SOMC
Jan. 12, 2006. Ruth Willis, RN, Monitored Care Unit, retired from Southern Ohio Medical Center after 23 years of service. A retirement tea was held in her honor on Dec. 30, where she was presented with a certificate of appreciation and several gifts from friends and family.
Payne Retires from SOMC
Jan. 12, 2006. Carol Payne, Switchboard Operator in Telecommunications, retired from Southern Ohio Medical Center after 14 years of service. A retirement tea was held in her honor on Jan. 6, where she was presented a certificate of appreciation and several gifts from friends and family.
Women’s Heart Health Featured During Museum Event
Jan. 12, 2006. Women in the area can enjoy an evening of art by Ohio women artists and get a free heart health screening during "Art With Heart," hosted by Southern Ohio Medical Center from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 at the Southern Ohio Museum, 825 Gallia St., Portsmouth. "Heart disease is the number killer of women in the United States," SOMC Heart Services Director Amy Beinkampen says. "But we have the power to reduce the risk by knowing the factors that contribute to the disease development, and how to adopt a healthier lifestyle to prevent it." Art With Heart will offer screenings of total cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, body mass index, waist circumference and an overall heart risk analysis. Heart-healthy refreshments will be served, including a dark chocolate fountain. "This is about understanding the risks and controlling those we can," Beinkampen says. "We also need to know the warning signs of heart attack, which often differ from the conventional signs we are familiar with that occur most often in men." The risks include increasing age, smoking, family history, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, being overweight, diabetes, high cholesterol and high triglycerides (blood fat). Warning signs of a heart attack include uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back; discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach; shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweats or dizziness. Signs of a stroke can include sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding; vision trouble; dizziness or loss of balance or coordination; sudden severe headache with no known cause. The event is free and open to the public. No reservation is required. For more information call (740) 356-2608.
Pulmonologist Al-Nakeeb Receives Certification
Jan. 5, 2006. Sadiq Al-Nakeeb, MD, a pulmonologist on staff at Southern Ohio Medical Center, has received his board certification in Critical Care from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Al-Nakeeb is also board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine. Pulmonary medicine is the branch of medicine addressing lung diseases. Dr. Al-Nakeeb received his medical degree from Baghdad University School of Medicine. He completed residency training in pulmonology at Marshall University School of Medicine and a fellowship in pulmonology and critical care at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Al-Nakeeb is available at Pulmonary Critical Care, Inc. (PCCI), Suite 108, Building C on the Main Campus of SOMC.
Dermatologist Zayneh Board Certified
Jan. 4, 2006. Ibrahim M. Zayneh, M.D., a physician specializing in Dermatology at Southern Ohio Medical Center, has received certification in Dermatology through the American Board of Physician Specialties, an affiliate of the American Association of Physician Specialists. Dr. Zayneh attended the University of Tichreen, College of Medicine in Lattakia, Syria.He completed residency programs at Rambouillet Medical Center in Paris France and Our Lady of Mercy University Medical Center in Bronx, New York. He completed additional training and certification in dermatology at the Advanced Dermatology and Laser Center in Moline, Illinois.
Novoselac Earns Board Certifications
Jan. 3, 2006. Amory Novoselac, MD, hematologist and oncologist at Southern Ohio Medical Center, has earned certifications in Hematology and Medical Oncology from the American Board of Internal Medicine. Hematology involves the science of the blood and blood-producing organs, while oncology is the branch of medicine involving cancer and its treatment and prevention. A graduate of the University of Zagreb, Croatia, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Hematology/Oncology fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY. Dr. Novoselac is accepting patients at the SOMC Cancer Center and can be reached at 356-7490.
Kio Board Certified
Jan. 3, 2006. Ebenezer Kio, MD, hematologist and oncologist at Southern Ohio Medical Center, has been certified in Medical Oncology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Medical oncology is the branch of medicine involving cancer and its treatment and prevention. A graduate of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke¹s Medical Center and Cook County Hospital, Chicago, Ill. He also completed his Hematology/Oncology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. Dr. Kio is now accepting patients at the SOMC Cancer Center and can be reached at 356-7490.
