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| New Scheduling, Registration & Billing System Implemented |
| 3-17-2008 On Tuesday, March 18, 2008, AP&S Clinic will begin using a new scheduling, registration and billing system. As with any new software system, it will take time for our staff to become familiar and efficient with the new system and we will appreciate your patience during this time. For your first scheduled appointment March 18 or after, we are expecting it will take additional time for you to check-in for your appointment and perhaps for the appointment itself. This is because we will be working with a new system and at the same time verifying all demographic and insurance information during the first time you are registered in the new system. Some patients may receive a phone call from an AP&S Clinic employee prior to your visit, to verify your demographic and insurance information. Please come 30 minutes prior to your appointment to allow extra time for check-in. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and the extra time we are taking from your schedule during this transition period. |
| New Hux Cancer Center has Opened Its Doors. |
| 1-28-2008 Following months of planning, preparation and building, the new Hux Cancer Center has opened its doors. The 88,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility is the only comprehensive cancer center in the Wabash Valley. This truly unique facility houses the services of Union Hospital, AP&S Clinic and Hope Center and includes radiation therapy, medical oncology, clinical trials, mammography, boutique services, support services, nutritional services, a resource center, a tranquility room, an appearance room and spiritual support. The Clara Fairbanks Center for Women will move into the new center in the spring. |
| AP&S Clinic Welcomes Dr. Meghal Parikh, Fellowship trained in Rheumatology |
| 9-10-2007 AP&S Clinic is pleased to announce Dr. Meghal Parikh has joined the AP&S Clinic healthcare team. Dr. Parikh is seeing rheumatology patients at the AP&S Bone & Joint Center located at 1725 N. Fifth St. in Terre Haute, IN. "I desire and hope to provide good quality care with a higher standard of care to my patients and their families." Dr. Parikh earned his medical degree from M.P. Shah Medical College in Gujarat, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Easton Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dr. Parikh also completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Tulane University in New Orleans and a rheumatology fellowship at the University of Missouri-Columbia in Missouri. Dr. Parikh is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Geriatric Medicine. He is board eligible with the American Board of Rheumatology. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, please call (812) 242-3005. |
| AP&S Clinic Welcomes Dr. Ryan Sutherland to the General Surgery Department |
| 9-10-2007 AP&S Clinic is pleased to announce Dr. Ryan Sutherland has joined the AP&S Clinic healthcare team as the newest member of the surgery department. "My goal is to stay abreast of the latest technology and provide holistic, quality surgical care for the residents of the Wabash Valley." Dr. Sutherland earned his medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in Lexington, KY. He also completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Kentucky. During this time, he completed training at Albert B. Chandler Medical Center, Veteran’s Administration Hospital of Lexington, St. Joseph Hospital of Lexington, and St. Claire Medical Center of Morehead. He is board eligible with the American Board of Surgery. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sutherland, please call (812) 242-3110. |
| A Letter to AP&S Clinic Patients Regarding Avandia |
| There has been a lot of media attention focused on the drug Avandia over the last few weeks. This is the result of data that was gathered from a number of studies and recently published. The media has emphasized that data results indicate an increased number of cardiac events in patients taking Avandia. In fact, the results are not conclusive and the FDA has stated that other studies show there is not an increased risk. The FDA feels further review of the data must occur before a decision of any kind is made. AP&S Clinic is sending this letter to let you know we are are aware of the controversy surrounding Avandia. Do not stop taking Avandia without consulting your physician to discuss your current Avandia prescription and alternate treatment options. Please feel free to schedule an appointment with your physician to address any issues you may have with your Avandia therapy. As your health care provider we want to ensure you are comfortable with the medication that has been prescribed for you and are always available to answer your questions and concerns. |