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Spine Care Center Clinic Opens at Fawcett Memorial Hospital

Port Charlotte, FL, September 23, 2005 -- Fawcett Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its new Spine Center, part of Spine Care Centers of West Florida.
Spine Care Centers of West Florida at Fawcett Memorial Hospital is part of a network of 8 HCA hospitals in West Florida, with spine centers designed to improve the outcomes of spine patients throughout the region. One of the advantages of this affiliation is access for our physicians and staff to the best-demonstrated clinical practices of all seven participating facilities-improving positive outcomes for our patients. The Spine Center boasts a staff of highly skilled physicians and surgeons backed by specially trained nurses.
Dedicated to treating adults with a broad range of spine conditions, the new Spine Center will offer a patient-focused approach and innovative non-surgical and surgical intervention for back and neck pain resulting from injury, illness or arthritis. Some of the treatments available include:

•  Spine Intake Clinic
• Diagnostic MRI & CT Scanning with myelography
• One-on-one patient physical therapy and rehabilitation tailored for each patient unique needs
• Minimally Invasive treatment of compression fractures (Kyhoplasty & Vertebroplasty)
• Lumbar Laminectomy
• Fusion
• Disc Replacement

“Throughout our planning process, the focus has been on improved patient satisfaction. New clinical pathways and patient services, including preparatory patient education courses and a toll-free hotline,     1-877-ONE-SPINE, plus a multitude of non-surgical treatment options and cutting-edge surgical procedures, patients have a lot of choices at Fawcett to get them back on their feet again,” said CEO, Tom Rice.
“We look forward to opening a dedicated unit here in the hospital for surgically treated spine patient in the spring of 2006. This specialized unit will have 10 private patient suites with upgraded amenities including: flat screen TVs & high speed Internet. Specially trained spine nurses who will help coordinate the care of our patients will staff this unit,” continues Rice.
By calling 1-877-ONE-SPINE, callers can be connected with a central point of contact for back and neck health inquiries. With one phone call, callers can be scheduled for an expert evaluation with a physician or simply get answers to questions about their back or neck pain.
Spine Centers of West Florida at Fawcett Memorial Hospital offers free monthly seminars, which provide valuable information on the diagnosis and treatment of back and joint pain.  For information on future seminars, call toll-free 1-877-ONE-SPINE or 1-877-663-7746.

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