The Catalyst Issue 7 | Summer 2010 | Page 3

Scott & White Memorial Hospital Scott , Sherwood & Brindley Foundation Board of Trustees
Drayton McLane , Jr ., Chairman Andrejs Avots-Avotins , MD , PhD Madhava ( Reddy ) Beeram , MD Louis S . Casey , Jr . Nancy W . Dickey , MD Wayne Fisher
Morris E . Foster Donald R . Grobowsky Alfred B . Knight , MD Wade L . Knight , MD Howard W . Kruse Ross McKnight
Michael L . Middleton , MD Jim H . Mills L . Gill Naul , MD Lyndon L . Olson , Jr . Anita Perry Bob Probe , MD
William L . Rayburn , MD Mike Reis , MD Glen E . Roney W . Roy Smythe , MD
Board of Governors Paxton H . Howard , Jr ., MD Robert E . Myers , MD John W . Roberts , MD

Contents

ON THE COVER
04 A Better Way It sounds simple , but hard to believe : some types of brain tumors are removed through the nose . And for some long-suffering back pain patients , welcome relief from new treatments
10 Sound Check An update on ultrasound technology that helps clinicians diagnose disease by streaming video from inside the body
14 Making the Rounds Nurses are the heart of patient care . We accompany Michelle Hernandez , RN , one day while she ’ s at work
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20 Bridge to Health Making dental care a priority may benefit you in ways you didn ’ t imagine
26 2009 Honor Roll of Donors Support from donors and friends is instrumental in delivering the kind of care that changes people ’ s lives
FEATURE
17 Board Member Spotlight Dr . Andrejs Avots-Avotins finds influence from his father , and lives for his patients and family
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ON THE COVER — A shorter hospital stay , less pain , and quicker recovery for patient Debbie Lambert , with her husband , Dwayne .
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