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Archive > September, 2003 Vol. IV, No. 9

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Maturity Has Its Benefits - And Challenges

Bill Meltzer

Executive Director: Stan Grissinger
Nursing Director: Philomena Glowka, RN, BS, CNOR
Types of Surgeries: Multi-Specialty
Staff: 50 full-time or equivalent; 25 part-time
Procedure rooms: 2 (one dedicated to pain management)
ORs: 7
Operating surgeons: 165
Monthly case volume: 500 surgical, 500 pain management
Years in operation: 14
Ownership: The center is a joint venture between 3 physician owners and the community hospital

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