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Surgeon to speak at Hanford lunch seminar

Dr. Edward Lee will lecture on shoulder pain at the First Friday with a Physician lunch June 1 at Adventist Medical Center.Orthopedic and shoulder surgeon Dr. Edward Lee will be the guest speaker at the First Friday with a Physician lunch and lecture at the Adventist Medical Center in Hanford, the hospital said in a release.

Golden Dragons pilots to visit Children’s Hospital

Members of the U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 192, “The World Famous Golden Dragons,” will visit Children’s Hospital Friday.Members of the U.S. Navy Strike Fighter Squadron 192, also known as “The World Famous Golden Dragons,” will visit Children’s Hospital Central California Friday from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the hospital said in a release.

Study shows need for health makeover

"One of our main objectives is to create conditions where people can live healthy lives," said Dr. Edward Moreno.The Central Valley Health Policy Institute at Fresno State released a report today that tracked health indicator progress in eight Valley counties over a 10-year period.

Kaweah Delta names physician of the year

Kaweah Delta Health Care District has named its physician of the year along with its top nurses. Kaweah Delta Health Care District has named its top nurses along with its physician of the year as part of nurse week celebration, which will take place the week of May 6 to 12, the District said in a release.

CSET hires new executive director

Mary-Alice Escarsega-FechnerMary-Alice Escarsega-Fechner has been named the new executive director at Community Services and Employment Training.

Kaweah Delta accredited for residency programs

Kaweah Delta Health Care District will begin the first of its residency training programs in 2013.Kaweah Delta Health Care District has been accredited as an institution for residency programs, which will allow the hospital to move forward in establishing multiple residency programs.

Local breast cancer affiliate awards grant funds

The Central Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has awarded six grants totaling $280,000 to programs providing breast cancer services in the Fresno area.

Fresno cancer facility holds sign installation ceremony

A worker uses a boom to install the new cCARE sign at the northeast Fresno facility.Cancer Care Associates for Research & Excellence (cCARE) in northeast Fresno celebrated its expansion into a statewide network with a sign installation ceremony today.

Woodlake clinic to hold grand opening Saturday

Kaweah Delta's Woodlake Health Clinic will hold a grand opening Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kaweah Delta Health Care District will hold a grand opening for its Woodlake Health Clinic on Saturday, April 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coalinga State Hospital fined by Cal/OSHA

Coalinga State Hospital was cited by Cal/OSHA for "serious" worker-safety concerns.Coalinga State Hospital has been cited for “serious” violations and fined by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health – better known as Cal/OSHA.