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r Gretchen Vite, 18-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Vite ambulatory surgical unit at Memorial Hospital's new Outpatient! the family is Michelle LaBelle, R.N. Gretchen went home the ambulatory operating room -- reduced cost to patients. Surgical Department (continued from page 3) generated, Dr. Gorski said they don't dry out tissues exposed to lights, and they allow temperature control. "They are focusable. They can be diffused over a wound or concentrated on a smaller area for higher intensity lighting." Mrs. Koeser listed many added specialities performed by surgeons in recent years -->• orthopedic cases, ear- nose-and-throat cases, eye surgery, neurosurgical capabilities and vascular surgery. One aspect 6"M&£_j)ew surgical department is the caution taken to protecTthose who work in the depart­ ment as nurses, doctors and anesthesiologists. The concentration of gases is monitored. Studies show possible adverse effects on people who spend many hours a day over an extended period of time in surgery when gas fevels are above certain standards. Dr. Hasan said a key reason for the outstanding success of the surgical area's ability to serve the public so -4 (at head of bed nearest daughter), was the first patient in the new Service Center. She is shown in the recovery area of the unit. With » same day, which points out a major benefit of the outpatient well is the board's encouragement for input from those- who work in surgery "Physicians, nurses and those who work in surgery were asked their views on how the department should be arranged and constructed The reason for the outstand­ ing care and safety factor is the team concept we have at Memorial Hospital." .. Dr Steven Rochell, orthopedic surgeon, said the suites are of.such,size they permit equipment sometimes needed for complicated orthopedic procedures "Also, X-ray equipment can be moved into the operating suite, easily allowing surgical procedures to be done quickly without loss of time," he said Dr. William Larsen, a Woodstock native who has watched Memorial Hospital's growth firsthand, sums it up: "The new surgical suite provides the community and the county with the latest in facilities available afiywhere They assure the latest in physical plant to harl^jle most surgical problems."