James E. Calvin, MD, Director, Section of Cardiology

As director of the Section of Cardiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, I am privileged to have the opportunity to make you aware of issues and advances in the field of cardiology and medicine in general. In the coming months I will periodically be writing this newsletter on various subjects including what is new in cardiology, what is new and exciting here at Rush, as well as featuring  many of my colleagues to inform you on recent advances in their particular fields of expertise. I hope you will find this both interesting and helpful in managing your health and the health of your loved ones.

Topics in Focus

News: Rush designated an Accredited Chest Pain Center
 Rush University Medical Center is the first academic medical center in Chicago to be accredited a chest pain center. To earn chest pain center accreditation by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, hospitals must meet or exceed a wide set of stringent criteria and demonstrate commitment to reducing the time it takes to receive treatment, and increase the accuracy and effectiveness of treatment in a coordinated process that can save lives.

The Larry King Foundation partners with Rush
The Larry King Cardiac Foundation and Rush University Medical Center have joined forces to provide life-saving cardiac care for patients who have no insurance or limited means. The goal is to bring critical care to people who have run out of options.  You can read the news release at Larry King & Rush.

THE DOCTOR IS IN
I am delighted to inform you of a new avenue to get some answers to frequently asked questions about women's heart health. The Quaker Oats Company and Annabelle Volgman, MD, our director of the Women's Heart Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago are working to educate women about their heart health.

New Online Cardiovascular Disease Management Program
Prevention of cardiac disease is an important mission of University Cardiologists. In this newsletter, Lynne Braun, PhD, CNP, FAHA, reviews two cases needing preventive strategies.

A Patient's Guide to the Quality of Health Care
Cardiology Director, James E. Calvin, MD