| Ben Taub hospital has a new urgent care center
The facility gives non-emergency patients the options to be seen in the emergency center, the hospital's urgent care center or a district health center. "Many of the patients that come to the emergency center are not truly emergency patients," said Peter Dancy, associate administrator of Ben Taub. "We want to help these patients find a primary medical home to free up our emergency center so its staff can focus on providing exceptional emergency medicine and trauma care to those who really need it." The new 4,400 square foot space contains eight new exam rooms fully equipped and electronically wired. The larger area accommodates large stretchers and wheelchairs for transporting patients to other parts of the hospital. The center is located at the northeast end of the hospital's first floor.
ZAP THAT PROSTATE
In TV ads, it's referred to as that "growing problem" -- an enlarging prostate gland that can cause frequent urination, weak stream and "dribbling" in men as they age. Those seeking help may want to explore a new option during a free seminar at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis. Dr. Salim Hawatmeh of South County Urological will compare traditional surgery with the new GreenLight HPS Laser system. Although both techniques have been shown to yield similar results, the GreenLight procedure is quicker, has fewer side effects and can be performed in a doctor's office. A question-answer session will follow with Dr. Abe Hawatmeh, former chief of urology at St. Anthony's and Salim's father. Reservations are required by calling (314) 843-8000.
Travel advice for air passengers
The Department for Transport has issued a travel advice to passengers after a suspected mid-air terrorist plot was foiled. "Following this morning's police action, security at all UK airports has been increased and additional security measures have been put in place for all flights. "With immediate effect, the following arrangements apply to all passengers starting their journey at a UK airport and to those transferring between flights at a UK airport. .
BHA outlines its plans for housing
BILOXI - The Biloxi Housing Authority plans to add 1,577 places for people to live over the next five years, a redevelopment program that will cost $120 million to $150 million. Housing officials gave the Biloxi City Council an overview of the program Tuesday. It will be funded by federal grants, tax credits and private partners. "We're not asking the city for a penny," said Bobby Hensley, the agency's executive director. The agency is seeking city help in transferring property, zoning matters, modular-housing approvals, infrastructure improvements, expedited design reviews and building inspections. Biloxi qualifies for more than $41 million from the first round of hurricane-recovery grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development and will seek more money in future allocations.
Student named to town commission
At 18 years old, Corinne Carvelli is taking the leap into town government by joining the Commission on Disability. "I’ve always loved being involved in community service. I’ve never been on a committee, but I’ve been a Girl Scout since kindergarten," said Carvelli, a senior at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School. She is the second high school student to be appointed to the commission. Tess Zinnes, also a senior at L-S, joined the commission in October. Carvelli said she has been friends with Zinnes since ninth grade and she was the one who told her about the committee. Zinnes asked Carvelli to consider becoming part of the Commission on Disability. "It was such an honor. It was so unexpected. It’s such a cool thing to be able to be part of," Carvelli said.
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