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- Dr. Buckley Retires After 19 Years
- "An Evening In Red"
- Dr. Gowda Honored for Outstanding Teaching Service by U of I College of Medicine
- Nicole Noble, PsyD from Psychology Specialists, Ltd. - 2nd North
- Graham Partners With Park District On New Program
- Dr. Katie Fitzgerald, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics will be joining Graham in Sep
Dr. Buckley Retires After 19 Years
After 19 dedicated years at Coleman Medical Associates (CMA) and Coleman Clinic/Graham Medical Group serving patients in Fulton and surrounding counties, Dr. William Buckley has retired, effective December 31, 2011. Dr. Buckley joined Coleman Medical Associates and the Coleman Clinic (now known as Graham Medical Group), on September 28, 1992, as a Board Certified General Surgeon.Dr. Buckley has been a staple in the Canton community since joining CMA 1992. He proudly supports the YMCA, YWCA, Wesley United Methodist Church, Spoon River College, and Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. He also serves as a Commissioner of the Canton Park District, and as a Director of MidAmerica National Bank.
Dr. Buckley earned his medical degree and completed his surgical residency at the University of Iowa Medical School in Iowa City in 1977 and 1982, respectively. Graham Health System thanks Dr. Buckley for his years of service to CMA, the Graham Hospital Surgery Department, Graham Health System, and most importantly to the thousands of patients he cared for over the past 19 years.
"An Evening In Red"
In recognition of Heart Healthy Month (February), Graham Hospital Foundation is excited to present “An Evening In Red.” The purpose of this special event is to raise funds to purchase automated external defibrillators (AEDs) throughout the communities we serve.Did you know: Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. About every 25 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one.
CPR and early defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator (AED) more than doubles a victim's chance of survival. American Heart Association (AHA) estimates 20,000 to 100,000 lives could be saved each year with AEDs. Defibrillation within the first minute of sudden cardiac arrest can save the lives of up to 90 percent of its victims.
AEDs provide clear voice prompts and screen displays that instruct the user to attach electrodes and then stay clear while the device analyzes the patient’s heart rhythm. If the AEDs computer determines the patient’s heart is in a shockable rhythm, the rescuer is again prompted to remain clear of the patient while defibrillation shock is delivered.
AEDs should be placed in public areas such as sports arenas, office complexes, doctors’offices and any other public or private place where large numbers of people gather or where people at high risk for heart attacks live. In the Fall of 2011, Graham Hospital Foundation proudly donated an AED to the Canton Park District. This device is located inside the Donaldson Center at Wallace Park.
“An Evening In Red” will be held at Kemper’s Banquet Facility, 1000 West Locust Street in Canton, on February 10, 2012. Please join us for cocktails and hors d’oevers at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.
Because February is Heart Healthy month, we thought what better time to incorporate a nice dinner with a wonderful speaker and a silent auction. Dr. Darrel Gumm of HeartCare Midwest is the keynote speaker. He always does a fantastic job speaking and is very personable with a great sense of humor!
As you know, laughter is good for the heart, so this event will provide light entertainment, as we have secured several LOCAL “celebrity waiters” to keep the evening fun. There will also be drink specials that will include a ticket for a chance for a beautiful diamond necklace being generously donated by Fuller Jewelry.
Tickets are available in the Graham Hospital Foundation Department located at 210 W. Walnut Street in Canton. They are $50.00 each, or sold as a table of 8 for $400.00. Again, this ticket price includes a nice meal prepared by Kemper’s. We hope you or any organization you belong to will consider attending or donating a basket for the silent auction.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call: 309-647-5240 ext. 2477 or 2203.
We thank you, in advance, for your consideration and support.
The Graham Hospital Foundation
Dr. Gowda Honored for Outstanding Teaching Service by U of I College of Medicine
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (UICOMP) honored eight faculty members during its annual All Faculty Meeting on Monday, May 11. One of those faculty members honored is a Canton physician.Dr. Ramayya U. Gowda of Canton received the UICOMP Outstanding Teaching and Service Award for Community-Based Faculty.
"Congratulations! This is a very prestigious award, and you should feel very proud to have earned it," said Thomas R. Rossi, M.D,. chairman on Faculty Fellowships and Award, in a memo to Dr. Gowda informing him of the award.
A press release from Dr. Gowda's colleagues in Canton said he is not only an outstanding teacher, he is also known by his peers to be an excellent surgeon who has been innovative and at the cutting edge of surgery. He constantly strives to keep up with the changes in the field of medicine and surgery by keeping up with new training opportunities.
Dr. Gowda was the first to establish thoracoscopic surgery at Graham Hospital and in central Illinois and has been doing this procedure since 1976. This is a procedure that is minimally invasive to remove part of the cancerous lung or to inspect the chest cavity and other pathologies in the chest.
The first pacemaker inserted at Graham Hospital was done by Dr. Gowda, and he continues to perform this procedure at Graham Hospital.
Dr. Jack Gibbs and Dr. Gowda started the minimally invasive laparoscopic cholecystectomy (removal of the gallbladder) in 1990. This was among the first gallbladders laparoscopically removed in central Illinois.
Currently, Dr. Gowda performs other minimally invasive laparoscopic surgeries including removal of cancerous colon, infected appendix and other minimally invasive surgeries of the abdomen. He also performs endoscopies, which means looking inside the colon, stomach and lungs, using fiberoptic scopes.
Vascular surgery was pioneered by Dr. Gibbs at Graham Hospital starting in 1965 and included carotid and blood vessel bypass surgery for blocked arteries. Dr. Gowda continues in the field of vascular surgery in the community and has kept pace with the developments in this field. Open surgery to bypass blocked arteries has been largely replaced with angioplasty and stenting. This is a minimally invasive approach known as endovascular surgery. Dr. Gowda has pursued training in the field in such venues as the Arizona Heart and Vascular Institute. He established endovascular surgery at Graham Hospital in 1998 when the endovascular surgery was becoming a new technology. He did the first endovascular procedure at Graham Hospital and continues to provide these state-of-the-art services in the community. He also continues to do those open vascular procedures not amenable to the endovascular approach such as carotid surgery for the prevention of stroke.
Dr. Gowda is certified by the National Board of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and also the General Surgery Board and has been re-board certified several times by the National Board of Examiners.
UICOMP's Faculty Fellowships and Awards Committee selected the winners of this year's faculty awards. Currently, more than 1,100 full-time, part-time, and volunteer faculty members contribute to UICOMP's medical education programs.
The other honorees for 2008-2009 are: Dr. James R. DeBord, UICOMP Faculty of the Year; Dr. Sanjeeva Mohanam, UICOMP Outstanding Research; Dr. Timothy J.Bruce, Dr. J. Stephen Marshall and Dr. L. William Scheibe, UICOMP Outstanding Service; and Dr. Stephen M. Lasley and Dr. Amy B. Stanfill, UICOMP Outstanding Teaching.
Canton Daily Ledger, May 2009
Nicole Noble, PsyD from Psychology Specialists, Ltd. - 2nd North
Nicole Noble, PsyD from Psychology Specialists, Ltd.
now practicing on 2nd North at Graham Medical Group in Canton
Dr. Nicole Noble is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in Health Psychology, the care of adults, children and adolescents. She received her doctorate degree from Regent University. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Chicago Area Christian Training Consortium. She completed her residency at Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago with an emphasis on adult care and adolescent treatment.
Dr. Noble’s treatment modalities include cognitive-behavioral and person-centered psychotherapy. Her professional interests include the use of biofeedback, eating disorders, behavior modification related to weight loss and maintenance, trauma and abuse, stress management, chronic pain, depression and anxiety spectrum disorders and marriage issues.
Professional and confidential services are available on Thursdays and Fridays from 8-5 pm. Please call: 309-648-0782.
Graham Partners With Park District On New Program
Walking club at Wallace Park offers incentives and benefits for a healthier lifestyleCANTON – The Canton Park District and Graham Health System are pleased to announce the new Wallace Park Walking Club. The program is free and open to the public. Anyone that walks, jogs, or runs at Wallace Park will now be able to log their miles at the park district office. After 100 miles have been logged participants will be awarded a t-shirt that marks their success. Additional rewards may be awarded for other significant mile achievement such as 500 or 1000 miles. All mileage is tracked by individuals on an honor system.
Graham Health System will also be supplying signage around the trail at Wallace Park. The signs will have motivational messages and messages that promote physical fitness. The half mile, paved trail at Wallace Park will have signs placed every 1/8 of a mile.
According to park director Jon Johnson, “This is an excellent opportunity for people to come out to the park, get some exercise, get healthier, and get a reward for doing it.” Johnson continued, “This would not be possible without the help of Graham. I can’t tell you how pleased we are to be working with them on this. We’re in the recreation business and they are in the health business. It’s just a great partnership!
Bob Senneff, President & CEO of Graham Health System echoed those comments. “We have a great relationship with the City of Canton and with the Canton Park District. We are proud to partner with the Park District on this wellness initiative, and hope to pursue other opportunities with them as they present themselves. Jon and his folks are always great to work with.”
Dr. Katie Fitzgerald, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics will be joining Graham in Sep
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