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Visiting Professor, Paul Huddleson, MD Imparts Valuable Spinal Lessons

The Duke Orthopaedics Spine Division hosted dynamic lectures and labs with visiting professor Paul Huddleston, MD, from the Mayo Clinic last week.

Immersive activities included a journal club about Value-Based Spine Care, a Grand Rounds lecture about Spine Infections, and closed out with a spine lab. Dr. Huddleston brought a novel durotomy repair model with him for the experience. All the residents in attendance received hands-on experience with cadaveric anatomy and durotomy repair simulation. 

Celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month

October features National Chiropractic Health Month (NCHM). We celebrate and appreciate the care Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) provide. 

During NCHM 2023, DCs nationwide will share information about chiropractic’s non-drug approach and encourage those sidelined by musculoskeletal pain to consider chiropractic care alone or in conjunction with other treatments to feel better and return to what matters most.

Celebrating Sterile Processing Week

Sterile Processing Week (formerly International Central Service Week) recognizes the committed specialists who fill Sterile Processing departments and make a positive difference in patient care. This week of celebration is held annually on the second Sunday in October.

Because Sterile Processing (SP) professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation, they are among the most vital contributors to safe, high-quality patient care.

Celebrating National Physician Assistant Week

National Physician Assistant (PA) Week (Oct. 6-12) is a time to honor the outstanding efforts, knowledge, and expertise that PAs provide to their patients in a complex healthcare system. 
 
You are an appreciated and reliable member of the healthcare team. Daily, your patient-centered care helps countless patients with chronic conditions or emergent ailments find solutions. This helps to bridge the gap in workforce shortages, health disparities, access, and the cost of healthcare.

Thank you!