The Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has donated $35 million to New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery for the development of a 12-story tower that will specialize in spine surgery and joint replacement.
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CHI Saint Joseph Health in Lexington, Ky., has welcomed three orthopedic specialists, including spine surgeon Vincent DePalma, DO, The Sentinel Echo reported March 13.
The Joint Commission has reaccredited Danville, Ky.-based Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center for spine surgery and total hip and knee replacement.
Michele Brinkman, chief operating officer of Albany-based OrthoNY since 2017, has been appointed interim CEO of the practice, the Albany Business Review reported March 12.
Becker's has reported on three spine centers that opened or have been announced in the past month:
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Nonprofit health system St. Luke's has opened a spine center in Duluth, Minn.
Bloomington, Minn.-based Tria Orthopedics has opened a $3.2 million clinic in Stillwater, Minn., TwinCities.com reported March 11.
Since the beginning of the year, Becker's has reported on five CEO moves at orthopedic practices:
Specialty Orthopedic Group Tennessee in Lebanon has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which allows businesses to restructure debts to help repay creditors over time, the Nashville Business Journal reported March 11.
Becker's Spine Review has reported on eight orthopedic centers opened or announced in the past month: