Practice Management

With the addition of Ronald Wheeler, MD, Paris (Ill.) Community Hospital reintroduced comprehensive orthopedic services to patients, according to the Tribune Star.

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With the recent additions of Jonathan Lechner, MD, and Michael Myers, MD, WVU Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Glen Dale opened an orthopedic clinic, The Intelligencer reports.

Twin Cities Orthopedics and TRIA Orthopaedic Center are the latest orthopedic centers to open locations in Woodbury, Minn., according the South Washington County Bulletin.

Houston-based Fondren Orthopedic Group named a new CEO, according to Chron.com.

The Steadman Philippon Research Institute in Vail, Colo., appointed Lee James to vice president of development and patient excellence.

Rutland (Vt.) Regional Medical Center is requesting approval for a $21.7 million expansion with majority of the spending going toward expanding its orthopedic clinic, according to the VT Digger.

Northwest Orthopaedic Specialists in Spokane, Wash., now offer patients walk-in orthopedic clinic and sports injury clinic options.

Phoenix-based OrthoArizona welcomed Caleb Behrend, MD; David Jaffe, MD; Matthew Russo, MD; and John Tefteller, MD, who all specialize in different areas of orthopedics.