Surgeon at RMCH Among First to Receive New Certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Steve Leonard, MD, pediatric cardiac surgeon at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, is among the first in the country to achieve certification in the new subspecialty Congenital Cardiac Surgery designated by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Leonard has been certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and now adds the Congenital Cardiac Surgery subspecialty to his credentials.
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery created this certification to acknowledge advanced clinical competence in the treatment of children and young adults with congenital and acquired heart disease. It was first offered in November, 2009, making Leonard among the first physicians in the country to qualify for this achievement.
Michelle Obama’s Effort to Fight Childhood Obesity
Chief Medical Officer, Reggie Washington, MD, applauds First Lady Michelle Obama's effort to fight childhood obesity.
Dr. Washington is a long-time advocate and expert in addressing childhood obesity in the U.S.
Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children Welcomes Rose Medical Center into its Family of Hospitals
We are delighted to officially welcome Rose Medical Center into the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children's family of hospitals.
Rose Leadership made the affiliation signing ceremony on November 13 an even more special occasion by gathering donations of baby clothing, diapers, food and some warm hand-knit items that will go to the Volunteers of America for distribution to needy families.
Congratulations to Ken Feiler, President & CEO of Rose Medical Center, and his affiliation team that includes Sue Larson, MD, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics at Rose; Lynne Wagner, CNO; Sherry Monson, RN, MSN; Ellen Duran, RN; and Jane Tomlin, RN, who worked hard to make sure that all criteria for the highest quality of pediatric care are in place at Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Rose Medical Center.
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Dr. Leonard has been certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, and now adds the Congenital Cardiac Surgery subspecialty to his credentials.
