October 2008

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Extraordinary Medicine—At Adventist Health, The Doctor is Always In

October 01, 2008  | Shawna Malvini
It’s the playoffs. Dignity is on the line—there’s only one touchdown between you and victory. As you dive for the ball, hefty hustlers from the other team pounce and clobber. You capture the pigskin to rapturous applause, but, in horror, you reali...
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    October 01, 2008
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    October 01, 2008
    Wes Rippey, M.D., and CMO at Adventist Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, embodies the spirit of extraordinary service at Adventist Health. This month's feature portrays individuals and programs throughout AH that personify the term "extraordinary."
    Read more

  • Extraordinary Technology:

    With tech support jokes and goofy Mac versus PC commercials, it is no wonder the stereotypical Information Technology worker is a blue-shirted, pocket-protected nerd. But the Adventist Health Information Technology department is anything but stere...
    Read more

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