We regularly post noteworthy news and events aimed at helping our patients and colleagues. Since we update topics and the event calendar monthly, please visit this page regularly for information that could directly benefit you.

May 7, 2010

Fairview Vascular Serivces, in partnership with Minnesota Vascular Clinic and Univesity of Minnesota physicians present the 4th Annual Vascular Education Conference for Nurses and Allied Care Providers, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Minneapolis Airport Marriott in Bloomington, Minnesota.

MPLS / ST PAUL mAGAZINE tOP DOCTORS MVC physicians William Omlie and Christopher Roland are named in Mpls / St Paul magazine's current Top Doctors 2010 issue. Mpls / St Paul polls 5,000 randomly chosen doctors and nurses every year to determine the Twin Cities' most respected specialists.

May 8, 2009

Fairview Vascular Serivces, in partnership with Minnesota Vascular Clinic and Univesity of Minnesota physicians present the 3rd Annual Vascular Nursing Education Conference, 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Sofitel in Minneaplis. 200 nurses and allied  care providers attended.

MPLS / ST PAUL mAGAZINE tOP DOCTORS MVC physicians William Omlie and Christopher Roland are named in Mpls / St Paul magazine's current Top Doctors 2009 issue. Mpls / St Paul polls 5,000 randomly chosen doctors and nurses every year to determine the Twin Cities' most respected specialists.

OCTOBER 12-16 , 2008

Dr. Christopher Roland and Dr. William Omlie attended the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress in San Francisco

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2OTH , 2008

Dr. HL Saylor presented “Hernias: Types, Symptoms, Causes and Treatments” to the Meadowbrook Insurance Company in Bloomington

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JUNE 21-22 , 2008

Dr. C. Phifer Nicholson will be attending the National Vein Solutions Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2008

Fairview Southdale Hospital and the Minnesota Vascular Clinic will host a
Vascular Nursing Education Conference at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Topics to include the Medical Management of Vascular Patients, Mesenteric Artery Disease, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2008

Dr. Saylor gave a presentation entitled "Carotid Artery Stenosis, New Directions in Treatment" at the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Spring Refresher in St. Paul, Minnesota.

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8-9, 2008

Dr. Roland attended advanced endovascular training at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008

Dr. Tim Gavin presented “Carotid Disease: A Surgical Perspective” at Fairview Southdale Hospital.

MPLS / ST PAUL mAGAZINE tOP DOCTORS MVC physicians William Omlie and Christopher Roland are named in Mpls / St Paul magazine's current Top Doctors 2008 issue. Mpls / St Paul polls 5,000 randomly chosen doctors and nurses every year to determine the Twin Cities' most respected specialists.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008

On Thursday, January 31st Dr. William Omlie presented “Peripheral Vascular Disease” at Fairview Southdale Grand Rounds.

wEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 Fairview Southdale Hospital Recognized with National Accreditation for Vascular Care Fairview Southdale Hospital today announced it has received the “Gold Seal of Approval™” for vascular care from the Joint Commission.

Fairview Southdale Hospital is the second in the nation to receive the accreditation, and the only facility to be recognized in three categories: peripheral vascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm and carotid stenosis, all potentially life-threatening conditions.

The accreditation and certification as a leading vascular center recognizes the organization’s skill in patient care and safety. Measures include patient outcomes, quality and performance improvement.

“Our physicians and staff have worked hard to excel at patient outcomes. That said, our philosophy of care isn’t about national averages or meeting abstract goals. We are recognized as a national leader because we strive to do the best for each patient everyday,” says Brad Beard, president of Fairview Southdale Hospital and Clinics.

Fairview Southdale Hospital is the home of the Minnesota Vascular Clinic, a partnership of Surgical Consultants, Suburban Radiology and the hospital.

“The standards require us to continually evaluate the care we provide and look for ways to do it better,” says vascular surgeon and co-medical director of the Minnesota Vascular Clinic, Christopher Roland, M.D.

To maintain certification, the hospital will undergo an on-site survey by the Joint Commission survey team every two years and will submit outcome data annually for review. An independent, not-for-profit organization, Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 15,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States.

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