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HEALTH BEAT Vascular Surgeons Join the Team interested in medicine at the age of 16, when he was diagnosed with cancer. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Vermont, he completed his residency in general surgery at Dr. Karl Dittrich Hennepin County Medical Center in Dr. Dittrich is a general and vasMinneapolis, and his vascular surcular surgeon who has practiced at gery fellowship, including one year Memorial for five years. He became of vascular surgery and one year of endovascular/interventional radiology, at Hartford Hospital at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Dittrich said he likes the “hands-on” aspect of medicine as well as the science. Mostly, though, he enjoys the people he treats. rial’s mo on on Me informati “I like being around services For more ascular surgical h, ‘our greatest generation,’ ” l and v arl Dittric genera ert and K ott Hurlb he said. “They are fantastic 0-8111. or Drs. Sc ll 719-63 please ca people—very humble, very appreciative. I like the satisfaction of fixing things, and making a difference in the lives of the patients.” At Memorial, Dr. Dittrich has served in several leadership capacities, including medical director of Memorial Health System is pleased to announce that vascular surgeons Dr. Karl Dittrich and Dr. Scott Hurlbert have joined the Memorial team as employed physicians. the peripheral vascular laboratory and physician chair of the operating room stewardship committee. Dr. Scott Hurlbert Dr. Hurlbert, a Colorado native who grew up in Dillon, has practiced at Memorial for 13 years. In that time, he has served in several physician leadership capacities, including chief of staff. He currently serves as senior medical director for surgical specialties and is a member of the Physician Leadership Team. Dr. Hurlbert received his medical degree from the University of Colorado, where he graduated with honors. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his fellowship in vascular surgery, involving extensive training in endovascular therapy, at Southern Illinois University. “I like the whole breadth of treating patients with vascular disease,” Dr. Hurlbert said. “I really try to put the patient at the center of my care.” In his spare time, Dr. Hurlbert enjoys hiking with his two children. Our l a Surgices Servic Dr. Karl Dittrich Dr. Scott Hurlbert The number of children treated each year at Memorial Hospital for Children. 50,000 The number of children born at Memorial Health System in 2010. 4,802 The year Memorial opened its ﬁrst unit dedicated to the health of children. 1912 WINTER 2012 | 3

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Peak Living - Winter 2012

Peak Living - Winter 2012
Contents
HealthBeat
Q & A
Savoring Sucess
Trauma Training
One Devoted Donor
Focus on Food
Community Calendar

Peak Living - Winter 2012