And The Beat Goes On

That was the title of a luncheon speech I heard at the Dixie Regional Medical Center today.  I have been a member of a professional advisory council that meets quarterly there for about two years, and have found the presentations to be interesting.

So why the title "And The Beat Goes On"?  We heard from Dr. Roger Millar, a cardiothoracic surgeon who is the founder of the open-heart surgery program at our local hospital.  He came to St. George six years ago to start the program, and is quite enthusiastic about what they have been able to accomplish.  They don't do heart transplants or artificial hearts here, but valve replacements, bypasses, and much more.  It was very exciting to learn some more about the great resources that have become available here.  My cancer radiation treatments were another example of this.

Dr. Millar was not only an enthusiastic speaker, but has received the American Heart Association's Heart of Gold Award in recognition of his advancements in cardivascular surgery and the field of heart disease.

I enjoyed my lunch (catered by Cafe Rio by the way) and this experience very much!