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Dr. Robert LaPrade Awarded the 2013 OREF Clinical Research Award
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation announced this month that Robert F. LaPrade MD PhD has been awarded the highly competitive and prestigious 2013 OREF Clinical Research Award for his submitted paper on Improving Outcomes for Posterolateral Knee Injuries. Dr. LaPrade will be presenting his winning paper at the Annual Meetings of the Orthopaedic Research Society and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons in 2013.
According to Dr. LaPrade "This award solidly validates our research strategy of defining the anatomy developing improved means of diagnosing a problem redefining the clinically relevant biomechanics developing improved radiographic diagnostic measures developing biomechanically validated ligament reconstructions and then validating these reconstructions in patient outcomes studies."
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The Açaí Craze
There is a certain craze around açaí bowls, and for good reason. They're delicious and incredibly nutritious--açaí is packed with fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. And with endless options to customize the smoothie mixture and toppings, once you start making your own açaí bowls at home, you'll look for ways to perfect the already-perfect concoction for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack!
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Vail Health Nurse Helps Find Remains of Missing Hiker
Emily Brown, a nurse in Vail Health's Emergency Department, Transition to Practice Coordinator and Vail Mountain Rescue Group's chief of staff, recently led a team of female rescuers to Mount of the Holy Cross in search of the remains of Michelle Vanek, who vanished nearly 19 years ago.
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Maria Sullivan Honored as Recipient of Vail Health Elevate Award
Maria Sullivan, a post-op registered nurse at Vail Health, has been named the 10th recipient of the Vail Health Elevate Award. Vail Health created the Elevate Award in June 2022 to give patients and their families an opportunity to nominate and thank employees who have touched their lives in some way.