TODAY news for Thursday, December 15, 2005
Loma Linda University Medical Center news
International Heart Institute advisory council meets
Patti Cotton Pettis, executive director of philanthropy, welcomes Loma Linda University Medical Center International Heart Institute advisory council members to the December 1 and 2 meetings. The advisory council assists in the comprehensive development of the heart institute.
Ruthita Fike, administrator and chief executive officer, LLUMC, provides council members with an overview of the strategic plan for the Medical Center and an update on the current positive financial status of the institution.
Members of the La Sierra University Jazz Orchestra provide entertainment during the advisory council dinner.
International Heart Institute (IHI) advisory council members (from left) France Gregory, IHI steering committee member; William Buster, IHI initiative chair; and Janet Buster, IHI steering committee member, visit prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Kenneth Jutzy, MD, head, LLUMC cardiology, presents the latest findings in heart disease prevention.
Professor of internal medicine Rammesh Bansal, MD, discusses new innovations in diagnostic equipment available at the heart institute.
Jillian Aalborg, International Heart Institute major gifts officer, updates the council on current actions and next steps for the institute.
TODAY news for Thursday, December 15, 2005