Service Stars of the Month

Sanjay Mehta, M.D. (back row, center), cardiac operating room team and cardiac surgery team, LVH–Muhlenberg

A patient came to LVH–Muhlenberg for an elective cardiac catheterization, but his caregivers soon learned he needed more help. He suffered from severe coronary disease that could be treated only with triple-bypass surgery.

The procedure was successful, but when the man took his first postsurgery steps the next day, he suddenly collapsed. Heart-and-lung surgeon Sanjay Mehta, M.D., and cardiac operating room and surgery colleagues quickly found the cause: a blood clot. They rushed the man to the operating room for a second surgery. While the clot was removed, the man’s health remained in jeopardy.

“He was as sick as any patient I’ve seen,” says Georgiann Morgan, R.N., Regional Heart Center—Surgical director. “But the hard work of Dr. Mehta and his team ensured his survival.” Thanks to their efforts, the man gradually became stronger and returned home 14 days later.

Congratulations to Award Nominees
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• Richard Kolesky, M.D., Nancy Adams C.R.N.A., Mark Gutekunst, R.N., Marc Lewbart, M.D., and Mary McGeer, R.N., emergency department
• Paul Mattern, pharmacist, Health Spectrum Pharmacy
• Erica Duncan, patient transporter

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