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ULTRASOUND ACCREDITATION

- In a letter dated May 1, 2006,
Hunterdon Diagnostics, P.A. was granted reaccreditation in obstetric and
gynecologic ultrasound by the AIUM Ultrasound Practice Accreditation Council.
The Practice has been granted reaccreditation for the performance of ob-gyn
ultrasound for a three-year period from June 15, 2006 to June 15, 2009.
The Council congratulates practice director Dr. Ruby P. Huttner and his practice; Hunterdon
Diagnostics, P.A. on its achievement and recognizes the efforts they have
taken to provide quality ultrasound.
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- The AIUM is the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
with it's headquarters located in Laurel, Maryland. For additional
information regarding board certifications and other accreditations, contact Terry L. Welsh, RDMS, RT(R) at 908-788-5123 or
twelsh@whchc.com

ATTENTION OB PATIENTS
!

- There is a new, earlier, non-invasive
test for Down syndrome and Trisomy 18, with 90% accuracy in its detection
of Down’s. The screening is a
combination of a blood test and highly specialized ultrasound. Hunterdon
Diagnostics is the first and only practice in Hunterdon County
whose registered sonographers are accredited to offer this early genetic
screening. The test, known as Nuchal Translucency, is ideally performed at
12 weeks, and cannot be done after 14 weeks. The key is early
detection.
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- for more information call:
- Terry L. Welsh, RDMS or Brenda
Muldowney, RDMS at (908) 788-5123
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- Hunterdon Diagnostics, P.A.
- 31 North Office Centre
- 121 State Route 31, Flemington, NJ
- 05/21/2003

PMS TREATMENT STUDIES

- One in ten women suffer with PMS. The University of
Pennsylvania Medical Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology focuses on
effectiveness studies of medications for this distressing disorder. If you are
suffering with symptoms associated with PMS, live in the central New Jersey or eastern
Pennsylvania region and wish to have treatment, call the PMS Program. Evaluation and
treatment are free to eligible participants.
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- Satellite Office
- Jacqueline Stone, CRNP
- (908) 782-2825
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- University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
- (215) 662-3329 or (800) 662-4487

AMA OFFICE ACCREDITATION

100%
- That's the score the American Medical Association awarded
- the Physicians of Affiliates in Obstetrics &
Gynecology, P.A.
The American Medical Association has recently initiated
an accreditation program for measuring standards of physician care. Many areas are
graded including:
- Environmental Safety
- Infection Control
- Hazardous Control
- Drug Control
- Emergency Procedures
- Maintenance of Laboratory & Medical Equipment
- Office Layout and Design
- Patient Confidentiality
- Availability of Medical Educational Materials
- Documentation of Training, License and Certification
- Accessibility for Handicapped
- Cleanliness
- Polices & Procedures
- 24-hour Coverage for Patients
- Management of Clinical Information
- Diagnostic Test Tracking & Follow Up
- Personnel Policies
- Means for Periodic Review of Physicians and Office Staff
- Physician to Staff Ratio
- Staffing & Staff Performance
- Affiliates in Obstetrics & Gynecology, P.A.
- recognizes and thanks their Physicians and Staff for
helping them achieve a perfect score.

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