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Overlake Names New Medical Director for Issaquah Primary Care ClinicSteven Hughes, MD, has been named Medical Director of Family Practice at Overlake Medical Center Issaquah.

Can We Prevent Coronary Heart Disease?Coronary heart disease is a preventable disease in many patients. Prevention requires meeting specific treatment targets to address each patient’s risk factors.

Local Physician Receives Outstanding Performance Award from American College of Surgeons on Commission on CancerTanya Wahl, MD, the Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) in the Cancer Center at Overlake, received an Outstanding Performance Award for going above and beyond the scope of the normal duties of serving as a liaison between the cancer program and the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC).

Overlake Recognized for High Quality Care in Weight Loss SurgeryOverlake Hospital Medical Center has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). This designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.

Overlake First to Offer State-of-the-Art MRIOverlake Hospital Medical Center recently invested $2.9 million to build and operate two new MRI suites adjacent to its Emergency & Trauma Center, featuring a state-of-the-art MRI scanner that is the first of its kind in the Puget Sound area.

Overlake Launches New Room Service ProgramOverlake introduced patients to a new Seasons Dining room service program, featuring restaurant-quality food and hotel-style service.

H1N1 (Swine flu) UpdateH1N1 update and information regarding the vaccine and what should you do if you suspect you may be sick with the flu.

H1N1 (Swine Flu) FAQsAs you’ve read in the headlines, H1N1 influenza (Swine Flu) is a national health concern that’s changing rapidly and Overlake is monitoring the situation very closely. Our hope is that the H1N1 influenza virus does not spread widely as feared, but we have processes in place to support our patients, staff and physicians should the outbreak worsen.

Overlake to Provide Free Swine Flu Vaccinations to Pregnant WomenThis program is offered to all pregnant women who have an Overlake-affiliated physician and plan to deliver at the Overlake Childbirth Center. They should be pre-registered for their births at Overlake and they’ll be contacted by the hospital so their immunization appointment can be scheduled.

Constant Vigilance This Flu SeasonStaying healthy through this year’s flu season requires families to take extra precautions by maintaining ongoing vigilance through the fall and winter.

Featured Classes & EventsOverlake offers a wide variety of educational classes and programs throughout the year. The following is a sampling of upcoming winter classes.