Our Infusion Unit staff wears green to foster understanding and empathy for those living with mental illnesses. May is Mental Health Awareness Month - the theme is “Turning Awareness into Action.” This theme encourages individuals to move beyond simply recognizing mental health issues and to actively participate in supporting mental well-being, whether by learning more, checking in with friends, or supporting community initiatives. This Fall, the infusion team will show their support at the Out of Darkness Walk. (fb)

AI in the Cath Lab: At St. Francis Hospital, interventional cardiologists are using the most advanced innovation available to treat patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Physicians have been using HeartFlow's newest plaque analysis software for several months – this is AI generated technology that helps heart teams to plan ahead of procedures. According to Dr. Evan Shlofmitz, Director, Intravascular Imaging, “This emerging technology advances the imaging to a level of precision where we know exactly what a blockage looks like before operating on a patient. At St. Francis Hospital, we are among the first in the nation to use this technology to treat patients.” HeartFlow has been in use at St. Francis Hospital for several years. For more information, https://cardiovascularbusiness.com/topics/clinical/interventional-cardiology/how-ai-and-ccta-help-heart-teams-plan-ahead-pci?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=cvb_news (fb)