West Chester Hospital first for robotic gastric band surgery

February 17, 2012

By Chelsey Levingston, Staff Writer

11:46 AM Friday, February 17, 2012

WEST CHESTER TWP. — The first robot-assisted gastric band placement procedure in Ohio was performed at West Chester Hospital in December, according to the hospital and the regional robot sales representative.

Dr. Brad Watkins has done six total of these robot-assisted surgeries since Dec. 27, said hospital spokeswoman Carol O’Hare. The hospital is looking for more ways to use robotic-assisted surgery, O’Hare said.

Robotic surgeries allow surgeons to make smaller incisions and give patients a quicker recovery. Surgeons benefit from better visual clarity, depth perception and precision of motion, she said.

“Currently, we continue to look to expand our util...

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Zoning permit approved for first 'Jack in the Box' Ohio location

February 16, 2012

WEST CHESTER, OH (FOX19) - West coast fast-food restaurant staple 'Jack in the Box' will open their first Ohio location in West Chester.

Zoning permits were approved three weeks ago to place Jack in the Box on Tylersville Road near I-75.

Jack in the Box spokesperson Brian Luscomb ...

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UC Health Hematology/Oncology relocates to West Chester medical campus

February 16, 2012

UC Health Hematology Oncology has relocated and expanded its outpatient care and infusion services to the West Chester medical campus.

Officials say the new space at 7626 University Drive, ste. 201, next to West Chester Hospital, will allow the center to better service more patients from ...

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Rite Track Acquires Semiconductor CV Inspection Product Line from Rudolph Technologies

February 16, 2012

WEST CHESTER, Ohio, Feb 14, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rite Track, Inc., a leading semiconductor equipment and services supplier based in West Chester, Ohio announced today the signing of a licensing agreement with Rudolph Technologies, Inc. /quotes/zigman/81215/quotes/nls/rtec RTEC +3.33% , Flander...

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Liberty Tax Service honors military and veterans

February 15, 2012

West Chester, Ohio. Liberty Tax Service salutes veterans, active military and their immediate family members with free tax preparation at all participating Liberty Tax Service offices from Monday February 20th to Sunday February 26th. This is for first-time customers of Liberty Tax.

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