Barbara Wukovits RN BSN is selected as 2008 HSS “Wholeness of Life” Recipient

The Department of Anesthesiology proudly congratulates Barbara Wukovits RN, BSN, recipient of the 2008 “Wholeness of Life” award. Each year, the Hospital honors a member of the staff directly involved in patient care who exhibits an exceptional concern for their patients and their fellow staff. Barbara has been with HSS since 1987, when she was recruited by Dr. Nigel Sharrock, then Anesthesiology Department Director, to create a dedicated Anesthesia Research Division. In 1990, Barbara also took on the duties of coordinating the activities of the newly-created Acute Pain Service. She was appointed Assistant Director of the Acute Pain Service in 2000, and, in 2008, Barbara was appointed Director of Pain Services, administratively overseeing all pain management divisions within the hospital. As the Hospital and the pain services have grown, Barbara has continued to be a comforting presence to patients and a source of support for all staff. Barbara truly exemplifies the high ideals that form the framework of this prestigious honor.

Dr. Philip Wagner - Visiting Professor at Assaf Harofeh Hospital in Tel Aviv

Philip J. Wagner MD, HSS Attending Anesthesiologist and Associate Director of the HSS Acute Pain Service, recently visited Israel as an invited guest of Assaf Harofeh Hospital near Tel Aviv. Dr Wagner spent a busy and very exciting 8 days at this 1200 bed general hospital teaching Regional Anesthesia and Acute Postoperative Pain Management. "Assaf Harofeh has a very strong orthopedic surgery department, and bringing the knowledge and anesthesia techniques developed here at HSS will make an enormous contribution to patient care in Israel," says Dr. Wagner. The Department of Anesthesiology at Assaf Harofeh has expressed an interest in collaborative research, and will be encouraging their staff to apply for ongoing education in regional anesthesia through the HSS Regional Anesthesiology Fellowship training program.