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Patient News
Fosamax Study
 May 1, 2008- You may have seen the recent media coverage regarding an observational study published in the April 28, 2008 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine raising the possibility of an association between the medication Fosamax and an abnormal rhythm of the heart called atrial fibrillation. This study reported a small increase in the likelihood of atrial fibrillation in patients who had ever taken Fosamax, which is typically prescribed for osteoporosis. The study findings should be considered individually on a case-by-case basis for each patient and thus it is recommended that you discuss any concerns with your physician prior to making any changes to your Fosamax regimen. Join Team Polyclinic at Race for the Cure
 On June 21, 2008, The Polyclinic will continue its long tradition of sponsoring the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K run/fitness walk at Qwest Field and Events Center. Last year, Team Polyclinic was the fifth largest team to participate in the race with over 100 members! By signing up now, you can make the team even larger this year in its effort to eradicate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. Brightening our Community
 More than ever, The Polyclinic is a bright spot in our community – literally. If you haven’t checked out the latest addition to The Polyclinic yet, be sure to take a look at the newly installed mural on The Polyclinic’s fence along Broadway. The brightly colored 8-foot by 16-foot mural was created by ArtWorks, a local non-profit agency that empowers young people through professional opportunities in the arts.
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News and Events
New Dietitian Joins The Polyclinic |
 The Polyclinic has added nutritional services to its offering of health care specialties with the addition of a dietitian, Meghann Moore Mellon, MPH, RD, CD. She is available to see patients at both The Polyclinic’s First Hill and downtown locations.
Meghann received her bachelor’s degree in food science and human nutrition from Washington State University, her post-baccalaureate degree in pre-medicine from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, and her master’s degree in public health from the University of Washington School of Public Health and Community Medicine.
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Two New Physicians Join The Polyclinic Northgate |
.gif) Two new internal medicine physicians have joined The Polyclinic Northgate, increasing the number of primary care physicians at the north Seattle location to 10.
Dr. Erane Myint comes to The Polyclinic from Virginia Mason Clinic in Lynnwood. Dr. Myint received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. She was an instructor at the University of Washington Medical Center’s Roosevelt Women’s Health Clinic and clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics Women’s Health Clinic. Dr. Myint is board certified in internal medicine and has a special interest in preventive medicine and women’s health issues such as gynecology, menopausal health, osteoporosis and contraception.
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Polyclinic Community Health Foundation Raises $10,000 for Patient Care |
 The first ever Music for Medicine fundraiser for The Polyclinic Community Health Foundation (PCHF) was a resounding success, raising over $10,000 through online and evening auctions. The event, held on Feb. 7 at Seattle Design Center, was attended by more than 100 people.
This unique arts event featured young musicians from the Seattle Young Arts Music Festival performing on Sherman Clay’s grand pianos. The auctions benefited PCHF, The Polyclinic’s non-profit that provides medications and supplies to people who do not have benefit coverage, are low income, or suffer from a chronic illness. |
Update
Polyclinic Patients Share Their Experiences
 The Polyclinic is launching its first-ever TV advertising campaign starting the week of April 28 to let the community know more about who we are and why we’re here. The commercials feature real Polyclinic patients in unscripted conversations about why they like The Polyclinic and what makes us unique. Patient after patient talked (unscripted) about how they appreciate the personal attention they receive from staff, how their doctors take time to listen, and how they feel they’re “treated like family.”
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