Q. The surface area of the lungs is roughly the same size as:
Answer: c The total surface area of the lungs is about 80 meters square, equivalent to the size of a tennis court. Only about 10% of the lung is occupied by solid tissue, whereas the remainder is filled with air and blood.
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
California Cancer Center again earns top accreditation
“What this achievement means to our patients is that they will be evaluated and treated at the premier cancer center in the region,” said Dr. Brent Kane, medical director of radiation oncology at the California Cancer Center and the Marjorie E. Radin Breast Care Center. “They will have access to cancer treatments and research unavailable at other cancer programs in the region.”
Monday, February 08, 2010
Valley ag leader gives memorial gift for Clovis expansion
Clovis Community Medical Center’s massive new expansion is well on its way with supporters like agriculture leader Bill McFarlane. As a way to honor his parents, Frank and Dallas McFarlane, Bill gifted $25,000 for the new expansion. 
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Saturday, February 06, 2010
New medical offices offer new treatments, services, specialists
“The concept behind this program,” Dr. Jeffrey Rosenfeld explained, “is a type of comprehensive care under one roof that results in a peace-of-mind for the patient, not often experienced in certain progressive neurological conditions. It’s very powerful. We offer targeted, aggressive and proactive care at the time it is needed.”
Friday, January 29, 2010
Clovis bariatrics awarded another mark of excellence
Patients looking for weight-loss surgery are definitely checking first for top ratings and certifications from outside reviewers, said bariatric surgeon Edward L. Felix – or at least they should be. “The difference in morbidity and mortality between a Center of Excellence hospital and one that’s not, is significant. Most insurance carriers and Medicare won’t even pay for people who don’t go to a Center of Excellence.” see video
Monday, January 25, 2010
Dr. Jack Schiff leaves a giving legacy
He was held back in the seventh grade, voted least likely to succeed at his high school graduation and told by his military commanding officer he didn’t have what it took to become a physician. While these adversities would have turned most away – Dr. Jack Schiff used them as stepping stones and created a lasting legacy.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Construction of Terry’s House begins
A work crew from Dave Christian Construction, Inc. began excavating the site of Terry’s House on Thursday, Jan. 14.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Congestive heart failure patients find new relief
Community Regional Medical Center was the first in the Valley to invest in the Aquadex FlexFlow systems that remove excess fluid from the patient with an advanced form of ultrafiltration called Aquapherisis therapy. Mary Cornell, 69, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF) and was the first patient to be treated with the ultrafiltration system.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Hospital system’s “community benefits:” $149 million
Community Medical Centers provided nearly $149 million in uncompensated services to the medically underserved in fiscal year 2008-2009, equivalent to nearly 15% of its total expenses, according to the nonprofit hospital system’s annual community benefits report filed with the State of California. Community has historically spent more on uncompensated community benefits than all other Fresno-area hospitals combined. And, some years, nearly double their combined total.
Automated defibrillator helps save teen’s life
Finding the right breast care option
Anonymous donor gives $750,000 toward Terry’s House
Clovis hospital announces huge expansion
Fresno Heart & Surgical patient enjoys some “puppy love”
Bariatric revision experts teach at Fresno Heart & Surgical
Story Archive
Feb. 16: Free fertility seminar, 6 p.m. at Clovis Community. Call 559-459-BABY (2229).
Feb. 18: Women & Heart Disease, 6 p.m. at Fresno Heart & Surgical. Call 559-433-8155 or e-mail.
Feb. 18, 23: Free bariatric weight-loss surgery seminar, 6 p.m. at Clovis Community. Visit ClovisBariatrics.org or call 800-260-0663.
Feb. 24: Has hip or knee pain forced you to give up the things you love? Free joint replacement seminar. Call 559-459-2663.
Feb. 24: Blood Pressure & Stress, 6 p.m. at Fresno Heart & Surgical. Call 559-433-8155 or e-mail.
For more info on any of these events, call (559) 459-6204 or send an e-mail