My fiance performed a medical first today!!!!! I'm so proud of her!!!

[Craiga 01453]

Some of you may know that my fiance, Katie, is a Registered Nurse. She works for a specialty pulmonary practice and is fortunate enough to work for one of the top pulmonologists in the nation. This is a section of an email from her practice....

"Hello All,



I just had the pleasure of sitting in on a conversation with ***** **** (top representative) of Pulmonx and thought I would share with everyone.



Dr. Aghassi and Katie ********* have been working on the implementation of the Zephyr valve placement procedures being brought into Health Alliance.



The first EVER valve placement was done this morning by Dr. Aghassi and Katie ********* and it was a huge success! She then went on to inform Katie that the husband, and family, was thrilled that his wife was able to have this procedure. He also thanked Katie for working so closely with his family, her patience, dedication, compassion and care and getting this program into the hospital for over 315 days! Young said that Katie has been so wonderful to work with during this past year and that she is very knowledgeable, an amazing and caring nurse and even better person.



I know I speak for everyone when I say congratulations Dr. Aghassi and Katie. This is why we do what we do!"


I'm SSSOOOOOO proud of Katie, she put in a TON of hours to make this procedure happen and was rewarded for her efforts by successfully performing a worlds first. It took 315 days (the patient was counting) of hard work to make it a possibility.

Congratulations, my love!!!