Baptist DeSoto physicians and nurses shared their expertise at the Southaven Chamber of Commerce quarterly luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Baptist DeSoto served as the presenting sponsor for the event.
Brian Hogan, Baptist DeSoto CEO and administrator, spoke about the hospital and introduced Dr. Arie Szatkowski, cardiologist with Stern Cardiovascular, and Dr. Daniel Poor, emergency medicine physician serving as the medical director of Baptist DeSoto’s Emergency Department. Dr. Szatkowski is the medical director for the Baptist-Stern Heart and Vascular Institute and the president of the Baptist-Stern Joint Venture for quality and patient experience, as well as the director of the Baptist DeSoto Cardiovascular Service Line.
The physicians gave presentations on heart disease risk factors, common steps to take for a healthier heart, the importance of knowing CPR and what to do in a cardiac emergency. Baptist DeSoto cardiac care nurses offered hands-on CPR demonstrations and provided blood pressure checks.
