Sports
Barry Larkin, out for the season because of an injured left heel, underwent surgery Wednesday and the Cincinnati Reds shortstop is expected to be ready for next year.
Sept. 4, 1997
Books
William P.
Oct. 2, 1993
Science & Medicine
Early diagnosis of osteo-necrosis, or bone death, by magnetic resonance imaging, a super-sophisticated scanning device, can cut the need for total hip and knee replacements, an internationally known orthopedic surgeon says.
Jan. 3, 1989
Bo Jackson, who plays baseball and football very well, apparently does OK as a good Samaritan, too.
Feb. 24, 1989
California
The trustees of the Hospital of the Good Samaritan in downtown Los Angles issued a terse statement Thursday night announcing drastic curtailment of the hospital’s emergency services.
May 6, 1988
World & Nation
A surgeon’s decision to sever a 29-year relationship with one hospital--moving on to another--points up a fierce financial competition among medical facilities.
Nov. 10, 1986
Sister Andree Fries, who oversaw the retirement collection for thousands of nuns, priests, brothers and other members of Catholic religious orders, died July 14 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore of pneumonia after knee surgery last month.
July 30, 2007
Ethics: Episcopalians are torn between loyalty to Good Samaritan nurses who face pay cut and facility’s survival.
Sept. 25, 2000
Deaths: Relatives were not told that two patients who died at hospital had contracted Legionnaires’ disease.
July 3, 2002
Health: Criticized for not disclosing Legionnaires’ outbreak, officials vow to require hospital alerts.
July 10, 2002