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Handal-Orefice joins Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
Physician Roxane Handal-Orefice has joined the obstetrics and gynecology department at the Slocum-Dickson Medical Group. Handal-Orefice cares for women of all ages with an
Nicole Eckler certified as perioperative Nurse
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MVHS moves respiratory triage service
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Plastic surgeon joins Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
Physician Stephan Barrientos has joined the plastic surgery department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group. He performs breast reductions, lifts, augmentation and reconstruction, tummy tucks, body







