Newsroom Section: News New CO2 Laser at St. Joseph Hospital the First of its Kind in California 02/08/2017 Eureka, CA (February 8, 2017) – St. Joseph Hospital has purchased a cutting-edge C02 laser that will be used by specialists to treat a variety of sensitive conditions including vocal cord surgery, neurosurgery and endometriosis. The new UltraPulse Duo laser is the first of its kind to be installed in California and will provide more efficient, precise treatment, minimizing injury to surrounding tissues. It will be used on gynecological patients for laparoscopic and cervical procedures such as endometriosis; and for ear, nose and throat procedures such as vocal cord surgery. “This new laser allows us to offer our head and neck cancer patients the most current, up to date, head and neck cancer treatment options available anywhere in the world,” said Dr. Gregory Barkdull, an ear, nose and throat specialist with St. Joseph Health Medical Group whose practice will benefit from the laser. “It is able to travel down glass fibers to access cancers around corners and in locations that previously were inaccessible with a traditional microscope mounted beam. Its incredible precision allows us to remove cancers while limiting injury to adjacent healthy tissues, with the goal of minimizing side effects,” Barkdull said. “It is an incredible gift to our community and should continue to save lives for many years to come.” The laser was made possible by the St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, which facilitates the generosity of our community through philanthropic support. Categories: General Related Articles Getting his voice back -- St. Joseph Hospital helps local physician’s assistant survive larynx cancer 04/01/2011 Retired physician’s assistant Bob Cory is the first one to admit he likes ... Cancer patient donates painting to Evergreen Lodge 07/27/2011 The Evergreen Lodge at St. Joseph Hospital is now home to an original ... St. Joseph Hospital nurse pens second children’s novel 01/15/2011 M.E. Roche, a St. Joseph Hospital nurse by day and young adult author by ... Celebrating 10 Years and 15,000 Vials of Life 08/11/2010 The Redwood Memorial Hospital Auxiliary began the potentially lifesaving ... St. Joseph and Redwood Memorial Hospitals welcome new Chief Medical Officer 02/26/2013 St. Joseph Health – Humboldt County is pleased to announce Matthew ...