Health

New Options for Hysterectomy

Many benign (non-cancerous) conditions can affect a woman’s reproductive system, which includes the uterus, cervix, ovaries and fallopian tubes. Common conditions include: fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis,

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Taking Charge of Your Health

When was the last time you saw your doctor? The guidelines below from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), the American College of Obstetricians

HPV and Cervical Cancer

Certain types of HPV can lead to cancer if left untreated – which is why vaccination and regular screening are critical. Human papilloma virus, or

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Ask the Doctor: Late Summer 2016

Q. I have varicose veins. For a while they were just unsightly, but now my legs have started to ache. What’s wrong? A. Varicose veins

An Enemy Inside You?

By Camille Platt When you sprain your ankle, stub your toe, or come down with a sinus infection, your immune system initiates a defense reaction:

Prostate Cancer

When we hear the word “cancer,” most of us immediately think “life-threatening.” But prostate cancer can be slow-growing and never progress to taking your life.

Relieving Neck Pain

Cervical Total Disc Replacement (CTDR) can resolve symptoms of degenerative disc disease without limiting a person’s range of motion. What is Cervical Total Disc Replacement

A Gentler Fertility Treatment

This milder form of IVF uses fewer drugs, making it less taxing on a woman’s body and more cost-effective for good candidates.  What is Minimal

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