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ORTHOPEDICSHow physical therapy can help with your shoulder p...
Nov 21, 2017
Shoulder impingement syndrome, also known as swimmer's shoulder, occurs when the muscle and tissues in the shoulder get irritated due to repetitive, overhead motion. Physical therapy can help with the... Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTH, NUTRITIONStudy: Ten times more children and youth are obese...
Nov 16, 2017
A new study shows one in five children in the U.S. is obese. It’s concerning to healthcare professionals who are seeing an increase in certain conditions in adolescents. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSAllergic to penicillin? You may want to be tested ...
Nov 9, 2017
Ninety percent of those who think they are allergic to penicillin are found not to be. The benefits of penicillin are numerous, so if you think you are allergic to the antibiotic you may want to be ha... Continue Reading -
CANCERLung cancer screening detects the disease early, i...
Nov 7, 2017
A way for doctors to check for early signs of lung cancer in heavy smokers is through lung cancer screening. Find out if you qualify. Continue Reading -
FAMILY HEALTHThere’s no excuse. Now is the time to get the flu ...
Nov 2, 2017
Still on the fence about whether or not to get a flu shot this year? Flu season is here, and if you haven’t gotten the flu vaccine, it’s time to stop making excuses and get it. Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARELactation services at Telfair BirthPlace expand to...
Oct 26, 2017
More nurses at the Telfair BirthPlace have been certified to support and educate moms who want to breastfeed. Additionally, we offer services such as breastfeeding and preparedness classes, outpatient... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARE, NUTRITIONCan I eat fish while I’m pregnant? A nutritionist ...
Oct 24, 2017
Should pregnant women eat seafood? The answer is not a definitive no. However, seafood consumption should be monitored based on quantity and especially mercury levels. Continue Reading -
MISCELLANEOUSHow CyberKnife® technology is helping patients wit...
Oct 19, 2017
CyberKnife® technology is making strides in improving the quality of life in patients with non-cancerous conditions. Agnes Anderson tells her story of how one CyberKnife® treatment eliminated her debi... Continue Reading -
WOMEN'S CARE, CANCERLymphedema and breast cancer: How occupational the...
Oct 17, 2017
Lymphedema is a potential side effect of breast cancer surgery and radiation treatment that can occur within a few months to dozens of years later. Occupational therapists in our Lymphedema Management... Continue Reading