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Patient Stories Melissa Hays

Navigating metastatic melanoma with coordinated care and self-advocacy
At 53, Melissa Hays embodies resilience. Her journey with melanoma—a life-changing disease—has been shaped by self-advocacy, determination and the support of a coordinated care team.
Conditions and Services Woman sitting on MRI table talking to provider

Breast screenings: What is the difference between an MRI and an abbreviated MRI?
A breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can provide a more detailed image of the breast compared to mammograms or ultrasounds.
Conditions and Services Dr. Katzir showing image of carbon fiber spine implant

New carbon fiber implants provide better outcomes for spine cancer patients
Carbon fiber is radiolucent, which means it doesn't create as much artifact in imaging as traditional spinal instrumentation.
Healthy Lifestyle Woman getting massage

Bodywork: What doctors really think about acupuncture, chiropractic and massage therapy
Many people swear by chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture or the classic back massage. Are all of these alternative therapies safe?
Conditions and Services Doctor listening to woman's lungs with stethoscope

Pulmonary hypertension: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Pulmonary hypertension, or PH, is a serious condition where blood pressure becomes too high in the arteries of the lungs. The pressure makes it harder for blood to flow normally, forcing the heart to work overtime.
Questions and Answers Man holding his hands on his chest

You asked, we answered: Should I be concerned if I experience chest pain?
Question: Should I be concerned if I experience temporary chest pain and arm tightness while exercising Answer from Edward O’Leary, MD, cardiologist.
Events and Webinars Emmett Gannon, MD

Jan. 14: Advancing Health | Talk: Understanding your back pain treatment options
Dr. Gannon highlights the causes of back pain, when to seek treatment, treatment options and when surgery might be necessary.
Conditions and Services Doctor checking woman's heart

Supraventricular tachycardia: Signs, symptoms and treatments
Supraventricular tachycardia, or SVT, is a potentially abnormal heart rhythm in which the top chambers of the heart beat rapidly.
Patient Stories Mindi Coleman, BSW, RN, lung cancer screening case manager, with Michele Jackley, patient

Lung cancer screening saves lives by detecting nodules in earliest stages
Michelle Jackley still remembers her first cigarette that started the beginning of a 20-year addiction. She was in middle school and just 14 years old.
Conditions and Services Man putting on compression stockings

What is deep vein thrombosis, and how is it treated?
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot in a deep vein. Most often occurring in the legs, these clots can also occur less commonly in the arm, under the clavicle or in the belly.
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