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Events and Webinars
Scott Vincent, MD

May 6: Advancing Health | Talk: Back pain solutions
Gain insight into the causes of back pain and the full spectrum of treatment options available with Dr. Vincent.
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Events and Webinars Ashley Korth, APRN-NP

May 1: Advancing Health | Talk: Understanding atrial fibrillation
Learn about atrial fibrillation and how it affects your heart health with nurse practitioner Ashley Korth.
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 Medical illustration of spine cancer

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.
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