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Veins are part of a complex network of blood vessels that stretch for more than 60,000 miles in the adult human body. Whether you seek relief from painful varicose veins, treatment for a blocked vein or the removal of unsightly spider veins, our doctors will go the extra mile in treating your vascular condition. ...
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If you or a loved one is entering the final chapter of their life, you can count on our hospice care team to deliver the comfort, dignity and peace that you deserve—either within our doors or at home. ...
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If other weight loss methods have not been effective or your weight is affecting your health and daily life, bariatric surgery — also known as weight loss surgery — may be a safe and viable option. We will discuss this procedure openly and honestly with you and decide if it is the best choice for you.  ...
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Take the guesswork out of what to eat when you're trying to lose weight with a meal replacement plan. With a customized weight loss meal plan, we will be your biggest supporter to help you safely lose weight and keep you motivated. ...
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If you’ve tried to lose weight on your own, you know it can be daunting and taking the first step can be hard. Why not enlist the help of a doctor and dietitian? We'll create a plan you feel good about and offer expert guidance along the way. ...
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Our body is designed to heal wounds naturally, but sometimes it takes longer than it should. When a wound isn't healing on its own, it's time for additional support to speed up healing and reduce pain. ...
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Your body needs oxygen to heal, especially when injured, but it takes more than going outside to supercharge your immune system. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers a concentrated dose of pure, pressurized oxygen to your blood to speed up recovery. ...
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Speech-language pathology evaluates and treats people who have difficulty speaking, communicating or swallowing. We’re dedicated to helping people of all ages overcome speech, language, cognitive, swallowing and other communication disorders to find their authentic voice. ...
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Cardiac rehabilitation focuses on healing your physical and emotional health following a heart attack or heart surgery. Through exercises and education, it can also improve the overall quality of life for people with a chronic heart condition like angina or coronary artery disease. With the support of dietitians, counselors and physical therapists, we can offer people a new beat on life. ...
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Esophageal motility refers to the muscle movement of your esophagus — the tube that carries food and liquid from your throat to your stomach. Diseases like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and achalasia (trouble swallowing) affect your esophagus’ functionality and cause symptoms like heartburn and acid reflux. ...
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About 1 in 8 people in the United States age 12 or older have hearing loss in both ears. If you notice consistently muffled sounds or have a hard time filtering out background noise, you may be experiencing the first signs of hearing loss. ...
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There are more than 200 known ototoxic medications that can cause hearing loss or damage if not properly monitored. We proactively protect your hearing health with a series of tests that detect any hearing changes affected by these medications, known as ototoxicity monitoring. ...
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A person who has experienced a heart attack, cardiogenic shock or advanced heart failure may require mechanical circulatory support to pump blood throughout their body when their weakened heart can't. That's where a ventricular assist device (VAD) comes in. It's a type of treatment that helps your vital organs receive the right amount of blood. ...
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Vascular diseases like peripheral artery disease and carotid artery disease can take a toll on how blood vessels circulate blood, nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Whether you need emergency or preventive care, we use the latest endovascular procedures to restore healthy blood flow. ...
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Implantable hearing devices like cochlear implants and bone conduction hearing aids can help adults and children alike happily explore a new world of sound they would otherwise struggle to hear. ...
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There's no worse feeling than when your child is sick or hurt. We know accidents happen, and our highly-trained pediatric emergency specialists are ready to care for your child 24/7 and 365 days a year (and 366 days on leap years). ...
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A colonoscopy is an exam where a doctor inserts a flexible scope into the large intestine to detect any warning signs — ulcers, colon polyps, tumors and areas of inflammation or bleeding — for colon cancer and other diseases. If you're over the age of 45 or have certain colon cancer risk factors, it's a smart idea to schedule regular colonoscopies. ...
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An endoscope is a flexible instrument with a light and camera on the end, and the namesake for a procedure known as an endoscopy. This minimally invasive tool is especially useful for detecting, diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions like colon cancer, diverticulosis and gastrointestinal reflux disease (GERD). ...
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Everything about you, from the color of your eyes and even your personality, is in your genes. Your genetics play a role in your health, too. When genes change or mutate, they increase your risk of developing certain genetic syndromes. These syndromes can cause chronic conditions, hereditary diseases, birth defects and developmental disorders. ...
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Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) occurs when white blood cells called eosinophils create inflammation in the esophagus. If you have EoE, our team of experts will use innovative treatment techniques to get you feeling like yourself again. ...