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How Are Surgeons Enhancing Precision and Control in the OR?
If you have an upcoming surgery, you may be feeling anxious -- and that's completely normal. Surgery can be an overwhelming experience, but with the right surgeon, you can calm your fears. Fortunately, today's technology makes it so surgeries are...
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Sports Medicine: 3 Common Orthopedic Procedures for Sports Injuries
Every year in the U.S. an average of 8.6 million sports-related injuries are reported, according to the CDC. This number is on the rise as more people recognize the importance of physical activity, leading them to get involved in some kind of...
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A Brief Overview of Skin Cancer Symptoms
About 39.6% of men and women will be faced with a cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. One of the more common types of cancer is skin cancer. Skin cancer originates from the cells of the epidermis and is a destructive growth of the skin....
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National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, Wood County Hospital is proud to participate in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer in women after skin cancer. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast...
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Dr. Hadziahmetovic Joins the Team at The Maurer Family Cancer Care Center
Dr. Mersiha Hadziahmetovic is board certified in radiation oncology and serves as a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology. She delivers compassionate, patient-centered care, through individualized treatment plans. Dr. Hadziahmetovic cares for...
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September: National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
September: National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month One in 5 children in the United States is obese. Childhood obesity puts kids at risk for health problems that were once seen only in adults, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart...
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Dhaval Parikh, M.D. has joined the Maurer Family Cancer Care Center
Dr. Parikh provides care for patients with all types of cancers through highly conformal radiation therapies, which matches the radiation beams to the shape of the tumor for precise treatment. He is well-versed in a variety of advanced treatment...
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Infertility Overview
According to the CDC, infertility affects an estimated 6% of married women between the ages of 15 and 44 years old and 12% of women regardless of marital status. Infertility is a problem that disrupts the lives of a significant portion of the...
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