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Monday, March 13, 2017

Fight colorectal cancer: Get screened

General & Vascular Surgery

Colorectal cancer doesn’t play favorites. It can affect anyone, often without warning. It is America’s second-leading cause of death from cancer.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Drop some colorful foods onto your plate

Eating colorful foods is good for your heart. Diets rich in fruits and vegetables also help reduce the risk of stroke and certain types of cancer.

Thursday, February 23, 2017

An alternative for nearsightedness

Eye Specialists Family Eye Care

Orthokeratology, also known as Ortho-K, temporarily corrects nearsightedness for people of all ages.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Teri’s story: Thriving with both hips replaced

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Joint Replacement

After having both hips replaced, Teri Wallenfang can do everything she likes to do, including walking, shopping and yoga. All without pain.

Friday, February 10, 2017

Sandra’s story: New heart valve at 80? Great!

Cardiothoracic Surgery

“I’m doing things I haven’t done for years. I’m 80 and I feel like I’m 50,” Sandra Eklund says after getting a new mitral valve in her heart.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Bob’s story: Inexpensive test flags heart woes

Cardiology Cardiothoracic Surgery Cardiac Electrophysiology

Bob’s doctor urged him to get a coronary calcium scan. “If he wouldn’t have asked for that, my husband would be dead right now,” Bob’s wife says.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

American Heart Month: Keep your heart strong

Cardiology

February is American Heart Month. There’s no time like the present to take care of yours.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

From the kitchen of Dr. Matthew A. Schmidt

Cardiology

Working as a cardiologist can be challenging, so there’s nothing better than unwinding in the kitchen and preparing something tasty.

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Sandra’s story: ‘Unbelievable’ stroke care

Neurological Surgery Neurointervention

“I just knew I had to get to the hospital. And I needed to have something done as soon as possible. I know with a stroke, if you don’t get to the doctor soon enough, what happens to you isn’t very good.”

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

It's cold, so warm up to National Soup Month

If you’re wondering why National Soup Month takes place in January, just go outside. Yeah, there you go. Cold. To warm up, try these two simple, healthy soup recipes.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Glaucoma Awareness Month: Get checked

Eye Specialists

Glaucoma sneaks up on you. You usually don’t notice it creeping in and stealing your side vision but your eye doctor will. That’s why it’s so important to have regular eye exams that include glaucoma screening.

Friday, December 16, 2016

Should you get a facelift?

Plastic Surgery & Skin Specialists

The loss of elasticity and the effects of gravity on the face can only be improved with traditional facelifts.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Lumbar microdiscectomy: A complete video guide

Neurological Surgery

In this video, Richard Harrison, a neurosurgeon with BayCare Clinic Neurological Surgeons, explains treatment options, when surgery is needed, details about the procedure, possible complications and what recovery is like.

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Weight loss surgery for the new year

Bariatric Surgery General & Vascular Surgery

If you are overweight and you’ve tried to lose weight unsuccessfully in the past, bariatric surgery might be the right New Year's resolution for you.

Friday, November 11, 2016

Be active, proactive before deer hunt

Cardiology Interventional Cardiology

“When you shoot a deer, the real work begins,” Aurora BayCare interventional cardiologist Scott T. Weslow says. That’s why your heart needs to be able to handle hunting.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016