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Cervical Cancer Awareness: Regular Screening Key for Early Detection
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of regular screening in its prevention. While once the most common cause of cancer death for women, cervical cancer death rates have decreased significantly with greater use of the Pap test, which can find changes in the cervix before cancer develops or detect it early when it is easier to treat.
BlogCollaboration, Education, & Expertise: The Role of a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner
Nurse practitioners play a key role throughout South Shore Health. Rebecca Graziano, CNP discusses her role as a hospitalist NP at South Shore Hospital.
BlogGynecologic Cancer Awareness: Screening and Early Detection Saves Lives
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to shine a light on the disease and the importance of routine screening and early detection. Katelyn McGovern Dorney, MD, answers questions about gynecologic cancer screening and prevention.
BlogWhy Kids Bully, and How We Can Address It
Bullying is a sensitive topic, for both kids and parents. An Aspire Health Alliance psychologist explains the roots of bullying behavior and how parents can approach the subject with their children.
BlogDeep Vein Thrombosis: Causes, Symptoms, & Prevention
Blood clots occur naturally in the human body in response to bleeding - but sometimes, clots can form in the wrong place, and the results can be serious. Learn more about DVT and how it's treated.
BlogEverything You Need to Know about Pediatric Virtual Visits
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of day-to-day life. Birthday parties have been postponed, classrooms have been moved to living rooms, and graduation ceremonies are being held virtually. Everyone knows these social distancing measures are for the greater good, and it’s important...
BlogLiving with Uncertainty during COVID-19
As we enter the sixth month of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, uncertainty continues to permeate most aspects of our lives.
BlogAtrial Fibrillation: Risk Factors, Symptoms and When to Seek Care
Atrial Fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm, affecting more than 10 million adults in the U.S.
BlogSix Things to Know About Colorectal Cancer
While there has been a decline in colorectal cancer death rates in older adults for several decades, in people under age 50, colorectal cancer death rates have been on the rise since the mid-2000s, increasing by 2.4% annually. Mandeep Saund, MD, discusses risk factors, symptoms, treatments and the importance of screening in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.
BlogTesticular Cancer Awareness: Self-Exams Key for Early Detection, Better Outcomes
While it is less common than other cancers, testicular cancer still affects 1 of every 250 men during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates 9,810 new testicular cancer cases will be diagnosed this year and about 630 people will die from the disease.
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