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Read ArticleHow a breast cancer diagnosis is made
Radiology is the key to determining if a patient has breast cancer.
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Read ArticleCarbs aren't always the enemy: Here’s why you need to eat enough of them
A dietitian casts a critical eye on the low-carb craze.
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Read ArticleBest of To Your Health 2018: Senior health
We present some highlights of the To Your Health blog’s advice to seniors this year.
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Read ArticleMedicaid study reinforces that housing is health care
Study finds Medicaid costs decrease when people with very low incomes have secure housing.
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Read ArticleWhen launching an exercise routine with arthritis, look for a custom fit
Patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can pursue an exercise regimen. The key is customizing an exercise program to a patient’s capabilities.
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Read ArticleWhy all women should know about MINOCA heart attacks
MINOCA heart attacks are different than typical ones caused by blocked arteries, and women are more susceptible to them.
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Read ArticleWhy it helps to get a second opinion on cancer care
How to have all the information you need to get a cancer treatment plan you are comfortable with.
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Read ArticleIs breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Providence registered dietitian Jill McCarty explains why eating breakfast every day is important and provides some healthy tips on when and what we should be eating.
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Read ArticleIt's time to heed the call to exercise more
We all know that exercise is good for us, but most of us find reasons not to do it. We should reconsider.
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Read ArticleDispelling myths about people who receive Medicaid
People who are covered by Medicaid have the same hopes and plans as anybody else, but often have access to fewer resources. When they need health care, Providence St. Joseph Health is there.
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Read ArticlePain in the nation: Policy ideas to save lives
Well Being Trust focuses on mental health and substance misuse while working closely with partners who will pursue policy in other areas to create a cohesive community-focused framework for well-being
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Read ArticleHow to recognize and reduce risk of UTIs in seniors and older women
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common and recurrent in older adults, especially women. Letting a UTI linger without proper medical diagnosis or treatment can result in serious complications.
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Read ArticleEspecially for women: Answers about thyroid cancer
More women than men are diagnosed with thyroid cancer, but in many cases it’s extremely treatable. Here’s what women should know about thyroid cancer symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and management.
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Read ArticleBringing suicide out of the darkness: Raising awareness, removing stigma
Each one of us is on the front lines of the suicide epidemic. We can pay attention, ask questions, listen without judgment and be present for those who are suffering.
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Read ArticleWhat you need to know about the new stroke guidelines
You may have more time to get treatment for stroke, but you still need to act quickly to get to the hospital.
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Read ArticleAfter a rectal cancer diagnosis, choose the right surgeon
The most sophisticated techniques, the most advanced equipment and the most colorectal cancer surgical experience is found in the handful of high-volume centers like the Providence Cancer Institute.
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Read ArticleNeuro-oncologist guides patients through brain cancer diagnosis, treatments
Providence patients diagnosed with brain cancer now work directly with a specialist who focuses on them rather than simply on their illness and closely guides them through their course of treatment.
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Read ArticleWhy does your young athlete need an annual sports physical?
Just as sports can be for everybody, a pre-participation physical exam should be, too, especially for young athletes.
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Read ArticleCan you just butterfly it yourself?
Some cuts and abrasions require minimal treatment while others are serious enough to require a trip to the emergency room; all cuts, however, share a common pattern for assessment and treatment.
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Read ArticleMinimally invasive heart surgery keeps Spokane woman on her feet
Many patients with heart valve problems bounce back with the help of a minimally invasive procedure called TAVR. Providence is a leader in performing such surgeries.
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