Dr. Mark Jajkowski, Director of Thoracic Surgery at Catholic Health, spent years tracking a statistic important to physicians and their patients: 60 percent of his lung cancer surgery patients are going home with no prescription for pain-reducing narcotics,...
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Given how common it is to hear someone talk about their “sweet tooth” or claim they’re experiencing a sugar craving, have you ever wondered if it’s actually possible to become addicted to sugar? “It is not physiologically...
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Can wearing unsupportive footwear cause orthopedic issues? The answer is YES, according to Dr. Jessica Drzewiecki, a board-certified podiatrist at Trinity Medical Orthopaedics. Proper fitting shoes increase support for your feet, knees, and hips, all while...
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Rapidly deleting those “is this normal?” search queries, sweaty palms when it’s time to tackle the topic with your GYN… sound familiar? Either way, it seems as though women are [unfortunately] still embarrassed to talk about feminine...
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“The biggest thing is this: When you’re suffering from joint pain, it’s the simple things – the ones folks take for granted – that become problematic. And as you get older, it’s those simple things that start to mean more. If...
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Dr. Elspeth Call is a forward-thinking obstetrician, gynecologist, and gynecologic surgeon at Trinity Medical OB/GYN. Just as important, she’s also a proud mother to three kids of her own. Postpartum care has always been a priority in Dr. Call’s...
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Excited by the idea that this summer just might include outdoor gatherings with friends and loved ones? So are we. However, no one likes feeling uncomfortably full while you’re just trying to beat the heat. Our dietitians at Catholic Health have a...
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Dr. Lapoint discusses what to expect from the first office visit. Paul Lapoint, DO Orthopedic Surgeon Sisters of Charity Hospital St. Joseph Campus How do patients know it’s time to consider a knee replacement? David A. Pula, MD Orthopedic Surgeon...
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Ask the expert: Bunion edition! There’s a chance that bunions may run in your family, or maybe you don’t know the first thing about them. Either way, there seems to be a lot of misinformation on the Internet about this fairly common foot...
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A normal, healthy heart is well-equipped to manage the changes that occur in pregnancy. It rises to the occasion – pumping more blood to the uterus, increasing heart rate as needed. During pregnancy, any activity that increases heart rate does carry more of...
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