No two women are alike. Breast cancer treatment shouldn't be either.
Learn more about surgical options for treating breast cancer and how reconstruction following a mastectomy can help women feel confident in their body again.
Check-up: Breast cancer surgery
Surgery is a common treatment for breast cancer.
Check-up: Peripheral artery disease and wound care
Some wounds needs more careful care. People with diabetes are often at a higher risk of developing peripheral artery disease, which causes poor circulation to limbs like your feet.
Check-up: Coping with chronic pain
Symptoms of chronic pain can affect almost all parts of your life.
Check-up: When a blocked bowel needs surgery
A bowel obstruction happens when something blocks your bowels, either your large or small intestine, and can lead to serious complications.
Check-up: Breast augmentation vs. breast lift
Breast procedures are some of the most popular plastic surgeries from year to year because many women have in mind the breast profile they would like to achieve.
Check-up: Diabetic foot care
Daily foot care is so important for those with diabetes. Learn what warning signs you should be looking for during a foot inspection.
Check-up: Preparing for a successful surgery
There are certain steps patients can take prior to having surgery that will help ensure a smooth procedure and quicker healing time.
Check-up: Common skin disorders in kids
Pediatrician, Elizabeth Douce, MD, says sometimes many conditions can present with a rash and if it gets really severe, prescribing a steroid cream may be needed.
Check-up: Hand, foot and mouth disease: a catchy virus
Hand, foot and mouth disease is very catchy and uncomfortable for young children. Elizabeth Douce, MD, describes symptoms to look for and what to do.
Check up: Is it time to consider hearing aids?
Learn more about the benefits of hearing aids from audiologist, Cathleen Burns, MA, CCC-A ,and what it could mean for you if you delay treatment.
Check-up: Understanding prediabetes
Little change to your lifestyle can lower your risk of prediabetes or diabetes. Hear from endocrinologist, Amena Iqbal, MD, as she steps you can take now.
Check-up: Losing weight the healthy way
Registered dietitian, Halley Harmon, RD, shares how many pounds you should aim to lose per week and tips to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Check-up: What causes thyroid disease?
Spectrum Health Lakeland internist, John Gosling, MD, shares how the thyroid gland can change over time and potentially stop working the way it should.
Community Seminar: Face migraine pain head on
Michael Schiman, FNP, of Lakeland Neurology discusses common signs of chronic migraines and treatment options.
Check-up: Eating out the healthy way
Registered dietitian, Halley Harmon, RD, shares tips for simple menu substitutions and choices you can make when eating out at any restaurant to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Check-up: Do hemorrhoids need surgery?
General surgeon, Seth Miller, MD, discusses at home hemorrhoid treatments and when surgery may be required to correct the problem.
Check-up: Diagnosing West Nile Virus
Family medicine doctor, Brandon Cole, DO, describes the importance of protecting yourself during mosquito season.
Understanding the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine
There is a lot of misinformation out there about the COVID-19 vaccine. It is important to know the facts so you can make an educated choice.
Check-up: The importance of protein in your diet
Registered dietitian, Halley Harmon, RD, shares more about how much protein you should be eating and good sources of protein in the food you eat.