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Hormones: Your body’s hardworking heroes
Hormones control many essential functions, such as blood sugar, development of reproductive organs, growth and energy production, moods, sleep cycles, and weight. Ashraf Uddin, DO, Riverside endocrinologist “Hormones are one of the ways your…
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10 things you might not know about Riverside
The interesting thing about health care is that it’s not something you usually spend much time thinking about until you need it. Here are some things people may not know are available at Riverside—from advanced…
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On the right course to healing: Complete heart attack care, from ER to rehab
After quadruple heart bypass, a new lease on life. A healed heart and a grateful patient. Tom MacGilvray had been having chest pain off and on for a few weeks. But every time, the dull…
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Mammography Matters: Detecting Breast Cancer Early is Key
Dr. Cassandra Lacher, Oncologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute In a world where early detection can mean the difference between life and death, the value of screening mammography cannot be overstated. It’s not just…
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Strokes: why prevention and action are the best medicine
This may seem obvious, but it’s true: No one wants to have a stroke. It’s the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a significant cause of adult disability. That’s why taking steps…
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The most advanced EMERGENCY CARE close to home
Commitment to community seen in ER remodel Advanced emergency care is something every community should have access to. This is something Riverside Healthcare has always believed in, and they recently completed an 18-month, $14-million remodel…
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Moving freely again: Spinal surgery helps active woman get her life back
For nearly two decades, a bad back kept Sharon Monson on the sidelines. “I missed out on a lot of things,” says the 39-year-old from Wilmington. Monson had always been active, whether playing bass in…
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SPINES: Orthopedics or Neurosurgeons?
When it comes to our spines, many patients have questions and concerns on who to go to for the best care. Our spines are made of bones, so an orthopedic specialist is best, right?…
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The Time is Now to Schedule Your Annual Mammogram
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Thanks to advances in technology, early detection and increased awareness, the survival rates for breast cancer have continued to rise in recent…
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Stronger heart, new start: Riverside team helps turn severe heart failure into a dramatic recovery
Brian Choquette is feeling fantastic these days. You’d probably never guess that he went through life-threatening heart problems. Sinan Simsir, MD is a Cardiothoracic surgeon with Riverside Healthcare. It all started when he arrived…