Health Tips
Breast Cancer Care in the Triad
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we would like to thank those who made Pink in the Park, our annual kickoff event, such a success. October is a special time to honor, remember and celebrate the lives of those who have been touched by the disease. It is also a time to spread awareness about the importance of early detection and the resources available in our community.
Read moreRadioactive Seed Localization
The Breast Center is excited to offer Radioactive Seed Localization to our patients. It may sound confusing, so we’re here to explain this new advanced procedure. Radioactive seed localization or RSL is a new technology that allows our specialists to precisely target small breast cancers for surgical removal.
Read moreMark Your Calendar for Pink in the Park 2015
We’re gearing up for our 9th Annual Pink in the Park! Please mark your calendar for Thursday, October 1 from 10:30 AM. to 1:30 PM. We will be kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Center City Park in downtown Greensboro as we honor, remember and celebrate those who have been impacted by breast cancer. Please join us for this free event. You may join the event on our Facebook page.
Read moreFun Ways to Stay Active This Summer
During the summer, it’s easy to forego your regular gym routine for the many distractions that warm weather brings along. Fortunately, you don’t have to hit the gym every day to stay in shape. Summertime is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the fun activities available outdoors, either on vacation or at home. Whether you prefer to cool off in the water, partake in friendly competition or enjoy some leisurely activity, there are many ways to burn calories without frequenting your fitness center.
Read moreImaging Safe Enough for Tiny Bodies
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or MRI, is a gentle, radiation-free way to examine children and adults for tumors, diseases, heart problems and more. This non-invasive procedure uses magnetic fields and radio waves, making it a safe way to evaluate most parts of the body.
Read moreMen’s Health Is Not Just a Man’s Issue
June is Men’s Health Month, an opportunity for the men in our lives to make their overall health and wellbeing a top priority, learn about preventable health issues and realize the importance of early detection and treatment of disease. Men’s health is an issue that affects more than the male population alone.
Read moreHello, Spring, Where’s My Sunscreen?
With May comes beautiful warm weather that makes spending time outdoors enjoyable. There is a hint of summer on the horizon, excitement over Memorial Day plans and delight in breaking out shorts and skirts. However, while partaking in outdoor activities and getting your fix of Vitamin D from the sun’s rays, it is essential to take steps to protect your skin.
Read moreThink Pink All Year Long
The pink ribbon is a widely known symbol of awareness and support of women in all stages of their journey with breast cancer. With a diagnosis rate as high as 1 in every 8 women, breast cancer touches lives every day, both of those diagnosed as well as the lives of friends and family members. Whether you or a loved one is undergoing treatment, celebrating remission or remembering the life of another, a pink ribbon shows undeniable support for the cause.
Read moreStay Connected to Our Specialists on Facebook
Each month on our Facebook page, we provide fans with regular health tips, updates on our activities in the Triad and the opportunity to get to know our //physicians. Our Specialist Spotlight features a selected GI radiologist or staff member once per month, which allows the community to become familiar with the compassionate and knowledgeable experts who provide cutting-edge care to our patients each day.
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