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Who should get a colonoscopy? This is always a topic of discussion between Primary Care providers and patients and can be a daunting one. Many people feel embarrassed by the idea of a colonoscopy, and it is important that they are...
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“Lung cancer,” those words can be a devastating diagnosis. While it is true that lung cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women in the U.S.; our message, at the Midland Health Lung Center, is that lun...
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The top priority of the MRI department is the safety of our patients. One such safety standard the MRI Department follows is to require every MRI patient to change into a hospital cotton gown. We are often asked, “Why do we have t...
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Midland Health is seeking community members to partner with to advance best practices. One way that has shown to be effective is the utilization of a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). In a PFAC, volunteer patients and fa...
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Although it is not often talked about pregnancy loss is a very common occurrence. This can occur at any point in the pregnancy or even after the birth of a baby. Many times, these women will conceive again within the first two yea...
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MRI Safety Week is July 21-27, and helps us all recognize the safety precautions that come with using this imaging technology. The most important thing to remember about Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is that the magnet is alway...
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Have you ever had any medical imaging exams performed and wanted a copy of your images and reports for yourself or any of your medical providers? In the past to get these images you had to fill out required paperwork reques...
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American Cancer Society estimates in the United States alone there will be 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer. There will also be 35,250 deaths from prostate cancer. This makes prostate cancer the second most common cancer in Am...
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Your voice matters! Your participation is key in Midland Health’s efforts to improve our community's health literacy and overall wellness. Health literacy is more than reading and understanding health information. It's about findi...
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June is Men's Health Month, a time for raising awareness about the health challenges men face and encouraging them to take proactive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. Originally established to address the disparity in health ou...