April 19, 2022

Hernia Repair: Prevent Health Risks and Boost Recovery with Robotic Surgery

Not all hernias will require surgery, but when they lead to other chronic and worsening symptoms, robotic hernia repair surgery may be what you need.

April 12, 2022

Michael Lucidonio Shares Reflections Two Years after COVID-19 Hospitalization

Tony Luke's son Michael Lucidonio remembers when he was put on a ventilator, confronting his own mortality, and shares an update on how he continues to recover today.

April 11, 2022

Am I Passing a Kidney Stone? Warning Signs, Risk Factors and Prevention

Kidney stones can strike unexpectedly. Here’s what typically causes stones, what passing them feels like and what you can do.

April 8, 2022

Even During Wartime, His Heart Belongs to Ukraine

Stirred by his heritage, cardiology fellow, Dr. Alex Hajduczok, traveled to Poland to provide medical aid to Ukrainian refugees crossing the border.

April 8, 2022

Podcast: Cardiologist Travels to Ukraine to Provide Medical Care to Refugees

In this episode, meet Dr. Alex Hajduczok, a first year cardiologist fellow, who spent nine days at the Polish/Ukrainian border, providing care to refugees and reconnecting with his Ukrainian roots.

April 7, 2022

Spinal Cord Injuries: What Are They?

Your spinal cord is essential to your body’s functioning—here’s what happens when it’s damaged and warning signs to be aware of.

April 4, 2022

Study Looks to Break the Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening through Research, Community, and Connection

A medical-oncologist shares how local research is tackling key barriers to care to help improve rates of screening and early detection.

March 31, 2022

How Midwives Work Alongside Your OB/GYN and Primary Provider

When most people think about midwives, they think about labor and birth. However, their extensive training in gender-specific health care that goes far beyond pregnancy.

March 30, 2022

How a Former College Athlete Survived a Life-Threatening Pulmonary Embolism

What began as a routine recovery following surgery to repair a sports injury led to the discovery of a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.

March 29, 2022

The Importance of Colon Cancer Screening: A Mother’s Story of Survival

Kristine Patella was just 38 years old when diagnosed—a colonoscopy saved her life.

March 24, 2022

Preparing for a Colonoscopy: Managing Expectations and Easing Anxieties

The bottom line is that anxiety is natural, but there is no need to fear a colonoscopy. Screenings save lives.