Tag: Abington – Jefferson Health

Safe Harbor program coordinators share their tips on opening lines of communication and connection, establishing new family traditions, guidance on how to support grieving loved ones and more.

Getting pregnant as an older adult is not without risk, but IVF and genetic testing are making pregnancy safer, especially for people ages 38 to 42.

It’s important to be familiar with the health of your family to stay on top of your own mental and physical wellness. Ask your family these questions to get a better picture of your health.

The symptoms of potential cardiovascular problems aren’t always obvious. Any change to your health should be examined by a doctor promptly.

Poor sleep can put you at risk for stroke, and vice versa. Here’s what you need to know about how to keep your brain healthy and identify a sleep disorder.

For some older patients with prostate cancer, active treatment isn’t always the best option for their health. Instead, watchful waiting could be the right choice.

Summer is the season of fun. Learn how to keep the good times rolling.

Small incisions allow for huge benefits. Learn how these two surgery techniques are similar and different and when they’re appropriate.

Critically ill patients in need of an organ transplant are in a race against time, though many are not registered to donate due to fear of the unknown.

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.

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