April 28, 2022
Laparoscopic vs. Robotic Surgery: What’s the Difference?
Small incisions allow for huge benefits. Learn how these two surgery techniques are similar and different and when they’re appropriate.
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April 13, 2022Facts and Myths About Organ DonationCritically 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. -
March 31, 2022How Midwives Work Alongside Your OB/GYN and Primary ProviderWhen 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 24, 2022Preparing for a Colonoscopy: Managing Expectations and Easing AnxietiesThe bottom line is that anxiety is natural, but there is no need to fear a colonoscopy. Screenings save lives. -
January 18, 2022What Is a Penile Implant and How Can It Treat Erectile Dysfunction?Half of men over 40 experience erectile dysfunction—here’s one of the most effective and predictable treatment options. -
December 8, 2021How a Near-Fatal Heart Murmur Changed a Physician’s OutlookFamily medicine physician Dr. Neil Skolnik dismissed symptoms months before he discovered his own heart murmur using his stethoscope in his office. His surgery journey will forever change his perspective on life. -
November 29, 2021The Expected & Unexpected Symptoms of Lung Cancer You Need to KnowIt’s a common misconception that lung cancer has definitive symptoms or “early signs,” when in reality, lung cancer is very sneaky. -
November 24, 2021Podcast: Helping Children Navigate Grief During the HolidaysLearn how to implement family activities to honor your lost loved one and the three Cs when coping with grief. -
November 24, 2021How to Cope with Grief During the HolidaysSafe 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. -
October 18, 2021Best Practices For Face Masks For Your ChildrenHere are the mask-wearing best practices you need to know, from best types of masks, to how often they need to be washed. -
August 23, 2021Jefferson Reacts to FDA’s Full Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 VaccineThe FDA’s decision to fully approve Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine marks a milestone moment in the battle against COVID-19 and optimism for the public’s vaccine confidence.