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'There’s so much life to be lived, and I’m grateful to be here'
Despite feeling relatively normal, Stacy had a nearly 100% blockage of the left anterior descending ...
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How long does a knee replacement last?
Knee replacement parts are made of advanced metals and plastics, but they can still wear down over t...
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Heart attack rates rise in the winter — here’s why and how to protect yourself
If you're having chest tightness, pressure, pain that is coming on with exertion, it's time to get y...
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Community Health Education Center offers class to train brain away from pain
Most chronic pain can't be cured, but if you understand how and why your body is hurting, you can fe...
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The surprising connection between stress and heart disease — and how to break it
Break the cycle of stress and inflammation by trying these tips from Salem Health Cardiology.
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Heart disease myths debunked: What’s really putting you at risk?
From heart attacks and high blood pressure to heart disease and failure — Salem Health is here to ad...
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Hip replacement surgery: How to prepare your home
Patients can expect to use a walker for two to three weeks after surgery, so they’ll need to account...
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Turning the tables on heart disease
People over the age of 40 should be screened annually by a primary care provider — don’t go several ...
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What is peripheral artery disease and who’s at risk?
Signs of peripheral artery problems include calf pain and wounds on the hands and feet that are slow...
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Is it better to replace your hip or your knee first?
If you have severe hip and knee pain on the same side, you have a big decision to make: Which joint ...
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The best lifestyle for a healthy heart
Diet and exercise are just two of the main preventive factors to lead a heart-healthy lifestyle, but...
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Prostate cancer rates rising: Get screened, say Salem Health urologists
A PSA is part of the annual bloodwork screening for all men over 50. Screenings start at the age of ...
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Hard-to-find lymphedema care offered closer to home at Salem Health
Without treatment, lymphedema patients may face swelling, pain, wounds and infections. People with s...
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Woodburn proactive outreach helps Medicare patients make the most of benefits
“We want to help seniors who have been avoiding care because of cost concerns to make the most of th...
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Salem Hospital invites community ‘behind the scenes’ for Heart Month STEMI night
In honor of American Heart Month, Salem Hospital is inviting the public in to explore the cardiac ca...
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Do you know your numbers for heart health?
The Salem Health Community Health Education Center is offering free cholesterol, glucose and blood p...
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Identifying arthritis and finding treatment
Arthritis symptoms include pain, stiffness and swelling. You may also see deformity in the joints of...
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Know the risk factors for cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer
Most cases of gynecologic cancers are not inherited. However, people may have a higher risk with a f...
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Clinical trial looks at 'brain training' to improve cognitive function in breast cancer survivors
Concentration is a common concern among breast cancer patients. After being diagnosed — and especial...
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Finding empowerment as a caregiver
There are more than 6 million people living in the United States with Alzheimer’s disease, and more ...