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Employee spotlight: Jesse’s lesson in pacing, progress and community
Completing his first ever long-distance race not only left Jesse with a sense of accomplishment, but...
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Salem Hospital introduces new treatment for metastatic prostate cancer
A new therapy for prostate cancer means those living with metastatic prostate disease could now see ...
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’I’m just grateful I have people pushing me to be here’
Cardiac trouble doesn't care how old you are — Tyler was only 31 when he had his first heart attack.
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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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‘It’s life changing — you realize you’ve been a prisoner in your own body’
After trying Metformin and Ozempic, Zach underwent gastric bypass surgery at Salem Hospital to rever...
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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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How the Gardasil vaccine can help prevent cervical cancer
HPV, the most common sexually transmitted infection, can also lead to several kinds of cancer.
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Men can get breast cancer, too; Salem Health nurse thanks Cancer Center for thoughtful treatment plan
This August the Cancer Center is connecting patients to a three-day fly-fishing trip for men who sur...
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Five ways to love your heart this February
Simple lifestyle changes can make a big impact when it comes to heart health. Show your heart some l...
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'Everything we do is up to them': How Salem Health helps sexual assault survivors
Support from these nurses can be as subtle as simply leaving a business card on the counter in the b...
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Wavering about getting a flu shot? Get the facts
Google, “Should I get the flu shot?” and get gigabytes of pro and con information.
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Hair stylist discovers new look inside and out after bariatric surgery
In 2014, Eron G. of Salem weighed 398 pounds. After years of frustration with his weight, he knew it...
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Blood pressure guidelines have changed!
Are your blood pressure numbers in the safe zone? Find out how your numbers stack up and what to do ...
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High intensity workouts: Fountain of youth?
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Sniffles, sneezing and itchy eyes: Do I have a cold, allergies or worse?
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Men’s health: More than mustaches
What surprises me most is how unwilling most men are to talk about health issues. That’s where the w...
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Prostate cancer: Is it OK to "wait and see"?
Make sure you and your doctor BOTH understand your goals, and your plan is based on your underlying ...
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Peripheral artery disease treatment
Patrick M., of Salem, has a family history of heart disease and had two open heart surgeries. When h...
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Middle-age spread: Reaching critical mass of too much mass
When you hit middle age around 45, it’s not uncommon for pounds to sneak up on you. Here's what to d...
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92-year-old gets carotid stent
Without any physical symptoms, he had no idea his carotid artery was a ticking time bomb.