Protected: WellSpan Medical Moment: Finding heart disease before it finds you
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WellSpan Medical Moment: Learn more about how genetic factors may influence your health through The Gene Health Project at WellSpan
Why do some people live to 100 while some live far shorter? While lifestyle certainly contributes, the fact is our genetics play an important role in our lifespan and our health. The Gene Health Project at WellSpan is a community health research program initiated to address this topic. The project looks at genetic factors that …
The job market for trades people is growing — and so is demand for teachers
Robert Brightbill loves to build things. He spent an entire career as a contractor and subcontractor learning every facet of the construction industry, from carpentry to electrical to HVAC. He even earned an associate degree in construction technology. But when the construction teacher at Dauphin County Technical School in Harrisburg retired in 2002, Brightbill decided …
WellSpan Medical Moment: Lung cancer screening can save your life and may be offered free to those who qualify*
*Dependent upon individual’s insurance plan coverage. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis and the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States.1 (Source: National Cancer Institute). Historically, lung cancer was difficult to detect until the disease reached advanced stages. Computerized tomography (CT) lung cancer screening at WellSpan makes …
WellSpan Medical Moment: Trust your gut to the professionals at WellSpan Health
They say the eyes are the window to the soul, but the health of your digestive system is an indicator of your overall wellbeing. “If you’re not taking care of your digestive issues, then you’re not taking care of the rest of your body,” says Ryan Croteau, MD, a Gastroenterologist at WellSpan Digestive Health. “It greatly …
FetchaBroker: Your Gateway to Seamless Home Selling
In the fast-paced world of real estate, homeowners are constantly seeking efficient and trustworthy professionals to guide them through the process of selling their homes. Enter FetchaBroker, a revolutionary online referral service designed to simplify the daunting task of finding the perfect real estate professional. How FetchaBroker Works FetchaBroker operates as a user-friendly platform that …
Medical Moment: WellSpan’s Total Joint Replacement Program is changing lives for the better.
“A joint replacement is a life-changing procedure,” says Dr. Albert Folgueras, orthopedic surgeon for WellSpan Health. “When a patient approaches me with a swollen joint, I know every time they stand up it hurts, every time they get out of the car it hurts, every time they move around it hurts. This is the kind …
Expanding Access to Dental Care for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Individuals with special needs and parents of children with special needs commonly face challenges in accessing reliable dental care. Oftentimes, dental offices are not equipped to care for patients with disabilities or coverage plans may not include the necessary benefits to accommodate care. That’s all about to change. Delta Dental of New Jersey (DDNJ) is …