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Back to School Sports and Annual Physicals
July 23, 2024
At most schools, an annual exam ‒ known as a “sports physical” ‒ must happen before a child can participate in sports or various extracurricular activities.
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U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Recognition
July 17, 2024
St. Francis-Emory Healthcare has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals listing as a High Performing hospital in six categories.
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Trimble Named to Becker's Community Hospital CEOs to Know
July 12, 2024
This list recognizes CEOs of community hospitals for their efforts in providing coordinated and affordable care, encompassing acute care, primary care, rehabilitation, public health services, and more.
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ER or Urgent Care? What’s the Difference?
July 2, 2024
When you should select the ER for your illnesses or injuries. Taking a look at all the options.
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Here Comes the Sun ‒ Are You Ready?
June 24, 2024
Fun in the sun is recommended, but like just about everything else, always in moderation.
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When it Comes to Health: Give Yourself an 'A' Men
June 7, 2024
Whether you are a six-pack-abs guy or just a six-pack guy, Men’s Health Month reminds all men that self-care is important.
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Two Generations:
Same Trusted Physician
May 29, 2024
It’s rare for a physician to deliver two generations, but for both new mom and now grandmother, the care received was special both times thanks to Dr. Joseph Eikelberry and the St. Francis Women’s Hospital team.
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National Women’s Health Awareness Month
May 13, 2024
May is National Women’s Health Month and May 12-18 is National Women’s Health Week, which, fittingly, began on Mother’s Day.
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Taking the Fight to Stroke
May 10, 2024
Recognizing stroke warning signs and calling 911 immediately may make the difference between a strong recovery or long-term disability ‒ survival or death.
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