February is Heart Month, which is a good reminder to focus on heart disease, the number one cause of death among both men and women. For women, who often neglect their own health needs to care for their families, Heart …
For most of us, managing our health, and the health of our loved ones, is a top priority. Trying to schedule appointments, manage physician referrals, and understand the costs associated with medical care can be overwhelming. Until now.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress on many Americans. For those struggling with substance abuse, increased isolation and fear can take a toll on mental health and cause some to turn to alcohol or drugs to cope. In a recent …
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, a runny nose, fever, or cough during the winter months wouldn’t have been worrisome. Now, however, those same symptoms could signal something more serious. Parents may be unsure whether a cough is just a cold or …
On January 14, 2021, news broke that Siegfried Fischbacher, famously known as part of the magician duo Siegfried & Roy, had died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. Pancreatic cancer, a gastrointestinal cancer that is caused …
While many of us brace for winter by ensuring we have shovels, scrapers, and ice melt on hand, it is also important to incorporate fall prevention strategies into our preparations. There are numerous things you can do to proactively prevent …
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which is the nation’s expert panel providing medical guidance and expertise on cancer screening, is considering expanding its recommendation for colorectal cancer screening to include all individuals starting at age 45. This is …
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be. If everyone 50 years or older had regular screening tests, at least 60% of deaths from this cancer could be …
Maintaining your health and wellness has been Cooper’s mission for more than 130 years—now more than ever. Our offices are open, with all precautions in place, and we encourage you to resume your health care routine.
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If your child needs specialized medical care, you want the very best. The Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper has the region’s leading pediatric team, including our board-certified pediatric surgeons, and it is the only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in …