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An episiotomy is no longer recommended for all moms-to-be in all cases. Here’s what to know about this once-routine childbirth procedure: What is an episiotomy? An episiotomy is an incision made through the area between the vaginal opening and anus (perineum) during childbirth. F...
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Whether you have a loved one with a long-term or sudden illness, or an aging parent who needs your caregiving assistance, you’re far from alone. According to the Family Caregiver Alliance , more than 34 million Americans provide unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older. While feel...
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It may seem like just a bad cold, but the flu's effects can be far more serious. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are hospitalized every year due to influenza, and in 2018 alone, about 80,000 Americans...
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You may already know that 1 in 8 women will face a diagnosis of breast cancer in her lifetime. But did you know there’s one simple screening that saves lives, and that Holland Hospital offers a special fund to help those in need receive this vital test? Established five years ago...
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Bullying is far more common than any of us want to admit, with many children facing it on a daily basis. In fact, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 1 in 4 students report being bullied at school. With the advent of social media, bullying is no longer just...
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Having a baby boy? Congratulations! Along with other decisions to make when having a baby, you’ll have one extra to consider: to circumcise or not. To help you with this important decision, Jason VanderLugt, MD, pediatric hospitalist at Holland Hospital Boven Birth Center, offers...
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Once touted as harmless, e-cigarettes and vaping are now being linked to serious lung and neurological illnesses, and even deaths. Hear Holland Hospital’s Stephanie Stoneman, licensed social worker and addiction counselor, present on the dangers of this new health crisis and the ...
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Karen Post suffered from pain for years due to osteoarthritis in her knee. Karen shares her experience of having MAKO Robotic-Arm Assisted Total Knee Replacement surgery with Derick M. Johnson DO at Holland Hospital and getting back to living an active lifestyle. Learn more about...
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It’s estimated that 100 million Americans struggle with pain symptoms daily, and chronic pain is the nation’s leading cause of long-term disability. Pain isn’t something that’s “all in people’s heads” or just an easy route to collecting disability. It’s a very real and disruptive...
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After waking in the early morning feeling paralyzed and disoriented, Motorcycle enthusiast Gus Hendrixson is back to riding and fixing bikes. Thankfully, Gus's wife, Sandy, called 911, putting the wheels in motion for rapid response and treatment by Holland Hospital's stroke team...
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