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Cancer:
• Screenings can prevent colon cancer
• Hospice: A better way for terminal care
• Physician honored for breast cancer work
• It’s a fact: Lung cancer No. 1 killer

Cosmetic and skin problems:
• Cosmetic procedures improve looks
• New lasers to clear up skin problems
• Acne: A normal part of growing up
• There's no such thing as a healthy tan

Eyes:
• Physician reflects on 'renaissance' of eye care
• Cataract surgery corrects vision
• Dr. Herron has 'rewarding' career

Exercise, fitness and adventure
• Finishing triathlon a proud accomplishment
• Alcatraz swim fun, but chilly
• Adventure takes doctor to Mt. Everest
• Dr. Hertz climbs Mt. Kilimanjaro

Gastroenterology:
• Endoscopy Center offers convenience

General health problems:
• Diabetes causes multiple problems
• Depression: A major health problem
• Flu can lead to complications
• Chronic cough is a common problem
• When are you sick enough to see your doctor?
• Unhealthy lifestyle can cause diabetes
• Ticks, sun, and bites

General Surgery:

Heart disease:
• Cardiac imaging diagnoses heart disease
• Cardiologist involved in stent research
• Heart failure a growing medical problem
• Stop smoking for immediate benefits
• Heart disease risk factors

Hearing:
• Cure for hearing loss is protection now

Kidney Disease:
• Chronic kidney disease on the increase

Medical Rehabilitation:
• Nerve, muscle testing pinpoints problems

Neurosurgery:
• Most back pain does not need surgery

Pain Medicine:
• Device sends small electric current to block pain

Pediatrics:
• Vaccinations

Orthopedic Surgery:
• 'One of the most caring, most patient physicians'
• Total knee replacement
• Partial knee replacement procedure
• Clinic offers fellowship in shoulder surgery
• New hip technique feels more natural

Other:
• Clinic celebrates 25 years
• Hospital employees honor Dr. Laird

Retirements
• Dr. Ruffin Craig, dermatologist
• Dr. Edward Hazlehurst, general surgeon
• Dr. Tyler Swindle, obstetrician
• Dr. Jimmy Webb, obstetrician


Rheumatology:
• Annual Arthritis Walk raises money for research
• Scardiosis: Doctors share new findings with peers
• Adult Onset Still's Disease: Doctors talk about clinical research to international peers
• Doctors note unusual side effect with anti-TNFs

Sleep problems:
• Restless Leg Syndrome

Sports Medicine:
• Strength training helps young athletes
• Doctor volunteers at world boxing matches

Technology:
• Electronic files replace paper records

Vascular Surgery:
• New office procedure treats varicose veins

Women's Health:
• Consider pluses of natural family planning
• A new birth control choice for women
• NovaSure procedure offers end to heavy menstrual bleeding
• Heavy menstrual bleeding can be controlled