Housecall Magazine

Spring 2012

Diverticulitis
A common and dangerous digestive disease Read more

Cyst removal stops pancreatic cancer
before it starts Read more

TrueBeam targets cancer
A faster, quicker, more accurate radiation beam Read more

World-famous mountain guide makes comeback
Thanks to minimally invasive spine surgery Read more

Spring forward: A women's day of health
Saturday, May 19 9 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Read more

4 disease-fighting foods benefit women Read more

Nurturing tiny babies in the intensive care unit
Occupational therapy optimizes development Read more

When pacemakers don’t keep pace
Cardiology specialist fine-tunes implantable cardiac devices Read more

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Winter 2012

St. Joseph Medical Center's Maternity Services Rated Highest
in Maryland by patient experience according to the Maryland Health Care Commission Read more

Rapid Response to OB Emergency
Cooling saves baby's life Read more

Robots Advance Gynecologic Surgery
da Vinci Benefits Women's Health Read more

Looking for a Doctor?
St. Joseph Medical Group welcomes new physicians Read more

Every Heart Has a Story to Tell
Could yours be heart failure? Read more

COPD Patient Exercises his Right to Breathe Easier
Class improves quality of life Read more

Hernia – Just an Annoyance or Dangerous?
Laparoscopic repair offers fast recovery Read more

Testicular Cancer Targets Young Men
but has a high survival rate Read more

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Fall 2011

Contracting Fingers?
New Injection Relieves Dupuytren’s Read more

Get Physical, Fit, & Fine – With PT!
Read more

Breast Cancer Care
Personal for each patient Read more

Looking For A Doctor?
St. Joseph Medical Group welcomes new physicians Read more

The Right Steps To Healing Heel Pain
Read more

Droopy Lids Get A Lift
For a youthful outlook and improved vision Read more

A Racing, Pounding Heartbeat
When to Seek Help Read more

Trouble In Dreamland
Loud snoring can be hazardous at any age Read more

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Summer 2011

Growing High-Risk Pregnancies receive Quality, personalized care
A Mom’s Charmed Result Read more

St. Joseph Keeps C-Section Rates Low
Supporting Moms Who Choose Labor After Previous C-Section Read more

Calcium CT Scan for Young, Active Father
Leads to bypass surgery just in time Read more

The Forefront of Surgical Advances
Leading-Edge Surgical Robot Arrives at St. Joseph High Def, 3-D Views Increase Precision for Minimally Invasive Surgeries Read more

When Gallbladders Attack
Minimally invasive surgery with one small incision Read more

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Spring 2011

Do You Know Your Heart?
Matters of the heart are complicated Read more

Sneezin’ Sinus Season
Solutions include allergy control and minimally invasive balloon surgery Read more

Back in the Game
Hip replacement allows former Oriole to pursue his current passion Read more

Hard to Swallow
When chest pain is in your gut: How to tell the difference between a heart attack and chest pain caused by severe indigestion Read more

Delicate Whipple Surgery Offers Hope and Longevity for Pancreatic Cancer
One patient’s quest for treatment brings him to St. Joseph Read more

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Winter 2011

Blizzard Babies
Met with Clinical Excellence, Care, and Comfort Read more

Pediatrics After Hours
Noon to Midnight Daily—For the Sneezin', Wheezin', Feverish Season When the pediatrician is closed Read more

Senator Mitchell's Stay at St. Joseph
Cervical spine surgery resolves the increasing loss of movement Read more

Marching Tall Thanks to Scoliosis Surgery
Adolescent scoliosis can appear suddenly Read more

Fast-ER Stroke Treatment
Three-hour golden opportunity for clot-buster Read more

Achy Leg Emergency
Clogged arteries can be dangerous to one’s health Read more

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Fall 2010

Sporting Good Knees
Father and daughter get custom knee repairs Read more

Surviving and Thriving After Cancer
The new norm Read more

The Future is Now with da Vinci Surgery
From prostatectomy to bariatrics Read more

Celiac Disease
Diagnosing the Great Pretender Read more

Sinus Opener
Less invasive balloon surgery Read more

In Case of Emergency
Stories from the ER Read more

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Summer 2010

Chain of Survival
A dramatic emergency and cardiac rescue Read more

Handled with Care
Orthopaedic expertise for hand and wrist problems Read more

Diet, Disease and You
Meet our outpatient dietician Read more

SRS Goes Where Surgery Cannot
Taking precise aim at tumors with radiation care practices Read more

Look & Feel Good this Summer
Varicose vein treatments and putting your best feet forward Read more

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