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Precision, Innovation and Relief: Aquablation Therapy at Good Samaritan Hospital
June 1, 2026
Medically Reviewed by Mitchell Fraiman, MD For many men, the symptoms start gradually: waking up multiple times a night to use the bathroom, a weak stream, the persistent feeling that the bladder never fully empties. These are the hallmarks of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, and those symptoms affect roughlyContinue reading "Precision, Innovation and Relief: Aquablation Therapy at Good Samaritan Hospital"
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What to Know About HIV Testing and Prevention
June 1, 2026
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) affects more than 1.2 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 1 in 8 people don't know they are living with HIV. Whether you've never been tested or it's been a while, here's what you should know about HIV today: how testing works, how to protect yourself and why knowing your status matters.
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Could You Be in Perimenopause in Your 30s?
May 30, 2026
Perimenopause is widely understood as something that happens in your mid-to-late 40s. For most women, that's true. But for some, the hormonal shifts that signal the beginning of this transition start earlier, sometimes well before 40. Knowing that this transition can begin earlier than most people realize is the first step toward getting the right answers.
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Thoracic Surgery
Conditions affecting the lungs, esophagus, and chest can make everyday activities more difficult. You may notice ongoing reflux, trouble swallowing, chest discomfort, or changes in your breathing that require further evaluation. Thoracic surgery focuses on treating conditions inside the chest that are not related to the heart. At WMCHealth, our thoracic surgeons coordinate care across the network soContinue reading "Thoracic Surgery"
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease
More than two million adults in the United States are living with congenital heart disease. Even if you had treatment or surgery as a child, your heart health needs can change over time. You may experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, fatigue, or changes in exercise tolerance as an adult. You may also need supportContinue reading "Adult Congenital Heart Disease"
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Breathe Better Clinic
Having Trouble Breathing? Do you often experience the following: ✔ Abnormal breathing ✔ Chest pain or tightness ✔ Coughing ✔ Wheezing Does any of this apply to you? If you said YES to any of the above, you qualify for our FREE Breathe Better with Us program. Our program offers free individual sessions with a Respiratory Therapist and convenientContinue reading "Breathe Better Clinic"
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From Coma to Recovery: How Advanced Stroke Care Is Changing Outcomes
May 16, 2026
Medically reviewed by Fawaz Al-Mufti, MD, FAHA, FSVIN With stroke, every second matters. During Stroke Awareness Month, a recent case at MidHudson Regional Hospital is a powerful reminder of how rapid response, clinical expertise and advanced technology can come together to save and restore a life. A Life-Threatening Emergency The patient arrived in critical condition,Continue reading "From Coma to Recovery: How Advanced Stroke Care Is Changing Outcomes "
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Heat-Related Illness: Recognizing and Preventing Summer’s Hidden Danger
May 15, 2026
Medically reviewed by David Moore, MD Most people think of heat stroke as something that happens to other people, like marathon runners in extreme conditions, or someone who spends hours in the direct sun without any water. The reality is that heat-related illness can develop faster and more subtly than that, even in people whoContinue reading "Heat-Related Illness: Recognizing and Preventing Summer’s Hidden Danger "
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He Stopped to Help a Stranger. Then He Almost Lost His Own Life
May 15, 2026
Michael McCutchan has spent his entire life looking out for other people. At 16, he joined his local fire department as a junior volunteer. He went on to serve as a New York Police Department detective and later as an investigator with the New York State Attorney General’s Office. Along the way, he developed aContinue reading "He Stopped to Help a Stranger. Then He Almost Lost His Own Life "