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Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Faster Recovery, Better Outcomes

June 2, 2026

For decades, gynecologic surgery meant a large abdominal incision, several days in the hospital and weeks of recovery before life returned to normal. Many women put off procedures for that reason, choosing to live with symptoms rather than face the disruption of a traditional operation.

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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"