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Hip replacement surgery: How to prepare your home
Patients can expect to use a walker for two to three weeks after surgery, so they’ll need to account...
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Turning the tables on heart disease
People over the age of 40 should be screened annually by a primary care provider — don’t go several ...
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What young athletes should know about shoulder injuries and surgery
Dislocations are seen often with wrestlers, football players and hockey players. Labrum tears are mo...
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Dallas Food Bank donation: ‘Now more than ever, people could use a helping hand’
Donations include prepackaged fresh foods that might otherwise go to waste: sandwiches, protein boxe...
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On the road for your health: Meet Noah, a lab courier at Salem Health
Lab couriers like Noah are a vital part of health care. They make sure patients get their test resul...
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Childbirth Education Series expands to empower expectant parents across the Willamette Valley
Classes are offered monthly at Salem Hospital and quarterly West Valley Hospital. You don't have to ...
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New technology at Salem Health Orthopedics can relieve ankle pain and get patients moving again
Right now, there are about 6,000 to 7,000 ankle replacements in the U.S. a year, and now Salem Healt...
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When do you need surgery for a broken bone?
For patients under the age of 15 and over the age of 54, falls are the most common cause of fracture...
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The healing timeline you can expect after breast augmentation
Depending on your choice of procedure, activity level and overall health, you should expect differen...
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What is peripheral artery disease and who’s at risk?
Signs of peripheral artery problems include calf pain and wounds on the hands and feet that are slow...
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‘I probably get more out of volunteering than the patients do’: Former ER nurse gives back at free clinics
Services provided at Salem Free Clinics range from free sports physicals for school-aged children to...
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Five safe sleep tips for your baby
Babies have special needs when it comes to sleep. Do you know the 5 keys to safe sleep for newborns?
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Injury risks during the fall sports season
There are three types of injuries Salem Health sports medicine specialists see most often in the fal...
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Is it better to replace your hip or your knee first?
If you have severe hip and knee pain on the same side, you have a big decision to make: Which joint ...
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What to expect from your first cancer appointment: Meeting your team
The first few weeks after a cancer diagnosis feel like a whirlwind of emotions, decisions and adjust...
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Five tips for busy parents to reduce stress
Parenting is a rewarding journey, and it can also be a source of stress.
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The biggest Little Free Library in the west
The Little Free Library offers fiction, nonfiction, health titles, children’s books, DVDs and a grow...
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Understanding rotator cuff injuries: Symptoms, causes and treatment options
Your rotator cuff is the collection of muscles and tendons that hold your shoulder in place and allo...
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Understanding the different types of cancer treatment
Typically, the type of cancer and stage determine which treatments are most appropriate for each pat...
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Can you get tennis elbow playing pickleball? Learn the causes, symptoms and treatment
Proper form in sports and good ergonomics at work are both key to preventing this kind of injury.