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Health Matters 12/11: Breaking the Cycle of Intergenerational Trauma
By Peter Maclearie, MSW, LCSW Psychological trauma – emotional damage that occurs as a result of a distressing event or series of events – can be caused by many things, from a sudden, unexpected incident such as the loss of a loved one, to long-term exposure to abuse. And while in some cases the origin…
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Health Matters 9/18: Innovative Surgical Technique Can Restore Sensation After Mastectomy
By Evan Katzel, M.D. Reconstructive surgery after a mastectomy to treat breast cancer is increasingly common among women in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. With the rebuilding of the shape and look of their breast, many women regain their self-image, self-confidence, and quality of life after cancer treatment. Yet until recently,…